Malaysia Toll Roads Complete Guide: Touch 'n Go, Rates and Payment 2026
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Malaysia Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: 100% Cashless Electronic Tolling (Touch 'n Go Card, SmartTAG, TNG RFID, Open Payment)
Coverage: Peninsular Malaysia expressways; East Malaysia (Sabah/Sarawak) is virtually toll-free
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Technology: TNG RFID sticker, SmartTAG (OBU DSRC 5.8 GHz), TNG Card (NFC/contact), Credit/Debit Card (Open Payment at select urban plazas)
Operators: PLUS Malaysia Berhad, LITRAK, ALR (Amanat Lebuharaya Rakyat), PROLINTAS, ANIH Berhad, JKSB, others
Do I Need Touch 'n Go for Malaysia? 2026 Update
Yes. Expressways across Peninsular Malaysia operate on a 100% cashless system. Cash payment booths are permanently closed. All drivers, including foreign visitors, must pay using an electronic method: Touch 'n Go (TNG) RFID, a physical Touch 'n Go card, a SmartTAG device, or a contactless debit/credit card at designated Open Payment System lanes.
Key Reality: RFID lanes are gated with physical boom barriers. If a vehicle without an active TNG RFID sticker enters an RFID lane, the barrier will not open. Motorists must ensure their TNG eWallet or physical TNG card has a sufficient balance before starting their journey.
Motorcycle Toll Exemption: Motorcycles travel 100% toll-free on all expressways and bridges across Malaysia, including both Penang Bridges and the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link (Tanjung Kupang).
2026 Update: The Ministry of Works and Highway Authority Malaysia (LLM) continue expanding Open Payment System (OPS) lanes accepting Visa and Mastercard across major urban highways. Proof-of-concept testing for Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrierless tolling is ongoing, but gated plaza lanes remain the active operational standard nationwide.
Malaysia Toll Costs: Current Rates
Malaysia uses two primary toll structures: Closed Toll Systems (distance-based, used on long-distance highways like the North-South Expressway where you touch in at entry and touch out at exit) and Open Toll Systems (flat rate paid at each plaza, common on urban expressways).
PLUS Highway Vehicle Classification System (2026)
| Class | Vehicle Type | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Passenger Cars | Vehicles with 2 axles and 3 or 4 wheels (excluding taxis) | Private passenger cars, SUVs, MPVs, vans |
| Class 2 | Light Commercial | Vehicles with 2 axles and 5 or 6 wheels (excluding buses) | Light lorries, commercial trucks |
| Class 3 | Heavy Commercial | Vehicles with 3 or more axles | Heavy articulated trucks, trailers, semi-trailers |
| Class 4 | Taxis | Licensed taxis | Metered taxis |
| Class 5 | Buses | Licensed buses | Express coaches, public buses |
| Motorcycles | All Motorcycles | 2-wheel motor vehicles | Toll-Free Nationwide |
Official Gazetted Toll Rates — Passenger Cars, Class 1 (2026)
| Highway / Route | Concession Operator | Class 1 Rate (MYR) | Tolling Type & Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North-South Expressway: Jalan Duta (KL) to Ipoh Selatan | PLUS Malaysia Berhad | MYR 17.50 | Closed system (distance-based) |
| North-South Expressway: Sungai Besi (KL) to Skudai (JB) | PLUS Malaysia Berhad | MYR 33.30 | Closed system (~296 km) |
| North-South Expressway: Jalan Duta (KL) to Juru (Penang) | PLUS Malaysia Berhad | MYR 43.30 | Closed system (~340 km) |
| Penang Bridge (1st Bridge, Prai to Island) | PLUS Malaysia Berhad | MYR 5.74 | Mainland-to-island direction ONLY (island to mainland is free) |
| Penang Second Bridge (Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah) | Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) | MYR 5.74 | Batu Kawan to Batu Maung (mainland to island direction) |
| Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) | LITRAK (ALR) | MYR 2.10 | Open system (flat rate per plaza) |
| Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) | KESTURI (Ekovest) | MYR 2.50 | Open system (flat rate per plaza) |
| Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) | Kesas Sdn Bhd (ALR) | MYR 2.00 | Open system (flat rate per plaza) |
| Maju Expressway (MEX) — Salak Selatan Plaza | Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd | MYR 2.00 | Open system (Putrajaya Plaza = MYR 3.50) |
| East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1 — Gombak to Jabor) | ANIH Berhad | MYR 21.00 | Closed system (KL to Kuantan) |
| East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2 — Jabor to Kuala Terengganu) | LPT2 Sdn Bhd (PLUS) | MYR 19.70 | Closed system (~184 km) |
How to Pay Malaysian Tolls
All toll plazas in Peninsular Malaysia are 100% electronic. Cash is not accepted at any toll barrier.
1. Touch 'n Go RFID (Recommended):
- Passive RFID sticker affixed to the vehicle's left headlamp or windscreen.
- Directly linked to the user's Touch 'n Go eWallet for automatic balance deduction.
- Available at designated fitment centers and via the TNG eWallet app.
2. Physical Touch 'n Go Card:
- Contactless stored-value card tapped at manual Touch 'n Go lane readers.
- Enhanced TNG cards feature NFC capabilities allowing top-ups directly via NFC-enabled smartphones using the TNG eWallet app.
- Top-ups also available at self-service kiosks, petrol stations, and convenience stores.
3. SmartTAG (In-Vehicle Unit):
- Infrared unit holding a physical TNG card, allowing drive-through clearance at designated SmartTAG lanes.
- SmartTAG unit sales were officially discontinued by Touch 'n Go in November 2018, though existing units remain supported at SmartTAG lanes.
4. Open Payment System (Credit / Debit Card):
- Supported at designated "MyDebit / Credit Card" lanes on selected urban highways (including MEX, DUKE, LDP, SPRINT, KESAS, BKE, NPE, AKLEH, LPT1, and Penang Bridge).
- Allows drivers to tap MyDebit, Visa, or Mastercard credit/debit cards directly at the plaza reader.
Major Malaysian Highways & Operators
PLUS Malaysia Berhad:
- North-South Expressway (NSE / E1 & E2) — 748 km main trunk from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Johor Bahru.
- New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE / E5) — 35 km urban bypass connecting Bukit Raja to Jalan Duta.
- Penang Bridge (E28) — 13.5 km bridge (toll collected mainland-to-island only).
- North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE / E6) — 60 km bypass linking Shah Alam to KLIA and Nilai.
- Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE / E15) — 17 km regional corridor.
Urban Concessionaires:
- Amanat Lebuharaya Rakyat (ALR) — Non-profit entity managing LDP, KESAS, SPRINT, and SMART Tunnel.
- PROLINTAS — Operates AKLEH, LKSA, GUTHRIE, SILK, DASH, and SUKE.
- KESTURI (Ekovest) — Operates the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE).
- Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) — Operates the Penang Second Bridge (E28).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreign-registered vehicles pay cash at toll plazas?
No. All drivers, including foreign-registered vehicles from Singapore or Thailand, must pay electronically using a Touch 'n Go card, TNG RFID, or contactless bank card at Open Payment lanes. Cash is not accepted at any toll barrier in Peninsular Malaysia.
Do motorcycles pay tolls in Malaysia?
No. Motorcycles are 100% toll-free across all expressways and bridges in Malaysia, including both Penang Bridges and the Second Link to Singapore.
What direction is toll collected on the Penang Bridge?
Toll is collected in the mainland-to-island direction only at the Prai toll plaza. Traveling from Penang Island back to the mainland is completely toll-free.
Are there toll roads in Sabah and Sarawak?
Virtually no. Roads in East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), including the Pan Borneo Highway, are toll-free.
Official Resources
Official Portals:
- PLUS Malaysia Berhad — North-South Expressway and major toll highways
- Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) — Highway Authority of Malaysia
- Touch 'n Go Official Portal — RFID fitment and eWallet account management
