KUALA LUMPUR, 6 February – In conjunction with the ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9), which starts tomorrow, Rapid KL is introducing a special edition MyRapid Touch ‘n Go (MyRapid TnG) card, which comes as a travel guide for commuters.

Creatively and jointly designed with Think City, a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and partner of Rapid KL in the Arts on the Move initiative, the special edition MyRapid TnG card comes with a special a sleeve bearing the official design of WUF9. It combines a mini map for intuitive wayfinding to navigate to heritage sites, restaurants and places of interest near several major 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 could be easily connected to these venues by the 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 has always been one of the key components,” Rapid KL said in a statement today.

Offered at RM30 each, the special edition MyRapid TnG card can be purchased at the WUF9 merchandise store at Hall 4 of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Cardholders of the special edition MyRapid card would enjoy special fares within seven days of the card being activated.

Think City, which focuses on urban regeneration initiatives in several major cities in Malaysia, is also collaborating with Rapid KL in re-energizing the Masjid Jamek LRT station underground walkway with a mural exhibition entitled “This is KUL” which highlights the evolution of Kuala Lumpur, from the muddy confluence of two rivers to the colourful city of lights it is today.