From Malay Mail · Soo Wern Jun · · 1m 30s
ALR clears RM2.1b debt, eyes early highway handover
ALR clears RM2.1b debt, aiming to hand over Klang Valley highways to Putrajaya by 2033.
In brief
ALR clears RM2.1b debt, aiming to hand over Klang Valley highways to Putrajaya by 2033. Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has cleared RM2.1 billion in debt, enabling early return of four Klang Valley toll highways to the government by 2033. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
ALR debt milestone
Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has crossed the RM2 billion threshold in cumulative sukuk principal and profit repayments.
Early highway handover target
ALR aims to return four major Klang Valley toll highways to the government by 2033, five years ahead of schedule.
Debt repayment model
ALR uses surplus toll revenue exclusively for debt elimination, not shareholder dividends.
Sukuk payment details
On October 13, 2026, ALR made its eighth sukuk payment of RM513.8 million, totaling over RM2.149 billion.
Sukuk program scale
The Sustainability Sukuk Murabahah Programme carries total sukuk obligations of RM7.935 billion.
Debt repayment timeline
ALR expects to settle all sukuk obligations by 2033, five years earlier than the 2038 maturity date.
SMART Tunnel impact
The SMART Tunnel has diverted 266.03 million cubic metres of floodwater over 685 events, preventing RM4.94 billion in damage.
Toll rate commitment
ALR maintains toll rates at current levels until highways are formally returned to Putrajaya.
Government handover plan
The government can decide whether to charge nominal tolls or make highways toll-free after ALR returns them.
The big picture
Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has cleared RM2.1 billion in debt, enabling early return of four Klang Valley toll highways to the government by 2033.
