JustGO records over 90,000 active users as PLUS Malaysia tests ANPR technology to support the proposed barrier-free Multi-Lane Free Flow toll system
KUALA LUMPUR: The JustGO application, part of PLUS Malaysia Berhad’s pilot project for an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, has recorded over 90,000 active users as of yesterday, said Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
He said this pilot project is part of the efforts toward implementing a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system in the country and as of Oct 20, JustGO has also recorded 3.27 million vehicles across 93 toll plazas, covering 966 lanes.
“MLFF is not merely about removing toll barriers. Attention must be given to technological accuracy, integration between concession companies, data security, and the convenience of payment for users,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Nanta noted that PLUS initiated the ANPR pilot project, utilising the application along the Hutan Kampung–Sungai Dua stretch in January.
In addition to PLUS, PNB Prolintas has also conducted a proof-of-concept test on the Kemuning–Shah Alam Highway (LKSA), in collaboration with Touch ’n Go (TNG) and CIMB.
According to Nanta, more than 11.3 million vehicles of various classes have been detected on the LKSA since the pilot project began in November 2024 while the TNG pilot project which employs both ANPR and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies achieved a detection rate of 99.98 per cent.
“This represents a significant development in testing more flexible toll payment technologies, serving as a step toward the future implementation of a barrier-free MLFF system,” he said.
Furthermore, Nanta mentioned that he, along with a team comprising ministry officials, agencies, and industry players, conducted a technical visit to the Gangneung Interchange on the Donghae Expressway in South Korea yesterday to gain insight into that country’s approach to implementing MLFF.
During the visit, he received a briefing from the Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) regarding the configuration and technology of the country’s smart toll system, which includes vehicle license plate recognition, electronic payment integration, and barrier-free traffic management.
He was also informed that the system in South Korea required time to refine its effectiveness since its implementation began in 2010.
In addition to the toll system, Nanta visited the Inje-Yangyang Tunnel which is the longest road tunnel in South Korea, spanning nearly 11 kilometres to examine aspects of infrastructure design, smart monitoring systems, and emergency preparedness.
He noted that the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and incident detection technology allows for the early identification of accidents, stationary vehicles, or movements that could pose a danger to road users.
Fire protection facilities, emergency lanes, and response procedures are also critical components of tunnel safety management.
“We will continue to study the experiences and technologies of other countries and evaluate the approaches best suited to our needs, the structure of our highway industry, and the interests of the Malaysian people,” he said.
On October 19, Nanta said the current focus for the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system is on finalising technical, operational, and legal preparations before the proposal is submitted for the government’s consideration and final approval.
He added that the government is allowing concessionaires and industry partners the space to refine a business-to-business (B2B) model, under the regulatory oversight of the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA).