KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian government plans to amend three key road laws next year to pave the way for the introduction of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system for toll collection, said Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan in the Dewan Rakyat today.
The three laws, which will undergo amendments, are the Highway Authority Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1980, the Road Transport Act 1987, and the Federal Roads Act 1959.
“These amendments will be made next year to facilitate the implementation of the MLFF system,” Ahmad said. The MLFF system aims to streamline toll payments by eliminating the need for drivers to stop or slow down at toll booths. This would, in turn, reduce congestion at toll plazas.
Concerns regarding the projected cost of RM3.46 billion for the system have been raised by the Public Accounts Committee. However, Ahmad reassured that the project would not impose any financial burden on the government. He explained that the initiative would be executed through a direct business-to-business (B2B) model, as stipulated in the agreement.
“The concessionaire will be required to choose a competitive system, ensuring no additional charges for users. Our priority is to reduce traffic jams at toll booths,” he added.
The government also plans to include provisions for penalties related to toll evasion and strengthen enforcement of the MLFF system. Ahmad noted that with the new system, drivers would no longer need to stop at toll booths, which could lead to non-payment if not properly regulated.
“Currently, it is likely that the Malaysian Highway Authority will take on the responsibility for enforcement,” he said, addressing concerns about toll evasion during a parliamentary Q&A session.
Responding to questions about the timeline for implementing the MLFF across the 33 highway concessionaires in the country, Ahmad pointed out that delays had been caused by the necessary amendments to the laws. On the issue of costs, Ahmad reiterated that the MLFF project would not incur expenses for the government.
“Once fully implemented by the concessionaires under the B2B model, there will be no costs for the government, including the previously mentioned RM3 billion,” he explained.
The MLFF system, he added, is designed to benefit users by ensuring smoother and faster travel, eliminating the frustration of long queues at toll booths. – November 17, 2025