{
  "id": 18248667,
  "title": "Govt Announces 50% Toll Discount For Deepavali On 6 And 7 November 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/govt-announces-50-toll-discount-for-deepavali-on-6-and-7-november-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:42:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/409241/govt-toll-discount-deepavali-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has introduced a 50% discount on toll fees for vehicles traveling on November 6 and 7, 2026, in celebration of Deepavali. This discount will remain in effect from midnight on November 6 until 11:59 PM on November 7, covering all toll plazas across the country for Class 1 private vehicles, and Class 2 vehicles on the Penang Bridge. Certain exceptions include the Sultan Iskandar Building toll plaza on the North-South Expressway and the Tanjung Kupang toll plaza on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link. Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed that the scheme will result in RM20.11 million in compensation payments to toll plaza operators, to be covered by the government upon verification of traffic data. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) will coordinate with highway concessionaires to ensure eligible motorists can take advantage of the discount. The initiative is aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the Malaysian population, regardless of their race, religion, or belief, while promoting unity and harmony among the country's diverse ethnic communities. Nanta also advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance to avoid traffic congestion during the festive season, which includes ensuring sufficient balance on Touch 'n Go cards or eWallets, adhering to speed limits, maintaining safe distances from other vehicles, and taking sufficient breaks to prevent driver fatigue. Motorists are encouraged to monitor traffic updates and incident reports via the LLM's official channels before and during their trips.",
  "summary": "The government has announced a 50% toll discount for motorists travelling on 6 and 7 November 2026 in conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali celebration. The discount will take effect from midnight on Friday and remain in place until 11:59pm on Saturday. The discount applies to Class 1 private vehicles at all toll plazas nationwide, as […] The post Govt Announces 50% Toll Discount For Deepavali…",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian government announces 50% toll discount for Deepavali 2026",
    "Discount valid November 6-7, 2026, for Class 1 & 2 vehicles",
    "Works Minister Alexander Nanta reveals RM20.11M compensation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The nationwide toll reduction serves as a direct financial relief measure for motorists while using festive travel incentives to foster social cohesion across Malaysia's diverse ethnic communities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}