PENANGITES and those working in the state will enjoy an additional 18% reduction to the Penang Bridge toll, beginning February 1.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said this would bring down the rate to RM4.59, from RM5.60.

The 18% reduction is on top of the 20% discount to the RM7 toll for the Penang Bridge, for Penangites and those working in the state.

The toll for other private car drivers using the Penang bridge remains at RM5.74, following the previous implementation of a discount by the government in reference to various classes of vehicles used on several highways across the country.

Lim said this to reporters after jointly hosting a Chinese New Year Open House celebration with the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce at the SETIA Spice Convention Centre. – Bernama, January 25, 2020.