KUALA LUMPUR – The introduction of the Keluarga Malaysia Pass by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad will hopefully encourage the public to use public transport for leisure or to visit the various tourist attractions in the Klang Valley.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at a price of only RM15, the travel pass enables four people in a group to enjoy one-day unlimited rides on Prasarana-owned bus and train services on Saturday, Sunday, or any public holiday.
The services include the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rapid Transit, the monorail and the Bus Rapid Transit.
“This means that each person in the group of four will only have to pay RM3.75 to use rail and bus services operated by RapidKL all day long.
“This initiative is aimed at encouraging Malaysian families to go out and spend quality time with their loved ones, either at the malls, or the many tourist attractions along the public transport network in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor,” he said when launching the travel pass here today.
Also present were Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, and Prasarana chairman Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim.
Ismail Sabri said convenient, efficient, and interconnected public transport was vital for Keluarga Malaysia’s mobility.
“Public transport is no exception in playing an important role in ensuring the success of Keluarga Malaysia because apart from being a tool for national unity, it also spurs economic growth,” he said.
Meanwhile, the prime minister also announced the Transit Package for Small and Medium Enterprise owners, which will be implemented by Prasarana subsidiary Prasarana Integrated Development Sdn Bhd starting March next year.
It will allow SME owners to conduct business at eight LRT stations along the Kelana Jaya LRT Line.
The stations are at Subang Alam, Alam Sutera, Putra Height, Puchong Industrial Park, Awan Besar, IOI Puchong Jaya, Plaza Rakyat and SS18. – Bernama, November 22, 2021
