KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is free to investigate the RM456mil aerotrain project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) based on existing law and with sufficient evidence, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said in a parliamentary written reply on Wednesday (Nov 12) that the Aerotrain Project at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was fully funded by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and does not involve any government funding.
He added that the ministry, through the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad), acts as the regulatory authority.
"It is currently within the two-year Defects Liability Period (DLP). As announced by MAHB, the company is implementing an action plan to enhance the stability of the Aerotrain service system.
"In this regard, Apad has opened an investigation paper into MAHB concerning the recent service disruptions," he said in reply to a question from Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau).
Shahidan had asked the Transport Ministry to clarify when the KLIA Aerotrain was expected to be fully repaired, following damage that had affected KLIA’s image as a world-class international airport.
He also wanted to know whether the MACC would intervene in the RM456mil Aerotrain upgrade project, which has reportedly experienced frequent breakdowns.
According to Loke, the operator’s licence issued to MAHB stipulates that the company must maintain a satisfactory level of Aerotrain service for users. Under the Land Public Transport Act 2010, for every breach of licence conditions, the operator may be fined up to RM250,000 per offence.
"As of 21 September 2025, a total of 4.5 million passengers have used the KLIA Aerotrain service, with the trains recording an average travel distance of 34,000km," he revealed.
On Oct 29, Loke expressed embarrassment and anger over yet another breakdown of the aerotrain service at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, which forced passengers to walk along the rail track in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Oct 28).
The latest malfunction was the 21st incident since the new aerotrain began operations in July.
