Microlink subsidiary secures RM35.7m contract for IRB computer systems


Microlink Group subsidiary Applied Business Systems (ABS) will supply and maintain the hardware and software for the Hasil Integrated Tax System (HITS) operated by the Inland Revenue Board Of Malaysia (IRB).

KUALA LUMPUR: Microlink Group subsidiary Applied Business Systems (ABS) will supply and maintain the hardware and software for the Hasil Integrated Tax System (HITS) operated by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB).

It said in a statement on Monday, ABS said it received an order from Strateq Sdn Bhd to provide computer systems that would be deployed for IRB or Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDM).

“With an estimated value of RM35.7mil, the order is scheduled to run from end February 2020 for three years.

ABS, which distributes Oracle systems in Malaysia, will provide the Oracle exadata database machine to Strateq for deployment on this landmark project for the IRB.

Mah Chon Cheang, CEO of distribution, Microlink Group said, “This project is a great example of how we can bring the best combination of skills and systems from our portfolio to enable our partners and clients to deliver the right solutions to their own end users.”

He said the project was expected to contribute positively to the revenue and earnings of the company within the financial year ending March 31,2020 and will continue for the duration of the contract thereafter.

He said the Oracle exadata database system would help improve delivery and reliability of services and systems.

As a valued-added distributor for Oracle, ABS delivers value-added services to its partners and their customers through pre-sales consultancy, customer support and maintenance.

Exadata is able to run all types of database workloads including online transaction processing, data warehousing, in-memory analytics as well as consolidation of mixed workloads.

Microlink is part of the Omesti group of companies and serves the financial services industry. With its multi-module core banking and insurance solutions, it caters to both conventional and Islamic requirements.

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