Loke: Prasarana open payment system procurement to be finalised by year-end

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is nearing the final procurement stages for a modern open payment system aimed at streamlining fare collection across Klang Valley and Penang's public transport networks.

Announced in 2023, this initiative will enable payments via debit/credit cards, mobile wallets, and QR codes, integrating various payment methods into Rapid Rail and Rapid Bus services.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasized the importance of compliance with stringent procurement guidelines, with implementation decisions expected by year-end.

The system will enhance commuter convenience by supporting MyDebit, international cards, NFC devices, and a range of mobile wallet services.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is in the final stages of procuring a new open payment system that will allow commuters in the Klang Valley and Penang to pay for rail and bus fares using debit and credit cards, mobile wallets, and QR codes, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told Parliament today.

The initiative was first announced in 2023, and Loke at the time said a new payment system was needed to modernise fare collection across public transport networks operated by Rapid Rail and Rapid Bus by integrating more payment methods alongside existing options.

“This project is currently in the final stages of the procurement and evaluation process, with a decision expected to be finalised by the end of this year,” Loke replied to a query during Question Time.

“The implementation timeline is lengthy to ensure Prasarana’s full compliance with internal procurement standard operating procedures and guidelines, guaranteeing that the procurement process is conducted transparently.”

Once implemented, passengers will be able to pay using MyDebit cards, EMV-based international credit and debit cards, the minister said.

Payment service providers that could be employed would include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, and JCB, as well as contactless NFC devices and mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Alipay.

Loke said the new system will also support QR code ticketing, QR-based payments, Touch ‘n Go cards, and other future approved payment mediums.

The move came following years of calls for a better payment system as public transport users complained about the continued reliance on cash and a limited card-based payment through Touch ‘n Go, which they said causes unnecessarily long queues at the payment gates.

Some Opposition MPs had questioned why Prasarana still has adopted an open payment system, but Loke said the implementation process requires significant time to ensure full compliance with internal procurement standard operating procedures and governance guidelines.

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马来西亚国家基建有限公司（Prasarana Malaysia Berhad）即将完成现代化开放式支付系统的最终采购阶段，该系统旨在简化巴生谷和槟城公共交通网络的票价收取流程。

这项于 2023 年宣布的计划将支持借记卡/信用卡、移动钱包和二维码支付，将各种支付方式整合到快速铁路和快速公交服务中。

交通部长陆兆福强调了遵守严格采购准则的重要性，预计将在年底前做出实施决定。

该系统将支持 MyDebit、国际卡、NFC 设备和一系列移动钱包服务，从而提升通勤者的便利性。

吉隆坡，10 月 21 日讯——交通部长陆兆福今天在国会表示，马来西亚国家基建公司（Prasarana Malaysia Berhad）已进入采购新的开放式支付系统的最后阶段，该系统将允许巴生谷和槟城的通勤者使用借记卡和信用卡、移动钱包和二维码支付铁路和巴士车费。

该计划于 2023 年首次宣布，当时陆兆福表示，需要一个新的支付系统来实现快速铁路和快速公交运营的公共交通网络票价收取的现代化，将更多支付方式与现有支付选项相结合。

“该项目目前正处于采购和评估过程的最后阶段，预计将于今年年底前做出最终决定，”陆兆福在质询环节回答提问时表示。

“实施时间较长，是为了确保 Prasarana 完全遵守内部采购标准操作程序和指南，从而保证采购过程的透明性。”

部长表示，一旦实施，乘客将能够使用 MyDebit 卡（一种基于 EMV 芯片的国际信用卡和借记卡）进行支付。

可使用的支付服务提供商包括 Visa、Mastercard、American Express、银联和 JCB，以及非接触式 NFC 设备和移动钱包，如 Apple Pay、Google Pay、Samsung Pay 和支付宝。

陆兆福表示，新系统还将支持二维码票务、二维码支付、Touch 'n Go卡以及其他未来获批的支付方式。

此前，公共交通用户多年来一直呼吁建立更好的支付系统，他们抱怨目前仍然依赖现金，而通过 Touch 'n Go 进行的刷卡支付功能有限，导致支付闸机前出现不必要的长队。

一些反对党议员质疑为什么 Prasarana 仍然采用公开支付系统，但陆兆福表示，实施过程需要大量时间，以确保完全遵守内部采购标准操作程序和管理准则。

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