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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
KTMB leads digital transformation in public transport with launch of KITS Style SuperApp
Loke (second right) launching the KITS Style SuperApp on July 13. With him are (from left) KTMB group CEO Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah and ministry secretary-general Datuk Jana Santhira Muniayan. – BERNAMApic KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has rebranded its Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) as the KITS Style SuperApp to establish a more efficient, safe, sustainable and competitive transport system. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the rebranding was more than just a ticketing platform, as the application also served as a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) application integrating daily mobility and lifestyle features within a digital ecosystem. "KITS Style offers a variety of services, such as purchasing ETS, KTM Komuter and Shuttle Tebrau tickets, booking flights and hotels, paying utility bills, renewing vehicle insurance, transferring money, shopping online and planning trips via the KITS AI Journey Planner,' he said in his speech at the launch of the KITS Style application here on Sunday (July 13) night. KITS is an online ticketing system introduced on Aug 17, 2020. Loke said the application was developed through a strategic collaboration between KTMB and ManagePay Systems Berhad (MPay). "This application was developed through a smart partnership, without KTMB incurring any costs or requiring government allocations. "This is a good example of a government agency leveraging strategic collaboration with the private sector to implement complex digital projects that bring huge benefits to the people,' he said. Loke also said KTMB, in collaboration with Mastercard and ManagePay Systems Berhad (MPay), was preparing to launch the KITS Style Mastercard Prepaid Card, the first open-loop transit prepaid card in Malaysia and Asean issued by a rail operator. "The virtual version of this card is already available via the KITS Style application, while the physical card will be introduced in September. "With this, the public will not only be able to access public transport within the country but also across Asean more conveniently and securely,' he said. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
KTMB Leads Digital Transformation In Public Transport With KITS Style SuperApp
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has rebranded its Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) as the KITS Style SuperApp in an effort to establish a more efficient, safe, sustainable and competitive transport system that helps improve the people's quality of life. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the rebranding was more than just a ticketing platform, as the KITS Style SuperApp also served as a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) application that integrated daily mobility and lifestyle within a modern, interactive and fully digital ecosystem. 'KITS Style offers a variety of services, such as purchasing ETS, KTM Komuter and Shuttle Tebrau tickets, booking flights and hotels, paying utility bills, renewing vehicle insurance, transferring money, shopping online and planning trips via the KITS AI Journey Planner,' he said in his speech at the launch of the KITS Style application here tonight. KITS is an online ticketing system introduced on Aug 17, 2020. Loke said the KITS Style application was developed through a strategic collaboration between KTMB and ManagePay Systems Berhad (MPay) as a dynamic digital platform. 'This application was developed through a smart partnership, without KTMB incurring any costs or requiring government allocations. 'This is a good example of a government agency leveraging strategic collaboration with the private sector to implement complex digital projects that bring huge benefits to the people,' he said. Loke also said KTMB, in collaboration with Mastercard and ManagePay Systems Berhad (MPay), was preparing to launch the KITS Style Mastercard Prepaid Card, the first open-loop transit prepaid card in Malaysia and ASEAN issued by a rail operator. 'The virtual version of this card is already available via the KITS Style application, while the physical card will be introduced in September. With this, the public will not only be able to access public transport within the country but also across ASEAN more conveniently and securely,' he said.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Transport operators urged to embrace digitalisation, open payment system
KUALA LUMPUR: All public transport operators must move towards digitalising their services and adopting open payment systems to improve convenience and efficiency for users, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the government has been advocating the implementation of open payment systems across all modes of public transport to ensure better integration and access for passengers. "I want all operators to digitalise, and I have always advocated an open payment system for our public transportation network," he said during the launch of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's (KTMB) KITS Style today. KITS Style builds on KTMB's original Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) launched in 2019 and has evolved into an all-in-one Mobility-as-a-Service platform. It empowers users with seamless access to AI-powered journey planning; bookings for flights, hotels, attractions and car rentals; a rail rewards loyalty programme; insurance and utility payments; money transfers; mobile top-ups; and lifestyle offers. Commending KTMB's efforts, Loke said the rail operator had taken the lead in digitalising its payment systems. "KTMB has moved ahead of Prasarana (Malaysia Bhd) in implementing digital payment systems. "I'm not trying to compare, but this is healthy competition among our public transport operators." Loke said the KITS Style platform marked a significant step in KTMB's transformation journey. "With this, KTMB must continue to strive to provide reliable, safe and real-time services to both Malaysians and foreigners alike," he said. The KITS Style app is poised to deliver significant enhancements for KTMB's existing 4.6 million app users while simultaneously drawing in new customers. At the event, KTMB also signed memoranda of understanding with Capital A and Mastercard to enhance digital integration and strengthen secure, cashless payments.
