Govt sources: Toll-free at major highways expected on April 19, 20

The government is expected to declare toll-free travel on major highways on April 19 and 20 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, according to well-placed sources in the government.

The sources said that a preliminary agreement was arrived at during today's cabinet meeting.

Aidilfitri is expected to fall on either Friday (April 21) or Saturday (April 22), with a moon sighting to determine the date on Thursday (April 20).

It is unclear if the toll-free dates will change if Aidilfitri falls on April 22.

There is also expected to be toll-free travel for people to return from their Hari Raya holiday although dates have not yet been fixed.

Malaysiakini has contacted Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi for comment.

Toll-free travel during Aidilfitri is an almost annual goodie announced by the government.

The government had previously declared toll-free travel during the Chinese New Year holiday in January as well.

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