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- Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the service has the potential to boost tourism, especially for Visit Malaysia 2026, and helps the local economy by making inter-state travel faster and more comfortable.
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13): Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching described her experience riding the Johor Bahru–Kuala Lumpur Electric Train Service (ETS), which began operations on Friday, as very satisfying.
The Kulai Member of Parliament boarded the train at the Kulai Station at 4.40pm and reached the KL Sentral Station at 8.50pm.
“It was raining heavily. If I had driven from Kulai, it would probably have taken five to six hours. With the ETS, the trip took only three to four hours and was comfortable,” she told reporters.
Teo said features such as power sockets, a café, comfortable seating, and a pleasant cabin temperature made the long journey smooth for all passengers.
“I suggest passengers bring a jacket because it is cold. Other than that, it is comfortable and reliable,” she said.
She also said the service has the potential to boost tourism, especially for Visit Malaysia 2026, and helps the local economy by making inter-state travel faster and more comfortable.
Teo also said that the ETS service will likely encourage more day trips between places such as Kuala Lumpur and Seremban, or Seremban and Segamat.
“Earlier on the train, I met an elderly couple from Kluang who took the ETS for a day trip to Johor Bahru. They paid about RM8 each because of the 50% senior citizen discount,” she added.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) announced that a special 30% discount will be offered for travel from Friday until Jan 11, 2026, for the KL Sentral–JB Sentral–KL Sentral sector.
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