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Klang Valley Faces Severe Traffic Crisis as Cars Outnumber People
2/15/2026
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Story summary
- Traffic congestion in Klang Valley, Malaysia, is worsening as car ownership now exceeds the population.
- Experts warn that without fixing car dependency and inadequate public transport, congestion will persist.
- Bernard Chong of Transit Malaysia advocates for developing reliable alternatives to driving.
- Wan Md Hazlin Agyl notes that rapid vehicle growth outpaces the shift to public transport, and weak first- and last-mile connectivity hinders uptake.
