Anwar said such charges will only be considered once the nation’s public transport network is comprehensive and efficient.

“Some countries impose fees for entering the city, but we are not proposing it as it may be burdensome.

“Only when the public transport is extensive and reliable should we consider it,” he said when opening the Gombak Integrated Terminal today.

The terminal, which officially began operations on March 22, is expected to become a major hub for bus travel to the east coast and other destinations, such as the northern states.

It also provides intercity bus services and is directly connected to the Gombak LRT station and ECRL project.

In February, federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the government was considering congestion charges under the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Master Plan 2040 to reduce traffic in the city.

Zaliha said it was expected to reduce congestion by up to 20%.

She said the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, and Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation were conducting a feasibility study on whether congestion charges were effective in reducing traffic and improving public transport usage.

“The findings of this study will be presented to the Cabinet before any final decision is made,” she said.