TOLL CHARGES FOR SECOND CROSSING

Mr Cyrille Tan asked the Minister for Communications if the usage for the Second Crossing were to remain low, will his Ministry consider further lowering the toll charges.

Mr Mah Bow Tan: The Second Crossing is a joint project between Singapore and Malaysia. Both countries have invested equally in the project. It is only fair for both sides to charge similar tolls. Singapore has decided that we will initially peg our toll rates to Malaysia's. We cannot unilaterally lower our toll charges or impose no tolls as we will simply be forgoing our share of the toll revenue. However, if Malaysia reviews its toll charges, we will consider doing the same.