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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Works Ministry: MLFF toll system to use B2B model, won't cost government ‘single sen'
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The Works Ministry is proceeding with the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll collection system through a direct business-to-business (B2B) model as the agreement with the original project proponent was terminated last year, Parliament heard today. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the B2B model ensures there will be no financial outlay from the government. 'The government remains committed to implementing the MLFF system via a B2B model, with no financial burden on the government. 'Private service providers will be allowed to negotiate directly with the 33 existing highway concessionaires,' he said. Ahmad Maslan said a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial for the MLFF system is currently being conducted at the Alam Impian toll plaza on the Kemuning–Shah Alam Expressway. This trial, a collaboration with Touch 'n Go and CIMB, involves the installation of gantries and other supporting infrastructure. Responding to a supplementary question from Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab on how the system would handle toll evasion, the deputy minister explained that it will use a combination of radio-frequency identification (RFID) and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to identify all vehicles. He said those who fail to pay will receive notices, and future enforcement could include blocking road tax renewals. 'RM3.46 billion cost won't materialise' Ahmad Maslan also addressed recent concerns raised by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding a previously projected cost of RM3.46 billion to the government. 'The previously mentioned RM3.46 billion cost will not materialise, as the government has decided to implement the MLFF system through a B2B model. 'This means that not a single sen of government funds will be involved,' he asserted, adding that discussions of multi-billion ringgit figures are no longer relevant. He explained that a two-year timeframe has been designated to give private service providers ample opportunity to finalise their negotiations with the highway concessionaires. In the interim, he said the ministry is working to improve existing RFID lanes and has introduced open payment systems (SPT) allowing debit and credit card use at toll booths to enhance payment flexibility.
Malay Mail
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Toll collection begins June 13 for WCE Section 2 stretch linking Banting to SKVE, rates start from RM1.32
SHAH ALAM, June 13 — Toll collection for the Section 2 stretch of the West Coast Expressway (WCE), which connects the SAE Interchange (KESAS) to the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) Interchange and the Banting Interchange, will commence at 12.01 am on Friday, June 13, 2025. WCE said toll collection for the 7.2-kilometre stretch, which has been toll-free since its official opening on Jan 22 by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, will be entirely electronic, utilising Touch 'n Go cards, SmartTAGs, and RFID technology. 'The toll rates and payment methods for Section 2 of the WCE are fully integrated via the SKVE through the Tanjung Dua Belas Interchange. 'The toll rates imposed take into account the entire journey of the users, including the portions on the SKVE,' the highway operator said, adding that toll charges will vary based on vehicle class and travel distance, ranging from RM1.32 to RM13.85. Highway users are advised to ensure that their e-wallets and Touch 'n Go cards have sufficient balance before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience at toll plazas, WCE said. Further information regarding toll rates and payment methods can be found at the WCE website, the WCE App, the WCE Infoline at 1700 81 6600 and via email at [email protected]. The WCE spans 233 km from Banting, Selangor, to Taiping (Changkat Jering), Perak. Once fully completed, it will serve as a vital transportation corridor connecting towns along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. — Bernama
