118 million Class 1 vehicles recorded on highways during CNY, Raya, Deepavali, Xmas last year – Nanta

118 million Class 1 vehicles recorded on highways during CNY, Raya, Deepavali, Xmas last year – Nanta

That’s a lot of wheels. Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, according to the New Straits Times, that last year saw 118 million Class 1 vehicles (having two axles and three or four wheels, excluding taxis and buses) take to Malaysia’s highways over six-day periods during major festive seasons, including Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas.

Replying in writing to Kangar MP Zakri Hassan’s query on the number of private vehicles and motorcycles on the highways during festive seasons, Nanta said Chinese New Year 2025 saw 27 million vehicles from January 27 to February 1.

118 million Class 1 vehicles recorded on highways during CNY, Raya, Deepavali, Xmas last year – Nanta

“As for 2023, a total of 109 million vehicles were recorded using the highways during the four major celebrations, with increased vehicle movement observed the day before and the day after each celebration,” he said.

Highways in Malaysia will offer a 50% toll discount during the four major festive seasons this year, the government decided last month. This started with Chinese New Year 2025 after about a month’s worth of back-and-forth – highways were previously toll-free for major celebrations. So do you think the number will go down this year?

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Dah Menang Semua on Mar 04, 2025 at 3:29 pm

    How about TARGETED charges?
    Peak hours 7am-to-1pm; 4pm-to-11pm
    Just need to record time-in for surcharge

    Then LOWER fees on other 12-hours
    This ease traffic on non-peak hours
    And promote cleaner environment

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  • Ex VGM staff on Mar 05, 2025 at 6:20 pm

    And still wanting increase in toll prices? Come on lah.

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