KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 26 -- Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan cautioned that while Malaysians continue to show interest in new highway projects, financial viability must remain the government's priority.

Citing financial statements for 2024, Ahmad Maslan said 12 toll concessionaires nationwide reported losses:

In contrast, Ahmad Maslan also confirmed that highways that reported profits includes:

He was responding to a supplementary question from Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan on the performance of the concessionaires.

He then urged careful planning and financial assessment before the development of new highways in Malaysia.

He warned that if traffic volumes are insufficient, highway operators may later request that the road be ...