My50 Unlimited Travel Pass Will Continue With More Funding

The government says it will continue to offer the My50 unlimited travel pass to demonstrate the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens in order to encourage the use of public transportation.

The pass is also proving popular among Klang Valley residents, with the number of monthly pass subscribers increasing by 66% this year, from around 120,000 at the start of the year to around 200,000 now.

According to the New Straits Times, Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that the initiative will continue, with the allocation for the My50 program for the coming year being increased from RM115 million to RM200 million to accommodate the increased demand.

"There are various other initiatives that we can implement, but we don't want to burden the people.

"We aim to provide attractive options to capture their attention and promote the use of public transportation," he said after officiating the DAP annual convention at the party's headquarters, here. The minister also emphasized that no other country offers such generous subsidies for public transportation, making it a viable option for citizens.

"Imagine that for less than two ringgit a day, you can use any type of public transport in Kuala Lumpur,” he said.

Loke confirmed that the My50 travel pass's costs and initiatives will go on, and that the subscription fee will stay at a set RM 50, or just RM1.70 per day.

"It is an extremely worthwhile investment, and we hope more city residents will take advantage of it.

"The increased interest can be attributed to the opening of an additional route in March, connecting Kepong to Putrajaya via the MRT system," Loke added.