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Balik Kampong Malaysia 2023

  "Mudik" is a term commonly used in Indonesia to refer to the practice of returning to one's hometown or ancestral village during major holidays or special occasions. However, Malaysia has a similar tradition called "balik kampung," which means "return to the village" in Malay. Balik kampung is a time-honored tradition in Malaysia where people who work or live in cities return to their hometown or village during major holidays such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, and Deepavali. It is an opportunity for families to reconnect, spend time with loved ones, and engage in cultural traditions and festivities. Like mudik, balik kampung can involve long-distance travel and often results in a surge in traffic on major highways and roads leading to rural areas. In recent years, the Malaysian government has taken steps to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion during peak holiday seasons. These efforts include increasing the number of road p...