Checks at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex on the Second Link found most users were aware of the new charges beginning at midnight last night.

Self-employed Lim Wee Poh, 50, said he learned about the new RC a few months ago, and encountered no problem on its first day of implementation, with the immigration process at the complex also running smoothly.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Fauzi Mohamed Nor, 56, who said he often came into Malaysia to visit his family, also felt that the charges were reasonable.

“Since I knew about this a few months ago, I was ready with the adequate amount stored in my Touch N ‘Go card and did not encounter any problems,” said the technician when met here, today.

Meanwhile, Kamariah Seman, 75, who comes to Johor once a week, said although she was aware of its implementation a few months back, she did not expect the road charges to take effect today.

“I was surprised today, normally we don’t have to pay. I would like to request for the charge to be lowered. Don’t make it too heavy, we know that fuel is also expensive. I hope it’s possible (the road charges) will be reduced,” she said.

Meanwhile, state police chief Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said the traffic situation at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex was smooth without any bottlenecks.

He said traffic policeman were also stationed in both areas to monitor traffic flow.