PETALING JAYA (Jan 7): The My50 public transport pass programme faces a funding shortfall of RM100 million as claims exceeded allocation provided by the Ministry of Finance.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the allocation of RM200 million was insufficient to fully cover the cost of subsidising the My50 pass. Despite the financial constraint, the government is committed to the initiative, he said.
“This year, again, we are committed to ensure that My50 will continue,” Loke said. His ministry is seeking additional allocation to sustain the programme, he said.
My50 pass to stay despite underfunding
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, the government-owned company set up to own and operate the assets, absorbed part of the shortfall, with the rest covered by additional funding towards the end of 2025.
The My50 pass, under which each Malaysian receives a monthly subsidy of about RM100, offers 30 days of unlimited rides on Light Rail Transit, Mass Rapid Transit and bus services in the Klang Valley. As at December 2025, the total number of My50 subscribers stood at 254,329.
The minister added that a new “savings tracker” feature will be launched on Jan 19 via the Touch ’n Go eWallet app to show users how much they save through the subsidy.
“People are only paying RM50, but the actual travelling cost could be RM200 to RM300 if you are using it daily,” he said.
The government hopes the feature will raise awareness of the subsidy’s value and encourage continued use of public transport, Loke added.