Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi, speaking at a press conference after conducting a visit to monitor the system testing at the Putrajaya toll plaza, today, said this was in line with the ministry’s initiative to implement the open toll payment system in stages on 12 selected highways.

“The system allows motorists to pay using a debit or credit card, at the same time providing new alternatives and convenience to motorists in the toll payment process,” he said.

Motorists will be able to use debit and credit cards to pay for toll charges in addition to Touch ‘n Go, SmartTag and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

Nanta said the system would be fully implemented on MEX (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway); Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE); Western Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal Scheme (Sprint) Expressway; Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas); Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP); SMART Tunnel; Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (Duke); Penang Bridge (JPP); Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (Akleh) and Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE).

The full implementation of the system on the 12 highways covers 31 toll plazas and 81 lanes.

Nanta said Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd, the MEX Expressway concession company, is one of the earliest to implement the open toll system.

Testing of the system started in July to ensure it was implemented smoothly in accordance with the standards set by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), he said.