Malaysia’s move towards the planned implementation of a multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) barrier-free toll collection system is set to begin with the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) for toll payment, with a pilot project to trial the system set to begin on the North-South expressway (NSE) from October.
The pilot is an initiative by highway concessionaire PLUS, with ANPR trials to be initially conducted on 35 lanes at 13 toll plazas between Hutan Kampung and Sungai Dua in northern Penang, before being expanded to the entire PLUS highway in the future.
Highway users wanting to trial ANPR for toll payment will need to download PLUS’ JustGo mobile app (available on Google Play and App Store), input their personal details and link a payment method, such as TnG e-wallet or a credit/debit card. There is no charge for registering.
In use, ANPR cameras installed at these toll plazas will capture vehicle number plates in real time and process payment via the app from the linked account as the vehicle passes through the gantry. According to PLUS, users can use any of the lanes at these ANPR-equipped toll plazas, which will still have existing barriers in place at booths.
The Just Go app will not just be for toll payments but is also capable of supporting additional features such facilities such as e-invoice display, toll transaction review and other mobility services in stages.
Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the main goal of the ANPR open toll payment system is to offer a smoother, easier and more flexible travel experience for all highway users.
“I am confident that this system can help the industry prepare for the implementation of MLFF for the convenience of all highway users. I am also proud that this system was developed entirely by local highway industry experts without any financial implications for the government,” he said.
The ANPR project will provide the government a means to evaluate its reliability and accuracy in real-world traffic conditions, paving the way towards the introduction of MLFF, which is expected to come about sometime in 2027.
As indicated by deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan earlier this month, the MLFF system is now slated to be implemented through a direct business-to-business (B2B) model, which would mean no financial burden on the government. The initiative, part of a new direction set by the works ministry (KKR), will allow service provider companies to negotiate and deal directly with the 33 existing highway concession companies.
Ahmad also said the use of ANPR would also help address the issue of toll fare evasion upon the implementation of the MLFF system. “Anyone who fails to pay toll at MLFF lanes will definitely be tracked, as we will capture the licence plate numbers that pass through the gantries. Those who do not pay will certainly be identified and issued a notice. Possibly in the future, certain enforcement methods may be introduced, such as [prohibiting the renewal of] road tax,” he said.
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Another app? When will they learn
Ikr
Overseas: 1x super app for multiple functions
Msia: we’re going to develop another new 1x app just for 1x function
I hate keep downloading another app just for another 1 function
Why can’t they just add this to the existing app
cannot, data leaks.
Then I will complain again.
What about company cars? How is toll payment paid?
what if car use ghost plate or other ppl plates number?
How bout motor bodo who tail gate .
How bout using fake plate number?
Why ANPR now? TnG punya RFID tak boleh pakai ke?
We will see more people installing flipper in the future. Keep a close eye on your toll bill. Someone might use your plate number to travel.
Toll plazas are well known for causing traffic congestion. So how exactly will this system help ease the traffic jams?
Isn’t the installation of ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras at gantries for the MLFF system already sufficient?
And based on recent news, there are still many who don’t even bother renewing their road tax. So how effective can enforcement be under this new system?
https://paultan.org/2023/11/06/multi-lane-fast-flow-mlff-trials-to-start-next-year-will-combine-auto-no-plate-recognition-anpr-with-rfid/
The ANPR works together with RFID to achieve the intended Multi-Lane-Fast-Flow MLFF!
but you hit the keyword – Toll Plazas.
This if not demolished, I think the traffic jam dont go away.
We need to keep consistent lanes, not 3-10-3 lanes bottleneck. maybe a wider channeling maintaining 3-3-3 lanes for this MLFF allowing car travelling at speed up to 80km/h practically, then can significantly reduce traffic jam at Toll Plaza, provided with a FULL enforcement to all new and old cars on the road.
Oh for crying out loud, can’t they just integrate into the existing TnG app instead of need to install another one? I am not gonna install another app just to use it only on holidays.
Why not just implement it to the tng app ?? How many government apps need to install
why makes things complicated? abolish tolls as some championed before coming to power. no need cash, credit card, e wallet, stupid apps, or license plate readers.
This is we call pandai Cara to make some one millionaire ,whereby bound rakyat to do this and that to get barrier up ,and we rakyat have to follow ,and they think they r pandai
My neighbour tesla model3 number plate is motorcycle font size not the standard ev smart plate confirmed camera cannot read clearly LOL
Is the same camera for ANPR also used to track point-to-point speed monitoring system under the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS)?
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Who is the vendor of this app? Can’t detect MyKad, can’t detect Vehicle ownership certificate, how to register?
I will register a new company and brand: NoTouch