No decision yet on controversial AES system

Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said today no decision has been made on the fate of the controversial Automated Enforcement System for vehicular traffic.

"I just came in and have not yet been brought up to speed on everything... I ask for a bit of time before we decide."

Hishammuddin said the AES issue is on the table, but there are other issues that need to be resolved.

"Some need immediate focus, some need cabinet decisions, some need discussions with third parties."

If the ministry were to focus on just that one issue, he said, it would look as if it has nothing better to do.

Asked about the AES summonses, which were still being issued despite disputes over its legality, Hishammuddin said that prosecution on the matter was still on hold.

"At the end of the day, it is the end result (that matters)," he said.