Kuala lumpur: The MyKLIA Monthly TravelCard (MTC) and MyPutrajaya MTC initiatives, introduced by Express Rail Link (ERL) for its KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services, are aimed at easing the cost of living while addressing global supply disruptions, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MyKLIA MTC is offered exclusively to Malaysians working at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2), while the MyPutrajaya MTC is targeted at civil servants working or residing in Putrajaya and Cyberjaya. This initiative provides a more affordable option for workers who rely on public transport to commute, particularly those employed in airlines or the retail sector at the airport. It also encourages the use of public transport and reduces reliance on private vehicles, thereby lowering fuel consumption. The initiative is more efficient, environmentally friendly, and optimises the use of KLIA Transit.

Loke explained that both monthly passes are available for purchase from April 24 to July 1, with a travel validity period from May 1 to July 31. For the MyKLIA MTC, fares for the KLIA T1/T2-Salak Tinggi route have been reduced from RM180 to RM150, while fares for the KLIA T1/T2-Putrajaya and Cyberjaya route have been lowered from RM230 to RM150. Fares for the KLIA T1/T2-Bandar Tasik Selatan route have been reduced from RM345 to RM250, while the KLIA T1/T2-KL Sentral route now costs RM250 compared to RM420 previously.

Regarding the MyPutrajaya MTC, fares for the Putrajaya and Cyberjaya-Salak Tinggi route have been reduced from RM110 to RM75, while the Putrajaya and Cyberjaya-Bandar Tasik Selatan route now costs RM150 compared to RM195. Fares for the Putrajaya and Cyberjaya-KLIA T1/T2 route have been reduced from RM230 to RM150, while the Putrajaya and Cyberjaya-KL Sentral route now costs RM250 compared to RM350.

On eligibility requirements, Loke stated that Malaysian workers must submit their personal details to their employers, who will then email completed applications to [email protected] for verification. This initiative is open to all workers at KLIA, and they must obtain company verification. Employers are required to register their employees in bulk with ERL.

For the MyPutrajaya MTC, eligible civil servants must register their MyKad online via mykad.KLIAekspres.com/, after which they will receive a confirmation email for purchase. Loke had previously announced the introduction of both passes during a campaign on fuel cost management in April, describing them as part of efforts to address cost-of-living pressures and global supply uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis.