Is the balik kampung excitement still going strong in your family? No surprise lah, Raya kan sebulan. Ahh, balik kampung, the most exciting part of Raya, until you hit the traffic.
Sitting in bumper-to-bumper jams is one thing, but watching your petrol disappear faster than expected? That’s a whole other struggle. Luckily, this Raya, there’s a small treat to help you along the way.
Sign up as a new user on the Shell App, BLINK App, or BonusLink website, and earn 500 BonusLink points, which you can redeem for a RM5 Shell voucher!
Curious how it works? Keep reading. But first, ever wondered why traffic jams seem to get worse every Raya? Here’s why…
Why Raya traffic feels worse every year
“How come every year the traffic gets worse, ah?” If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not the only one.
One of the main reasons is the growing number of cars on Malaysian roads. In 2025 alone, Malaysia recorded over 820,000 vehicles sold, a record high compared to the year before. With more vehicles on the road, it’s no surprise that highways feel packed, especially during major festive periods like Raya.
Here comes the tricky part: road capacity hasn’t grown at the same pace as the number of vehicles. That means every year, there are more vehicles on the road but the roads themselves aren’t any wider, which is why traffic jams during festive seasons feel worse than ever.
Traffic jams can burn more petrol than you think!
Traffic jams aren’t just frustrating, they can also drain your petrol tank faster than you expect.
Stop-and-go traffic forces vehicles to constantly brake and accelerate, which uses more fuel compared to steady highway driving. In other words, you might end up spending more on petrol than expected.
A fun way to save on Raya fuel
Traffic jams are hard to avoid during the festive season, but there’s a simple way to lighten the cost of extra fuel.
Sign up as a new user on the Shell App, BonusLink website, or BLINK App, and you’ll receive 500 BonusLink points, which you can redeem for a RM5 Shell voucher, perfect for topping up during those long Raya drives. On top of that, enjoy an extra 300 points when you make your first transaction at Shell with a minimum spend of RM20.
This welcome treat is for new users only, but don’t worry, there’s something for everyone. Stand a chance to win up to RM135,000 in BonusLink points with water2go. Click here to learn more about this offer.
Sign up now and make your Raya drive easier!
Raya traffic is a given, but you can still be smart about saving on fuel. Sign up today via the Shell App, BLINK App or website to grab your 500 BonusLink points and redeem them for a RM5 Shell voucher.
Don’t wait, the sooner you sign up, the sooner you can put those points to use on your journey.
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