Malaysia

Government announces 50% toll discount in conjunction with Deepavali

The government will bear an estimated RM19.86 million in compensation to toll concessionaires for the 50% discount during the Deepavali celebration.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 10 Oct 2025 7:22PM

Government announces 50% toll discount in conjunction with Deepavali
The toll discounts will be in effect on Oct 18 and 19. - October 10, 2025

IN conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali festival, the government has approved a 50% toll discount for motorists on all highways, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today.

The toll discounts will be in effect on Oct 18 and 19.

“The toll discount aims to reduce the financial burden on citizens celebrating Deepavali, allowing families to travel more affordably and safely,” said Anwar.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi in a statement, said the discount will be implemented for two days, from 12.01am on Oct 18 (Saturday) until 11.59pm on Oct 19 (Sunday) at all toll plazas.

The discount will exclude national entry points – Plaza Tol Bangunan Sultan Iskandar on the North–South Expressway (PLUS) and Plaza Tol Tanjung Kupang on the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link (LINKEDUA).

The government will bear an estimated RM19.86 million in compensation to toll concessionaires for the 50% discount during the Deepavali celebration. – October 10, 2025

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