KLK Highway users advised no to perform prayers on emergency lane

Motorists using the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway have been advised not to perform prayers on the emergency lane due to safety factors.

Anih Berhad, the concessionaire of KLK and East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1) said motorcyclists or other vehicles may not be aware of the presence of individuals on the emergency lane.

"We really appreciate the patience of KLK Highway users and also the obedience of Muslims to perform prayers while on their way to the East Coast during the festive season and public holidays

"However, as the operator of the KLK Highway, we also request patience and due diligence from road users so as not to perform prayers on the emergency lane due to safety factors," it said in a statement here today.

Recently, a picture that went viral on social media showed highway users, who were returning to their hometowns for the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration, performing their Subuh (dawn) prayers on the emergency lane at KM32 of the KLK Highway due to traffic congestion.

This is to prepare themselves for anticipated traffic congestion, the statement read.

-- BERNAMA