In a viral Twitter thread, a Malaysian traveler shared the harrowing experience of his 13-hour road trip from Perlis to Kuala Lumpur, sparking a wave of sympathy and shared experiences from fellow road warriors.
Betolak dari Perlis pukul 1, now belum masuk Tapah. pic.twitter.com/2O05tjOEb3
— Anaz. iDevice repair (@annazrulan) July 2, 2023
Setting off at 1 pm, the traveler lamented his slow progress, noting that even by 9:20 pm, he had not yet reached Tapah, a town approximately 10 kilometers away.
Papan tanda depan tu tulis 10KM lagi nak sampai RnR Tapah. Dengan kelajuan sekarang, berapa masa yang diambil untuk sampai sejauh 10KM? pic.twitter.com/dmAVKHlHZF
— Anaz. iDevice repair (@annazrulan) July 2, 2023
Frustrated, he questioned, "With the current speed, how long will it take to cover just 10 kilometers?"
As the night wore on, the traveler provided updates, revealing that he finally arrived at the R&R Tapah at 10:20 pm to enjoy a homemade dinner prepared by his mom.
Baru sampai RnR Tapah. Singgah makan makanan mak tapau. Kau tengok sikit punya penuh. pic.twitter.com/yXrDw1LGzd
— Anaz. iDevice repair (@annazrulan) July 2, 2023
The rest area was bustling with people and filled to the brim with cars, showcasing the extent of the holiday traffic.
However, his respite was short-lived as he resumed his journey at 11:40 pm, only to be met with another traffic jam that seemed never-ending.
Alhamdulillah. Safely arrived.
— Anaz. iDevice repair (@annazrulan) July 2, 2023
Time dragged on, and it wasn't until 2 am that he reached his destination in Kuala Lumpur, relieved to be free from the grips of the relentless traffic.
The traveler's tale struck a chord with many netizens who shared their own road trip experiences, recounting hours spent stuck on highways during peak travel periods.
semalam saya gerak dari perlis lebih kurang pukul 1.30pm macamtu, sampai rumah klang pukul 4am
— (@qwertyraa_) July 2, 2023
Some revealed their own struggles, mentioning leaving Penang at 11 am and reaching Kuala Lumpur as late as 9 pm. Whereas another person also said they left Perlis around 1.30pm and reached Klang at 4am.
semua mmg taktau jalan highway WCE eh? masuk changkat jering tu? saya klau raya mmg idok la lalu plus. tadi keluar rumah 5.30 dari kulim, smpai KL pkul 12 tadi. jem nak ke changkat jering je, pastu clean and clear. jauh skit tapi better la dri hadap jem berejam2
— MZR (@zullierosli) July 2, 2023
In response, some advised the traveler to consider taking alternative routes, suggesting that although they may not significantly shorten the journey, at least he would have the satisfaction of continuous movement and a change of scenery, alleviating boredom along the way.
