KLIA's Touting Epidemic: A Crackdown Long Overdue The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has long been plagued by touts who prey on unsuspecting tourists, charging exorbitant fees and perpetrating scams.
The recent announcement by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to increase surveillance at KLIA is a welcome development, but it also raises questions about its effectiveness in addressing the root causes of this problem.
Between January and June, 133 vehicles were seized for road tout activities, with many more likely evading detection.