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Penang CM explains why second Penang Bridge toll cannot be abolished yet

Published on 14 Apr 2018 8:22:00 PM

In response to Penang Barisan Nasional’s criticism, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said if Pakatan Harapan is voted into power in Putrajaya, they cannot abolish the toll on the second Penang Bridge because the investment in the project cannot be recovered yet.

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bn, teng chang yeow, lim guan eng, second penang bridge, penang barisan nasional, chief minister

In response to Penang Barisan Nasional’s criticism, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said if Pakatan Harapan is voted into power in Putrajaya, they cannot abolish the toll on the second Penang Bridge because the investment in the project cannot be recovered yet.

Keywords:
bn, teng chang yeow, lim guan eng, second penang bridge, penang barisan nasional, chief minister

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