Govt mulls options to bring down toll rates
KUALA LUMPUR (October 5): Following its deferment of toll abolition, the government is now considering giving rebates or discounts for road users, as well as extending the concessions for tolled roads, to bring down toll rates, according to Works Minister Baru Bian.
No-toll decision out in two to three months, says Works Minister
PETALING JAYA (Oct 5): The government will reveal its final decision on the abolition of toll charges in two to three months, said Works Minister Baru Bian today.
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Pan Borneo Highway review findings yet to be presented
KUALA LUMPUR (August 28): The consultant appointed to review awarded contracts related to the Pan Borneo Highway in order to reduce government spending, was given two weeks to complete, after which they must present their findings to the government.
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*UPDATE* Govt needs RM400bn revenue from tolls, says Works Minister
PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): It looks like the tolls will be here to stay for a while as the government needs the RM400 billion in revenue, said Works Minister Baru Bian.
Toll ops review to be completed by year end
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): Putrajaya is reviewing the operation model for tolls and expects the study to be done by year end, according to Works Minister Baru Bian.
Putrajaya to review awarded packages for Pan Borneo Expressway in Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 2): Putrajaya will be reviewing the awarded contracts in relation to the Pan Borneo Expressway for both Sabah and Sarawak due to "tight financial capabilities", according to Works Minister Baru Bian (pictured).
Works Minister: Phase 2 of Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak undergoing technical study
KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): The mechanism and implementation of the second phase of the Pan Borneo Highway mega project is undergoing a technical study that will be completed soon along with the Finance Ministry and the Sabah and Sarawak state governments, Works Minister Baru Bian told the Dewan Rakyat today.