KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate the troubled aerotrain project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) if there are indications of abuse of power or corruption, following a series of service disruptions that have drawn public attention.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said no investigation papers have been opened so far, as the agency has not received any formal complaints or information suggesting wrongdoing.
“So far, we have not received any reports or information on the matter,” he told reporters after attending the second meeting of the Asean Parties Against Corruption (Asean-PAC) Principals today.
Azam added that the commission continuously monitors major government-linked projects and will act if credible evidence of misconduct emerges.
“If there is strong information or a valid complaint, we will not hesitate to open an investigation,” he said.
His remarks came a day after Transport Minister Anthony Loke directed the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to investigate Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) following yet another aerotrain breakdown at KLIA early Tuesday.
Since resuming operations on July 1, the aerotrain — meant to shuttle passengers between terminals — has suffered multiple service disruptions, raising questions about project oversight and contractor performance.
MAHB said in a statement that the latest incident was caused by a power supply system failure under the responsibility of contractor IJM-PESTEC Joint Venture (IPJV), which had also triggered an earlier disruption on October 15.
According to MAHB, Alstom — the lead contractor for the aerotrain project in partnership with IPJV — is expected to submit a detailed report and explanation on both incidents.
“Malaysia Airports continues to work closely with the Transport Ministry and the Land Public Transport Agency to ensure corrective actions are implemented without delay,” MAHB said.
Despite the repeated setbacks, MAHB assured that airport operations have remained stable, handling around 530,000 passengers and 3,400 flights during the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in recent weeks.
The aerotrain project, valued at several hundred million ringgit, is part of MAHB’s broader efforts to modernise facilities at KLIA. However, the repeated malfunctions have triggered scrutiny over technical standards, contractor accountability, and public safety. — October 29, 2025