The Federal Government has announced a 50% toll discount for highway travel on 28 and 29 March in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi was quoted by BERNAMA as saying that the government will compensate the affected highway concessionaires an estimated RM19.69 million for the discount.
Government announces 50% Hari Raya Aidilfitri toll discount on 28 and 29 March
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Nanta asserted,
“The MADANI government, in today’s Cabinet meeting, agreed to provide a 50 per cent toll discount starting from 12.01 am on 28 March (Friday) and ending at 11.59 pm on 29 March.
“We are giving two days (of discounts) so that motorists do not have to rush and can plan their journeys accordingly,”
The Works Minister added that the 50% discount applies specifically to Class 1 private vehicles at all toll plazas, except those at national border checkpoints, namely the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Toll Plaza on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) and the Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway (LINKEDUA).
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi
Nanta said the toll discount continues the MADANI government’s festive season toll assistance, which has been provided for all four major festive periods in Peninsular Malaysia since 2023. For context, the 50% discount during major festive seasons is replacing the free toll previously offered by the Government.
He urged all highway users to make full use of this toll discount and plan their journeys wisely to avoid traffic congestion during this long holiday period.
The Works Minister also advised motorists to follow the travel time advisory issued by highway concessionaires, ensure sufficient balance in their eWallets and Touch ‘n Go cards, and utilise the Malaysian Highway Authority’s CCTV live feed for traffic updates.
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