KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll payment system is expected to be implemented in 2025, said Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
He said the system is still in the process of consultation with highway concessionaires, but expressed hope that an earlier agreement with the companies can be achieved so that the MLFF system can be implemented by the end of 2024.
“Various other related matters need to be refined because it involves many concession companies as well as legislations, regulations, preparations to develop the system and the technology involved,” he said in the Naratif Khas interview programme entitled OPS: Efficient and Modern Traffic Management over Radio Television Malaysia last night.
Nanta said the MLFF system will make it easier for highway users to pay by using a gantry toll system equipped with detection cameras.
On March 27, Nanta announced that the Sungai Besi Highway has been selected as the location for the first MLFF proof of concept which will be implemented at the end of October 2023.
Meanwhile, he said the Maju Expressway and the highway network under IJM Corporation Bhd will start the OPS toll payment system or open payment system this September before it is extended to 10 more concession companies involved.
“This OPS can provide more flexible payment options (tolls) to users because they can be paid using a debit card, Visa or Mastercard card. In the future, we (Ministry of Public Works) will consider e-Wallet payments,” he said.
— Bernama
