IN a move aimed at safeguarding public welfare, the Malaysian government has announced that toll rates on ten major highways will remain at their current levels for the coming year.
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has assured users that road safety, traffic management, and upgraded facilities will continue to be prioritised.
Datuk Sazali Harun, Director-General of LLM, said concessionaires will be closely monitored to ensure that highway operations and maintenance adhere to established standards.
“Highway users can expect ongoing improvements to rest and service areas as well as lay-bys, making them more comfortable and equipped with modern amenities, including electric vehicle charging stations,” he said.
Sazali added that traffic management strategies will be strengthened to reduce congestion and shorten travel times, ensuring that Malaysia’s highways remain efficient and continue to support the daily well-being of commuters.
The announcement follows last Thursday’s confirmation by the Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, that the government would maintain existing toll rates across ten key highways nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to protecting the public from additional financial burdens.
The highways included under the toll freeze are the Cheras-Kajang Highway (GRANDSAGA), Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR), North Klang Straits Bypass (NNKSB), Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE), and East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2).
Additionally, the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge, Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX), and Butterworth Outer Ring Road (LLB) are also part of the initiative.
Sazali emphasised that the decision underscores the MADANI government’s priority to safeguard the interests of highway users.
“This decision aligns with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on 23 July during the Appreciation for Malaysians initiative, whereby the public was assured of continued access to existing toll rates without any increase,” he said.
He noted that the government will absorb an estimated financial impact of RM591.56 million, while the policy benefits nearly one million highway users daily, demonstrating a balance between infrastructure funding and public welfare. - December 20, 2025
