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Malaysian drivers may have to pay 30% more for highway tolls in the near future as the Government mulls a move to raise charges.<\/p>\n

The move is expected to affect up to 19 highways, including the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP).<\/p>\n

A 30% hike would mean that the LDP toll, which currently costs RM1.60 will go up to RM2.10.<\/p>\n

The move was met with objections from consumers\u2019 groups such as the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) and the Pan-Malaysia Lorry Owners\u2019 Association (PMLOA), both citing that the Government should look into improving public transportation instead of increasing toll charges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen public transport is not good, people are forced to use cars. They should not be taxed extra for doing so,\u201d said Fomca\u2019s CEO Datuk Paul Selvaraj<\/p>\n

According to The Star<\/em>, the matter was raised during the Cabinet meeting on Friday.<\/p>\n

However, major highway concessionaires, including the operators of LDP, Sprint and Duta-Ulu Klang (Duke) highways have claimed they are not aware of any impending rise in toll rates.<\/p>\n

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