News & Reviews:   KTMB

Be it slow buses, the LRT breaking down, or the KTM being delayed, Malaysians have long adapted to the local public transport issues. However, some train delays are due to cable thieves, and the transport ministry is looking for ways to catch them.

Recently, Transport Minister Anthony Loke explained that the integration of My50 between LRT, MRT, Monorail and Komuter (KTMB) is difficult due to differences in operators, operating systems and costs. That said, what should you know about it?

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced the launch of a special direct train service between Butterworth, Penang, and Hat Yai, Thailand. Called the special MySawasdee Penang Edition train service, read on to learn more.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced that its ticket purchasing system will go fully cashless starting 1 January 2025. These include Klang Valley, northern, southern and east coast sectors.

Last week a bug in Crowdstrike's software update disrupted 8.5 million Windows computers globally. PC shows a BSOD screen and cannot be used at all. As a result, aviation, banking, banking, transport and broadcasting services were disrupted. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we shared how the Microsoft Windows ‘Crowdstrike’ is causing global system outages worldwide, including at major airports and airlines such as KLIA and AirAsia. Well, the outage also affected our rail system, as KTMB has announced service disruptions too.

In case you didn't know, Microsoft is experiencing a worldwide system outage at the moment. It's affecting and disrupting numerous IT services, airports, banks and businesses globally. This also includes KLIA, KLIA 2 and KTMB (Malayan Railway Limited).

Everyone in Segamat is in for a treat. Recently, KTMB has already announced the transfer of operations from the Segamat temporary station to the (New) Segamat station which started at 7 AM this morning (15 May 2024). That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we reported that the open payment system is now operational at KTM Komuter stations, with payments via MyDebit incurring an RM30 temporary pre-authorisation. Now, KTMB has announced further details on its plans to improve the system, including support for Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Previously, we reported on the Open Payment system for public transport in Malaysia, whereby for KTM Komuter, the system was touted to be operational by mid-November. Lo and behold, the system has been operational at Komuter Klang Valley and North since 11 November, with KTMB also clarifying how the system works for debit cards.