Skip toll payments and risk being tracked under new MLFF system, says works minister

PORT KLANG, Oct 29 — The full implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system is expected to help address the issue of toll evasion, including by identifying motorists who commit such offences.

Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Ministry of Works (KKR), through the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of toll systems nationwide which are developed by highway concession companies.

He noted that initiatives currently being implemented by these concession companies include toll payment technology based on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), which is aimed, among other things, at reducing traffic congestion.

“Therefore, the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system at toll plaza lanes will also assist in obtaining information regarding individuals who commit toll evasion.

“This, in turn, facilitates the tracking of such offenders and enables claims to be made against them should they evade detection,” he said at the launch ceremony for the Westports-Public Works Department (JKR) Klang Road Safety CSR Initiative at West Port, here today.

On October 23, the media reported that the concessionaire and operator of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway (KLK) and the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1) incur losses over RM20,000 annually due to persistent toll evasion.

AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd general manager, Ismaliza Ibrahim was reported as saying that his organization records approximately 3,000 instances of toll evasion per year with an average of eight cases daily.

On October 13, Alexander said artificial intelligence (AI) technology would be incorporated into the MLFF system once it is fully implemented.

Under Section 8 of the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984, individuals found guilty of toll evasion face a fine of no less than RM2,000 and no more than RM5,000, or imprisonment for up to one year.

Alexander acknowledged that toll evasion has been an ongoing issue though it involves a relatively small number of cases and noted that his team is currently working closely with enforcement agencies, such as the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), to address the matter.

Regarding preparations for Northeast Monsoon season (MTL), Nanta said his ministry is in a state of full readiness, which includes enhancing the effectiveness of the Disaster Operations Room (BiGBen).

“Through this operations room, we remain prepared to conduct monitoring to identify any disasters particularly floods in affected locations,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nanta noted that the primary objective of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme with Westports is to improve awareness and safety within the port area, which sees the daily movement of nearly 80,000 vehicles, including a large number of heavy machines.

“Measures include the installation of road studs, rumble strips, and warning signs, as well as the implementation of proper lighting, road markings, and effective speed management.

“Furthermore, we are considering a proposal to provide dedicated lanes or paths for motorcyclists, who account for the highest number of accident victims in the area,” he said. — Bernama

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巴生港，10 月 29 日讯——多车道自由流 (MLFF) 收费系统的全面实施有望帮助解决逃费问题，包括识别犯有此类违法行为的驾驶者。

工程部长拿督斯里亚历山大·南塔·林吉表示，工程部（KKR）通过马来西亚公路管理局（LLM）持续监测由公路特许经营公司开发的全国收费系统的效率和有效性。

他指出，这些特许经营公司目前正在实施的举措包括基于自动车牌识别 (ANPR) 的收费技术，其目的之一是减少交通拥堵。

“因此，在收费站车道上实施多车道快速通行（MLFF）系统也将有助于获取有关逃避通行费的个人的信息。

“这反过来有助于追踪此类违法者，如果他们逃避侦查，就可以对他们提出索赔，”他今天在西港举行的西港-公共工程局（JKR）巴生道路安全企业社会责任倡议启动仪式上说。

10月23日，媒体报道称，吉隆坡-加叻大道（KLK）和东海岸大道第一期（LPT1）的特许经营商和运营商因持续的逃费行为，每年损失超过20000令吉。

据报道，AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd 总经理 Ismaliza Ibrahim 表示，他的机构每年记录约 3,000 起逃费案件，平均每天 8 起。

10 月 13 日，亚历山大表示，一旦 MLFF 系统全面实施，人工智能 (AI) 技术将被纳入其中。

根据 1984 年《联邦道路（私人管理）法》第 8 条规定，逃税者将被处以不少于 2,000 令吉且不超过 5,000 令吉的罚款，或最高一年的监禁。

Alexander承认，虽然逃费案件数量相对较少，但逃费一直是一个持续存在的问题。他指出，他的团队目前正与陆路交通局（JPJ）和马来西亚皇家警察（PDRM）等执法机构密切合作，以解决这一问题。

关于东北季风季节 (MTL) 的准备工作，南塔表示，他的部门已做好充分准备，其中包括提高灾害行动室 (BiGBen) 的效率。

他说：“通过这个作战指挥中心，我们随时准备进行监测，以识别受灾地区发生的任何灾害，特别是洪水。”

与此同时，南塔指出，与西港合作开展的企业社会责任 (CSR) 项目的主要目标是提高港口区域的安全意识和安全性，该区域每天有近 8 万辆汽车通行，其中包括大量重型机械。

“措施包括安装路钉、减速带和警告标志，以及实施适当的照明、道路标线和有效的速度管理。

“此外，我们正在考虑一项提案，为摩托车骑手提供专用车道或道路，因为该地区交通事故受害者中摩托车骑手人数最多，”他说道。——马新社

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