CMNP Highway Concession Extended to 2060 Without Tender, Sparking Criticism
The concession for the Cawang-Pluit toll road, operated by PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada Tbk (CMNP), has been extended until 2060 without a tender process. This decision has drawn criticism from figures like former Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) leader Munarman, who argues the road should be toll-free.
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