{
  "id": 18235904,
  "title": "Diskaun tol 50% sempena Deepavali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/diskaun-tol-50-sempena-deepavali-18235904",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:22:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/05/diskaun-tol-50-sempena-deepavali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has announced a 50% discount on toll fees for two days starting tomorrow to celebrate Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights. Minister of Works Alexander Nanta Linggi stated that the discount will begin at 12 midnight on November 6 and end at 11:59 PM on November 7. It applies to private vehicles in all toll plazas and cars in Class 2 for the Penang Bridge. However, exemptions are given for the border toll plazas, namely the Sultan Iskandar Monument toll plaza on the North-South Expressway and the Tanjung Kupang toll plaza on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.\n\nThe government estimates that this initiative will cost RM20.11 million in compensation to the toll concession company, which will bear the expense according to traffic data. Nanta said the move reflects the government's commitment to helping alleviate the public's burden regardless of race or religion, while enabling Hindu families to celebrate Deepavali together. According to him, the Ministry of Works, through the Department of Roads (LLM), will coordinate the rollout of the discount together with the toll concession company to ensure eligible users can take advantage of it. He also advised road users to plan their journeys in advance to avoid congestion and ensure sufficient balance in their Touch 'n Go or e-domestic cards. Users are also encouraged to check real-time traffic information through the LLM's official channels and prioritize safety throughout the festive season.",
  "summary": "Diskaun bermula tengah malam ini hingga 11.59 malam 7 Nov.",
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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."
}