Berjaya Land group CEO Syed Ali Shahul Hameed. — GLENN GUAN/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Rail Sdn Bhd (Berjaya Rail), which is eyeing the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (KL-SG HSR) project, has joined the Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) as a new member.
Berjaya Rail, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land Bhd
, has expanded its core business to include transport and is currently actively participating in the Request for Information (RFI) issued by MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd for the KL-SG HSR project.
Berjaya Land is a subsidiary of Berjaya Corporation Bhd.
In a statement today, Berjaya Corporation said both MARIC and Berjaya Rail will work together to drive the advancements in the rail industry, aligning with the national vision of becoming a leading rail hub in the region.
Berjaya Land group chief executive officer and Berjaya Rail board member Syed Ali Shahul Hameed said Berjaya Rail is committed to working closely with stakeholders such as MARIC to enhance and develop local rail industry capabilities.
"This is to create a robust ecosystem where local companies can thrive and compete on a global scale, especially in the (HSR) related field,” he said.
Meanwhile, MARIC president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman said MARIC has always been at the forefront of driving initiatives that strengthen the local rail industry.
"The inclusion of Berjaya Rail into our network underscores our commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that benefits all stakeholders,” he added.
MARIC consists of 50 key rail companies, with the objective of establishing credible local companies that collaborate with the government in building a railway network while keeping the lines operational, safe, and sustainable. - Bernama
