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 sufficient evidence, says Anthony Loke (pic).
The Transport Minister said in a parliamentary written reply that the Aerotrain Project at Terminal 1 of KLIA is 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.
“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 Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.
Shahidan had asked the Transport Ministry to clarify when the KLIA Aerotrain is expected to be fully repaired, following several breakdowns in its service that have affected KLIA’s image as a world-class international airport.
He also wanted to know whether MACC will 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 Sept 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 added.
On Oct 29 Loke had expressed embarrassment and anger over yet another breakdown of the aerotrain service at KLIA Terminal 1, which forced passengers to walk along the rail track in the early hours of the previous day’s morning.
The latest breakdown was the 21st incident since the new aerotrain began operations in July.
