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Aerotrain Disruption A Minor Glitch, ETS3 Project On Track - Loke

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FW1485405_PTJ01_21062025_AEROTRAIN_KLIA-lpr-(1).jpg The recent disruption of the Aerotrain service at KLIA Terminal 1 was not a breakdown, but a minor technical glitch, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

“It was just a software issue. These kinds of bugs can happen in any system. It wasn’t a major fault or mechanical failure,” he said, clarifying that the problem was fixed within 15 minutes. 

Loke acknowledged the string of service hiccups since the Aerotrain resumed operations on July 1, but assured that the system remains heavily used, transporting around 1.5 million passengers each month.

The minister also urged Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to take closer oversight of the contractors and vendors involved in maintaining the service. gxecviwbiaaxuv_5501459_20250804152804.jpg
Calls have emerged for the Transport Ministry to form a special committee to investigate the disruptions, which reportedly occurred at least five times since early July.

On a separate note, Loke addressed claims about delays in the third-generation Electric Train Service (ETS3) to Johor Bahru, calling them inaccurate.

“There is no delay. The project is proceeding in stages, as planned,” he said. 

The first phase to Segamat is already in service, with the second phase to Kluang set to launch before August 31, and the final stretch to Johor Bahru Sentral expected by year-end.

An official launch date for the second phase will be announced soon, Loke added. Anthony-Loke.jpg
Looking ahead, the minister said Malaysia is eager to strengthen regional rail links with China, especially for cross-border freight. But this, he stressed, requires strong collaboration with neighbouring ASEAN countries, particularly Thailand and Laos.

“We can’t do it alone. Closer cooperation across ASEAN is essential to build better rail connectivity with China,” Loke was quoted as saying.


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JPJ Running Numbers

KUALA LUMPUR

VPN859

SELANGOR

BSG9045

JOHOR

JYE7243

PULAU PINANG

PRT2091

PERAK

ANY9454

PAHANG

CFD1456

KEDAH

KGB7037

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEG6763

KOTA KINABALU

SJM184

KUCHING

QAB8841L

Last updated 09 Aug, 2025

Fuel Price

Petrol

RON 95

RM 2.05

RON 97

RM 3.17

RON 100

RM 5.00

VPR

RM 6.23

Diesel

EURO 5 B10

RM 2.94

+0.03

EURO 5 B7

RM 3.14

+0.03

Last updated 07 Aug, 2025

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