The Ministry of Transport (MOT) in Malaysia has been allocated RM750 million under Budget 2025 to strengthen public transport services, aiming to reduce living costs and improve service quality. Of this, 44 per cent will be directed towards subsidies for rail and air services, ensuring accessibility for both urban and rural areas. Key initiatives include the My50 and Mutiara Pas subsidies, benefiting over 180,000 users in the Klang Valley and the north, as well as a RM22 million Tren Tidak Ekonomik subsidy to improve connectivity in underserved regions.
Additionally, RM200 million is set aside for rural air service subsidies, supporting routes in Sabah and Sarawak, which will aid over 800,000 residents. Other efforts include free travel passes for students and disabled individuals on the KTM Komuter, as well as RM48 million for Flysiswa flight and festive season ticket subsidies, expected to benefit 160,000 people in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.