12th November 2026 - 2 min read
Drivers at MRT Maluri are being asked to pay RM5 for parking, but it’s still unclear whether the person collecting the money is allowed to do so.
ParkIt Malaysia, a parking space app, claims the money is being sent to a personal bank account.
A video on Threads showed a man wearing a “SECURITY” T-shirt asking drivers for RM5. The QR code he showed was registered under an individual’s name, not a company or organisation.
ParkIt says it’s not collecting parking fees at MRT Maluri for now and hasn’t given anyone permission to collect money on its behalf.
ParkIt is asking drivers to report the matter to DBKL by calling 1800-88-3255. The hotline is open from 8am to 9pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays. You can also submit a complaint through the DBKL website.
In October, the mayor said DBKL officers would arrest parking touts without warning. At the time, 84 people had been arrested at 49 locations.
For now, If you’re asked to pay a fee, ParkIt advises not to pay. It also says not to argue with the collector. If you’re unsure who’s collecting, check the name shown on the QR code or bank account.
If you’ve already paid into a personal bank account and think the payment may not have been legitimate, call the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 as soon as possible. The hotline operates 24 hours a day.
The government advises calling within 24 hours of discovering the problem. This gives the authorities a chance to block the account and try to recover the money. You don’t need to make a police report before calling.
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