Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said more than three million vehicles entered Kuala Lumpur from Feb 1 until yesterday, according to data from the integrated transport information system.

Several national-level events, accidents and inclement weather also contributed to increased traffic volumes.

Fadil said police have launched Op Selamat 25 to reduce fatal accidents and traffic congestion during the festive season.

Additional personnel will be stationed at hotspots, particularly near shopping malls and main entry and exit points; traffic control periods will be extended beyond peak hours; and traffic lights at high-capacity junctions will be calibrated with the help of City Hall.

“We will also deploy emergency response teams to immediately manage accidents and avoid prolonged traffic jams,” he said.