The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says it is set to launch a probe into the multi-lane free-flow toll system (MLFF). In a statement, PAC chairperson Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that members of the committee unanimously agreed to initiate proceedings regarding the management of the MLFF’s implementation by the works ministry, The Edge reports.
She said that in addition to summoning highway operators to provide insights into the implementation of the MLFF system, the PAC will also summon representatives from the works ministry and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).
She added that the proceedings will be conducted under Dewan Rakyat’s Standing Order 77(1)(d), Treasury Instruction 301 Year 2023, and Section III Article 11 (b) General Circular No. 2 (1982), but did not elaborate on what prompted the probe into the MLFF.
The MLFF is a barrier-free system designed to replace the existing booth-based toll collection system, with an overhead gantry collecting tolls using radio-frequency identification devices (RFID) in conjunction with an automated number plate recognition (ANPR) system.
Originally supposed to be in place by 2025, it was announced in March last year that its implementation would be sped up, with the announcement of the first proof-of-concept tests at the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya) and DUKE coming soon after.
In July, public works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said he hoped to get an earlier agreement with the companies so MLFF – which is estimated to cost RM3.46 billion – could be implemented by the end of 2024.
In December, a total of 32 highway toll concessionaires protested the government’s move to directly award the MLFF project to a single, private company. The concessionaires said that the “appointment agreement” with KJS-SEP Synergy, a company linked to YTL Corporation, for the project was carried out without consulting the highway concessionaires, who would eventually foot the bill.
The Association of Highway Concessionaires Malaysia (PSKLM) said it sent a letter of objection to the works ministry, stating that the move violates their individual agreements with the government. The concessionaires added that they were not comfortable with a third party undertaking toll collection on their behalf because there could be leakages that could affect overall toll collection, especially given the.private entity’s lack of a track record.
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so much money were invested for RFID introduction back then to introduce RFID scanner toll without gate. And now we are back to zero. Malaysia Mahal dah ni !
More project more money masuk pocket someone
Previous PH tied up with Berjaya crony
Current PH tied up with YTL crony
Want to probe another chinese company just to show who’s in charge and make themselves felt less guilty. Well what ever works just like the previous Nobita guy.
Will the Madani govt still hold this strong stance after the conman company YTL drip some lubrication here and there? After all YTL is well known for grease and lubricants with all governments
PAC who??? The who TCSS only…. No need laaa, waste time and electricity bill only….
How can RM3 billion project can go thru without open tender? Do YTL has experience in highway project?
Previous PH tied up with Berjaya crony
Current PH tied up with YTL crony
While PN cronies gives free extra loads money to cronies that don’t even need to do work just sub or no need to do at all because friends, family wa.
Tuu lah dulu suruh pilih BN tak mau, sekarang hadap je lah crony PH/PN bodo yang tak tau buat keje. 60 tahun stability dibuang saje utk 5 tahun kjaan tak stabil.