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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): After nearly two months of toll-free travel, toll collection for Section 1 of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) will officially begin at 00:00:01 am on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, according to a statement by the concession holder.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The 24-kilometre section features four interchanges, located at Sungai Long, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Hulu Langat and Ampang.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The implementation of toll collection marks the start of the expressway’s full operational phase, managed by EKVE Sdn Bhd, the concessionaire responsible for the highway’s maintenance and operations.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>EKVE Sdn Bhd holds a 50-year concession for the 39 kilometre EKVE, which covers a 24km mainline, 12km spur roads and three km upgrading work for Jalan Ukay Perdana. The company is owned by Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/7078" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">AZRB</a>).</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Toll transactions along Section 1 of the EKVE will be conducted entirely electronically, utilising Touch ‘n Go cards, SmartTAG, and RFID systems.</p></div>


KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): After nearly two months of toll-free travel, toll collection for Section 1 of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) will officially begin at 00:00:01 am on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, according to a statement by the concession holder.

Toll collection on EKVE Section 1 to begin midnight Oct 25

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