Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the government will pay highway concessionaires an estimated RM20.11 million in compensation after announcing a 50% toll discount for two days in conjunction with Deepavali.PETALING JAYA: The government has announced a 50% toll discount for two days in conjunction with Deepavali, which falls on Sunday.
The discount will take effect at midnight tomorrow (Nov 6) and end at 11.59pm on Saturday (Nov 7), said works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi.
"This initiative is aimed at reducing travel costs for Malaysians returning to their hometowns or visiting family during the festive period," he said in a statement.
The discount will apply to Class 1 private vehicles at all toll plazas and Class 2 vehicles on the Penang Bridge.
