SEKINCHAN: A 50% toll discount will be implemented during all festive seasons this year to replace the previous toll-free initiative introduced by the government.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) said this measure would reduce the compensation borne by the government to highway concessionaires.
“In a year, eight days were allocated for toll-free travel.
“Now, the same number of days will have a 50% discount instead.
“If it was free, we would spend RM160mil.
By halving it, the payment to concessionaires amounts to RM80mil,” he told reporters during a working visit to the Federal Route FT05 Sungai Besar-Sabak Bernam here yesterday, Bernama reported.
He said the 50% toll discount was approved in a previous Cabinet meeting in conjunction with Chinese New Year 2025.
“For Chinese New Year, a 50% discount was given, with the decision made considering that the people still need it.
“Therefore, the Cabinet has decided to continue this throughout the year during festive seasons, including Aidilfitri and beyond,” he said.
He further clarified that the cost of the toll discount is covered by the government using public funds, not by the highway concession companies.
