The government has announced toll exemptions for all highways on Tuesday and Wednesday in conjunction with the Deepavali celebrations. This initiative, which will cover personal vehicles only, is expected to cost the government approximately RM38 million.
According to Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi, the exemptions will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. However, tolls at the country’s border checkpoints—the Sultan Iskandar Building and Tanjung Kupang toll plazas in Johor—are excluded from this exemption.
Nanta emphasised that the initiative aligns with the unity government’s goal to ease the cost of living while fostering cultural unity across Malaysia’s diverse society. He also urged road users to plan their journeys in advance and to follow the travel advisories provided by highway authorities.
