Following the conclusion of the public trial period, the Open Payment Toll Collection System, which allows highway users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards, has now officially begun operations starting today on 11 highways, according to a report by Bernama.
The following highways are now officially accepting credit and debit cards as payment methods:
- Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (AKLEH)
- Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE)
- Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA)
- New Pantai Expressway (NPE)
- Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE)
- Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)
- Western Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersion Scheme Expressway (SPRINT)
- Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)
- Maju Expressway (MEX)
- SMART tunnel
- Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE)
A total of 12 highways have agreed to implement the open payment system, with the remaining Penang Bridge toll expected to begin operations by the end of this year. The delay is to allow the concessionaire to conduct further studies on the system, according to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The minister also said that discussions are ongoing to further expand the implementation of the open payment system on other highways in the country.
The open payment system is part of the Myjalan campaign initiative undertaken by the Works Ministry, the Malaysian Highway Authority, and highway concession companies, with the goal of providing more convenience to road users.
Aside from serving as an alternative to existing toll payment methods, namely Touch ‘n Go, Smart Tag, and MyRFID, the open payment system will also serve as the foundation towards implementing the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system in the future, Nanta added.
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