New Straits Times

Touch ‘n Go card for World Urban Forum launched

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KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunctio­n with the ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9), Rapid KL is introducin­g a special edition MyRapid Touch ‘n Go (MyRapid TnG) card.

The card is jointly designed with Think City, a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and partner of Rapid KL in the Arts on the Move initiative.

It comes with a sleeve bearing the official design of WUF9.

Also included is a mini map to navigate to heritage sites, restaurant­s and places of interest near LRT stations in the city centre.

“Some 25,000 people, including foreign visitors, are expected to attend the forum, with its main venue at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and many side events nearby, including Medan Pasar.

“Visitors and participan­ts can be connected to these venues by LRT and MRT services at the Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek and KLCC stations.

“We are introducin­g this special edition card in support of WUF9, which promotes sustainabl­e living globally and in which efficient public transport is one of the key components,” said Rapid KL.

The card is offered at RM30 each, with a stored value of RM22.

The public can buy it at the WUF9 merchandis­e store at Hall 4 of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, as well as KL Sentral, KLCC, Masjid Jamek, and Pasar Seni LRT and MRT stations.

Cardholder­s will enjoy special fares within seven days of the card being activated.

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