News & Reviews:   Prasarana

Commuters in Malaysia may soon be able to use credit cards, debit cards, QR codes, and mobile wallets to tap in and out of Rapid KL trains and buses. According to Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, the project is currently in the award stage, with implementation expected to roll out in phases after the contract is finalised.

Rapid On-Demand (ROD), the on-demand transit service operated by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, has been around for a few months now since 2025. Recently, the company confirmed that it will transition to a permanent fixed fare of RM2 starting 1 February 2026, concluding the RM1 promotional pilot period that has been in place since its launch.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has instructed Prasarana Malaysia Berhad to install platform doors or platform screen doors at all LRT stations to enhance passenger safety. This is following the recent death of a Taiwanese man who is believed to have fallen onto the LRT tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station.

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd has announced that it is extending the operation hours of the Bukit Jalil LRT station today (28 May) until 12.30am tomorrow (29 May). This is due to the Manchester United vs ASEAN All Stars friendly football match taking place at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium tonight.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa has revealed that the Federal Government is mulling imposing road users a congestion charge in Kuala Lumpur. She added that the initiative is currently under study and must be set at a rate that discourages motorists from using certain roads.

In case you missed it, commuters can now use their debit and credit cards to pay for tokens at selected vending machines. The locations that will support these new payment methods are at the Kajang MRT line, with the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) and Bukit Bintang stations, said RapidKL.

It was only recently that Prasarana announced Malaysians won't be able to renew their My50 pass from 23 December to 31 January 2025. However, Rapid KL quickly made another announcement that users can still renew their passes during the system upgrading period.

A few hours ago, Prasarana Malaysia announced that Malaysians won't be able to renew their My50 pass soon. It will be temporarily suspended, starting from 23 December until 31 January 2025 at all customer service counters of the rail, BRT and Rapid KL bus hubs.

The alignment map of the new MRT3 or Circle Line is up for public inspection. The orbital rail line project, which is currently in its final planning and development stages, will help ease travel for commuters in the city. So, what should you know about it?

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today confirmed that it has encountered a cybersecurity incident in which there was unauthorised access to some of the company’s systems. However, the company assured that the incident didn’t disrupt its daily operations.