Parking facilities is an important part of any city or township as it impacts the growth of commercial activities within an area.
In Malaysia, the state and local authorities are responsible for planning, regulating and developing parking lots on the streets.
There are a few types of parking space on the streets. Parking lots for light vehicles are clearly marked with yellow lines while motorcycle parking spots are smaller and marked with white lines. Additionally, parking spots marked with a wheelchair symbol are reserved for drivers with disabilities.
As street parking space is managed by independent state and local authorities, the payment system and rates may differ according to each location. Drivers typically pay for street parking by inserting coins in a coin machine or by purchasing manual scratch-and-display coupons.
In recent years, however, digital parking applications have become a popular way to pay for street parking, especially in cities due to its convenience.
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Types Of Parking Apps
There are typically two types of parking apps, which are apps owned by the government and by private companies.
Government-owned apps
Government-owned apps typically allow drivers to pay for parking on the streets and check and pay summons as well. The apps also tend to provide parking payment service only within specific areas that are under the local government’s jurisdiction.
EZ KL Smart Park
Launched in 2020, EZ KL Smart Park is an app owned by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Users can pay for parking on the streets in Kuala Lumpur online through the EZ KL Smart Park app.
There are three parking zones in Kuala Lumpur, which are Zone A, Zone B and Zone C with the following rates:
| Zones | Rates |
| Zone A | RM1.50 per hour RM2.50 for 2 hours |
| Zone B | RM1.00 per hour |
| Zone C | RM0.80 per hour |
Users are allowed to purchase only a maximum of two hours per transaction in Zone A.
EZ KL Smart Park also offers e-coupons at convenience stores listed on its website to drivers who don’t have their smartphone with them. Drivers who park on the streets frequently can also purchase monthly passes from EZ KL Smart Park.
The EZ KL Smart Park app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
Smart Selangor Parking
The Smart Selangor Parking app was introduced in 2022 by the Selangor state government to replace manual parking payments in the state.
Through the Smart Selangor parking app, users can pay parking in both Selangor and Kuala Lumpur online.
Users can use the parking app for multiple cars. They just need to select the vehicle number and parking duration to make payment. Users can also pay traffic summons via the app.
Some of the notable features of the app include a running timer that shows you the remaining time left on your parking duration and digital receipts for record keeping.
The Smart Selangor Parking app is available for download on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru Spot
The Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru Spot (MBJB Spot) app was introduced in 2016 to allow residents in the city to pay for on-street parking online.
The MBJB Spot app offers various passes including hourly, daily, weekly and monthly passes. Users can pay and clear summons via the parking app as well.
Other features include checking the location of private parking, EV chargers and rental apartments.
The MBJB Spot app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
Penang Smart Parking
The Penang Smart Parking app was introduced in 2019 by the local government.
Users can pay their parking and summons via the app. Additionally, they can also purchase monthly passes and use the app to locate vacant parking spots.
The Penang Smart Parking app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
Park@Perak
In 2019, the Perak government had launched the Park@Perak app for parking payments in the state.
Drivers can utilise Park@Perak to pay for parking at the following locations:
- Ipoh
- Batu Gajah
- Gerik
- Kampar
- Kerian
- Lenggong
- Pengkalan Hulu
- Perak Tengah
- Selama
- Tanjong Malim
- Tapah
- Manjung
- Taiping
- Teluk Intan
Some of the notable features of the Park@Perak app include monthly pass purchase, summons checking and payment as well as receipt printing.
The Park@Perak app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
Apps Managed By Private Companies
There are parking apps that are developed by private companies. These apps typically provide payment services for both street and indoor parking in private buildings. They also cover locations across different states which they have collaboration with.
JomParking
JomParking was launched by a homegrown company in 2015 and is considered one of the pioneers of digital parking payment service in Malaysia.
The JomParking app can be used for both street parking an indoor parking at the following locations across several states including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Kelantan, Malacca and Sabah:
- Kuala Lumpur
- Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
- Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
- Tawau, Sabah
- Subang Jaya, Selangor
- Tanah Merah, Kelantan
- Pasir Mas, Kelantan
- Pasir Tumboh, Kelantan
- Putrajaya
- Cybersquare, Cyberjaya
- Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Lumpur
- Arcoris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
- UTM Residensi @ Gurney Mall, Kuala Lumpur
- Summersuite, Kuala Lumpur
- LRT PWTC, Kuala Lumpur
- LRT Putra Heights, Selangor
- LRT Alam Megah, Selangor
- LRT Subang Alam, Selangor
- LRT USJ21, Selangor
- Nadi 15 Putrajaya
- UTC Malacca, Malacca
Users can top up credit for parking payment online. The minimum top up amount is RM10.
The JomParking app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
Touch ‘n Go eWallet
Known for providing cashless service for toll payments, users of Touch ‘n Go eWallet can also pay street and indoor parking online.
Users can use the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app to pay street parking at the following locations in the states and territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Terengganu and Kelantan:
- Kuala Lumpur
- Shah Alam, Selangor
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
- Subang Jaya, Selangor
- Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
- Machang, Kelantan
- Sepang, Selangor
- Kajang, Selangor
- Kuala Selangor, Selangor
- Kuala Langat, Selangor
- Selayang, Selangor
- Teluk Intan, Perak
- Putrajaya
There are no additional charges for paying your parking with the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app. The minimum reload amount for the app is RM20.
You can also book a parking spot using the app for a certain duration, depending on the location of the parking spot.
The Touch ‘n Go eWallet app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
FlexiParking
Launched in 2018, FlexiParking is a government-linked app that allows users to pay both street and indoor parking as well as summons.
FlexiParking can be utilised at the following locations in the states and territories of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Kelantan and Sabah:
- Kuala Lumpur
- Sepang, Selangor
- Shah Alam, Selangor
- Ampang Jaya, Selangor
- Selayang, Selangor
- Kajang, Selangor
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Subang Jaya, Selangor
- Kuala Selangor, Selangor
- Kuala Langat, Selangor
- Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
- Machang, Kelantan
- Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Do note that unused reloaded credit will expire within three years of purchase date.
The FlexiParking app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
Setel
Launched in 2018, Setel is an integrated app that allows users to pay for their vehicle needs including fuel, parking, EV charge and insurance.
Users can pay for street and indoor parking via the Setel app. Here’s where you can park and pay using the Setel app in the states of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Kedah:
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Shah Alam, Selangor
- Subang Jaya, Selangor
- Klang, Selangor
- Kuala Langat, Selangor
- Kajang, Selangor
- Sepang, Selangor
- Kuala Selangor, Selangor
- Selayang, Selangor
- Ampang Jaya, Selangor
- Machang, Kelantan
- Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
- Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
- Kuantan, Pahang
- Alor Setar, Kedah
- Hulu Selangor, Selangor
Setel also has its own e-wallet, known as Setel Wallet, which can be used to make payments at over 200 online stores, physical stores and petrol stations.
The Setel app is available for download on Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
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