GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 11 -- Penang is expected to have an estimated two million vehicles travelling through, enter or exit, during the six-day period of Chinese New Year between February 15 and 20.

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said they are expecting congestion at most highways, federal roads and state roads during this period as many will be taking the opportunity to travel "balik kampung" during the holidays.

"In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Ops Selamat 25 will be carried out between February 15 and 20," he said in a press conference after launching Ops Selamat 25 while being accompanied by lion dance performances at the Jelutong market here.

He said a total 380 officers and personnel from the traffic investigation and e...