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Govt plans to swap highway tolls with congestion charge

Feb 24, 2019

The govt plans to replace the current highway toll system with a congestion charge.

Under the proposed system, highway users will have to pay 3 different rates depending on the time of day.

Normal rates, at existing toll rates, will be charged during a 6-hour peak period. 

Meanwhile, motorists travelling during off-peak hours from 11pm to 5am can use the highways for free. 

During other normal travelling hours, commuters will be given discounts of up to 30 percent. 

The PM's Office says this new system will be introduced once the govt completes its proposed takeover of four highways in the Klang Valley, namely the LDP, SPRINT, KESAS and SMART Tunnel.

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Cambodia job scam suspect arrested

Police have arrested a suspect over the purported job scam that led to 47 Msians being detained in Cambodia. 

Sarawak police say the 35-year-old man was picked up in Kuching yesterday to help investigations.

Earlier reports said that the 47 were lured to Cambodia last year by a syndicate which offered them high-paying jobs in the country's hotel industry. 

But once they were there,Cambodian authorities detained them on suspicion of being involved in illegal online gambling activities.

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Govt mulls mantatory vaccinations

The Health MInistry will soon table a proposal to the govt to make vaccinations compulsory in Msia. 

This, amid a growing anti-vaccination movement here. 

Meanwhile, he ministry has confirmed that a 2-year-old in JB died of diptheria earlier this week. 

The toddler was NOT immunised.