The Malaysian government has invested in the public transport sector to ensure all Malaysians can benefit from it.
Free Fares for University, Polytechnic, Community College, and Matriculation Students Will be Provided
The Malaysian government will continue to ensure efficient, affordable, and comfortable public transport for all Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on October 18, 2024, as reported by Bernama.
According to Anwar, Prasarana has procured 250 electric buses this year and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has begun procurement of 12 Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) passenger train carriages, with 50 more carriages to be purchased via lease through intergovernmental partnership with China.
“The My50 monthly pass will be continued to the benefit of 180,000 Prasarana rail and bus users in the Klang Valley, (while) bus coverage in the Klang Valley will be boosted with RM10 million prepared to add 47-kilometre special bus lanes involving Jalan Ipoh, Jalan Cheras and Jalan Gombak,” Anwar said during the tabling of the Budget 2025 at Dewan Rakyat.
“(Also), 100 bus stops in Klang Valley will be upgraded with the cooperation with government-linked companies and the private sector for the safety and comfort of passengers, ” he added.
Anwar also stated that Prasarana will prepare van services to send students to school from selected train stations at 50 sen per one-way trip, with the Sri Rampai Light Rail Transit (LRT) station and Melati LRT as initial stations for the service.
“In addition, the government has agreed to providing free fares for all university, polytechnic, community college, and matriculation students in the country who use the BAS.MY service,” Anwar announced.
Anwar, who also holds the position of Finance Minister, also announced an allocation of over RM200 million to continue the Sabah and Sarawak rural air service, which will include the opening of new routes from Kota Kinabalu to Layang-Layang and Miri to Long Banga.
