{
  "id": 18233605,
  "title": "Motorists to enjoy 50pct toll discount for two days in conjunction with Deepavali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/motorists-to-enjoy-50pct-toll-discount-for-two-days-in-conjunction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1571222/motorists-enjoy-50pct-toll-discount-two-days-conjunction-deepavali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists in Malaysia will enjoy a 50 percent reduction in toll fees for two days during the Deepavali holiday. The government has allocated RM20.11 million to cover the costs for participating highway concessionaires. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced the discount will begin at midnight on Friday and end at 11:59 PM on Saturday. The discount applies to Class 1 private vehicles across all toll plazas, as well as Class 2 vehicles at the Penang Bridge. However, it will not be applicable at the Sultan Iskandar Building toll plaza on the North-South Expressway and the Tanjung Kupang toll plaza on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.\n\nNanta stated that the initiative demonstrates the government's ongoing dedication to protecting the well-being of its citizens. The discount aims to reduce travel expenses, especially for Hindus returning home or visiting relatives to celebrate Deepavali. Drivers are encouraged to plan their trips early to avoid traffic jams and ensure their Touch 'n Go cards or eWallets have enough funds. They should also adhere to speed limits, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and take necessary breaks to prevent driver fatigue.\n\nMotorists are urged to check the latest traffic updates and highway incidents via the Malaysian Highway Authority's official channels to better plan their journeys.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists will enjoy a 50 per cent toll discount for two days in conjunction with Deepavali, with the government allocating RM20.11 million in compensation to participating highway concessionaires.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Toll plazas on Chennai-Tiruchi national highway gear up for Deepavali rush",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/toll-plazas-on-chennai-tiruchi-national-highway-gear-up-for-deepavali",
        "published": "2026-11-04T19:16:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "50% toll discount for Deepavali",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/50-toll-discount-for-deepavali",
        "published": "2026-11-05T02:12:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "50pct toll discount from Nov 6 to 7 in conjunction with Deepavali",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/50pct-toll-discount-from-nov-6-to-7-in-conjunction-with-deepavali",
        "published": "2026-11-05T03:58:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}