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Genting Highlands to Impose RM5 Road Charge for Private Cars from May 28

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Private car drivers will pay a RM5 road charge to enter Genting Highlands starting May 28.
  • The charge applies at two entry points to Jalan Genting Highlands, a private road managed by Lingkaran Cekap.
  • The "user pays" principle aims to cover road repair and maintenance costs, with exemptions for motorcyclists and emergency vehicles.

Drivers heading to the popular Malaysian hilltop destination of Genting Highlands will soon face a new road charge. Starting May 28, private car and van drivers will pay RM5 to access Jalan Genting Highlands, the private road leading to Resorts World Genting and other attractions.

The charge will be collected at two main entry points: Gohtong Jaya and Genting Highlands. Lingkaran Cekap, the authorized operator of the road, announced the new fee on May 25. Taxis will be charged RM3.30, while motorcyclists, emergency vehicles, and public servants working in the area are exempt.

Payment will be made via card tap, including Touch 'n Go, credit, or debit cards. This move follows an announcement by Genting Malaysia in November regarding the implementation of a private toll fee, though the start date and exact charge were not specified at the time.

Genting Malaysia stated that adopting a "user pays" principle is the most sustainable method for funding road repairs and maintenance. Lingkaran Cekap had been testing the system since April 2, without actually collecting payments.

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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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