Govt to make announcement on highway tolls soon, says Muhyiddin

By THE STAR | 22 February 2019


SEMENYIH: As the March 2 Semenyih polls draws closer, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has hinted that the Cabinet might be making an announcement in regards to highway tolls.

Muhyiddin said the Cabinet had on numerous occasions discussed ways to address bread-and-butter issues faced by Malaysians.

“It isn’t easy to solve certain problems, but we did not abandon our responsibilities. Many people criticise us for not fulfilling our manifesto pledges.

"Maybe there are one or two issues such as tolls.

“I can’t give any statement because the minister involved will be making an announcement,” he added.

Muhyiddin, who’s also the Home Minister, was speaking during his speech at a ceramah for the Semenyih by-election on Thursday night.

Muhyiddin, however, refused to reveal further details when pressed by the media shortly after his speech ended.

Separately, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng also declined to speak on the toll matter.

"Can you wait for the announcement, if there is any? Please wait for the announcement," he said.

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