PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has assured road users that highway services will remain safe, efficient and of high quality, following the government’s decision to maintain existing toll rates for 10 major highways next year.
LLM Director-General Datuk Sazali Harun said concessionaires will continue to be closely monitored to ensure that operations and maintenance meet established standards.
He explained that improvements are being introduced, including the upgrading of rest and service (R&R) areas and roadside stops to provide more comfortable facilities, with the addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
“Traffic flow management will also be strengthened to reduce congestion and shorten travel times, ensuring highways remain relevant and contribute to the well-being of the people,” he said in a statement.
The announcement follows confirmation by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi last Thursday that toll rates will remain unchanged in 2026.
The decision covers several key highways: the Cheras-Kajang Expressway (GRANDSAGA), Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR), New North Klang Strait Bypass (NNKSB), Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE), and East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2).
Other highways included are the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge, Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE), Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX), and the Butterworth Outer Ring Expressway (LLB).
Datuk Sazali noted that the move reflects the MADANI Government’s commitment to prioritising the interests of highway users. He added that the decision is consistent with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement in July, which assured Malaysians that toll rates would not be increased.
Although the government will bear financial implications estimated at RM591.56 million, the measure is expected to benefit nearly one million highway users daily.
The initiative underscores the government’s focus on balancing public welfare with infrastructure development, ensuring that highways remain accessible, modern, and supportive of Malaysia’s broader economic and social goals.
