The government has declared toll exemptions for personal cars, classified as Class 1 vehicles, in conjunction with the Christmas holidays. These exemptions will be effective from 12:01 am on Monday, December 23, until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 24, covering all highways across the country except for border toll plazas at the Sultan Iskandar Building and Tanjung Kupang.
Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi shared that the initiative is expected to cost the government approximately RM38 million. The announcement, reported by Bernama, aims to ease the financial burden on motorists and facilitate smoother travel during the festive season.
Motorists planning to travel during the toll-free period are encouraged to use the MyPLUS-TTA application and ensure their Touch n Go card or e-wallet is topped up before starting their journey.
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) anticipates a significant increase in traffic, with more than two million vehicles expected on major highways daily. This surge is attributed to Christmas celebrations on Wednesday and the concurrent year-end school holidays.
LLM Director-General Sazali Harun assured that highway concessionaires have been directed to take necessary measures for ensuring safe and smooth travel. "Thorough preparations are being made to ensure seamless journeys for highway users," Sazali said in a statement.
Source: Bernama
