ERL AND TOURISM MALAYSIA INK MOC TO PROMOTE VM 2026, EASE TOURIST TRAVELLING EXPERIENCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) and Tourism Malaysia today inked a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) to promote Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) and to ease tourist travelling experience by leveraging their combined strengths.

Through the MOC, ERL and Tourism Malaysia will collaborate to promote ERL's KL Travel Pass, an all-in-one transport ticket and other offers through it's various digital channels such as website, social media platforms, digital screens and digital ads.

Chief Executive Officer of ERL Noormah Mohd Noor expressed gratitude that the all-in-one transport ticket which combines KLIA Ekspres service and 2-day unlimited train rides on LRT, MRT and KL Monorail lines, will be promoted to the global audience by Tourism Malaysia.

"Now that we have signed the MOC, we’re excited to begin promoting KL TravelPass to tourists leading up to VM2026. From the moment they land in KLIA Terminal 1 or 2, travellers are able to immediately use KL TravelPass to seamlessly explore Kuala Lumpur, eliminating the need and hassle for separate travel cards," she said in ERL and Tourism Malaysia’s joint statement today.

She added the KL TravelPass also enable users to enjoy great savings by travelling to Kuala Lumpur in groups with ERL’s Family Package and Group Saver plan, besides obtaining door-to-door airport transfers directly from hotels to the airport with it's VIP Service.

Meanwhile, director-general of Tourism Malaysia Datuk Manoharan Periasamy highlighted the importance of seamless accessibility in enhancing the tourist experience in the country.

"Seamless accessibility is crucial for ensuring that tourists can fully immerse themselves in Malaysia’s offerings without the hassle of navigating transportation hurdles, from the moment they arrive, they should feel well-connected to our vibrant attractions, which is what this partnership aims to achieve.

"By working together through joint initiatives and activities, we aim to further promote Malaysia's diverse tourism offerings and position the country as a top travel destination. Through the non-exclusive partnership with ERL, we look forward to leveraging their expertise in transportation to enhance tourist convenience and support the aspirations of Visit Malaysia 2026," he said.

Manoharan added that the collaboration is a testament to the valuable synergy between the public and private sectors.

KL TravelPass is available on single as well as return trip on the KLIA Ekspres service.

Interested travellers can log on to www.KLIAekspres.com to get more information on KL TravelPass and ERL’s latest offers and promotions.

-- BERNAMA