New year gift from Samy Vellu to Malaysians
Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu never fails to have new year gifts (some time anytime of the year gift too) for all us Malaysians. The next one waiting especially for those living in the Klang Valley is the new toll rates increase to celebrate the new year 2008. Congratulation and thank you to Samy Vellu for letting us know three months ahead of time.
New toll rates by eight concessionaires from Jan 1
By CHRISTINA KOH
IPOH: Malaysians can expect a 10% increase in toll rates, with eight concessionaires raising their charges from Jan 1 next year, said Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.
However, he said the ministry was working on several proposals to spread part of the cost to the concessionaires and the Government.
“Rather than burden the people, we want to divide the load so the companies carry a bit and the people a bit.
“I will ask the Government how it can help in this situation,” he told reporters after launching a book on the Yayasan Strategik Sosial’s Plus 8 project here yesterday.
Asked how much would the toll hikes actually involve, Samy Vellu said the agreement had stated a 10% increase.
“I have submitted a preliminary proposal and explained to the Cabinet what it would actually cost, what the reaction of people will be, what we can do as a government, what the concessionaires can do as responsible companies and what else can be done,” he said.
Source: Star Online
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