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New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
'Business-to-business deals for Multi-Lane Fast Flow system, no cost for govt'
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no financial implications for the government in implementing the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system, the Dewan Rakyat heard today. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the cabinet made this decision after the termination of an appointment between the government and the proposed company last December. He said the ministry was committed to implementing the MLFF toll collection system to prioritise the comfort and convenience of highway users. "On July 25, the ministry presented a cabinet paper on a new direction for the implementation of MLFF. "One of the key points is that service providers can now engage directly with 33 toll concessionaires on a business-to-business basis to facilitate implementation. "The second point is that the system will be implemented without any financial implications for the government. "The government has decided that this matter will be resolved on a business-to-business basis and there will not be a single cent of financial implication for the government. "As such, the issue of how many billions it will cost does not arise as the government will not bear any equipment or infrastructure costs when the MLFF system is implemented at 33 toll plazas," he said during the question-and-answer session at the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a question by Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (PN-Setiu) on the status of the MLFF system and planned improvements for it. In February, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recommended that the ministry and the Malaysian Highway Authority conduct a more detailed cost-benefit analysis for the MLFF project. PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin had said the committee concluded that implementing the MLFF system would not fully resolve traffic congestion on toll highways. In response, the ministry said the MLFF system, to be implemented by PLUS Malaysia Bhd, would be an independent initiative by the highway concessionaire. Previously, implementing the MLFF system was estimated to cost RM3.46 billion. Commenting further, Ahmad said the government had set a two-year timeframe for the implementation of the MLFF system. "All 33 toll concessionaires are free to engage with any company they want to work with." On the issue of tailgating, he said additional enforcement mechanisms might be introduced to address this. He said the ministry was mulling restricting road tax renewals for motorists who evade toll payments once the MLFF system was implemented. "With MLFF, user discipline will be essential. We will use RFID technology and Automatic Number Plate Recognition.
The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
PAC urges Works Ministry to ensure MLFF does not incur financial implications for govt, consumers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the Works Ministry to ensure that the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system does not result in any financial implications for the government or consumers once the project's final direction is determined. PAC chairperson Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that this precaution is essential to avoid repeating issues highlighted in previous PAC proceedings, where projects initially claimed to have no financial impact ultimately led to government payments to companies. She emphasised that any decisions regarding the implementation of the MLFF system, or any future traffic management system, must yield benefits and enhance efficiency in tackling traffic congestion. "The PAC requests that the Works Ministry provide a written update on the latest developments and direction regarding the implementation of the MLFF system for the committee's reference and attention. "In addition, the PAC urges that the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing toll collection system be improved as an immediate measure to reduce highway congestion before the MLFF is implemented," she said in a statement on Thursday (July 31). According to Mas Ermieyati, this issue was among the recommendations outlined in the PAC Statement on the Follow-up Action by the Works Ministry and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) for the Parliamentary PAC Recommendations on the Management of the MLFF Project Implementation, presented on Wednesday (July 30). Additionally, the PAC also presented its statement on follow-up actions by the Finance Ministry and the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) regarding PAC's recommendations on the Management of the LHDN Accounts Receivable. Regarding the LHDN issue, Mas Ermieyati stated that the PAC recommended the board intensify enforcement actions under existing laws, alongside making improvements from time to time. On this matter, she emphasised the need for ongoing monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the tax assessment process, along with proactive enforcement to curb leakage and fraud in tax payments. Commenting on the e-invoice initiative, she said the PAC welcomed the government's move announced on June 5, 2025, and acknowledged the need to consider the preparedness of taxpayers, especially Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, in meeting the legal requirements. "PAC recommends that the LHDN provide comprehensive support and guidance to all taxpayers throughout the preparation period for the implementation of the e-Invoice," she said. – Bernama
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KKR urged to ensure MLFF system avoids financial burden on govt, consumers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the Ministry of Works (KKR) to ensure the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system does not impose financial burdens on the government or consumers once finalized. PAC chairperson Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin stressed the need to avoid past issues where projects initially deemed cost-free later required government payouts. Mas Ermieyati said decisions on MLFF or future traffic systems must prioritize efficiency and congestion relief. 'The PAC requests KKR to provide written updates on MLFF developments for committee review. Additionally, existing toll collection systems must be optimized immediately to ease highway congestion before MLFF rollout,' she stated. The recommendation follows PAC's review of KKR and the Malaysian Highways Authority's (LLM) progress on MLFF implementation. The committee also addressed tax management, urging the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to strengthen enforcement and reduce accounts receivable risks. On e-invoicing, PAC supported the government's June 2025 announcement but stressed the need for taxpayer readiness, particularly among small businesses. 'IRB must offer comprehensive guidance to ensure smooth e-Invoice adoption,' Mas Ermieyati added. - Bernama
Barnama
7 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
KKR To Ensure MLFF Implementation Does Not Incur Financial Implications On Govt, Consumers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Ministry of Works (KKR) to ensure the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system will not incur any financial implications for the government or consumers once the final direction of the project is determined. PAC chairperson Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said this precaution is necessary to avoid repeating issues raised in previous PAC proceedings, where projects initially claimed to have no financial impact ultimately resulted in government payments to companies. She said any decision regarding the implementation of the MLFF system, or any future traffic management system, must provide benefits and enhance efficiency in addressing traffic congestion. 'The PAC requests that KKR provide a written update on the latest developments and direction regarding the implementation of the MLFF system for the committee's reference and attention. 'In addition, the PAC urges that the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing toll collection system be improved as an immediate measure to reduce highway congestion before the implementation of the MLFF,' she said in a statement today. According to Mas Ermieyati, the matter was among the recommendations outlined in the PAC Statement on the Follow-up Action by the KKR and the Malaysian Highways Authority (LLM) for the Parliamentary PAC Recommendations on the Management of the MLFF Project Implementation, which was presented yesterday. In addition, the PAC also presented its statement on follow-up actions by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) regarding PAC's recommendations on the Management of the IRB Accounts Receivable. For the issue involving the IRB, Mas Ermieyati said the PAC recommended that the board continue to intensify enforcement actions of existing laws, in addition to making improvements from time to time. On this matter, Mas Ermieyati said the PAC recommended that IRB intensify enforcement under existing laws and continuously improve procedures to reduce the risk of rising accounts receivable and taxpayer appeals.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Improve toll collection now before rolling out barrier-less system, says PAC
KUALA LUMPUR: Current toll collection infrastructure must be improved to ease highway congestion ahead of the roll-out of a barrier-less collection system, said the bipartisan parliamentary Public Accounts Committee Its chairman, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, said the Works Ministry must ensure the implementation of the barrier-less toll collection system, called the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system, did not financially burden the government or motorists. She said this was to avoid the recurrence of issues raised in previous PAC proceedings, such as financial implications that resulted in the government making payments to highway concessionaires. "While the MLFF system may improve the flow of traffic at toll plazas, it will not comprehensively resolve traffic congestion. "Congestion appears to be caused by an insufficient number of lanes and an excessive number of vehicles at certain locations," she said in a statement today. Mas Ermieyati said any decision on the implementation of the MLFF or any future system must deliver benefits and overcome traffic congestion. She said PAC had also requested that the Works Ministry provide a written update on the progress of the MLFF system. Yesterday, Works Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim had said the earliest a barrier-less toll collection system could be implemented was in 2027. Azman had said the proposed system was still pending cabinet approval, and discussions with highway concessionaires could not proceed until a formal decision was made. Azman said that the projected 2027 timeline took into account the need for stakeholder engagement, the request-for-proposal process by concessionaires and the establishment of a regulatory body to oversee the initiative.
