Unlimited travel passes may cost govt RM300mil a year


Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. -Bernamapic

PUTRAJAYA: Studies are being carried out on a proposal by the Transport Ministry for unlimited passes and discounts for rail and bus travel to alleviate the people’s living costs.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the government might have to fork out up to RM300mil a year in subsidies if the move was approved.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

New party on the block
Analysts: Royal crisis to take centre stage in Negri polls
Sandakan hospital restructures services amid MO shortage
Fuelling the ‘spark of unity’
Healing hands of Tg Emas
PM: Political stability, global ties protect our energy security
Zahid: Don’t make separate polls dates an issue
Azalina to seek Budget 2027 funds for legal aid offices
Local issues to dominate in Johor
Onn Hafiz: I’m willing to attend

Others Also Read