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No toll for motorcyclists, says Malaysian Highway Authority

No toll for motorcyclists, says Malaysian Highway Authority

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has refuted viral claims that motorcyclists will be required to pay tolls starting this October.
LLM said a social media post uploaded by the account "Ebidmotor.com" on Aug 9 contained inaccurate information that could cause public misunderstanding.
The post, shared on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, also had the potential to harm the reputation of the government, the Works Ministry, LLM and the highway concessionaire involved.
"For the record, PLUS Malaysia Berhad is currently testing an open toll system using Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology.
"If successful, the system will be implemented in stages on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia Berhad. The main objective is to improve traffic flow, enhance user convenience and reduce congestion at toll plazas," it said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, Bernama also reported that LLM stressed that there has been no change to the categories of vehicles subject to tolls, which excludes motorcycles.
The agency also reminded the public not to believe or spread false and misleading information, and instead to refer to official statements issued by the authorities.
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