PUTRAJAYA: The government expects to take about six months to acquire the toll concessions for four main highways — Damansara Puchong Expressway (LDP)...
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“The takeover of the highways must be carried out at a fair and reasonable price,“ he told a media conference at his ministry here today to announce that the start of operation of the official website for the mySalam insurance scheme. For the “off-peak” period from 11pm to 5am, commuters will travel on the highway for free. At other normal travelling hours, they will get a discount of up to 30% on existing toll rates.
“In fact, any surplus from the congestion charge collected will be channelled back towards the development and maintenance of the public transportation system in Malaysia,“ he added.
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