The parade and grand assembly in conjunction with the celebration will be held on Oct 11, from 7am to 12pm at Padang Merdeka. “To ensure smooth proceedings and traffic flow, police will implement road closures and diversions,” said Kuching District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu in a statement. From 10am today until 12pm on Oct 12, Jalan McDougall will be closed to allow for the installation and removal of event tents. Rehearsals for the parade and grand assembly will take place from Oct 6 to 8, between 7am and 11am, affecting Jalan McDougall, Jalan Lampu Isyarat RTM (with access to Padang Merdeka), Jalan Wawasan to Padang Merdeka, and Jalan Tun Abang Hj Openg (Carpenter Street). For further inquiries, the public may contact the Kuching District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division on 082-259900.