RM100m Shortfall Hits My50 Pass, Govt Pledges Continuation

The popular My50 public transport pass is costing more than expected, leaving the government with a RM100 million funding gap but commuters can breathe easy, because the programme isn’t going anywhere.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the RM200 million allocation provided earlier simply wasn’t enough to cover the surge in claims. Still, he stressed that the government remains fully committed to keeping My50 alive and running.

“This year, again, we are committed to ensuring My50 continues,” Loke said, adding that his ministry is now seeking additional funding to plug the shortfall.

Part of the gap was temporarily absorbed by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, while the rest was covered through extra funding approved towards the end of 2025. The high demand shows just how heavily commuters rely on the pass, especially in the Klang Valley.

The My50 pass gives Malaysians 30 days of unlimited travel on LRT, MRT and bus services for just RM50 a month, with the government subsidising roughly RM100 per user. As of Dec 2025, more than 254,000 people were subscribed to the scheme.

To help users better appreciate the value of the subsidy, Loke also announced a new “savings tracker” feature, which will launch on Jan 19 via the Touch ’n Go eWallet app. The feature will show users how much they’re actually saving by using My50.

“People are only paying RM50, but their actual travel costs could easily reach RM200 to RM300 a month if they commute daily,” the minister noted. 

The government hopes the new feature will not only highlight the real savings but also encourage more people to stick with public transport, easing congestion and supporting greener travel habits.