It’s supposed to help the rakyat save some pocket money.
Six major highways in the Klang Valley will see a toll fare reduction as part of the government’s effort to alleviate the rakyat’s rising cost of living, says caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
According to The Star, the government has also agreed to the proposal to restructure four concession companies under Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd . The restructuring will save the government RM8.8 billion in compensation which is supposed to be paid to the concession companies involved. The four highways under Prolintas will have reduced toll fares coming into effect at 12.01am on 20 October.Another two highways under IJM Corporation Berhad will see a fare reduction on 1 January 2023.The announcement comes ahead of the 15th general election , which is expected to be held in early November and before the monsoon season.
According to The Vibes, Ismail Sabri also said flood mitigation works will be conducted on the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 to manage the constant flooding on the road.
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