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{{Short description|Malaysian highway concessionaire}}
{{EngvarB|date=February 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2015}}
{{Infobox company
| name = PLUS Malaysia Berhad
| logo = PLUS Expressways Logo.svg
| logo_caption = PLUS logo
| type = [[Private Limited Company]]
| foundation = {{date and age|df=y|1986|06|27}}
| location = Persada PLUS,<br>Subang Interchange,<br>[[New Klang Valley Expressway]],<br>[[Petaling Jaya]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=138&lang=en|title=PLUS Malaysia Berhad - Map to Persada PLUS|last=Administrator|website=www.plus.com.my|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123174249/http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=138&lang=en|archive-date=23 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| key_people = Mohamad Nasir Ab. Latif, Chairman<br>Nik Airina Nik Jaffar, CEO and Managing Director
| industry = [[Concession (contract)|Highway concessionaries]] or [[Build–operate–transfer]] operators
| revenue = 
| num_employees = more than 3,500
| parent = [[UEM Group]]
| products = [[Concession (contract)|Highway concessionaries]] or [[Build–operate–transfer]] operators<br>Helicopter services<br>Highway technology services<br>[[Electronic Toll Collection]] (ETC) services
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.plus.com.my}}
}}

The '''PLUS Expressways Berhad''' is the largest [[Concession (contract)|highway concessionaries]] or [[build–operate–transfer]] operator company in [[Malaysia]]. A member of the [[UEM Group]], the company is also the largest formerly listed toll expressway operator in [[Southeast Asia]] and the eighth largest in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uem.com.my/pmb.aspx|title=UEM Group Berhad - PLUS Malaysia Berhad|website=www.uem.com.my|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119110742/http://www.uem.com.my/pmb.aspx|archive-date=19 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== History ==
{{Further|Chronology of the Malaysian Expressway System}}
The company was founded on 27 June 1986 known as '''Highway Concessionnaires Berhad''', a member of the [[UEM Group|United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM)]].<ref name="hids6">{{cite web|url = http://hids.arkib.gov.my/readarticle.php?article_id=710&y=2007&m=4|title = UEM Tandatangani Perjanjian Dengan JKR Untuk Pembinaan Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan|author = <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date = 29 December 1986|website = Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah|publisher = [[National Archives of Malaysia]]|access-date = 31 May 2015|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150925114823/http://hids.arkib.gov.my/readarticle.php?article_id=710&y=2007&m=4|archivedate = 25 September 2015|df = dmy-all}}</ref> On 13 May 1988, the Highway Concessionaires Berhad changed its name to '''Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan Berhad (PLUS)'''.<ref name="plus2">{{cite web|url = http://plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=142&lang=en|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150531052133/http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=142&lang=en|url-status = dead|archive-date = 31 May 2015|title = Subsidiaries: Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad|author = <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date = |website = |publisher = PLUS Malaysia Berhad|access-date = 19 September 2015|quote = }}</ref> On 29 January 2002, '''PLUS Expressways Berhad''' was incorporated in Malaysia as a public company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://azreenandanis.weebly.com/plus-berhad.html|title=Plus Berhad|website=Touch 'N Go Information System}}</ref>

Eight years later, '''PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PMB)''' was incorporated on 29 November 2010 and became involved in investment holding.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=139&Itemid=140&lang=en|title=PLUS Malaysia Berhad - Background|last=Administrator|website=www.plus.com.my|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123035900/http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=139&Itemid=140&lang=en|archive-date=23 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 29 November 2011, PMB completed the acquisition of PLUS Expressways Berhad's assets and liabilities. PMB became the holding company of Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad (PLUS), Expressway Lingkaran Tengah Sdn Bhd (ELITE), Linkedua Malaysia Berhad (LINKEDUA), Konsortium Lebuhraya Butterworth-Kulim Sdn Bhd, Teras Teknologi Sdn Bhd, PLUS Helicopter Services Sdn Bhd and the substantial shareholder of Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd. In addition, PMB also acquired Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd from [[UEM Group|UEM Builders Berhad]].<ref name="auto1"/>

'''Projek Lebuhraya Usaha Sama Berhad (PLUS)''', a wholly owned subsidiary of PMB, was incorporated on 27 July 2011 to undertake the consolidation of all highway concessionaries acquired under a single entity. The acquisition of all five highway concession assets was completed on 12 January 2012.<ref name="auto1"/>

With the completion of the acquisition, PMB is the largest toll expressway operator in Malaysia and one of the largest in [[Southeast Asia]], [[Asia]], and the eighth largest in the [[world]].<ref name="auto1"/>

===Pre-acquisition companies===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Company name||Date of<br>establishment||Highway operator
|-
|'''Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad (PLUS)'''||1986||{{MES-E|1}} {{MES-E|2}} [[North–South Expressway (Malaysia)|North–South Expressway]]<br><small>{{MES-E|1}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[North–South Expressway Northern Route]] and {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|141}} [[New Klang Valley Expressway]]</small><br><small>{{MES-E|2}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[North–South Expressway Southern Route]]</small><br>{{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[Johor–Singapore Causeway]]<br>{{JKR|2}} [[Federal Highway, Malaysia|Federal Highway Route 2]]
|-
|'''Expressway Lingkaran Tengah Sdn Bhd (ELITE)'''||1993||{{MES-E|6}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[North–South Expressway Central Link]]
|-
|'''Linkedua Malaysia Berhad (LINKEDUA)'''||1994||{{MES-E|3}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|143}} [[Malaysia–Singapore Second Link]] and [[Second Link Expressway]]
|-
|'''Seremban–Port Dickson Highway (SPDH) Sdn Bhd'''||1994||{{MES-E|29}} [[Seremban–Port Dickson Highway]]
|-
|'''Konsortium Lebuhraya Butterworth-Kulim Sdn Bhd'''||1993||{{MES-E|15}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|140}} [[Butterworth–Kulim Expressway]]
|-
|'''Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd'''||1994||{{MES-E|36}} [[Penang Bridge]]
|}

== List of the company members ==

===Domestic===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Company logo||Company name||Date of<br>establishment||Highway operator/services
|-
|[[File:Pluslogo.JPG|100px]]<br><small>'''''<span style="color:blue;">Projek Lebuhraya Usaha Sama Berhad</span>'''''</small> ||'''Projek Lebuhraya Usaha Sama Berhad (PLUS)'''||2011||'''All toll expressways across Malaysia:'''<br>{{MES-E|1}} {{MES-E|2}} [[North–South Expressway (Malaysia)|North–South Expressway]]<br><small>{{MES-E|1}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[North–South Expressway Northern Route]] and {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|141}} [[New Klang Valley Expressway]]</small><br><small>{{MES-E|2}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[North–South Expressway Southern Route]]</small><br>{{MES-E|29}} [[Seremban–Port Dickson Highway]]<br>{{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[Johor–Singapore Causeway]]<br>{{JKR|2}} [[Federal Highway, Malaysia|Federal Highway Route 2]]<br>{{MES-E|6}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|2}} [[North–South Expressway Central Link]]<br>{{MES-E|3}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|143}} [[Malaysia–Singapore Second Link]] and [[Second Link Expressway]]<br>{{MES-E|15}} {{Jct|country=MYS|AH|140}} [[Butterworth–Kulim Expressway]]<br>{{MES-E|36}} [[Penang Bridge]]
|-
|[[File:Pluslogo.JPG|100px]]<br><small>'''''<span style="color:blue;">PLUS Helicopter Services Sdn. Bhd.</span>'''''</small> ||'''PLUS Helicopter Services Sdn Bhd (PLUS Heli)'''||2010 ||Helicopter services
|-
| ||'''[[Teras Teknologi|Teras Teknologi Sdn Bhd]]'''||1994 ||Technology services
|-
|||'''[[Touch 'n Go|Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd]]'''||1996 ||[[Electronic Toll Collection]] (ETC) services for [[Touch 'n Go]] and [[Smart TAG]]<br>''(substantial shareholder)''
|}

===International===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Company logo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uem.com.my/peib.aspx|title=UEM Group Berhad - PLUS Expressways International Berhad (PEIB)|website=www.uem.com.my|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129051416/http://www.uem.com.my/peib.aspx|archive-date=29 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>||Company name||Date of<br>establishment||Highway operator
|-
|[[File:Pluslogo.JPG|100px]]<br><small>'''''<span style="color:blue;">PLUS Expressways International Berhad (PEIB)</span>'''''</small> ||'''PLUS Expressways International Berhad (PEIB)'''||2011||'''All toll expressways worldwide:'''<br>Uniquest Infra Ventures Private Limited ([[India]])<br>[[Cikampek–Palimanan Toll Road]] ([[Indonesia]])
|}

==Company partner==
* [[Central Nippon Expressway Company]] (NEXCO Central Japan)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/ODA/expressway/MOU130209.html|title=Embassy of Japan in Malaysia|website=www.my.emb-japan.go.jp}}</ref> ''(since March 2009)''

==Persada PLUS==
{{Infobox building
| name             = Persada PLUS
| image            = Persada Plus from NKVE in Petaling Jaya, Selangor 20250402 155451.jpg
| start_date       = 2006
| completion_date  = 2008
| opening          = 2010
| building_type    = Office, Headquarters and Traffic Monitoring Centre
| location         = Subang Interchange,<br>[[New Klang Valley Expressway]],<br>[[Petaling Jaya]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
| coordinates      = 
| roof             = 
| top_floor        = 
| antenna_spire    = 
| floor_count      = 
| floor_area       = 
| architect        = UEM Builders
}}

'''Persada PLUS''' is the main headquarters of the PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PMB). It is located at Subang Interchange of the [[New Klang Valley Expressway]] (NKVE) in [[Petaling Jaya]], [[Selangor]].<ref name="auto"/> The headquarters was formerly a site of PLUS and [[PROPEL]] section office for the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). The headquarters has a football stadium which is a home of [[PLUS FC]] football club.

==Current PLUS Expressways products==

===PLUSMiles===
'''PLUSMiles''' is the toll rebate loyalty program. It was launched on 17 December 2008. It is the first and the only toll expressway loyalty programme in Malaysia. PLUSMiles cardholders can get toll rebates and merchandise from participating outlets. Each PLUSMiles card is equipped with a [[Touch 'n Go]] feature. The PLUSMiles card can also be used for toll payments and other services such as major public transport services in the [[Klang Valley]], [[Selangor]] and parking facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://plusmiles.com.my/about?id=88a370a3-3dda-4413-9c46-7ea0f96ceb0c|title = Your presence has been awaited for!}}</ref>

===PLUSTrack===
'''PLUSTrack''' is a prepaid electronic card for fleet subscribers. The PLUSTrack card program provides enhanced efficiency and better fleet monitoring for the fleet subscribers. Besides the ease of fleet toll payment, the program is packaged with an array of rewards and benefits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.touchngo.com.my/CMS/Business/Business-Products/PLUSTrack/About-PLUSTrack/|title=Touch 'n Go :: About PLUSTrack|first=Touch N|last=Go|website=www.touchngo.com.my}}</ref>

==PLUS Ronda==
'''PLUS Ronda''' is the [[highway patrol]] unit. It was established on 1 April 1990. On 17 October 1998, the unit was given to the [[Royal Malaysian Police]] [[auxiliary police]] power.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=58&lang=en|title=PLUS Malaysia Berhad - PLUSRonda|last=Administrator|website=www.plus.com.my|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201041816/http://www.plus.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=58&lang=en|archive-date=1 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Scope of work===
Source:<ref name="auto2"/>
* Provides 24-hour assistance to breakdown and accident vehicles.
* Provide towing services to the nearest safe place.
* Report traffic flow.
* Assist authorities during emergency
* Monitor and inspect facilities condition at laybys and rest and service areas.
* Implement auxiliary police authority.

==PLUS Helicopter Services==
{{Infobox airline
|airline        = PLUS Helicopter Services
|logo           =
|logo_size      =
|fleet_size     = 8
|destinations   =
|IATA           = -
|ICAO           = -
|callsign       = PLUS
|parent         = PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PMB)
|company_slogan =
|founded        = 2010
|headquarters   = Persada PLUS,<br>Subang Interchange,<br>[[New Klang Valley Expressway]],<br>[[Petaling Jaya]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
|key_people     =
|hubs           = [[Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport]], [[Subang, Indonesia|Subang]], [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]
|secondary_hubs =
|focus_cities   =
|frequent_flyer =
|lounge         =
|alliance       =
|website        = {{URL|http://www.plushelicopter.com/}}
}}

'''PLUS Helicopter Services''' or '''PLUS Heli''' is the highway helicopter unit. It was established in 2010 and it is used for highway surveillance, air response team, emergency, search and rescue from the air. It is the only highway concessionary in the country to have the helicopter services. The first batch of [[Eurocopter EC120 Colibri]] helicopters was delivered in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plushelicopter.com/Overview_8_2_1.htm|title=Helicopter Training Malaysia, Helicopter Charter Malaysia, Air Photography, Air Transportation Malaysia, Style Travel Malaysia - PLUS Helicopter Services - Helicopter Charter Malaysia|website=www.plushelicopter.com|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122112816/http://www.plushelicopter.com/Overview_8_2_1.htm|archive-date=22 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Current inventory===
{| class="wikitable"
! style="text-align: left;"|Aircraft
! style="text-align: left;"|Origin
! style="text-align: left;"|Type
! style="text-align: left;"|Versions
! style="text-align: left;"|In service
! style="text-align: left;"|Notes
|-
|[[Eurocopter]] [[Eurocopter EC120 Colibri|EC120 B]] Colibri<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plushelicopter.com/EC120+B_17_4_1.htm|title=EC120 B Eurocopter Malaysia - Side Survey Helicopter - Timber survey - Parajumping Aircraft charter - PLUS Helicopter Services - Helicopter Charter Malaysia|website=www.plushelicopter.com|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822111523/http://www.plushelicopter.com/EC120+B_17_4_1.htm|archive-date=22 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|{{Flagcountry|France}}
|Highway air surveillance, air response team, emergency, search and rescue
|
|2007–present
|2 helicopters
|-
|[[Bell 429]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plushelicopter.com/BELL+429_22_4_1.htm|title=Bell 429 - Air Ambulance Helicopter - Malaysia Medivac Helicopter - PLUS Helicopter Services - Helicopter Charter Malaysia|website=www.plushelicopter.com|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822111518/http://www.plushelicopter.com/BELL+429_22_4_1.htm|archive-date=22 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|{{Flagcountry|United States}}
|Highway air surveillance, air response team, emergency, search and rescue
|
|2010–present
|2 helicopters
|-
|[[Eurocopter]] [[Eurocopter AS365|AS365 N3]] Dauphin<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plushelicopter.com/AS365+N3_16_4_1.htm|title=AS365 N3 Eurocopter Malaysia - Scenic Tour helicopter - Side Survey Helicopter - Malaysia Joyride Helicopter - PLUS Helicopter Services - Helicopter Charter Malaysia|website=www.plushelicopter.com|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822111628/http://www.plushelicopter.com/AS365+N3_16_4_1.htm|archive-date=22 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|{{Flagcountry|France}}
|VIP transport
|
|2010–present
|2 helicopters
|}

== See also ==
* [[UEM Group]]
* [[PROPEL]]
* [[Touch 'n Go]]
* [[SmartTAG]]
* [[Litrak]]
* [[ANIH Berhad]]
* [[Malaysian Expressway System]]
* [[Transport in Malaysia]]
* [[List of toll roads]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [http://www.plus.com.my PLUS Malaysia Berhad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181208014426/http://www.plus.com.my/ |date=8 December 2018 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170912112501/http://plushelicopter.com/ PLUS Helicopter Services Sdn Bhd]
* [http://teras.com.my Teras Teknologi Sdn Bhd]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=PLUS+Malaysia+Berhad&hl=en PLUS Expressways mobile applications] on [[Google Play]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20171025163201/http://www.uem.com.my/images/Brochure/PLUS.pdf PLUS Malaysia Berhad corporate brochure]
* [https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/companies/PLUS:MK-plus-expressways-bhd Plus Expressways Bhd], bloomberg.com

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