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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has begun fully enforcing its Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) after a successful three-month trial that significantly eased kerbside congestion
According to Bernama, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the system — which allows a 10-minute grace period for drivers picking up or dropping off passengers — has proven effective in changing driver behaviour and improving traffic flow.
"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, 1 December, we are ensuring orderly access so everyone has a fair chance to use the lanes efficiently," said MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani.
The trial saw the number of vehicles taking more than 10 minutes fall from 50% to 21%, a result MAHB described as encouraging ahead of the year-end travel peak and Visit Malaysia 2026
VAMS uses licence plate recognition to record vehicles' entry and exit times. Drivers who exceed the 10-minute window will be charged a penalty ranging from RM10 to RM100, depending on how long they overstay.
MAHB said the targeted enforcement aims to keep kerbside lanes clear and ensure smooth traffic flow.
For those needing more time, the airport recommends using the short-term car park (first 15 minutes free), long-term car park (first 30 minutes free), or the designated free public waiting area.
