KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- Zones in Kuala Lumpur exempt from the planned congestion fee during certain hours may be introduced to balance business needs with traffic management, Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.

Currently, the implementation of the congestion charge is still being researched by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC).

Dr Zaliha said the study covers various aspects, including implementation mechanisms, projected traffic reductions, and the potential increase in public transport usage if the charge is introduced.

"I was also made to understand that the impact on the economy after the implementation of the congestion...