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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Merdeka travel pass for unlimited use of SMART tunnel
KUALA LUMPUR: Toll highway concessionaire Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has introduced the Smart Unlimited Travel Pass or Merdeka Unlimited Travel Pass (MUTP), offering one month of unlimited use of the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART Tunnel) in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day. Available from Aug 16 to Sept 16, the pass can be purchased for a one-off payment of RM68. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the MUTP reflected the inclusive and people-centred approach envisioned under the Malaysia Madani principles which prioritise inclusivity and the well-being of the rakyat. 'ALR's initiative allows frequent SMART Tunnel commuters to save up to RM64 a month compared with the average monthly toll payment of RM132. 'The launch of this travel pass is very meaningful in the spirit of celebrating our 68th National Day and Malaysia Day. 'This one-month offer sends a clear message that public facilities can and should be provided in an inclusive and people-centred manner, consistent with the Malaysia Madani principles. 'In addition, the Works Ministry, through the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA), fully supports the government's aspiration to provide the best facilities for the rakyat, especially highway users. The MUTP is an excellent example of such an initiative,' he said after officiating at the MUTP launch at the SMART Management and Tunnel Operations Complex here yesterday. Also present were MHA director-general Datuk Sazali Harun and ALR Group CEO Muhammad Nizam Alias. Nanta said SMART Tunnel commuters typically make about 44 trips a month, with a one-way toll of RM3. 'Through the MUTP, users will enjoy savings of up to RM64, as the average monthly toll can reach RM132 at the standard rate. 'It also provides quick access to the city centre via the SMART Highway, which handles an average of 19,000 vehicles daily, while maintaining the world's only dual-function tunnel that combines road traffic and floodwater management. 'This initiative shows how industry players, especially in infrastructure, can take proactive steps to help the rakyat manage the cost of living, particularly in urban areas,' he said. He added that the MUTP not only strengthens public trust in the highway sector but also aligns with Malaysia Madani's emphasis on balancing economic growth with social justice, while promoting respect and compassion in service delivery. 'The SMART Tunnel remains one of the nation's best engineering achievements, proven to have a significant impact on flood management and urban mobility. 'It is not merely an infrastructure project but also a symbol of Malaysian innovation recognised internationally, with accolades such as the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, the British Construction Industry Award and the Asean Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award, and listed by CNN among the 'Most Impressive Tunnels in the World'. 'By managing infrastructure, social values, and governance holistically, it has delivered multiple benefits to the rakyat and the nation, strengthening security and sustainability in line with the Malaysia Madani vision,' he said. On a related note, Nanta said there would be no free toll for National Day as the exemption is limited to one festive day.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Unlimited Merdeka travel pass for RM68
KUALA LUMPUR: Highway concessionaire Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad has launched its Smart Unlimited Travel Pass for National Day and Malaysia Day. The pass, also called the Merdeka Unlimited Travel Pass, is available to SMART Tunnel users at a one-off payment of RM68 and valid from Aug 16 to Sept 16. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said: "The initiative allows daily commuters to save up to RM64 a month, compared with the average monthly toll of RM132." He added that the offer carries special significance in celebrating the nation's 68th National Day and 15th Malaysia Day. The one-month scheme, he said, demonstrated how public facilities could, and should, be provided in ways that prioritised inclusivity and the people's well-being. Nanta, who officiated at the launch at the SMART Management and Tunnel Operations Complex yesterday, was joined by Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Sazali Harun and Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat group chief executive officer Muhammad Nizam Alias. On average, commuters using the SMART Tunnel make around 44 trips a month, with a one-way toll of RM3. The Merdeka Unlimited Travel Pass not only offers savings but also provides quick access to the city centre via a route used by an average of 19,000 vehicles daily. It is also the world's only dual-function tunnel combining traffic and floodwater management. "This initiative shows how infrastructure players can take proactive steps to help people manage the rising cost of living, particularly in urban areas. "It also strengthens public trust in the highway industry and reflects Malaysia Madani's emphasis on balancing economic growth with social justice, underpinned by values of respect and compassion," Nanta said. He added that the SMART Tunnel would remain one of Malaysia's most significant engineering achievements, playing a vital role in flood mitigation and urban mobility. It has received international recognition, including the United Nations Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, the British Construction Industry Award, and the Asean Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award — and was listed by CNN among the "Most Impressive Tunnels in the World". Meanwhile, Nanta said there would be no free toll for National Day as such exemptions were limited to one-day festivals.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Smart unlimited monthly travel pass for RM68 for Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR: Highway concessionaire Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Bhd (ALR) has launched the Smart Unlimited Travel Pass or Merdeka Unlimited Travel Pass (MUTP) for one month in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day. The travel pass, valid from Aug 16 to Sept 16 can be purchased for a one-off payment of RM68 for users of the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (Smart). Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said the launch of the MUTP proves that public facilities can be offered in an inclusive and people-centred spirit, in line with the Malaysia Madani principles that prioritise inclusivity and the well-being of the people. "ALR's initiative allows frequent Smart users who commute to work daily to enjoy savings of up to RM64 a month, compared with the average monthly toll payment which can reach RM132. "The launch of this travel pass is very meaningful in the spirit of celebrating our 68th National Day and Malaysia Day. "This one-month offer also clearly sends the message that public facilities can and should be provided with an inclusive and people-centred spirit, consistent with the Malaysia Madani principles that prioritise inclusivity and the well-being of the people. "In addition, the Works Ministry through the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA), always supports the government's aspiration to provide the best facilities to the people, especially highway users. Thus, the MUTP is an excellent example of such an initiative," he said. Nanta said this after officiating the MUTP Launch Ceremony in conjunction with the 68th Independence Day at the Smart Management and Tunnel Operations Complex here today. Also present were MHA director-general Datuk Sazali Harun; and ALR Group chief executive officer, Muhammad Nizam Alias. Nanta said that, on average, commuters using the Smart Tunnel to travel to work daily make around 44 trips a month (one-way fare RM3). "In addition (to the savings through MUTP), it provides fast access to the city centre via the Smart Highway, which accommodates an average of 19,000 vehicles per day, while supporting the operation of the world's only dual-function tunnel combining traffic passage and floodwater management. "This initiative demonstrates how industry players, especially in the infrastructure sector, can take proactive steps to help the people manage the cost of daily living, particularly in urban areas," he said. Nanta added that the MUTP not only strengthens public trust in the highway industry, but is also in line with the Malaysia Madani principle that emphasises a balance between economic growth and social justice, while fostering values of respect and compassion in service delivery. "The Smart Tunnel service provided today is one of the country's best engineering facilities, proven to have a significant impact in flood management as well as improving urban mobility. "The Smart Tunnel is not merely an infrastructure project, but also a symbol of local innovation recognised internationally, among others by the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, the British Construction Industry Award, the Asean Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award, and listed by CNN as one of the 'Most Impressive Tunnels in the World'.
