Media Press Release

KUANTAN: The Bentong and Gombak toll plazas in the KL-Karak Highway will go fully cashlass from noon on Sept 9 to boost traffic flow. East Coast Expressway concession holders Anih Bhd�s director, Nik Fauzi Nik Hussein, Said all 16 cash lanes were running on a mixed-mode system that would be phased out to adopt the new payment method. He said the electronic toll collection system, where toll transactions were conducted electronically through Touch �n Go cards or SmartTAGs, was easier and more convenient for motorists.

�The electronic transaction is part of our effort to offer an improved toll collection system and bring convenience to highway users. �The move will increase safety and ease congestion for road users, especially during weekends, public holidays and festive seasons. �To ensure smooth traffic, Touch �n Go cards will be sold at the toll booths, and reload lane facilities will be offered at both plazas. �Motorists can buy Touch �n Go cards at customer service centres near the Bentong and Gombak toll plazas.�

Nik said Anih Bhd had launched a promotional Touch �n Go card, sold at RM5, to encourage highway users to switch from cash to the electronic toll payment method. He said 30,000 Touch �n Go cards had beed offered since Aug 1 to encourage motorists to use the system. �The response has been encouraging, with some 15,000 cards sold. �Besides frequent travelers, others should take the opportunity to buy the cards at a low price.� Twelve toll plazas will use the electronic toll collection system from Sept 9.