When using public transportation in Malaysia, the TNG (Touch ‘n Go) card is essential.
You can use a single TNG card for buses, MRT (subway), LRT (light rail transit), monorail, and KTM (commuter trains).

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✅ What is a TNG Card?

The Touch ‘n Go (TNG) card is a prepaid card used for various payments in Malaysia, including transportation, parking, shopping, and highway toll fees.

✔ Accepted for subways, buses, and trains
✔ Usable in shopping malls & parking lots
✔ Used for highway toll payments (compatible with RFID and Smart Tag systems)

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🚆 1. Types of Public Transport & How to Use the TNG Card

🚇 MRT (Mass Rapid Transit, Subway)
✔ The primary public transport connecting KL city center and suburban areas
✔ Simply tap your TNG card at the entrance gates

🚊 LRT (Light Rail Transit, Light Rail)
✔ A fast transport system connecting KL’s central and suburban areas
✔ Most LRT stations are linked to MRT stations, making transfers easy

🚋 Monorail
✔ Operates within KL city center
✔ Convenient for traveling to Bukit Bintang, KL Sentral, and other key tourist spots

🚆 KTM Komuter (Commuter Train)
✔ Connects Kuala Lumpur to surrounding suburban and rural areas
✔ Ideal for airport (KLIA) and intercity travel
✔ Pay directly using TNG card at entry gates

🚌 RapidKL Bus (City Bus)
✔ A budget-friendly way to travel around KL and nearby areas
✔ TNG card is required! (Cash payments are often not accepted)

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🚉 2. How to Buy & Top Up a TNG Card

📌 Where to Buy a TNG Card
✔ Ticket counters at MRT, LRT, and KTM stations
✔ Convenience stores like Watsons, myNews
✔ Online via the TNG eWallet app

📌 How to Top Up (Reload) the TNG Card
✔ TNG eWallet app – Link to a local bank account for online top-ups
✔ Self-service kiosks at train stations – Accepts cash & card payments
✔ Convenience stores (Watsons, 7-Eleven, myNews) – May include a small service fee
✔ Toll booth reload stations – Only allows small top-up amounts

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🚏 3. Important Tips When Using a TNG Card

❗ Insufficient Balance = No Access to Transport
✔ Some stations do not accept cash top-ups, so always keep a balance in advance
✔ At toll booths, only a limited top-up may be allowed

❗ How to Check Your TNG Card Balance
✔ Scan your card at MRT/LRT station gates to see the remaining balance
✔ Register your card on the TNG eWallet app to check in real time

❗ TNG eWallet and Physical TNG Card Balances Are Separate
✔ Money in your TNG eWallet does not automatically transfer to your physical card
✔ You need a “TNG NFC Card” to sync it with the eWallet

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✅ Why the TNG Card is a Must-Have in Malaysia

✔ One card for public transport, parking, shopping, and tolls!
✔ Top-up in advance for smooth travel
✔ A must-have item for frequent bus and subway commuters