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Train commuters in Malaysia will soon pay less for weekday travel, with a 30% discount on Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) tickets kicking in from Wednesday, 15 April
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the discount applies to all Electric Train Service (ETS) routes as well as the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (ERT) line between Johor Bahru Sentral and Tumpat.
The offer, however, is limited to off-peak travel from Monday to Thursday and will not be available during school holidays or public holidays.
"This initiative is offered for journeys from Mondays to Thursdays. It is part of the Madani government's ongoing efforts… to encourage the use of public transport by providing a more comfortable, safe, and efficient railway service," he said during a press conference today, 14 April.
He added that the move aligns with the government's broader push to make rail a primary mode of transport while lowering commuting costs.
How to get the 30% KTMB discount
To access the discounted fares, passengers must use a promo code that will be announced by KTMB.
- Booking period: 15 April to 30 April 2026
- Travel period: 15 April to 14 October 2026
- Applicable days: Monday to Thursday only
The discount does not apply to:
- ETS Business Class tickets
- ERT First Class and Sleeper Class
- Concession ticket holders
"We advise the public to plan their journeys early to secure their seats and take advantage of these savings," Loke said.
For Klang Valley commuters, the My50 Travel Pass and other passes remain
Separately, Loke confirmed that the government will continue the My50 unlimited monthly travel pass under Prasarana Malaysia Berhad.
Priced at RM50, the pass offers unlimited travel on rail and bus services in the Klang Valley, representing a significant discount from its actual value.
He noted that around 40% of commuters are currently using the pass, which helps offset rising living and fuel costs.
Other passes staying in place include:
- Rapid Kota: RM10 (1-day) and RM25 (3-day) passes for occasional users
- Rapid Keluarga: RM30 for unlimited one-day group travel (up to four people) on weekends and public holidays
Meanwhile, new Express Rail Link (ERL) passes and airline relief measures have also been announced
Beyond KTMB, the government is also rolling out additional transport support measures.
ERL will introduce two new monthly passes:
- MyPutrajaya for civil servants working or living in Putrajaya
- MyKLIA for Malaysians working at KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Both passes are expected to offer discounts of up to 90%.
In the aviation sector, authorities will also:
- Extend payment terms for regulatory charges to 60 days starting 1 May
- Offer a RM50 airfare rebate for domestic travel between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia during the Gawai and Kaamatan festive period
The rebate will apply to tickets purchased between 15 May and 14 June, benefiting an estimated 100,000 passengers.
Push to offset rising fuel costs
The transport measures come as Malaysia moves to cushion the impact of rising global fuel prices and ongoing disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
At one point in early March, up to 75% of daily flights to East Malaysia were cancelled, raising concerns over tourism demand and potential economic losses.
With these new incentives, the government is aiming to ease travel costs, improve mobility, and encourage greater use of public transport across the country.
