Works ministry has not received any proposal from Genting for toll fare collection or new charges – Nanta

The works ministry has not received any proposals Genting Malaysia regarding toll fare collection or any new charges to be imposed for access to areas privately owned by the company, reported Bernama.

No official application has been submitted by the company, said works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who also commented on the statement made by deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan which suggested that the term “entry charge” be used instead of “toll” to avoid public confusion.

“I agree with his suggestion because the term ‘toll’ can be confusing. We are used to toll being associated with highways. So, I think the term ‘entry charge’ is easier to understand,” Nanta said.

Last week, Genting Malaysia announced that it will soon impose charges on vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands, stating that the move was necessary due to the steep and escalating costs of maintaining the 24 km-long private road and its slopes, which the it said has been borne solely by the company since the 1960s.

Heavy usage of Jalan Genting Highlands has resulted in a “tremendous amount of wear and tear”, and requires constant maintenance to ensure the safety of the road users, the company said in its statement.

Following the company’s announcement of imposing charges, the Pahang government said that it hopes that these charges will take into account the interests and welfare of local residents.

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