Currently, the government has no plans to abolish tolls, due to significant financial implications – works minister

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the government has no intention of taking over existing highway franchisees to abolish the current toll, Malay Mail report. He said this in a written response to parliament to Padang Besar MP Rushdan Rusmi, who asked about the current administration’s strategy to eliminate toll highways.

Saying that such action is not currently feasible due to significant financial implications, Nanta said the government would reconsider that proposal when the nation’s financial and financial situation allows it to do so.

“As for honorary membership, the government is committed and focused on its agenda to address the rising cost of living and reduce that burden on its citizens. However, at this time, the government has no plans to take over active highway franchisees because the financial impact is very high,” Nanta said in her response.

Before the 15th general election last year, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalitionfulfill the pledge to eliminate tolls on the expressway PLUS if it were to be tasked with ruling the nation again. However, in its GE15 manifesto, the union later said it would “consider highway concessions” if it wins the election and will work towards “gradually reducing tolls PLUS with the ultimate goal of eliminating tolls and returning highway PLUS to public ownership.”

Earlier this month, it was reported that the government was considering extending the concession period of highway operators. up to 30 years in an attempt to prevent future toll rate increases, and an announcement of this is expected in the second half of this year.