Each AWAS camera costs RM112,800 annually to maintain
The Malaysian transport minister has defended the annual maintenance costs of the AWAS traffic camera system, stating that the RM112,800 per unit fee covers essential repairs and system-wide support. The ministry maintains that the system's value is measured by road safety improvements and traffic law compliance rather than direct financial returns.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing debate over government spending transparency and the effectiveness of automated traffic enforcement systems in public infrastructure.
An MP had asked transport minister Loke Siew Fook to justify the maintenance cost of the Automated Awareness Safety System, claiming it averaged RM337,000 per unit.
The article presents both the MP's criticism and the minister's official response without taking a side.
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