CFC #public-transport

A special interest group of the Comic Fiesta Community Discord server

The main content you see on this page is in sync with the megapost in the channel, this standalone page is created to make it easier to read to use as general guide, as some people find it hard to navigate through the Discord internal links.

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Join the Comic Fiesta Community Discord server and get to the #public-transport channel under the Special Interest Groups category for more discussions related to public transport! The megapost in the channel (and thus exists on this page) are specific to Malaysia because majority of us here are Malaysians, but we do discuss and share news about public transport in many different aspects and various modes from all over the world!

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT APPLICATIONS

There’s fragmentation in apps of public transport in Malaysia because each service provider want to have their own. This list is updated on 4 July 2023.

OFFICIAL

List of official apps for specific service provider of public transport.

  1. PULSE by Prasarana
    Information on services under Prasarana such as RapidKL, RapidPenang, RapidKuantan. Includes real time bus tracking.
  2. SITS (Selangor Intelligent Transport System)
    Information related to SmartSelangor buses under Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated. Includes real time bus tracking.
  3. GOKL
    Information related to GOKL buses under Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. Real time bus tracking had broken since the new bus rolled out.
  4. KLIA Ekspres
    Tickets and information related to KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit under Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd.
  5. KTMB Mobile
    Ticketing app for KTMB services such as ETS, ERT, ES, DMU and Komuter Utara, and to check schedules.
  6. LUGO
    Check schedules for CausewayLink buses and manage ManjaLink card that’s used on CausewayLink buses.
  7. Kuching Metro
    Check information for Kuching Metro bus services.
  8. H2 Sarawak
    Check information for the H2 bus service on trial run.

THIRD-PARTY

List of third-party apps related to public transport recommended by others in the channel.

  1. Moovit
    Bus, Rail, Timetables, Maps, released by Moovit.
  2. Komuter - KTM Timetable
    Browse KTM Komuter departure time & fare information, released by Sweatshop (soulchild).
  3. Rapidly - LRT / MRT route fare
    Travel on RapidKL effortlessly, released by Sweatshop (soulchild).
  4. Kuala Lumpur Rail Map
    Information on rail map in Kuala Lumpur, released by Urban-Map | Vollmer/Susdorf GbR.

OFFICIAL APPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

List of official apps that used to exist but not anymore, some people might used them before.

  1. KTM MobTicket
    This was an app from KTMB, now replaced by KTMB Mobile.
  2. myJourney
    This was originally early-access app from SPAD but it was later deleted.
  3. MyRailtime
    This was an app from KTMB to check for schedules, now integrated into KTMB Mobile.

 

FIRST-PARTY PUBLIC TRANSPORT SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE

This list is updated on 10 December 2023.

FEDERAL AUTHORITIES

  1. Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOT)
  2. Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)
  3. Malaysia Official Open Data Portal

STATE AUTHORITIES

  1. Penang
    • Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP): Website
  2. Sabah
    • Sabah State Railway Department (JKNS): Website
  3. Johor

ASSET OWNERS THAT DON’T OPERATE BY THEMSELVES

  1. Railway Assets Corporation (RAC)
    Services are operated by KTMB.
  2. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp)

SERVICE OPERATORS

  1. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)
  2. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) & sub-companies
  3. Express Rail Link (ERL)
    Owns and operates KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit
  4. Perak Transit
    Owns bus, operates stage bus service in Perak, also operates myBAS Ipoh service as well as Bas Perak Sejahtera service.
  5. Cityliner
    Owns bus, operates myBAS Seremban in Negeri Sembilan.
  6. MARALINER
    Owns bus, operates myBAS Kangar in Perlis and myBAS Kuala Terengganu in Terengganu.
  7. CausewayLink
    Owns bus, operates stage bus in Selangor and Johor, also operates myBAS Johor Bahru in Johor.
  8. Bus Asia
    Owns bus, operates express bus and stage bus in Sarawak.
  9. Kuching Metro
    Owns bus, operates stage bus in Kuching.
  10. BEMC Group
    Owns bus, operates express bus and City Public Link stage bus in Kuching.
  11. Panorama Melaka
    Owns bus, operates stage bus in Melaka.

UPCOMING OPERATORS

  1. Malaysia Rail Link (MRL)
    Owner of East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Project under construction.
  2. Sarawak Metro
    Implementer of Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) under construction.
  3. Metro Trem
    New company that submitted proposal to build and operate Melaka City Tramway System.

DEFUNCT OPERATORS

  1. Nadiputra
    Owns bus, used to operate stage bus in Putrajaya but that is now managed by Rapid KL.

REAL-TIME FIRST PARTY BUS TRACKING WEBSITES

Originally shared by hanamarukunikida3861

  1. RapidKL: https://myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my/kiosk
  2. RapidPenang: https://myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my/kiosk/rpg
  3. RapidKuantan: https://myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my/kiosk/rkn

 

THIRD-PARTY PUBLIC TRANSPORT SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE

This list is updated on 24 March 2024.

WEBSITES FOR REFERENCE

Websites that are useful as a guide on whereabouts or reviews on services, history, and news.

  1. The Man in Seat 61
    Nifty site that has rail travel guide, first shared by inframerah.
  2. RailTravel Station
    Rail travel blog, also had information on older railways in Malaysia and niche services.
  3. Railway Technology
    The leading site for news and procurement in the railway industry.
  4. BusInterchange.net
    Had detailed information on bus routes in Johor and Singapore.
  5. Railway Gazette International
    News about rail operations and supply industry around the world.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE TO CHECK FARES

  1. LRT, MRT, Monorail fare: http://www.klia2.info/check_rail_fare.php
  2. KLIA Transit fare: http://www.klia2.info/check_klia_transit_fare.php
  3. KTM Komuter fare: http://www.klia2.info/check_ktm_fare.php

REAL-TIME THIRD PARTY TRACKING WEBSITES

  1. [MTREC] KTMB trains tracking: https://map.mtrec.name.my/ktmb/
  2. [CityRails] Johor Bahru bus tracking: https://cityrails.info/track/mybasjb/

TRANSIT GROUP SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media of various transit user groups that keeps update on what’s happening in the public transport space.

  1. Malayan Railways
  2. TRANSIT Malaysia
  3. Malaysia Trains & Rail Enthusiasts (MTREC)

FORUM

  1. Skyscraper City: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/?styleid=-1#/forums/926
  2. LRT3 on LowYat Forum: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3293760

EDUCATION VIDEO

  1. Rating scale on fullness of transit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eoCyx7eHzU
  2. Densha Otoko opening song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJHRtklMRwc

 

Item 1 to 4 were previously pinned as its own, but moderator complained that the pins were too crowded so I’ve moved them here. Item 5 onwards are newer pin-worthy message that is just added over time. List is updated on 10 December 2023.

  1. takehirotei posted map of Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map: https://discord.com/channels/202708617449832448/667001070924464129/667019133715742721
  2. hanamarukunikida3861 posted list of updated GoKL bus lines: https://discord.com/channels/202708617449832448/667001070924464129/794949424044310569
  3. hanamarukunikida3861 posted list of private bus operators in Klang Valley (as opposed to GLC bus operators like Rapid Bus): https://discord.com/channels/202708617449832448/667001070924464129/899770080798318602
  4. izzudesu posted general summary of how to get to Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya by bus: https://discord.com/channels/202708617449832448/667001070924464129/974202450766606376
  5. hanamarukunikida3861 posted a list of Putrajaya bus routes: https://discord.com/channels/202708617449832448/667001070924464129/1125469942469365842
  6. ahlongy posted photo that has timetable for CPL bus in Kuching: https://discord.com/channels/202708617449832448/667001070924464129/1182988230988140574

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Please ping or direct message @Yaya MNH48 if there’s any mistakes in the links, if the links had broken, or to add more helpful links or information or any other apps related to public transport