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[MAY 2008]

Ministry's study on highway concessions may see lower rates
The Works Ministry will review highway concessions which may result in lower toll rates. - The Star, 8 May 2008.

MP alleges road not upgraded although allocation approved
Jalan Segambut – a main road, was never widened or upgraded over the past 10 years although funds had already been approved for it.. - The Star(Metro), 8 May 2008.

How hard is it really?
'One for the Road' by Soo Ewe Jin. - The Star(Motoring), 8 May 2008.

Govt to review highway concessions
Malaysians may get to enjoy lower toll rates as the Works Ministry will review highway concessions. - The Star, 7 May 2008.

Parts of Federal Highway to be closed for upgrading works
Parts of the Federal Highway in Klang town will be closed to traffic for one-and-a-half-years to give way to the upgrading project.. - The Star, 7 May 2008.

PLUS cruises despite weak market
PLUS Expressways Bhd's shares, which were actively traded the past two weeks, rose from a low of RM3.14 on April 11 to a month's high of RM3.24 Friday. - The Star, 5 May 2008.

Government considers price control for cement and steel bars
The Government may come up with a mechanism to ensure that steel bars and cement are supplied to contractors at a reasonable price.. - The Star, 4 May 2008.

Safety first on expressway
PLUS Expressways Bhd will embark on a RM475mil preventive maintenance project that includes installing instruments to detect impending landslides and reduce rock falls along the North-South Expressway. - The Star, 2 May 2008.

Removal of barricade causing traffic havoc
The Cheras-Kajang Highway concessionaire, Grand Saga, is claiming that the removal of the concrete barricade by angry residents has caused havoc to the traffic.. - The Star, 1 May 2008.