On 16 highways

> New toll payment system starts January

PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has named 16 highways in Klang Valley where the RFID (radio frequency identification) system will be used for toll payments.

While the new RFID system is only expected to be launched in January 2019, the pilot project will start next month, it said.

It was reported SmartTAG devices will no longer be sold at Touch ‘n Go authorised channels from Aug 8, in preparation for the new system.

However, existing SmartTAG, Touch ‘n Go card and MyKad users can continue using them to pay tolls at all highways.

The RFID works by attaching a sticker embedded with a radio frequency chip to each vehicle.

The sticker will be linked to a Touch n’ Go e-wallet which customers can download starting Sept 3 when the RFID portal is accessible to the public.

From the e-wallet, customers can keep track of their balance and access online reload options via online banking and debit or credit cards. An offline reload option is also available via the use of a soft pin.

The 16 highways concerned are as follows:

Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK)

Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP)

Kemuning-Shah Alam Highway (LKSA)

Cheras-Kajang Highway (Grand Saga)

Grand Sepadu Highway (Grand Sepadu)

Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)

Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK) Maju Expressway (MEX) Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE)

Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) New Pantai Expressway (NPE) Besraya Expressway (Besraya) Western KL Traffic Dispersial System (Sprint Highway)

Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR)

Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)

Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE).