Malaysia Airports (Sepang) awarded Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd a contract for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Aerotrain APM system at the KL International Airport.

The contract also includes the associated works under the Option 2 which covers the financing, operation and maintenance until 2034. To implement the project, Pestech will be working with a Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom).

USD 178.1 million (RM 742.95 million) is the total value of the contract under which Pestech Technology will start the works in March and will last for 3 years. The 10-year O&M service contract will begin in March 2025 until February 2034.

The project involves the replacement of the APM vehicles, power supply, communication and signalling systems, APM equipment at the existing stations, maintenance facilities and equipment.

The rehabilitation works of the existing 1.2 km line will be implemented whilst the services of the APM between the Main Terminal Building and the Satellite A Terminal is to be maintained under minimal interruption during all phases of the project.