Private vehicle road users will be able to travel toll-free on highways on Thursday and Friday (Feb 8 and 9) in celebration of Chinese New Year, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Linggi stated that the Cabinet has made the decision for toll-free travel for Class 1 vehicles to be in effect on all highways from 12.01am on Thursday (Feb 8) until 11.59pm on Friday (Feb 9).
This exemption will be applicable at all toll plazas except for the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Tanjung Kupang plazas in Johor.
He also mentioned in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 7) that the two days of toll-free travel would have a financial implication of approximately RM42.99mil.
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Linggi explained, “The decision to allow toll-free travel is in line with the unity government’s aspirations to care for the welfare of the people and to help alleviate the cost of living.”
Additionally, he stated that it is also the government’s way of participating in the celebrations for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
He encouraged road users to take advantage of this opportunity to plan their travels and advised them to follow the travel time advisory.
Linggi also reminded travelers to practice road safety at all times in order to reach their respective destinations safely and spend time with their loved ones.
In addition, he suggested that travelers ensure they have enough balance in their Touch n Go cards and ewallets before embarking on their journey.
For any information or assistance, travelers can check the traffic status or any incidents on the Malaysian Highway Authority’s social media channels, or call the Traffic Management Centre at 1-800-88-7752.
