Travelling around Malaysia has always been one of the most enjoyable ways to discover charming towns, savour local food, and spend quality time with family or friends. Whether it is a quick weekend getaway, a day trip to visit loved ones, or simply an opportunity to experience the comfort of rail travel, taking the train remains one of the most relaxing ways to travel. This July, there is even more reason to leave the car at home because KTM Berhad (KTMB) has introduced a fantastic promotion that allows travellers to enjoy selected ETS journeys at just half the usual fare.
From 12 July until 31 July 2026, KTMB is running the JULAI JOYRIDES Half Fare Deals, giving passengers an incredible 50% discount on selected ETS Standard Class tickets. For anyone who has been waiting for an affordable excuse to travel around northern Peninsular Malaysia, this promotion could not have arrived at a better time.
With rising fuel prices, highway tolls, and the general cost of travelling, promotions like this are always worth taking advantage of. Instead of worrying about petrol expenses or spending hours driving, passengers can simply sit back, relax, and enjoy a comfortable train journey while saving money at the same time.
One of the best things about travelling by ETS is the convenience. The trains are modern, air-conditioned, spacious, and offer a much smoother journey compared to driving through busy highways. Travellers can use their travelling time to read a book, catch up on work, watch a favourite movie, or simply admire Malaysia’s beautiful countryside passing by the window.
The JULAI JOYRIDES promotion focuses on several popular routes, making it ideal for short holidays, food adventures, family visits, or even spontaneous weekend trips.
The selected promotional routes include:
- Kampar to Ipoh and Ipoh to Kampar
- Taiping to Butterworth and Butterworth to Taiping
- Sungai Petani to Padang Besar and Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
Although these routes may appear relatively short, each destination offers plenty of attractions that make the journey worthwhile.
For travellers heading between Kampar and Ipoh, there are countless reasons to explore both towns. Kampar is famous for its peaceful atmosphere, local delicacies, and heritage charm, while Ipoh continues to attract visitors with its vibrant café scene, limestone caves, historical buildings, and world-famous white coffee. A half-price train ticket makes it much easier to enjoy a day exploring Ipoh without worrying about expensive travel costs.
Those travelling between Taiping and Butterworth can enjoy another wonderful journey. Taiping is renowned for its beautiful lake gardens, colonial architecture, and relaxed environment. Butterworth, on the other hand, provides excellent food, shopping opportunities, and serves as a convenient gateway to Penang. Travellers can even continue their adventure by taking the ferry across to George Town after arriving in Butterworth.
The Sungai Petani to Padang Besar route is another attractive option. Sungai Petani offers shopping centres, local eateries, and a lively atmosphere, while Padang Besar remains one of Malaysia’s favourite border shopping destinations. Many visitors travel there to purchase clothing, snacks, household products, and various imported goods from Thailand.
What makes this promotion even more rewarding is the simplicity of enjoying the discount. There are no complicated registration processes or lucky draws involved. Travellers simply need to purchase their tickets exactly two days before their intended travel date. Planning ahead becomes the key to unlocking significant savings.
Tickets can easily be purchased through several official KTMB channels, giving travellers flexibility regardless of their preferred booking method. They can book using the KTMB Mobile application, the KITS Style application, the official KTMB online booking portal, or conveniently purchase tickets at KTMB ticket kiosks available at stations.
Booking early is highly recommended because promotional seats are naturally limited. Since the discount applies only while tickets remain available, waiting until the last minute may result in missing out entirely. Anyone already planning a July trip should consider securing their tickets as soon as their travel dates become fixed.
Another reason this promotion stands out is the affordability it offers for families. Parents travelling with children can reduce their transportation costs considerably, leaving more room in the holiday budget for meals, attractions, shopping, or accommodation. Even couples planning a short romantic getaway or groups of friends organising a day trip can benefit from these generous savings.
Business travellers may also appreciate this campaign. Instead of driving between nearby cities, they can take advantage of the comfortable ETS service while saving on fuel, parking fees, and highway tolls. Travelling by train often allows passengers to remain productive throughout the journey, making better use of their travel time.
Safety is another important factor worth considering. ETS trains provide a reliable and secure travel experience, especially during periods of heavy traffic or unpredictable weather. Rather than facing long queues on highways, passengers can enjoy a stress-free journey with scheduled departures and arrivals.
As attractive as this promotion is, travellers should remember a few important conditions before making their bookings.
Firstly, the discount only applies to ETS Standard Class (Kelas Standard) tickets on the selected promotional routes. Those planning to travel in other classes or on different routes will not receive the discounted fare.
Secondly, tickets must be purchased exactly two days before the intended travel date. Missing this booking window means passengers will have to pay the normal fare.
Travellers should also note that the MADANI30 promotional code cannot be used together with this JULAI JOYRIDES campaign for the selected trains. Since both promotions cannot be combined, passengers should simply enjoy the automatic half-price offer where applicable.
As always, all promotional tickets remain subject to seat availability and KTMB’s standard terms and conditions.
For travellers who enjoy discovering hidden gems across Malaysia, this promotion provides the perfect opportunity to explore without spending excessively. Short train rides often become memorable adventures, especially when combined with local food hunting, sightseeing, photography, or simply taking a relaxing break from daily routines.
Whether someone has never travelled on the ETS before or is already a frequent passenger, paying only half the normal fare makes this promotion difficult to ignore. Promotions of this nature do not appear every month, and they offer genuine savings that can benefit nearly every type of traveller.
If there has been a plan to revisit Ipoh’s famous cafés, enjoy seafood in Butterworth, stroll around Taiping’s beautiful parks, or shop for bargains in Padang Besar, this may be the ideal time to make those plans a reality. Travelling comfortably while paying less is always a welcome combination.
Before finalising travel plans, passengers are encouraged to check ticket availability through the official KTMB booking channels and reserve seats early. Popular travel dates, especially weekends and public holidays, are likely to sell quickly once more travellers discover this attractive half-fare campaign.
A little planning today could lead to an enjoyable railway adventure while keeping travel expenses comfortably within budget. For anyone looking to experience Malaysia by rail this July, the KTMB ETS JULAI JOYRIDES 50% OFF Promotion is certainly one deal worth boarding.
For online bookings and more information, travellers can visit the official KTMB booking website at https://online.ktmb.com.my/ or book through the official KTMB Mobile App and KITS Style App.
Promotional/Event Details
Promotion: KTM ETS JULAI JOYRIDES 50% OFF Promotion – Half Fare Deals
Date: 12 July 2026 – 31 July 2026
Time: Ticket purchase must be made exactly 2 days before the intended travel date (subject to ticket availability)
Venue: Selected KTM ETS Routes Nationwide (Kampar ? Ipoh, Taiping ? Butterworth, Sungai Petani ? Padang Besar) via KTMB Mobile App, KITS Style App, https://online.ktmb.com.my/, and KTMB Ticket Kiosks
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