Malaysia extends Bas.My concession card to Form Six students and vocational trainees

In a move aimed at alleviating financial pressures and promoting public transportation, Malaysia's Ministry of Transport has announced the expansion of the Bas.My concession card. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that the free unlimited travel facility will now be accessible to Form Six students and trainees enrolled in government vocational institutes across the country. Previously, this benefit was limited to Malaysian citizens within specific age groups, including primary and secondary school students (aged 7-17), senior citizens (60 and above), and registered persons with disabilities (OKU). The minister highlighted that in Kuching and Samarahan alone, this initiative is projected to benefit approximately 2,350 Form Six students and over 3,200 vocational institute trainees. He noted that nearly 850,000 passengers had utilized the Bas.My Kuching service by April, underscoring the service's popularity and the potential impact of this expansion. This policy reflects the government's commitment to making public transport more accessible and affordable for a wider segment of the population, particularly young individuals pursuing further education.

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This move is expected to help reduce the burden of expenses as well as encourage the use of public transport among both groups.