Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching commends the comfortable and efficient new JB-KL ETS train service after her inaugural journey
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has given a positive review of the new Johor Bahru–Kuala Lumpur Electric Train Service (ETS) after its first day of operations.
The Kulai MP described her experience riding the service as very satisfying.
She boarded the train at Kulai Station at 4.40 pm and arrived at KL Sentral Station at 8.50 pm.
“It was raining heavily. If I had driven from Kulai, it would probably have taken five to six hours,” she told reporters.
“With the ETS, the trip took only three to four hours and was comfortable.”
Teo highlighted features such as power sockets, a café, comfortable seating, and a pleasant cabin temperature.
She suggested passengers bring a jacket because the cabin is cold but otherwise found the journey comfortable and reliable.
The deputy minister said the service has the potential to boost tourism, especially for Visit Malaysia 2026.
She added it helps the local economy by making inter-state travel faster and more comfortable.
Teo also said the ETS 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,” she added.
“They paid about RM8 each because of the 50% senior citizen discount.”
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) announced a special 30% discount for travel on the KL Sentral–JB Sentral–KL Sentral sector from today until 11 January 2026. – Bernama
