Mohd Farid Mohd Nor, the CEO of Molecor (SEA) Sdn Bhd (left) shaking hands with Devan Iyavoo, the CEO of Felda Water. From left are Datuk Shahlan Ismail, Strategic Advisor, Prime Minister's Department; Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang, Ketua Setiausaha KeTTHa; Senator Datuk Seri SK Devamany, Deputy Minister, KeTTHa; Datuk Richard Wong, managing director of Fitters Diversified Bhd and Datuk Fu Ah Kiow, chaiman, Fitters Diversified.
KUALA LUMPUR: Fitters Diversified Bhd
's subsidiary Molecor (SEA) Sdn Bhd will supply its brand of Hypro PVC-O pipes to Felda Water Sdn Bhd’s RM57.9mil project in Pahang.
It said on Wednesday Molecor SEA had inked an MoU with Felda Water which would enable it to jointly explore and co-operate in the application and use of the pipes in water and wastewater projects in Malaysia and the region.
Fitters said the project was awarded by the Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) and entailed the installation and commissioning of 80km of main and distribution pipelines to supply treated water to 14 orang asli villages throughout five districts in Pahang.
It added Molecor SEA’s appointment was expected to contribute positively to the group’s performance for FY ending Dec 31, 2018.
Fitters managing director Datuk Richard Wong pointed out Molecor SEA has made strong inroads in Malaysia since its first introduction four years ago.
“This strategic MoU with Felda Water grants us further traction to support their rollout of water and wastewater infrastructure projects nationwide,” he said.
These pipes have been installed in projects including in Sarawak, Sabah, Kedah, Terengganu, Pahang, Kelantan and Johor.
Wong said these would be the catalysts for its pipes to used by industry players as a viable alternative for facilitating large-volume water infrastructure, in line with the rapid economic development.
Felda Water CEO Devan Iyavoo said the collaboration with Molecor SEA was timely, as the government encouraged industry players to explore better technology and materials in water and wastewater projects to optimise costs, shorten construction time and enhance the efficiency and durability of the water system.
The pipes have higher impact resistance and longer lifespan of up to 50 years, compared to the 30-year lifespan of conventional steel-based pipes.
The pipes are also resistant to corrosion and natural chemical substances, providing superior structural strength; and are much lighter than conventional pipes resulting in cost savings in handling as well as easier and speedier installation.
The pipes are manufactured in a RM120mil plant in Gebeng Pahang, under the East Coast Economic Region initiative.
Felda Water's core business is infrastructure works in water treatment; drainage and sewage; organic waste treatment and industrial wastage. It also develops underground water and drainage systems.
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