RFID, or radio frequency identification technology, for toll payments was first introduced in Malaysia in 2018. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he will take up the issue of RFID at toll booths with Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, despite the matter not being under his jurisdiction.
Salam Bro..RFID at the toll booth is not under MOT's jurisdiction. It is under Lembaga Lebuhraya. Anyway, I will discuss with bro @AlexNantaLinggi ...thanks for the feedback https://t.co/UOunBEVaue
— Loke Siew Fook (@anthonyloke) January 11, 2023
Lembaga Lebuhraya is the Malaysian Highway Authority, a statutory body under the Works Ministry.
Alexander Nanta has responded to Loke’s tweet, saying he is aware of the matter. In a tweet today (Jan 12), he said that he has called on all parties involved to hold a discussion as soon as possible.
On Jan 11, former MP Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan described the RFID system as frustrating in a tweet that has received more than 320,000 views.
This MyRFID is so frustrating! Instead of making traffic flows seamlessly, it’s efficiency is so erratic that u don’t trust driving into the lane! Msians tolerated it for the first few months to allow trial and error. But this has gone for far too long! Pls bro @anthonyloke
— Abdul Rahman Dahlan (@DARDOfficial) January 11, 2023
Some users have responded to tweets by Abdul Rahman and Loke by sharing their own experiences with RFID, describing the system as “confusing”.
Some wanted more RFID lanes to be introduced.
Apart from RFID, users can also make toll payments with Touch ‘n Go cards or SmartTag.
RFID, or radio frequency identification technology, for toll payments was first introduced in Malaysia in 2018.
