PARLIAMENT | The proposal to grant toll exemption in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration this weekend is still under discussion, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan said among the matters being studied was the aspect of cost-sharing with highway concessionaires.
“We are aware of the proposed toll fee exemption that has been touched upon several times by honourable members including the Bagan MP (Lim Guan Eng).
“Currently, toll exemption is still under discussion. Insya-Allah, there will be good news, in two or three days, the government will announce it,” Ahmad said.
He was speaking during the debate on the Supply Bill 2024 at the committee level for the Finance Ministry at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Earlier, RSN Rayer (Pakatan Harapan-Jelutong), during the Oral Question and Answer session, asked Deputy Works Minister Abdul Rahman Mohamad if the government plans to provide any toll exemption in conjunction with Deepavali.
However, Abdul Rahman said any announcement on the matter would only be made after receiving approval from the Finance Ministry.
The Dewan Rakyat sitting continues tomorrow.
- Bernama
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