PETALING JAYA, Jan. 7 -- The My50 public transport pass programme is grappling with a RM100 million funding shortfall after passenger claims significantly outpaced the budget allocated by the Ministry of Finance.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook revealed that the initial RM200 million allocation is insufficient to cover the total cost of subsidising the popular pass.

To bridge the gap, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd absorbed a portion of the deficit, while the remainder was settled via emergency additional funding at the tail end of 2025.

"This year, again, we are committed to ensure that My50 will continue," he said at a media briefing on Prasarana Malaysia Berhad's 2025 performance, adding that his ministry is currently lobbying for...