Train commuters will get to enjoy a 30% on Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) tickets when travelling on weekdays starting from this Wednesday (April 15, 2026), reports The Star. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the discount applies to all Electric Train Service (ETS) sectors as well as the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (ERT) service along the Johor Baru Sentral (JB Sentral) to Tumpat route.
“This initiative is offered for journeys from Mondays to Thursdays. It is part of the Madani government’s ongoing efforts through the ministry and KTMB to encourage the use of public transport by providing a more comfortable, safe and efficient railway service,” Loke said.
“This will help reduce travel costs, increase public mobility and support the nation’s agenda for a more sustainable and inclusive public transport system,” he added. The 30% discount will not be applicable during school holidays and public holidays to ensure efficient management of train capacity during peak periods.
Loke also clarified that the discount does not apply to ETS business class tickets, ERT first class and sleeper class tickets as well as existing concession ticket holders. “We advise the public to plan their journeys early to secure their seats and take advantage of these savings,” he said.
Those looking to utilise the discount must purchase their tickets using a promo code that will be announced by KTMB. The promotional booking period runs from April 15 to April 30 this year, and is valid for travel dates between April 15 and Oct 14.
On a separate matter, Loke remains committed to continue the My50 unlimited monthly travel pass for Prasarana rail and bus services. This is priced at RM50, which is 67% less than its actual value of RM150, with 40% of commuters currently utilising the pass.
“This initiative greatly benefits daily and regular commuters by ensuring continuous access to workplaces without additional financial burden, while helping them plan their monthly expenses better following the rise in fuel costs,” said Loke. Prasarana also offers the Rapid Kota pass, priced at RM10 for one day and RM25 for three days, for non-regular users.
Families can enjoy the Rapid Keluarga pass at RM30 for unlimited one-day group travel for up to four people on weekends and public holidays. “This pass is designed to support the family institution by providing a more economical public transport option, allowing Malaysians to carry out family activities at a more affordable cost in the Klang Valley,” Loke added.
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All rakyat Malaysia know that the Malaysian government owns KTMB & the transport minister represents the government. Since you don’t know this, you are not really rakyat Malaysia.
Bagus!.. make public transport cheaper first. Then if budget constraint on Budi95 subsidy, then can adjust the subsidy level… make sure My50 pass is sufficient for all public transport user.
i strongly suggest for Gov including transport ministry to limits the amount of NON COMMERCIAL vehicles from entering KL City, Putrajaya, JB city, Penang Island, Seremban or other Major cities with good Rapid transport service. Government already provide good incentives and infrastructure to support movement within this area. hence it is highly justifiable to limit non commercial vehicle use in these area for this period.
If gov seriously want all rakyat to use ETS train more when travel towards northern and southern of Malaysia…please increase the numbers of train frequency. This will help gov to reduce the petrol and diesel usage…and can reduce the subsidy that gov need to cover for these fuel.
They quietly increase the ticket price by 30%, now loudly ‘doing a promotion’ giving discount by 30%. Boleh land..