LATAR Expressway in Malaysia is toll-free on first day of Aidilfitri

The 33-km LATAR Expressway in Malaysia will go toll-free from midnight to 11.59 pm on 6 July 2016, the first day of Aidilfitri (Eid). The concession is applicable to all classes of vehicles throughout all the six toll plazas on the expressway. The 24-hour reload lanes for touch-and-go cards will also be fully operational during the holiday on top of the two Customer Service Centres.

“The toll-free-ride is in conjunction with the Aidilfitri break and 'balik kampung' season.” said Ahmad Fuad Ahmad Shahimi, Chief Operating Officer, LATAR Expressway. “This is our third time giving out the toll-free-ride to our users, after the earlier toll-free period enjoyed by the public during the opening of LATAR Expressway and the opening of Kundang Interchange last year. It is part of our corporate social responsibility and appreciation to the expressway users. Perhaps, with toll-free incentives, it could help to lesser the expenses of travellers during this 'balik kampung' period.”

LATAR Expressway links Kuala Lumpur from Templer’s Park in the Gombak district with Ijok in the Kuala Selangor district. LATAR offers an alternative route to the Northern Region via the coastal routes of Peninsular Malaysia. It serves Kuala Selangor, Assam Jawa, Ijok, Bestari Jaya (Batang Berjuntai), Kota Puteri, Puncak Alam, Shah Alam, Bukit Jelutong, Sungai Buloh, Kundang, Rawang and Selayang and offers a faster alternative to the cities of Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.

LATAR provides two rest and service areas (RSAs) which are located at Kundang Barat and Kundang Timur, which include toilets, suraus (prayer rooms), food and PETRONAS petrol stations. LATAR Expert and Ronda teams are available 24-hours on the expressway to assist in emergency situations.

Singapore Kindness Movement brings back Just An Extra Chair for Ramadhan, Raya

Singapore Kindness Movement wants to put those curious about Islam, Ramadhan and Hari Raya together with those who are willing to host them over a meal at home.

The Singapore Kindness Movement is initiating its Just An Extra Chair campaign for Ramadhan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Al Fitr). The organisation is inviting those who would like to host guests at home for Raya to sign up.

Just An Extra Chair was last activated in February, when people who were spending Chinese New Year alone were connected with hosts who were willing to host them at their homes over a meal.

"We know that some of you are curious about fasting and the Hari Raya celebrations, and some of you are excited to share about your culture and customs, so we’re bringing back Just An Extra Chair!
If you are open to hosting some guests over at your house for iftar (breaking fast) or Hari Raya, please be in touch. If you’d like to find out more about Muslim culture, please sign up too," said the organisation in a statement. 

Interested?


Registration has closed for iftar opportunities. Sign up to host or attend a Raya lunch or dinner on 9, 10, 16 or 17 July. Registration closes on 4 July. 
 

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