EPF Welcomes Government Decision on PLUS
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 January 2020: The Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia (EPF) welcomes the Government decision to maintain status quo on the ownership of PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS).
Chief EPF Officer Alizakri Alias said, “We are happy that the matter has been definitively decided and a clear directive given by the Prime Minister on the future direction of PLUS. This puts to rest the public speculation that has been ongoing for far too long and enables all parties to move forward.”
He added that, “This decision is a clear indication the Government is appreciative that the interests of our 14.6 million-strong EPF members must be protected at all times. The reduction of toll is also an added benefit for a majority of our members as they make up a good number of the 1.7 million daily PLUS highway users.”
“We also note the Government’s request to start implementing the 18% toll reduction by 1 February 2020. In light of the very tight indicative time-line and real challenges to implement operationally, we will work with PLUS and other relevant parties to initiate this reduction as quickly as possible.”
Alizakri further said, “EPF is also in a unique position as a Sukuk holder of PLUS and we will be working with all other holders to ensure our interests are protected. Judging from our past experience, we are confident the Government will be receptive to our inputs and take all necessary actions.”
Issued by the EPF Media Desk
Corporate Affairs Department
[email protected]
17 January 2020
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