Fadillah: RM1bil needed to compensate toll concessionaires


Klang Valley toll plazas to go cash-free starting Jan 13.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government would need to fork out at least RM1bil in compensation to toll concessionaires if the toll rates are not increased later this year.

Speaking to reporters at the parliament lobby, Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government would need over RM1bil as opposed to the RM500mil set aside at the moment.

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