IT has been almost 40 years since tolled highways were introduced in Malaysia as part of the country’s national privatisation drive. At the time, the government faced significant financial constraints and lacked the resources to build the extensive highway network required to support economic growth.
By introducing toll concessions, highway development could be accelerated without placing additional strain on the federal budget. Equally important was the desire to tap into private sector capital, technical expertise and operational efficiency.
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