KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 7 -- Several major roads in the city centre will be temporarily closed or diverted for the 2026 Chinese New Year Carnival, held at Lintasan Deasoka from Feb 9 to 11.

Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief ACP Kasim Muda said the measures aim to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety during the event.

"Affected routes include Jalan KK Bypass, Jalan Gaya, Jalan Pantai, and Jalan Coastal. Challenges we anticipate include limited parking, passengers being dropped off on main roads, and vehicles double-parked or left on central reservations," he said in an interview with Sabah FM on Friday.

He added that emergency routes for ambulances and fire engines will remain accessible at all times.

"Traffic police officers wil...