Abolishing tolls would have significant financial implications, says Ahmad Maslan


KUALA LUMPUR: Abolishing tolls would be difficult to implement as it would have significant implications on the country's financial position, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

Deputy Works Minister said proposals to abolish tolls in this country would cause the government to pay more than RM450bil in compensation to concession companies.

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