Authorities expect over 3.2 million vehicles to use major highways nationwide daily during the Deepavali travel period.
According to the Highway Authority, this includes 2.2 million vehicles along the North-South Expressway.
To help ease congestion, authorities have activated Smart Lanes at 30 locations.
Meanwhile, additional toll lanes and facilities have been set up at selected R&R areas.
Speaking of highways, the Works Ministry has announced a 50% toll discount for tomorrow and Saturday in conjunction with Deepavali.
According to a poll by Astro Audio Traffic, a majority of respondents say they won't balik kampung for the holiday.
For those who will travel to their hometown, most respondents say they will start their journeys tomorrow.
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Also, the Penang Port Commission says Malaysians can enjoy free ferry services this Sunday in conjunction with Deepavali.
The offer applies to trips from both Butterworth and George Town.
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The government will introduce a new energy management structure next year to meet rising electricity demand, particularly from data centres.
DPM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says under the framework, large-scale users may be managed separately.
This will help ensure a stable power supply for households and local industries.
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Initial tests have found no unusual water contamination in samples of RON95 petrol linked to recent complaints of engine damage.
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry says it's investigations are ongoing.
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An Italian chef in Australia has lost his bid to claim unfair dismissal, after he was sacked from a restaurant for refusing to serve pineapple on pizza.
He claimed that it was an insult to his culture.
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In other news
The government will introduce a new energy management structure next year to meet rising electricity demand, particularly from data centres.
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The Housing and Local Govt Ministry says nearly 2,000 litterbugs have bene ordered to undergo community service since the start of this year.
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Two police officers who were allegedly roughed up by the AKPS chief recently have filed suit against him
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Police have rubbished recent social media posts claiming that a woman was electrocuted to death while using a massage chair at a shopping mall in Kajang.
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Bank Negara has kept the Overnight Policy Rate steady at 2.75%, saying it's due a stable inflation rate and resilient economic growth.
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And actor Adam Driver says he's done with playing Kylo Ren after plans for a standalone Star Wars movie about the character fell through.
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