Kuala Lumpur:A total of 40,000 KTM Komuter users are set to benefit from the introduction of the MYKOMUTER50 incentive starting next year, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar stated that this initiative would enable commuters to save up to RM160 monthly. Additionally, free passes will be provided to 360,000 schoolchildren, the disabled community, and children under the age of six. The My50 facility will continue for Prasarana bus and rail users in the Klang Valley.

Anwar also revealed that as a long-term solution to address issues related to train breakdowns or service disruptions, Prasarana will invest over RM3.4 billion in a comprehensive rehabilitation of its rail services. The government plans to acquire 42 new train sets for ETS and KTM Komuter services.

Furthermore, Anwar announced that Phase 1 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to the Gombak Integrated Terminal is expected to begin operations this December. Malaysia and China have agreed to extend the route to Rantau Panjang. A bus station will be constructed at the Kota Bharu ECRL station to benefit the people of Kelantan, with RM270 million allocated to improve stage bus services in major towns, connecting 15 stations on the East Coast before the ECRL commences operations.

Additionally, the government and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd will allocate RM1.1 billion to upgrade roads in port areas and airports in Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Tawau, Sandakan, and Penang, as well as the STOLports in Long Banga and Ba'Kelalan, Sarawak.