AES: Can we accept the government's explanation?
By Richard Loh This article is about the latest implementation of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) which many people and MPs from both sides of the divide have wanted postponed pending more detailed evaluation. I fully support the AES provided that it is carried out professionally, it can educate the public about the dangers of speeding, running against the red lights and other misdemeanors related to driving. The reasons for my objection to its present implementation are as follows: 1. Privatisation Privatizing to two companies without giving sufficient details and claiming that this is not about issuing summons or profiting certain companies but implementation at zero cost to the government is unacceptable. The first question that comes to mind is this : Would two private companies be willing to invest over RM700 million if they were not making a profit? The second question is : If the system is not about issuing summons, what then is it for? for and if the sys...