SEPANG, Nov 14 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will activate a month-long comprehensive action plan (CAP) starting tomorrow to enhance the reliability and resilience of the KL International Airport Aerotrain system, leveraging the remaining period of the defects liability period (DLP) to address system vulnerabilities through a structured, multi-stage approach.
MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said with the concurrence of the Transport Ministry and the acknowledgement of the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad), the plan will commence with daily inspections and rectification works scheduled from 9pm to 7am to minimise passenger disruption.
The plan represents a decisive step forward in restoring public confidence through a structured approach, regulatory collaboration and open communication, he said.
"Our focus remains on ensuring that the Aerotrain delivers the reliability and safety expected at an international gateway such as KLIA.
"This plan allows us to systematically address the root causes of past disruptions while reaffirming our commitment to passenger safety and service excellence," he told a media briefing here today.
Mohd Izani said during this period, full bus services will be deployed to ensure uninterrupted connectivity between the main terminal and the satellite buildings.
"For greater passenger comfort, more flight departures and arrivals will take place at the main terminal building to reduce the need for transfers," he added.
Developed in collaboration with appointed contractors and consultants, the CAP comprises three structured stages to address system vulnerabilities in a systematic and verifiable manner, he said.
The focus in stage one will be to identify system imperfections, resolve root-cause issues, execute planned technical and software upgrades and conduct detailed inspections of the complete train system, Mohd Izani said.
Stage two centres on validation involving simulated operational testing and targeted enhancements such as software updates, component recalibration and real-time stress testing to reinforce system robustness, he said.
"The final stage will involve monitored trial operations to confirm system readiness and operational stability before full service resumption," he said.
An independent assessment will be undertaken to conduct comprehensive technical and operational audits for further assurance, he said.
Apad will perform a formal safety inspection upon the plan’s completion.
Ready to work with MACC
At the briefing, Mohd Izani also clarified that MAHB has not received any request from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the RM456 million Aerotrain project.
“I have not received any request for them (MACC), but as an agency closely linked to the government, we are open to cooperating with MACC,” he said.
The clarification comes following remarks by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who, before this, said that MACC was free to investigate the matter amid persistent concerns over the Aerotrain’s reliability.
Earlier this week, Loke said that the MACC is free to investigate the Aerotrain project at Terminal 1 of KLIA, which was fully funded by MAHB and does not involve any government funding, based on existing laws and if there is sufficient evidence.
