KTM: The 50% Student Discount Card

I think this is great news for students.

With the increasing cost of transportation, any discounts or benefits available will be a great blessing.

KTM's introduction of the 50% Discount Student card must be applauded.Beginning 2010, all Malaysian students aged 13 and above can now obtain the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) 50% discount card for long-distance travel from all KTMB stations.

This discount card is made available by KTMB for free since yesterday (5 January 2010).

The issuance of the discount card is subject to certain conditions and it is only for second class and economy class travel.

Secondary school students, students of public and private higher learning institutions, and part-time or long distance-learning students could apply for the discount card.

However, students of teacher training, nursing, police and armed forces colleges and health institutes will need to pay an annual fee of RM30 for the card.

The card can also be used during the festive seasons but booking for a trip must be made seven days before the journey.

It can be obtained within a day from the KTMB office at KL Sentral and within three weeks from other KTMB offices.

So if you are interested in getting a card for your children,call KTMB at 03-2279 8852 or visit www.ktmb.com.my.

This is really another benefit provided by Premier Najib. Every little bit counts.

I salute you, PM Najib!