KUCHING: The organiser of Rainforest World Music Festival has advised festival goers to come early and follow traffic rules and instructions from the police officers on duty.
In a press statement issued here yesterday, Sarawak Tourism said, “We have placed a good traffic plan for the festival and we hope that everyone will abide by the rules, follow traffic instructions and to avoid illegal parking to ensure smooth and uninterrupted traffic flow in and out of the festival venue”.
The festival organiser added that there will be two check points to assist and manage illegal parking and monitoring of traffic flows, one at Santubong Resort and the other at the venue pick up point, and manned by six traffic police and officers operating in shift.
“Motorists that illegal parking will not be tolerated and there will be a tow truck on site to remove illegally parked vehicles that hinders traffic flow to and from the festival venue.
“Towed cars will be brought to the roundabout heading towards Damai Beach Resort and at the Sarawak Cultural Village where owners can claim and pay the towing bill.
“Festival goers are advised to park their vehicles at the road leading to One Hotel Santubong, where they will be charged a parking fee.
“Meanwhile, those parked at the hotel can take the service of a shuttle van to the festival venue at a costs of RM 7.00 per adult per way and RM 4.00 per child,” said the organiser.
The public are also reminded that there is a free bus shuttle service available at the Hills Shopping Mall, Riverside Majestic Astana Wing, Harbour View Hotel and at the Merdeka Palace Hotel.
Members of the public can also use Grab service which is also doing a promotion during the Festival period, offering RM10 off for four rides per user using the code RWMF2018.
Meanwhile, the festival organiser expressed thanks to the contributions of the Police and its various branches for their assistance in ensuring the security of the Festival is at its best.
