After a period of fluctuation, Malaysia’s government has settled on a policy regarding holiday toll rates. Paul Tan Automotive News reports, passenger vehicle toll rates at most highways around the country will be discounted 50 percent during this year’s “festive seasons.” The discount policy was followed successfully during last month’s Chinese New Year celebration.
Earlier in January, the government announced that it was ending the practice of suspending holiday tolls entirely. That action received the support of several economists and transportation experts. However, following a subsequent cabinet discussion, officials backtracked and decided to adopt the 50 percent discounts policy.