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Kuala Lumpur faces a comparable crisis. A daily influx of more than 1.3 million vehicles makes the city a congested choke point where commutes can stretch well beyond expected durations. A typical 5-kilometer trip, already short, can take nearly an hour during peak hours.
Malaysia’s journey toward congestion has roots in policies favoring car ownership, including decades of low fuel prices, along with sprawling suburban development that extends travel distances and limits public transit options. The result is an urban environment overwhelmed by vehicles, with the city’s transport infrastructure struggling to keep pace.