PUTRAJAYA: The Vehicle Access Management System at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is now being fully enforced after a three-month trial that reduced kerbside congestion significantly.
According to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the trial period effectively changed driver behaviour, with the number of vehicles exceeding the 10-minute limit at drop-off and pick-up lanes falling sharply from 50% to just 21%.
MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said these results demonstrate the need for full enforcement to ensure smoother traffic flow, which is especially crucial ahead of the year-end travel peak and in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026.
"Data from the trial shows that kerbside congestion improves when vehicles observe the 10-minute limit.
"The vast majority of KLIA users complied, and with full enforcement at Terminal 1 starting today, we are ensuring orderly access so everyone has a fair chance to use the lanes efficiently,” he said in a statement on Monday (Dec 1).
The system uses number plate recognition to log a vehicle's entry time and automatically calculates the duration of its stay upon exit.
A 10-minute grace period is provided, after which penalties ranging from RM10 to RM100 will be incurred, depending on the overstay period.
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Payments can be made via Touch 'n Go, credit card, or MyDebit.
MAHB said this targeted enforcement is designed to keep the lanes clear for passengers and maintain orderly access to the terminal.
For drivers requiring more time, several alternatives are available such as the Short-Term Car Park (15 minutes free), the Long-Term Car Park (30 minutes free), and the designated free KLIA Public Waiting Area. – Bernama
