The Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, announced that a 50 percent toll discount will be implemented throughout the festive season this year (2025).
“Last year, the Cabinet had indeed decided to streamline the provision of subsidies to better target those in need of assistance.
“So, that decision is final, and there will be no more free tolls this year. As you are aware, during the Chinese New Year last week, there were no free tolls, but a 50 percent discount was given.
“Therefore, for Aidilfitri and other celebrations this year, we will implement a 50 percent discount,” he said.
He mentioned that this decision was made during the Cabinet meeting on January 24, involving a financial implication of RM20.08 million borne by the government as compensation to toll concession companies.
This will be implemented at all toll plazas except for the toll plazas at the country’s borders, namely the Sultan Iskandar Building Toll (BSI) on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) and the Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (LINKEDUA).
In the same development, Nanta Linggi stated that the Cabinet can make decisions and change views as needed.
“All tolls are funded by the government and not by the concession companies. I hope the public is aware of this (public money is being spent).
“If tolls were free, we would spend over RM100 million a year. With a 50 percent discount, the government will pay approximately RM80 million to the concession companies, and these savings can be used for maintenance work,” he said.