PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians could soon enjoy unlimited KTM Komuter rides for just RM50 a month, potentially saving up to RM366 in commuting costs, with the government targeting a rollout as early as Dec 1.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the MyKomuter50 pass, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Budget 2027 tabling, would allow Malaysian citizens unlimited KTM Komuter travel for 30 days, extending the concept of the existing My50 pass for Prasarana services.
He cited commuters travelling between Tanjung Malim and Kuala Lumpur as an example, saying those who currently spend about RM416 monthly on 40 journeys could reduce their transport expenses to just RM50, saving RM366.
“With MyKomuter50, they can save RM366. This is a worthwhile initiative that will help reduce the cost of living, particularly for those travelling long distances,” he told a press conference at the Transport Ministry today.
Loke said commuters travelling between Seremban and Kuala Lumpur could save at least RM300 monthly, while those using the Alor Setar–Butterworth route could save up to RM250.
Passengers travelling between Kluang and Johor Bahru could also save more than RM200.
He said eligibility would be limited to Malaysian citizens, who would only need their MyKad to obtain the pass, similar to the existing My50 scheme for Prasarana services.
“The conditions are simple. You just need to be a Malaysian citizen,” he said.
Loke said KTMB was finalising the ticketing mechanism, with the ministry targeting Dec 1 for implementation, although the rollout could be pushed to Jan 1, 2027, if additional preparation time was needed.
He said the government hoped to introduce the pass following Parliament’s expected approval of Budget 2027 in late November.
Meanwhile, Loke acknowledged complaints over long waiting times and infrequent KTM services, saying the ministry was working to improve service reliability alongside the introduction of cheaper fares.
He said 12 new train sets were scheduled to begin operating on northern Komuter routes from February 2027, while service frequencies in the Klang Valley would be increased progressively as sections of track undergoing upgrades under the Klang Valley Double Track Phase 2 (KVDT2) project reopen.
The ministry is also pursuing the acquisition of 42 electric train sets for ETS and KTM Komuter services, potentially through leasing arrangements, to further improve rail capacity and reliability.