MALAYSIAN RAIL SUPPORTING INDUSTRY ROADMAP 2030

MALAYSIAN
RAIL SUPPORTING
INDUSTRY ROADMAP

2030
Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030

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Acknowledgment

We wish to acknowledge the

contribution of Future Rail
2030 Committee for their work,
commitment and support by
providing the necessary inputs and
subsequently validating the work
with regards to the development of
this roadmap.

Chairman
Lt. Col. (R) Sarbini Tijan

 Committee Members
S.M Sabri Ismail
Mansor Tahir
Ahmad Nizam Mohd Amin
Omar Jaafar
Jasbinder Singh
Wee Chong Kwang
C. Sreejith
Azreen Mohamed Yusup
Tan Sri Ravindran Menon
Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030

We would also like

to acknowledge
Land Public Transport Ministry of Transport Ministry of Finance Ministry of Ministry of Science, Ministry of Malaysian Investment
the contribution Commision
(SPAD)
(MOT) (MOF) International
Trade and Industry
Technology and
Innovation
Higher Education
(MoHE)
Development Authority
(MIDA)
(MITI) (MOSTI)
of all participating
stakeholders involved
in the focus group
and working group
Department of Skills Majlis Amanah Unit Peneraju Economic SIRIM Berhad Keretapi Tanah Syarikat Prasarana
throughout the Development
(DSD)
Rakyat
(MARA)
Agenda Bumiputera
(TERAJU)
Planning Unit
(EPU)
Melayu Berhad
(KTM)
Negara Berhad
(Prasarana)

formulation of the
roadmap.

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd Express Rail Link ERL Maintenance Mass Rapid Transit Sabah State Railway Scomi Group SMH Rail
(RapidKL) Sdn Bhd Support Sdn Bhd Consortium Sdn Bhd Department Berhad Sdn Bhd
(ERL) (E-MAS) (MRT Corp)

Ara Rails Technology Thales International Global Rail PSI Incontrol Sutera Teknik Majestic Engineering DK Composite
Sdn Bhd (M) Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd

Emrail Asia Communications Hopetech Sdn Bhd Malnaga CMC Engineering Industrionics Waris Bumi Gajah
Sdn Bhd & Electronics Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Berhad Sdn Bhd
(Asiakom)
Sdn Bhd

Gummi Metal Technik (M) Colas Rail HUBER+SUHNER (M) Fiber Rail Gamuda Ingress Corporation Muhibbah Engineering (M)
Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Berhad Berhad Berhad

Vas Aero (M) MMC Corporation Minconsult TRIplc Significant Technologies DRB-HICOM HICOM Builders
Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Berhad Berhad

Noble Star Services IMIS Info Tech EXPG Engineering Perusahaan Otomobil Northenrn Corridor Johor Port East Coast Economic Region
Berhad Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Kedua (Perodua) Implementation Berhad Development Council
Sdn Bhd Authority (ECERDC)
(NCIA)

Sabah Economic MIGHT-METEOR Malaysian Railway Universiti Tun Hussein Universiti Kuala Lumpur UniKL - Institute of UniKL - Malaysian
Development and Advanced Academy (MYRA) Onn Malaysia (UniKL) Product Design And Institute of Aviation
Investment Authority Manufacturing (UTHM) Manufacturing (IPROM) Technology (MIAT)
(SEDIA) (MMAM)
Sdn Bhd

UniKL - Malaysia UniKL - Malaysian UniKL - British UniKL KLIA Professional Universiti Teknologi UiTM Malaysia Rapid Rail Academy
France Institute Institute of Malaysian Institute German-Malaysian & Management MARA Institute of Transport
(MFI) Industrial (BMI) Institute College (UiTM) (MITRANS)
Technology (MITEC) (GMI)
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Executive Summary
The Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030 has been
prepared as a guideline for the development of this industry to
complement the growing rail transportation industry. The plan
identifies key initiatives for the transformation of the local rail
industry into a strong and sustainable business, capable of
satisfying the demands of the national rail transportation and
turning Malaysia into a competitive global player that optimises the
use of indigenous resources and technologies by 2030.

In reviewing and finalising the roadmap, a working committee

called the Future Rail 2030 Committee was established in February
2012 to provide strategic advice, to steer the roadmap development
and to share the information on the latest and future rail-related
initiatives. It consists of selected representatives from major
rail operators, manufacturers, MRO service providers, the related
Government agencies, the academia and the regulators.

The recommendations in the roadmap are expected to contribute

to the national economy. The characteristics of the industry as
envisaged by Vision 2030 shall be attained by creating conducive
rail industry eco-system, increasing the localisation of rail products
and services to compete with the regional and global players.

Editorial Team:

Datuk Ir Kamarulzaman Zainal Rushdi Abdul Rahim

Mohd Nasir Md Ibrahim Mohd Nurul Azammi
Priscilla Annabel Bisop Mohd Afzanizam Mohd Badrin
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About MIGHT Where is MIGHT headed?

MIGHT is the nation’s lead agency in setting the high The organisation’s recent repositioning under the
technology agenda for Malaysia. It is responsible for Prime Minister’s Department has brought with it a
managing high technology industry development new mandate for internationalisation. In May 2011,
and is the premier platform for international Science, Prime Minister Najib Razak launched Global Science
Technology and Innovation (STI) engagements for the and Innovation Advisory Council (GSIAC), meant to
Prime Minister of Malaysia. act as a hub for high technology network facilitation
providing Malaysia with improved access to global
subject matter experts and emerging technologies
What is MIGHT? through network facilitation and other appropriate
platforms.
The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High
Technology (MIGHT) is an agency under the purview Today, MIGHT is more central than ever, lending
of the Prime Minister’s Department, tasked with the key support to national objectives for global
advancement of high technology industries. MIGHT is competitiveness and sustainable development in
a not-for-profit entity, supported by the Government high-value, knowledge-based industries. Through
of Malaysia and revenue generating activities technology prospecting, management and policy-
including but not limited to consulting, technology making, MIGHT empowers the industry, the
management and membership. government and the academia towards a global
future in science, technology and innovation.

How does MIGHT work?

Core Competencies
As an organization, MIGHT achieves its objectives
principally through industry-government consensus Advisory
building and smart partnership between organisations Based on its extensive experience engaging in
in the public, private and academic sectors. Since 1993, direct dialogues with industrial, governmental and
MIGHT has been a key provider of STI policy input academic stakeholders, MIGHT provides strategic
and has been responsible for much of the country’s council and advisory services to a variety of cross-
technology road-mapping and high technology sector organisations from both the private and public
industry strategising. sectors. As a member-based organisation under the
Prime Minister’s Department, MIGHT serves the
MIGHT has spearheaded partnerships at both the national interest and the interests of its members,
local, regional and international levels and holds helping to bridge the gap between the public and the
alliances with Centres of Excellences around the world private sectors. Advisory services include activities
including the United States, South Korea, Germany such as consulting, offset management and MIGHT’s
and Australia. cutting-edge Foresight division, which employs
 MALAYSIAN RAIL SUPPORTING INDUSTRY ROADMAP 2030

proven futurology study methods to provide insights capital providers, government policy makers and
into emerging technologies, trends and areas of private sector companies.
commercial opportunities.
It is this multi-pronged approach to industry
Intelligence development that allows MIGHT to act as the
One of MIGHT’s strongest core competencies stems premier platform for multi-interest consensus
from its nearly 20-year history generating policy building in areas of high technology. This partnership
input and strategic planning for the development of approach has given rise to organisations such as
Malaysian high technology industries - intelligence the Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI) and
services. Through MIGHT Interest Group (MIG), the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC),
experts with vast public and private sector experience, which bring together global industry leadership with
equipped with the latest data conduct primary and local universities, research centers and private sector
secondary research contribute to some of Malaysia’s companies to advance high technology industry
most important industry planning exercises. goals.

The organisation is backed by a long track record of Globalization

planning success and has been responsible for much In 2011 MIGHT took on a new mandate for the
of the ground work that has allowed leading sectors internationalisation of Malaysia’s high technology
such as automotive, maritime, biotechnology, ICT industry. This has meant both playing an increasingly
and aerospace to flourish in Malaysia. MIGHT has important role in science and technology projects
seen the development and handover of the Malaysian of the Prime Minister of Malaysia and also major
Automotive Institute (MAI) and continues to be the changes to the positioning of MIGHT as an
home of the country’s leading aerospace industry organisation.
authority, the Malaysian Aerospace Council (MAC),
chaired by the Prime Minister. While MIGHT has long been an active participant
in the global community around high technology
Rail is the latest sector to be introduced, which counts projects, the recent positioning of the organisation
the Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap under the purview of the Prime Minister’s Department
2030 as its first contribution to the national high has made way for the launch of MIGHT International,
technology eco-system. organised to act as a hub for international science
and technology projects. Characterised by a network
Partnership of partnerships and interconnected offices around
Providing cross-programme support to all of MIGHT’s the world, MIGHT International provides improved
activities, MIGHT’s partnership platforms are access to global expertise and resources and acts
ingrained in the DNA of the organisation. MIGHT’s as a spring board for Malaysian high technology
various partnership platforms bring together diverse companies seeking improved access to technology
interests such as those from the research and and international technology partners.
academic communities, public and private sector
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Contents PG11 Messages
PG11  Prime Minister’s Quotes on Rail
PG12 Message from Dato’ Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid,
Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of
Malaysia

PG13 Message from Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman,

President and CEO of MIGHT


PG14  Message from Lt. Col (R) Sarbini Tijan,
Chairman of Future Rail 2030 Committee

PG15  ROADMAP MOMENTS

PG17 Milestone of Malaysian Rail Supporting
Industry Roadmap 2030

PG18  Stakeholder Engagements & Meetings

 inal Stakeholders Briefing, 20 June 2012, IOI

PG20  F
Marriott Putrajaya

 ext of Opening Address by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri

PG22  T
Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar Albar

PG24 Summary of Malaysian Rail Supporting

Industry Roadmap 2030

PG25 Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry

Roadmap 2030
PG26 CHAPTER 1
The Background

PG30 Chapter 2
The Global Scenario

PG24 Chapter 3
The Malaysian Rail Industry Overview

PG57 Chapter 4
Visioning The Future of Malaysian Rail
Supporting Industry in 2030

PG68 Chapter 5
Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap
2030 Action Plan

PG79 FEATURED ARTICLES

PG105 DIRECTORY
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Prime Minister’s Quotes on Rail

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Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib
Tun Abdul Razak
Prime Minister of Malaysia

 With all the on-going projects

that Malaysia had, namely, the
construction of the Mass Rapid
Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit
(LRT) extensions, High Speed Rail  In 10 years, it is anticipated that
project as well as the development there will be a demand for another
of Rail Centre in Batu Gajah, 250 units of rail cars and locomotives
it would become the catalyst in Malaysia alone and the demand
for the growth of industries for from ASEAN and the Middle East
railway technology in Malaysia. is expected to touch 2,900 units of
new trains. This is a massive market.
Apart from this, maintenance, repair
and overhaul (MRO) of trains is yet
 Growth of rail sector is a huge task another opportunity waiting to be
for all of us; the industry players, tapped as it is estimated that in five
agencies like CIDB, SPAD and years about 1,350 trains will require
research agencies like MIGHT, and in MRO services.
particular the challenges of training
the required number of skilled
workers that will be needed to
support the industry’s growth. This
of course will require a combination
of R&D efforts, technology transfer
and learning from more advanced
rail countries.
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12 Message from

Dato’ Sri Dr. Zakri

Abdul Hamid
Science Advisor to the Prime
Minister of Malaysia

Year 2030 has been envisioned to have transformed This roadmap has brought industry stakeholders,
the Malaysian rail industry landscape to become government and academia together to deliver a vision
one that is highly modernised as a result of the for Malaysia’s rail industry’s future. The formulation
implementation of the roadmap recommendations of goals, strategies and key initiatives have involved
by the local rail industry focus groups. As a dynamic engagement by more than 200 key individuals from
global industry, rail proven to be the favoured mode more than 60 organisations. It will certainly position
of public transportation in the face of urbanisation, the Malaysian rail industry well to continue to grow to
traffic congestion, climate change and the ever 2030 and beyond.
challenging issues enveloping energy.
I congratulate the industry on its support and
With the significant amount of rail investment by engagement during the roadmap’s preparation and
the Government until 2020 through the Greater Kuala encourage you to embrace it so we can harness these
Lumpur initiative of the Economic Transformation opportunities to innovate and to grow the Malaysian
Programme, the rail industry will offer abundant rail industry.
opportunities in engineering, electronics,
maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as well Thank you.
as design, manufacturing and assembly. Further
developing the rail industry here, therefore, will help
us acquire higher technologies and build skills, many
of them transferable to other industries as well.

Future Rail 2030 presents a unified view of the

industry’s key initiatives for transformation of the
local rail industry into a strong and sustainable
business, capable of satisfying the demands of
the national rail transportation. This initiative is
symbolic of the industry’s determination to achieve a
consensus to transform Malaysia into a competitive
global player that optimises the use of indigenous Dato’ Sri Dr. Zakri Abdul Hamid
resources and technologies by 2030. Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of
Malaysia
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Message from 13
Dr. Mohd Yusoff
Sulaiman
President and Chief
Executive Officer of MIGHT

The rapid rail industry development in Malaysia The Government has stated its commitment to
offers both challenges and opportunities. In order improve the public transportation services as outlined
to reap the benefits from the huge Government in the New Economic Model and 10th Malaysian
investment, the development of the local industry in Plan. The commitment in implementing the Trans-
manufacturing, maintenance, training and education, Asian Railway has also triggered the Government
and electronics must be accelerated and targeted. to invest heavily in the rail infrastructure. Although
The challenges confronting us must be met and the Government itself should not be in business
overcome with solidarity among the relevant agencies and certainly not competing with the industry, the
and partnerships between private and public sectors. Government must be prepared to invest and provides
With proper governance and extensive industry the platform and support for the local industry to
participation, we could expect the local rail industry grow. In the near future, the rail industry will certainly
to compete effectively at the global level by 2030, or provide Malaysia with another revenue generating
earlier. and growth area for socio-economic excellence.

This was why the Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry I sincerely thank all participants and stakeholders
Roadmap 2030 was developed. It brought together involved in the development of the Roadmap and also
the best rail practitioners from the public sector, local to the Future Rail 2030 Committee for their excellent
and international industry players, academicians, and support in providing guidance and validating the
NGOs to identify the opportunities and resolve the works in the report.
challenges. Led by MIGHT and SPAD, the Roadmap
successfully outlines the growth strategies for the
rail industry and focuses on niche businesses. The
engagements, not unlike the labs, encompass a series
of workshops, industry intelligence exercises and
through direct inputs from the Future Rail 2030 group.
The Roadmap promotes an industry-driven approach
and addresses the technology and management
challenges to the industry including rolling stocks,
rail-related systems, infrastructure, maintenance and
human capital development. Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman
President and Chief Executive Officer
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14 Message from

Lt. Col (R)

Sarbini Tijan
Chairman of Future Rail
2030 Committee

The history of Malaysian rail is about more than With the formation of industry advisory committee
just a train. For the past century, rail has been part - Future Rail 2030; together with the involvement of
of Malaysian culture and lifestyle, creating job industry players, government agencies and academia,
opportunities for our people and being the transport this roadmap provided a unified voice in defining the
mode of choice to move people and goods. vision of the industry by developing consensus on the
goals, key strategies and initiatives.
The emerging issues such mobility, environmental
pollution, space congestion and spin off from huge I praised the continuous support and engagement to
investments had urged Government’s commitment all participants during the preparation of the roadmap.
to re-positioning rail transport industry. The industry Let us together move forward towards improving
also has undergone significant changes over the the industry’s competitiveness and maximising
past decade with the implementation of initiatives opportunities for future sustainability.
by the Governments aimed at promoting more use
of rail transport under the National Key Result Area
(NKRA) and to improve the coverage of rail-based
public transport in Klang Valley under National Key
Economic Area (NKEA).

In line with the Government’s aspiration, the rail

industry is looking forward to face the challenge by
taking charge in materialising the national goals.
Starting-off in 2011, the rail industry players have
embarked on a very important journey to revive the
current state of railway industry in Malaysia. Thus,
a strategic roadmap, Malaysian Rail Supporting
Industry Roadmap 2030 was formulated in preparing
the rail industry for challenges and growth in the next
15 years. Lt. Col (R) Sarbini Tijan
Chairman of Future Rail 2030 Committee
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Roadmap
Moments
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Milestones of Malaysian Rail
Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030

Future Rail 2030: Expert Panel Meeting

19 January 2012

Future Rail 2030: 1st Committee Meeting

17 February 2012

Future Rail 2030: 2nd Committee Meeting

27 March 2012
Soft Launch of
Malaysian Rail
Final Briefing to Stakeholders Supporting Industry
IOI Marriot Putrajaya Roadmap 2030
20 June 2012

2011 2012 2013 Apr Nov

Workshop
i. Rolling stock and Electrification: 16 November 2011
ii. Signalling, Communications & Train Control: 17 November 2011
Unveiling of Roadmap
iii. Track Network & Rail Infrastructure: 23 November 2011 (framework, findings &
iv. Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul: 24 November 2011 recommendations);
v. Education & Training: 30 November 2011 During Rail Solution Asia 2013
Exhibition Conference at KL
Convention Centre
17 APRIL 2013

Vision Building
13 October 2011

Scenario Planning
Workshop
20 September 2011
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18 Stakeholders Engagement
& Meetings
1 2 3

6 7 8

11 12 13

16 17 18
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4 5

1  Scenario Planning Workshop, 20 September 2011

2  Scenario Planning Workshop, 20 September 2011

3  Vision Building Workshop, 13 October 2011

4  Rolling Stock & Electrification Focus Group,

16 November 2011
5  Signalling, Communication & Train Control Focus
Group, 17 November 2011
6  Track Network & Rail Infrastructure Focus Group,

9 10
23 November 2011
7  Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Focus Group,
24 November 2011
8  Education & Training Focus Group,
30 November 2011
9  Industrial Visit to Ampang Line LRT,
9 February 2012

10  Industrial Visit to PSI InControl Sdn Bhd,

13 February 2012

11  Industrial Visit to SMH Rail Sdn Bhd, 1

4 February 2012
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12  Industrial Visit to Malaysian Rail Academy
(MyRA) KTMB, 25 September 2012

13  Industrial Visit to SCOMI Rail Bhd,

10 February 2012
14  Industrial Visit to Jabatan Keretapi Negeri Sabah,
18 May 2012
15  Briefing to Captains of the Industry

16  MIGHT Interest Group for Rail (MIG Rail),

25 October 2012
19 20
17  Specific Purpose Mission to UK, France & Spain
(7 – 17 July 2012)
18  Specific Purpose Mission to Austria & Germany
and Innotrans 2012 (16-22 September 2012)
19  Business Mission to Spain, 17-21 June 2013

20  Benchmarking Visit to Korea, 18-24 February

2012
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20 Final Stakeholders Briefing

20 June 2012, IOI Marriot, Putrajaya

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2 4 6

 1 F rom lef t: Datuk Ir. Kamarulzaman Zainal, 3 Dato’ Wan Ahmad Shihab Ismail, Special 5 The arrival of Guest of Honour
Senior Vice President of MIGHT; Lt. Col (R) Officer to the Prime Minister of Malaysia (left)
Sarbini Tijan, Chairman of Future Rail 2030 and Azmi Abdul Aziz, Chief Development 6 Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President and CEO
Committee; Omar Jaafar, Chairman of Sutera Officer of SPAD (right) of MIGHT (right) handing in the memento to
Teknik Sdn Bhd; Mansor Tahir, Senior Vice Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar
President of Scomi Special Vehicle Sdn Bhd; 4 F rom lef t: Habibur Rahman Ibrahim, Albar, Chairman of SPAD (left)
and Mohd Nasir Md Ibrahim, Senior Principal Director of DK Composites Sdn Bhd; Lt. Col (R)
Analyst II Sarbini Tijan; Muhamad Nur Ismal Muhamed
Kamal, Chief Executive Officer of SPAD; Datuk
2 Briefing to Stakeholders Future Rail 2030 Ir. Kamarulzaman and S.M Sabri S.M Ismail,
participants Executive Vice President of Prasarana
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7 9 11

8 10 12

7 F rom lef t: Lt. Col (R) Sarbini Tijan, Dr. 10 F rom lef t (back ): Lt. Col (R) Sarbini Tijan, 11 The arrival of Guest of Honour
Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Chairman of Future Rail 2030 Committee;
Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar Albar Datuk Ir. Kamarulzaman Zainal, Senior Vice 12 Networking/Appreciation Session
President of MIGHT; and S.M Sabri S.M
8 Briefing to Stakeholders Future Rail 2030 Ismail, Executive Vice President of Prasarana
participants
From le f t ( front): Muhamad Nur
9 Q&A Session Ismal Muhamed Kamal, Chief Executive Officer
of SPAD; Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid bin
Syed Jaafar Albar, Chairman of SPAD; and Dr.
Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President and CEO of
MIGHT
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22 OPE N I N G A D D R E S S B Y
YA N G BE R H O R M AT TA N S R I D AT O ’ S E R I
S Y E D H A M I D B I N S Y E D J A A FA R A L B A R
C H A I R M A N O F L A N D PUB L I C T R A N S PO R T C O M M I S I O N ( S P A D )
O N T H E O C C A S I O N O F T H E O F F I C I A L OPE N I N G C E R E M O N Y O F
B R I E F I N G T O S TA K E H O L D E R S
M alaysian R ail S u p p o rting I nd u stry R o adma p 2 0 3 0 AT
K U A L A L U M PU R R OO M
I O I M A R R I O T T PU T R A J AYA
20 JUNE 2012

Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman

President and CEO, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)

En. Mohd Nur Kamal

CEO, Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD)

Lt. Col. Haji Sarbini Tijan

Executive Vice President, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)
Chairman of Future Rail 2030 Committee

Distinguished guests, Tan Sri – Tan Sri and Datuk – Datuk; Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalamualaikum & Salam
1Malaysia.

Thank you for inviting me to give a few words in this exciting journey undertaken by MIGHT, endorsed by SPAD. I
would like to bid a warm welcome to all of you present, for the “Briefing Session to Stakeholders Malaysian Rail
Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030”. It has come to my attention that today’s session is attended by various
rail stakeholder bodies, developing a roadmap for our local Railway Industry. For your information, SPAD is
also currently undertaking a bigger study, and top of the list is the National Land Public Transport master plan
comprising of not only rail but integrating all modes of land public transport. In addition to that, SPAD is also
developing several comprehensive rail studies such as the “Urban Rail Development Plan” (URDP), High Speed
Rail (HSR) and Rapid Transit System (RTS). It is timely for MIGHT through this roadmap to lead the local rail
stakeholders to seize opportunities available and rise to the challenge.

Ladies and Gentleman,

The Malaysian railway has a rich history that spans over a century. The first tracks being laid in 1885 for transporting
the precious commodity at that time: tin. It was vital for transporting tin from mines and ran between Port Weld
and Taiping. The world has evolved; we are now more into transporting the world’s greatest asset: people!

Who could have envisioned that today, trains capable of travelling at speeds of 450 km/hour connecting from
one country to another. Additionally, with the global concerns on energy utilisation and the environmental impact
resulting in favour of the rail transport mode, it is timely for Malaysia to set the right and proper direction for the
industry.
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Presently, we are working at improving our position towards realising the goal of Vision 2020 – high quality of life,
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technological advancement, self-sufficient industrial; all those contribute towards becoming a developed nation.
Thus, the contribution from rail industry in terms of logistics and market demand has increasingly gained the
Government’s as an engine of growth. In 2010, the industry has generated an estimated turnover of RM1.7 billion
employing a total workforce of 9,500 people.

Ladies and Gentlemen, SPAD was created as a result of the Government effort to transform our public transport
landscape into an integrated system that is safe, reliable, efficient, planned, responsive and sustainable, all with
the intention of making land public transport as the Rakyat’s mode of choice. The Government’s aspiration to
improve the land public transport is reflected in the NKRA (National Key Result Area) and NKEA (National Key
Economic Areas) through the vision of our Prime Minister, YAB Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak who brainchild GTP
(Government Transformation Plan) and ETP (Economic Transformation Programme). The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
for example, will be the backbone of Klang Valley’s public transportation system integrating with other public
transport modes offering seamless connectivity especially with the establishment of Integrated Transportation
Terminal (ITT) aimed at improving quality of life and increasing ridership (modal share) to 50% by 2020.

Under the Urban Rail Development Plan (URDP), SPAD is undertaking a series of studies aimed at making our Land
Public Transport system into a world class infrastructure.

Amongst them are:

1. KL Monorail Extension Plan from Tun Sambanthan (Brickfields) to Happy Garden at Old Klang Road. (approx. 7
km)
2. LRT Line Extension from Kelana Jaya to Klang (approx. 23 km)
3. MRT 2 Circle Line from Sentul Timur to Ampang (approx. 36 km)
4. MRT 3 North-South Line Selayang to Putrajaya (approx. 58 km)
5. KTMB Freight Relieved Line Subang to Port Klang (approx.18 km)

Ladies & Gentlemen, The Government has invested more than 50 billion in Rail transport since the 90’s. More is
expected with bigger investment estimated to reach RM 160 billion for future Rail projects until 2020. As such,
it is vital to have a proper and coordinated development strategies and action plans. This is where MIGHT plays a
role to lead the local Rail industry to be a strong and sustainable business, capable of meeting market demands.

I am particularly interested to highlight about the Offset program. Apart from setting the pace and direction
of the Rail industry, the Offset program is also a significant contributor. It offers opportunities to enhance the
Nation’s industrial, technological and overall economic capability, with the aim of further increasing National
competitiveness and supporting high-income society. This can certainly be applied to leverage better business
prospects for our local players enabling them to be linked with the global supply chain.

I wish to end my address by expressing my appreciation to MIGHT for making effort in organizing this event, but
most importantly a warm and heartfelt thank you to all the Rail industry stakeholders for your participation.
Without your support this industry will not grow and will remain stagnated. My gratitude goes to the Future Rail
2030 Committee for their commitment and support, I am confident the outcome will be a highly recommended
Roadmap which will be geared towards bringing the industry to the next level in the best interest of the Rakyat.

Assalamualaikum wrbt. and have a productive day ahead.

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24 Summary of
Malaysian Rail Supporting
Industry Roadmap 2030

Where is our industry today? Where is our industry going?

Discontinued OEM support after 10 years Energy Efficient

Low localisation rate & Environmental
RELIABILITY

LIFE-CYCLE
SUPPORT
High cost of imported materials & spare parts Friendly
Numerous specifications of rails asset
gl o b al c o m p e titi o n
short life-cycle of asset
high maintenance cost Inter- Speed &
lack of track record
operability Comfort

How do we get there?

GOAL GOAL GOAL

1 2 3
Conducive rail High localisation Competitive
industry eco- of rail products & regional &
system services global player

3 GOALS 8 STRATEGIES & 32 KEY INITIATIVES

Malaysian Rail
Supporting
Industry
Roadmap
2030
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CHAPTER 1
Background

1. Introduction (ETP) namely the Greater Kuala Lumpur and the

New Key Result Areas (NKRA) of the Government
The Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap Transformation Programme (GTP) which is the Urban
2030 is an initiative by the Malaysian Industry- Public Transport. It is estimated that about RM160
Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), billion worth of investments are in the pipeline until
an organisation under the Prime Minister’s 2020. These new and subsequent expansion of the
Department to chart the way forward for the rail rail-related networks and infrastructure have further
industry development in Malaysia until 2030. The spurred more opportunities for the industry to grow
initiative is timely to collectively address various in the future.
local development projects and global concerns on
climate change, urbanization and population growth, Additionally, Government of Malaysia has announced
congestion, oil scarcity, and the hike of energy price. that the High Speed Rail (HSR) linkage between
Rail is one of the options put forth to collar these Kuala Lumpur and Singapore; and the Rapid Transit
megatrends. Most of the discussions revolving System (RTS) from Johor Bahru and Singapore are to
around this matter have indicated strongly that rail be undertaken and completed by 2020.
is going to be a vital mode of public transportation in
the future. 2. The Roadmap Initiative
The rail operation and support industry in Malaysia The Future Rail 2030 which was initiated in August
is still very small although it has been in existence 2011 is focused on developing the business side of rail
for more than 100 years. Apart from extensive industry; defined as those that provide technology
investments during its pre-war period to help and support services to rail operations rather than
extricate hinterland resources of rubber and tin to on the aspect of rail transportation. The major
post-war main travel avenue by the government of objective underpinning the overall development of
its day, rail has been quite steady in its development the initiative is to set the direction and synergise
until the beginning of the 1990s. According to the local rail-related players in achieving a common
the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), vision. The industry aspires to become a significant
The Government of Malaysia (GoM) has invested contributor to the national economy to enable long-
more than RM50 billion on rail-related equipment term sustainability beyond 2020.
since 1990s and is expected to continue under the
initiatives of the New Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) In order to ensure the initiative covers the whole
of the Economic Transformation Programme gamut of the rail industry, the industry is divided into
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the background

several sub-sectors namely design, manufacturing but it is concerned with anticipating a variety of
and assembly of rail-related products, infrastructures possible futures. It can be defined as the application
and the related systems as well as maintenance, of systematic, participatory, future intelligence
repair and overhaul (MRO) to support the life cycle gathering and medium-to-long-term scenario
of rail products and other pertinent services that can planning process to inform present day decisions and
be promoted through this initiative. The formulation mobilising joint-action.
of the roadmap was undertaken by examining
and analysing information from the following In undertaking the initiative, the team utilised
perspectives but it was not limited to: roadmapping approach together with other foresight
methods such as literature review, expert panels,
• Trends and drivers that shape the development of scenario building, brainstorming, interviews,
the rail industry; questionnaires/survey, environmental scanning,
• Industry supply chain in terms of strengths and SWOT analysis and other methods. Roadmapping
weaknesses, critical areas that need to be promoted can be described as a planning process that guides
as well as cross-support of the non-rail industries; decision making in identifying and evaluating
• Human capital requirements and other support strategic investment alternatives for achieving
elements in creating a conducive industry eco- specified objectives (Industry Canada, 2006). It
system; involves change from one state to another through
•R  oles of rail-related stakeholders (the Government, the understanding of internal and external influences
the Industry and the Academia) to support the and their impacts to the overall eco-system. It helps
recommendations of the roadmap; to answer three main questions as follows:
•P  ossible cross-industries and technologies to
expedite the development of the rail industry; and i. Where are we now?
•M  onitoring mechanism for effective ii. Where are we going to?
implementation. iii. How do we get there?

3. Methodology Data gathering for various parameters that was

described earlier was carried out throughout the
The development of the framework for the roadmap stages as follows:
took six (6) months to complete starting from August
2011 and conducted using Foresight methodology. a. Environment Scanning. Conducted during the
In brief, Foresight is not about predicting the future preliminary stage to comprehend the nature
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CHAPTER 1

of the industry such as rail-related products b. Preliminary Stakeholder Engagement.  With

and terminologies, major activities, local and the initial data gathering during the above stage,
international players, market outlooks, trends, the team called for preliminary stakeholder. The
structure of the industry and its linkages in the objectives inter alia were to get buy-in from related
overall supply chain, issues and challenges and stakeholders to participate and support the whole
other parameters. The preliminary information process of the roadmap preparation at the earliest
gathered, facilitated the team in the scoping stage, obtaining initial comment and feedback,
and designing of the overall process to prepare as well as the major concerns of the industry that
for the roadmap. For this initiative, the survey will be channelled into the improvement of the
form was developed online and delivered to existing scope. The participants were presented
more than 100 rail-related organisations. The with the overall background of the initiative,
information obtained from the survey enabled processes in preparing the roadmap, the issues
the team to develop a basis for the national rail and the challenges.
industry database. This is similar to the effort
made on other industries, where MIGHT has c. S
 cenario and Vision Building. Scenario planning is
developed significant databases, among others a disciplined method for imagining possible futures
the aerospace; shipbuilding and ship repair; and in which organisational decisions may be played
automotive. The database is useful in monitoring out. It relates to the tools and technologies for
the performance of the industry from year to year. managing the uncertainties of the future. Unlike
traditional business forecasting or market research,
scenarios do not merely extrapolate current
trends; they also present alternative images
of the future based on different assumptions.

In this stage, options are generated for each of the

Uncertainty identified scenarios. The participants involved in
the scenario planning activities then can identify
new and innovative services, technologies, markets
Forecasting Scenario Hope and partnerships or processes that can be applied
to the scenarios.

d. Focus Group Workshops. Based on focus areas

Predetermined Element developed during the visioning workshops, there
are five focus groups formed and conducted
namely:

Figure 1.1: Time to the future

(adapted from van der Heijden, 1996) i. Rolling-stocks – focused on designing, manufacturing
and assembling activities of rolling-stocks related
equipment, parts and components
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the background

ii. Signalling, Communication, Electrification and comprehensive approach towards the development
Train Control – focused on design, manufacturing, of the industry.
assembly, MRO, system integration of signalling,
communication, electrification and train control In reviewing and finalising this document, a working
equipment as well as parts and components. committee called the Future Rail 2030 committee
iii. Track Network and Rail Infrastructure – focused was established in February 2012 to provide strategic
on design, manufacture, assembly, MRO, system advice, to monitor the progressive achievement of
integration of rail tracks and rail infrastructure. the roadmap recommendations, and to share the
iv. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – information on the latest and future rail-related
focused on activities related to maintenance, initiatives. It consists of selected representatives
repair, overhaul, upgrading, and refurbishment of from major rail operators, manufacturers, MRO
the above three focus groups. services, the related Government agencies, the
v. Human Resource Development – focused on the academia and the regulators (refer Rail Directory).
type of human capital and skills requirement to
support the above (four) focus groups. The shortcomings and the future opportunities
that have been discussed and analysed through
The above four workshops namely rolling-stocks, the committee have become critical input to the
signalling, communication, electrification and train fine-tuning of the formulation of the vision, goals,
control, track network and rail infrastructure and strategies and action plan.
MRO; touched on matters related to the major
components of the groups, capabilities status and
focus areas. In order to support the focus areas, Did you know?
the group identified, discussed and proposed
development of related capabilities, technology, Malaysian Rail History
human capital and market potential. Throughout The generally known history states that the first rail track in
the discussions, the participants also highlighted the country connected Taiping and Kuala Sepetang which
was operational in 1885. But do you know that the first ever
issues and challenges with regards to the future rail track built in the country was actually in Johor connecting
development initiative. Tanjung Puteri and Gunung Pulai?
On 21 July 1869, the Sultan of Johore at the time, declared
4. Final Review/Findings the opening of Keretapi Johor (the Johor Rail) in Johor Bahru
through a placing of the track ceremony attended by locals and
British officers. Phase 1 of the trial stage was the construction
Considering that the inputs gathered during the focus of a 20-mile track to Gunung Pulai. The rail track was made of
wood with timber sleepers acquired from the jungle in which
group are more operational and technical, the team the track crossed through. There was no tunnel along the
conducted high level engagement with captains of track and it was not known why the project was abandoned.
According to a report in 1889, the Johor Bahru – Gunung Pulai
the industry such as KTMB, Prasarana, Rapid Rail and
rail track was destroyed by termites and this ended what would
Scomi, which can influence change to the industry’s have been the first effort at establishing rail service in the then
landscape. It is critical to capture their strategic Tanah Melayu (Peninsular Malaysia).

views on the future development of the rail industry Rail History in Malaysia (M.M. Fauzi) translated by Zakariah Bin
Yusof.
in Malaysia. Both inputs were matched to form a
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CHAPTER 2
Global Scenario

1. Overview of Independent States (CIS). However, most of the

railway networks are single-track, not electrified
Rail is recognised as one of the important modes and over long sections do not possess any points of
of land transport due to its salient advantages intersection with other lines1. Growing investment
such as long-distance capability with large cargo on public infrastructure since then has expanded the
capacity. Additionally, it is one of the safest forms accumulated rail lines worldwide to more than the
of transportation, and it operates out of congestion. amount stated above.
Globally, the accumulated length of rail network
is approximately 1.2 million kilometres, based 2. Snapshot of the Global Economic
on the study by SCI Verkehr back in 2003. The Situation
1
Maria Leenen, SCI Verkehr longest widespread network can be found in North
GmbH: Worldwide Rail America on the long transcontinental overland The global economic behaviour has a direct impact
Market, October 2003 routes, followed by Asia and the Commonwealth over the health of transport industry either related

CIS
193,925 km

North America E. Europe

311,732 km W. Europe 83,710 km
176,685 km
Asia
263,384 km

Africa/N&M East
90,406 km

Latin America
108,474 km

Australia/Pacific
63,523 km

Figure 2.1: Existing rail tracks worldwide Source: SCI Verkehr

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global scenario
31
GDP growth rate (percentage)
Source: UN/ 10.0
DESA and
Project LINK,
a. Estimates, 8.0
b. United
Nations
forecasts 6.0
to vehicle production or transportation service itself.
Nevertheless, looking at the state of the economy in 4.0
2011 and the years ahead, it has been described by a
2.0
number of renowned sources as being less blissful
and a struggle to climb up a positive growth since 0.0
its sudden drop in 2008. According to projection by
-2.0
the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global
Developed economies
economic growth is projected to drop from about 4% -4.0 Economies in transition
in 2011 to about 3.5% in 2012. Some of the causes Developing economies
-6.0 Least developed countries
are contributed partly by the effect of events such
as the earthquake and tsunami tragedies in Japan, -8.0

which caused disruption in the global industry 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011a 2012b 2013b

supply chain, the political situation in the United Figure 2.2: GDP growth rate (percentage)
States and the sovereign debt crises in a number of
European countries. The emerging economies were from 12.6% in 2010 to 6.6% in 2011. On the bright 2
U.S Energy
also experiencing slowing down of growth due to side, developing countries were more resilient to Information
Administration (EIA)
the currency and commodity price volatility on top of the crisis and led the recovery by contributing half
the downturn effects in developed countries. Based of the world import growth in 2011, compared with
on the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects only 43% on average in the three years prior to the
2012’ report by the United Nations, growth in China crisis. The price of oil is another important factor that
is projected to slow to below 9% in 2012-2013, while forms a rising trend and has considerable effect on
India is expected to grow by between 7.7 and 7.9%. the development of the transport industry (Figure
2.2) as 96% of transportation globally depends on
In view of the situation, the report also stated oil followed by others namely industrial product at
recovery of world trade that is decelerating as 43%, residential and commercial at 21% and electric
demonstrated by the declining merchandise trade power2 at only 3%.

(million barrels per day) (million barrels per day) I mplied stock change and
94 4.0 balance (right axis)
projections
92 3.0
 orld supply (left axis)
W
90 2.0 World demand (left axis)

88 1.0

86 0.0

84 -1.0

82 -2.0

80 -3.0
Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1 Q1
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Source: Short-Term Energy Outlook, September 2012, EIA

Figure 2.3: World Supply and Demand Balance of Oil

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CHAPTER 2

3. G
 lobal Rail Passenger and Freight overall growth of an average of 3.4% in 2010. The
Traffic positive growth was attributed by major markets as
mentioned earlier. Russia has an extremely dynamic
The global rail transportation services are estimated freight sector that represents almost a quarter of
to worth about USD300 billion annually, where tonne-kilometres transported in the world managed
passenger makes up 49.5% whilst freight takes a to gain 8% increase compared to the figure in 2009.
Datamonitor 2010
4
50.5% share of the total revenue from the services4. About 4% growth was recorded by the United
However, during the recession, both passenger and States and Canada which represented 25% of the
freight traffic were badly affected. According to SCI total tonnage transported and the same situation
Verkehr, rail freight experienced a much bigger drop in Europe (non CIS) that showed an increase of 7%.
in traffic compared to passenger segment as several In Asia (and Oceania) market, China that held 70%
major freight transport markets such as Russia, of the total tonnage experienced a slight dip of 3%
the United States and Canada were hit hard during but a significant increase of 9% of freight traffic was
the period. However, quick recovery has managed recorded by the Indian Railways.
to gain back the volume in those major markets,
consequently pushing the traffic up (Figure 2.4). In terms of rail passenger, SCI Verkehr reported that
the world rail passenger traffic was recorded around
Based on statistics provided by UIC members, the 3 trillion passenger-km in 2010 which was a 3.5%
total freight traffic globally stands at more than jump in passenger-kilometres worldwide from the
9 trillion tonne-kilometres (Figure 2.5) with the previous year. Out of the total traffic, three-quarter

conventional passenger rail transport urban rail transport rail freight transport
100 = 2014 billion passenger-km 100 = 276 billion passenger-km 100 = 6930 trillion tonne-km
240

220

200
Global rail traffic index [2000=100]

180

160

140

120

100

80
2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Figure 2.4: Global Rail Passenger and Freight Traffic Source: News Analysis, Global Rail Traffic Makes a Rapid Recovery, SCI Verkehr
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global scenario

of the figure was contributed by the Asian World Freight Traffic 2010
region. According to UIC, the traffic in India Tonne-km (billions)
experienced an 8% increase compared 9,281
to 2009 where the country represented
almost half of the passengers in the Asian
region. While China that represented over
a third of the traffic volume recorded an
increase by an average of 0.4% in 2010. 3,462
2,791
2,011

Besides the state of economic health,

327 139
factors such as climate change,
urbanisation, and the price of energy also Europe non Russia USA and Asia et Africa Total
contribute to the increase in demand CIS Canada Oceania
for rail passenger and freight traffic. Source: International Union of Railways

Green gas emission has been a growing

concern worldwide as it is one of the major Figure 2.5: World Freight Traffic 2010
contributors towards global warming.
Carbon emission, which is a result of
high dependency on fossil-based fuel,
is projected to deplete in future, which
will eventually push the price up. Trains
are moving towards electrification and World Passenger Traffic 2010
some are even using hybrid engines Passenger-km (billions)
that reduce carbon emissions. Studies
showed that an estimated 34% savings in 2,765

energy could be achieved by using electric

power. Electrification of just 10% of the 2,079

present rail trackage (in the densest traffic

corridors) can result in a 40% reduction
in railway diesel fuel consumption5. In
addition, the rising population globally 415
139 62
and the urbanisation demand an effective 9
means to transport a huge number of
Europe non Russia USA and Asia et Africa Total
people especially during peak working
CIS Canada Oceania
hours.
Source: International Union of Railways

Figure 2.6: World Passenger Traffic 2010

Practical Guide, Chapter 9, American Railway

5

Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way

Association, viewed 7 December 2011.
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CHAPTER 2
4. G
 lobal Rail Investment and 2011)6, whilst the Asia/Pacific will grow in line with
Supply Market the developed market. Meanwhile, the accessible
market in Africa and the Middle East is expected to
The continuous uptrend on the global rail passenger grow at an annual rate of about 4.5% by 2016. This
and freight will fuel the need for new and the investment is mostly funded by the state, local, or
expansion of rail investment globally. A study by central Government where 80% will be allocated for
business consultants Booz Allen Hamilton concluded infrastructure such as tracks, stations and viaduct
that the world’s major cities will be investing and the remaining 20% of the investments are
more than USD 6.5 trillion in their road and rail for trains, signalling, tracks and other equipment7.
infrastructures by the year 2035. In 2010, about 30% However, cumulative investment in rail projects with
of the rail investment worldwide are localised in Asia private participation in developing countries is set to
Pacific including China, which is an increase from grow. In most developing countries, the governments
10% back 10 years ago (Table 2.1 depicted several aim to improve the efficiency of railway networks
­6
UNIFE/BCG, May 2010 investment opportunities in the Asia Pacific region). and at the same time targeting to reduce the burden
7
Interview with Senior Vice
President, Transport Asia of subsidies, hence witness a significant growth
Pacific Region, Alstom, China, Russia and the USA have been identified as of participation by the private sector. Now, almost
Business Line, India the biggest world rail markets with a total volume of all developing countries have some private sector
8
Global Opportunities
ASEAN, India and Middle USD57.5 billion or €44.5 billion (annual average 2009– activities in the infrastructure development.
East, June 2009

Countries Strategic Market Opportunities

• Only 10% of the railroads are double-track.

• State-owned monopoly for railway operations.
• Actively encouraging foreign investment.
• Japanese firms have a strong presence.
Indonesia
• Projects:
i. East Kalimantan Province: 125 kilometres of coal railway.
ii. South Sumatra Province: 270 kilometres of coal railway.
iii. U
 S$740 million Central Kalimantan Railways Project

• Electrified Double Track Project will provide freight connections with Thailand and other
Malaysia ASEAN countries.
• Urban transportation project will be tendered under the 10th Malaysia Plan (2011-2015).

• Joint venture arrangement to operate the Cambodian railways and related freight
Cambodia logistics under a 30 year concession.
• Cambodian railways are likely to become a vital link in the Trans-Asia railway.

• Indian Government’s 11th Five Year Plan which focuses on railway modernisation.
India
• Dedicated Freight Corridor Project (DFC) consists of six freight corridors.

• 1,065 kilometres East West Land Bridge in Saudi Arabia (US$7 billion).
Middle East • Bahrain to Qatar “Friendship Bridge” for road and rail (US$4 billion).
• 1,500 kilometres Gulf Corporation Council regional railway (US$14 billion)

Table 2.1: Rail Market Opportunities8

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global scenario
USD Billion
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Continuous demands for new investments have likes of Alstom of France, Bombardier of Canada, CAF
generated business opportunities for the rail- of Spain, and Siemens of Germany. Nevertheless,
related product market such as rolling-stocks, Asian players are gaining market share with strong
various systems, rail tracks and infrastructure. It capabilities in those segments such as Kawasaki,
was estimated to worth about USD 219 billion in Mitsubishi and Hitachi of Japan, Hyundai Rotem of
2009 where Asia Pacific has the largest market share Korea, and China’s CSR and CNR.
with 32% followed by Western Europe with 28%.
According to UNIFE, the market can be divided into
four major segments where the highest Compound
Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) from 2007 to 2009 was
USD Billion 2009
the rail control segment with 3.2% followed by the 2016
100
rolling stock segment of 2.5%, the infrastructure at 90
0.7% and 2.9% for services that include labour and 80
parts for maintenance/refurbishment. 70
60
The rail supply chain like other industries is divided 50
into various tiers where the highest level consists 40
30
of complete system train producers supported by
20
sub-systems, equipment and parts and component
10
suppliers. Based on the market segment, rail control 0
systems are dominated by Western suppliers such Services Rail Control Rolling Stock Infrastructure
as Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Bombardier, Invensys Rail,
Source: UNIFE 2010
Siemens and Thales RSS. In the case of rolling-
stocks, established players in this segment are the Figure 2.8: Market for Rail Equipment
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CHAPTER 2 5. T
 echnology Development
in Rail European Union. The European Rail Research
Advisory Council (ERRAC) set the mission to
Modern train is made from a number help revitalise the European rail sector and
of high technology components make it more competitive by fostering increased
ranging from its structure, on-board innovation and guiding research efforts at the European
systems, bogie, train movement up to level.
health monitoring. Benefits from the Focus Areas as identified by their Strategic Rail
convergence technology have been Research Agenda 2020:
utilised in various sectors such as Intelligent mobility (customer focus, service
nanotechnology, alternative energy, ICT, flexibility, compatible ticketing across EU and
advanced electronics and many more. transport modes)
Greener transportation, energy saving, Energy and environment (reducing dependence on
information rich technology interfaces fossil fuels, energy efficiency, weight reduction,
for customer making it integrated and reducing noise/vibration)
interoperable for multi-modal, that are Personal security (from vandalism to terrorism,
among factors driving the advancement satellite navigation)
of rail technology. Test, homologation and security (passenger
fatalities, operational performance/degraded
Based on benchmarking carried out by operation, cost of safety acceptance)
ARUP on “A Review of Opportunities Enabling technologies (enabling concepts related to
of Rail in Wider Transport Context”, interface harmonisation and modularity, lifecycle
reported focus areas of research in rail- cost reduction, efficient construction methods)
related technology undertaken globally Strategy and economics (models to better
are as follows: understand costs of operating and maintaining rail
infrastructure)
Infrastructure (cost efficient maintenance,
maintenance free, interoperable)

Japan. The Railway Technical Research Institute

(RTRI) covering basic research to application
with the following focus areas:
Maglev (superconducting magnet)
Natural disasters (lateral damper to prevent
derailment during earthquakes)
High efficient utilisation of energy (aerodynamics,
weight, new power systems/fuel cells)
Maintenance (condition monitoring, fault detection,
failure prediction, low maintenance tracks)
Intermodal (technologies at/around stations to
make transfers simpler)
Simulation (functional railway simulator, virtual
running test environment, post derailment behaviour
simulation)
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global scenario
India. The Research Design and Standards Korea. Focus areas of Korea Railroad
Organisation tests and conducts applied Research Institute are:
research in rail. Focus areas of this
organisation are as follows: Advanced material tilting train
Ultra-portable track monitoring systems Rail safety systems
Heavy haul technologies Urban transit standardisation
Vehicle dynamics Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems
High speed technology Bimodal transportation systems
Track research Advanced Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
Energy efficient traction power supply system systems
Maglev High speed rail
Integrated processors for railway application Logistics standardisation
Material sciences for railway-related composites
Artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance
and management
Australia. Cooperative Research Centre
for Rail Innovation is a collaborative
United States of America research organisation set up as a venture
a. Transportation Technology Centre Inc. between leading organisations in the Australian rail
(TTCI) set the vision to be the worldwide industry and Australian universities. The focus
provider of choice for high value rail transportation areas are:
technology development, testing, standards and Climate change and the environment
training. The focus areas are as follows: Safety and security
Track (keyed insulated joint, signal wire Performance
connections on track, rail fatigue) Urban rail access
Track/train interface Workforce development
Control and communications (high accuracy GPS, Smart technologies
positive train control, narrow band emissions)
High speed rail
Testing (aerodynamic modelling)
Training centre (security and emergency response
b. R ailroad Research Foundation is a policy research In Malaysia, research and development activities
organisation devoted to sustaining a safe, related to the rail technology require a huge boost.
secure, technologically advanced and productive This initiative should not be left to public research
marketplace-driven railroad industry. Focus areas institutions or universities alone but needs a strong
are security, safety, and technology (wireless drive from industry players as well. Focus areas for
communications, positive train control) research needs to be identified and prioritised and
c. Federal Railroad Administration, where part of subsequently formalised to become a part of national
its mission is the research and development to prioritisation research activities.
support improved railroad safety and national rail
transportation policy. Focus areas include vehicle/
track interaction modelling and simulation, safety
(inspection and monitoring, fault detection,
reliability) and intermodal transportation.
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38 Malaysian Rail
Industry Overview
CHAPTER 3

1. History urban monorail system in 2003. Besides Peninsular

Malaysia, there is a short rail line in Sabah which
The first railway system deployed in Malaysia was is currently being operated by the Sabah State
during the British colonial era around 1885, operated Railways. The operation started back in 1896 when it
by the Federated Malay States Railway (FMSR) and was known as the North Borneo Railways.
the Malayan Railway Administration (MRA). The
first railway line was opened between Port Weld and Additionally, a monorail line operating from Taman
Taiping to transport tin from the mines. By 1962, Rempah and Kampung Bunga Raya was built in 2010
FMSR was changed to Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), to promote tourism in the city of Melaka. The line
later corporatised in 1992; and since its inception was operated and maintained by River and Coastal
more than a century ago, was the only rail operator in Development Corporation Malacca.
Peninsular Malaysia until recently.
2. The Malaysian Rail Industry
The rail network has expanded since then and the Structure
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) initiated
Malaysia’s first electrified rail system through In order to understand the current state of the
its Komuter service in 1995. In the same year, rail industry in Malaysia, rail-related activities are
Malaysians witnessed the opening of the light rail grouped into seven major components; Policy/
transit systems for the Ampang Line (formerly Regulatory, Asset Management, Rail Operation,
known as the STAR LRT) which was operated by a Design, Manufacturing & Assembly, Maintenance,
different operator, namely the Rapid Rail (previously Repair & Overhaul, Support Services, and Education
known as RapidKL) and later added its second & Training (Figure 3.2).
urban line which is the Kelana Jaya Line (formally
known as the PUTRA LRT) in 1998. In 2002, Malaysia Today, there are about 60 organisations which are
began to operate its first high-speed train, the KLIA directly involved in rail-related activities. In 2010,
Ekspres that connects Kuala Lumpur with the Kuala the industry generated a turnover of RM3.5 billion
Lumpur International Airport followed by its first and generated employment for more than 9,500
people. Albeit small in terms of figure compared
to other transport industries such as aerospace
(RM25.9 billion), automotive (RM25.5 billion)
and shipbuilding/ship repair (RM7.26 billion), rail
industry has the potential to grow as the demand
will be driven by the increasing rate of urbanisation,
congestion, Government investments on rail
networks and others.

2.1 Group 1: Regulatory Framework &

Administration

Source: Malayarailway.com The Regulatory Framework and Administration

Figure 3.1: Port Weld Station has influence in transforming the policy landscape,
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Industry Overview

Figure 3.2: The Structure of

Rail Industry in Malaysia

making it competitive and conducive, whilst for promoting Malaysia’s export in the
facilitating the development of the industry. The international market
group comprised the related Government Ministries • Small Medium Enterprise Corporation
and agencies that are responsible for policy (SME  Corp.). Responsible for spurring
formulation, regulatory aspects, and facilitation the development of small and medium
in investment processes, incentives and other enterprises (SMEs) by providing infrastructure
supports. Among the Government organisations that facilities, financial assistance, advisory
are directly related to the development of the rail services, market access and other support
industry in Malaysia are as follows: programmes
d. The Royal Malaysian Customs. An agency
a. Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat under the Ministry of Finance that provides
(SPAD). SPAD or the Land Public Transport services in trade and industries facilitation,
Commission is responsible for drafting the revenue collection and enforcement related to
policies and plans, regulating and enforcement imports and exports.
of rail transportation. e. Standards and Industrial Research Institute
b. M inistry of Transport (MOT). The Ministry that of Malaysia (SIRIM). An agency under the
is responsible for KTMB and Railway Asset Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Corporation (RAC). (MOSTI) that is involved in discovering
c. The Ministry of International Trade and and developing new technologies to help
Industry (MITI). The Ministry that is businesses compete better through quality and
responsible for trade facilitation for various innovation.
industries including transport and logistics.
Various agencies under MITI that relates to rail The above list is not exhaustive and may involve
transportation are as follows: other organisations depending on case by case
• The Malaysian Investment Development basis due to them being cross-ministerial in nature.
Authority (MIDA). Responsible for promotion From the date of its existence, the rail industry
of the manufacturing and services sector in development has not been the sole responsibility
Malaysia of a specific Government-related organisation/
• Malaysia External Trade Development agency but it comes under a myriad of agencies. This
Corporation (MATRADE). Responsible is one of the major factors that require an urgent
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attention by the Government if the development of passenger and cargo transportation services. Rail
the industry is to be comprehensively handled and assets operated by the company is owned by the
accelerated. Railway Asset Corporation (RAC) which is a federal
statutory body under the Ministry of Transport
2.2 G
 roup 2 & 3: Asset Management (MOT). In providing the services, KTMB operates
and Rail Operators 91 units of locomotives, 221 units of passenger
coaches, 2,727 units of freight wagons. They also
Currently, there are three major train operators currently operating 57 sets of three-car EMU, 38
that provide rail transportation services in the sets of six-car EMU and 5 sets of Electric Train Sets
country. Each operator operates the rail assets (ETS).
owned by different organizations (asset owners) b. R
 apid Rail Sdn Bhd. Rapid Rail’s core business
and correspondingly operates on different rail lines covers not only the passenger rail service but
(Figure 3.3). Further description of each operator is also public buses. For rail service, the company
stated below: operates three lines namely the Ampang Line light
rail transit (LRT) also known as the Star LRT, the
a. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). KTMB Kelana Jaya Line LRT that is also known as the
operates the main inter-city lines from the North Putra LRT and the Monorail Line. Rail networks
to the South of Peninsular Malaysia and the operated by the company link major places within
commuter for intra-city networks serving both the Klang Valley. In order to serve these areas,

Asset
Owners Finance, design, River & Coastal Development
Corporation Malacca
Federal Statutory Wholly-owned Govt company - A department construct, operate
Body under the facilitates, undertakes & expedites under Ministry of & maintain KLIA Operate & Maintain
Ministry of Transport public infrastructure projects Infrastructure Dev railway services Melaka monorail

Rail
Operators Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd
River & Coastal Development
Subsidiary & operating arm Corporation Malacca
of Prasana

Locomotive

Sabah Train ERL Melaka Monorail

Putra LRT Star LRT

ETS NEW NEW

Monorail
Commuter
Mrails International
Sdn Bhd
Govt linked company -
implementing Malaysia first Melaka Tram Project
integrated mass rapid transit
system
Cargo Wagon

Figure 3.3: Assets Owners and Rail Operators

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41
Industry Overview
Rapid Rail deploys 35 sets of two-car train and completion of the KTM’s double tracking project in
35 sets of four-car trains for the Kelana Jaya Line, the next few years.
plus 30 sets of six-car trains for the Ampang Line.
These assets are owned by Syarikat Prasarana 2.3 Group 4: Design, Manufacturing
Berhad (SPNB), a wholly-owned Government and Assembly
company.
c. The Express Rail Link (ERL). ERL is a private rail The designing, manufacturing and assembling
operator that was given a concession to finance, activities can be divided into several tiers, where
design, construct and operate the KLIA Express generally the highest tier is occupied by the final
and KLIA Transit services. It provides passenger integrator who designs and produces the complete
rail service from the Kuala Lumpur Sentral to the train systems for rail operators such as the high
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). speed train, the metro, the tram and the monorail.
d. The Sabah State Railways. It is the only rail At the second tier, there are rail players who
service in East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) produce major systems and subsystems such as the
that is operating on a short length of 134 km. propulsion systems, the bogies and others. The first
Currently, the operator serves mainly tourist and second tiers are supported by various parts and
specific passengers with a small amount of freight components suppliers.
transportation.
e. Others. Besides the above operators, there are In Malaysia, more than 30 players are involved in the
several new players in the rail transport services designing, manufacturing and assembling of rail-
such as the up and coming Mass Rapid Transit related products. In 2010, the group has recorded a
(MRT) under the MRT Corporation, the Melaka total revenue of RM427 million and employed 408
Monorails under River & Coastal Development
Corporation Malacca.

In terms of passenger traffic, the intra-city which Manufacturing Tiers Local Manufacturers & Assemblers
is connecting places in the Klang Valley and its
Components/
vicinity recorded ridership with more than 167 million Parts
passengers in 2010 which is an increase of 3.7% from Fabricator Scomi Group Hartasuma SMH Rail PSI Incontrol Malnaga
Berhad Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd
the previous year. The figure will increase as more
people opt for train transportation to commute Main Systems Thales International Industrionics HUBER+SUHNER (M) Global Rail
to workplace every day. However, inter-city travel & Sub-Systems (M) Sdn Bhd Berhad Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd

connecting between states in Malaysia is far smaller Integrator

in number at 4.2 million passengers in 2010, slightly Rolling Stock Gummi Metal Technik Ansaldo STS (M) DK Composite
Consultants Sdn Bhd (M) Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd
dipped from 2% from the previous year. This is
Final
compounded by the fact that inter-city train is Integrator Innoglass Sdn Bhd Sutera Teknik Sdn Bhd
mostly selected for leisure and seasonal travelling for
Malaysians during the festive seasons.
Rail Assets
In the freight segment, cargo volume by rail is
expected to increase to 6.2 million tonnes in 2012 as
compared to 5.9 million tonnes in 2011. With major
clients the likes of Lafarge, Petronas, YTL, CIMA, Rolling-Stocks Signalling & Comm. Tracks & Infra Electrification

Malayan Sugar Manufacturing (MSM) and Tasek

Corporation Berhad, cargo transported by rail will Figure 3.4: Design, Manufacturing and Assembly
continue to be on the uptrend especially with the
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technical workers and 529 non-technical workers.
Currently, a local manufacturer that possesses the
and rail tracks and infrastructure are as depicted in
Appendix A.
capabilities of producing a complete train system
is SCOMI. The company has successfully delivered 2.4 Group 5: Maintenance, Repair
and supported the monorail systems in Malaysia and Overhaul (MRO)
which is operated by Rapid Rail. In addition, it has
also managed to secure contracts from Brazil and Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) group
India. Hartasuma is another local company that is comprise companies that provide maintenance
capable of performing assembly and has secured support services to the rail operators. According
a contract to assemble Bombardier’s train parts to MIGHT’s rail database, there are more than 40
for the Kelana Jaya Line LRT. Another player, SMH local companies involved in this business, which
Rail is capable of flash butt welding of rail track contributed about RM310 million in 2010 and
and axle manufacturing and to a certain extent, employed 426 technical workers and 391 non-
refurbishment of locomotives, whilst PSI In-Control technical workers. It is important to note that the
is in systems integration and correspondingly bulk of the MRO works are conducted in-house by
provides integrated communication solutions, and the respective rail operators with less outsourcing
Sutera Teknik is in the heating, ventilation and air- activities. It is the ‘chicken and egg’ question to be
conditioning (HVAC) equipment. There are also a addressed: do local players have the capability and
host of other smaller but capable players. able to ensure reliability of the maintenance service
required? If local players start to invest according
Through focus group discussions, the status of local to the requirement, do local operators commit
capabilities in design, manufacturing and assembly themselves to outsourcing the maintenance jobs?
activities related to rolling-stocks, signalling, These questions are also addressed in this roadmap
communication and train control, electrification in terms of encouraging the outsourcing to capable
MRO players.

Despite the situation, there is already a specific

MRO Segments Local MRO players Rail Assets amount of outsourcing activities to local MRO
providers by both major operators namely KTMB and
1st & 2nd Level Rapid Rail. As an example, SMH Rail benefited from
Maintenance . . . extending life KTMB outsourcing by successfully developing its
Scomi Rail Berhad SMH Rail Sdn Bhd Rolling-Stocks capability to perform maintenance on locomotives.
3rd Level The same benefit goes to SCOMI, whereby apart
Maintenance from manufacturing, the company is also capable
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Sutera Teknik Sdn Bhd
Berhad (KTM)
of carrying out freight wagon maintenance and
Signalling &
Component Comm. refurbishment. Other major players that are
Maintenance capable in particular areas are Ara-Rail Technology
Ara Rails Technology Global Rail Kejuruteraan
Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Yun-Loong
Sdn Bhd
in refurbishment works of KTMB coaches; PSI In-
Propulsion Control in communication; Majestic Engineering
Maintenance Tracks & Infra in traction motors and undercarriage casting; and
ERL Maintenance Support Majestic Engineering
Sdn Bhd (E-MAS) Sdn Bhd Sutera Teknik in areas related to HVAC. On the
Modifications private operation side, E-MAS is a separate company,
& Upgrade
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd Vas Aero (M) established to support the whole maintenance
Sdn Bhd Electrification
activities for ERL trains.

Through focus group discussions, the status of local

capabilities in MRO activities related to rolling-
Figure 3.5: Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) players stocks, signalling, communication and train control,
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electrification and rail tracks and infrastructure is as

depicted in Appendix B.
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Industry Overview

2.5 Group 6: Education & Training

The growth of an industry is not only driven by Course KJ Line Ampang Line Monorail
technology but also supported by adequate number Mechanical/
Electronics Rolling Stock ü ü ü
of knowledge and skilled workforce in various
fields. Currently, for major rail operators, the supply Civil Track Network ü ü ü
of dedicated skilled workforce is catered for by
Electronics Wayside Electronic ü ü ü
the respective in-house training academies such
Wayside Power ü ü ü
as MyRA in Batu Gajah, Perak for KTMB and Rail
Academy of Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (RARR) in Kelana Operation Train Operation ü ü
Jaya, Selangor. Station Operation ü ü
Field Operation ü
On the other hand, other industry players that Operation Control Center ü ü ü
are involved in manufacturing and maintenance
IT Auto Fare Collection ü ü ü
activities are hiring people with general qualifications
either in mechanical, electrical, electronics, IT and Common Core ü ü ü
many other fields of study from local universities,
polytechnics and other institutions. This is because
there are no specific local training institutions
offering degree or diploma programmes dedicated to
rail engineering fields. However, there is a rail-related
module being taught under degree programme in Competency Profile
logistics management offered by the University Operation EMU Driver
of Kuala Lumpur, Institute of Product Design and Locomotive Driver
Manufacturing, also known as UniKL IPROM. There EMU Technician
is also a recent initiative by the University of Tun
Station Operation
Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) which offers rail
QAC
engineering as an option for its masters degree
programme. The programme was developed through Mechanical/ Coaches & Wagons Technician
Electronics
consultation with local operators namely KTMB and
Rapid Rail. Locomotive & PGC Technician
EMU Maintenance
In enhancing the quality of skills and knowledge Rail Electrification
in the rail industry, Government intervention is IT Signalling & Communication Technician
critical. On-going initiative to certify specific rail
Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
skills through the National Occupational Skill
Rail Operations Controller
Standards (NOSS) was carried out by Department
of Skills Development (DSD) under the Ministry of civil Permanent Way
Human Resources (MOHR). This is done through Source: KTMB / Rapid Rail

collaboration with industry players and as a result,

skills standards for rail have recently been developed. Table 3.1: Rail Academy of Rapid Rail and MyRA, KTMB Competency Training

In order to ensure a continuous momentum of the

local rail industry activities, supply of manpower
needs to be strengthened. Competition with other
industries in retaining skilled people, migration
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abroad and retirement will always be the challenges suppliers as well as training schemes, which need
that the industry has to face. All these are apart from to be developed and introduced for every unique
the basic element; to create a positive view for the or peculiar parts and components. In addition,
industry from amongst the new generation. It has to systems are unable to be integrated and all of these
portray the industry in a new light, reflecting the high have significantly affected the overall cost and
technology, cutting edge mechanics that is parallel serviceability of the assets.
with the other transportation modes. This will help
ensure a continuous supply of interested recruits. There is a need to address this by looking at the root
of the problem right from the procurement process.
3. Key Issues and Challenges Currently, there is no common technical specification
and standards adopted by Malaysia to be used as
The local rail industry strives to grow, however it a guideline in determining the type of systems,
has been dragged down by long-overdue issues and equipment and components to be purchased. The
challenges. There are numerous factors that have absence of these have resulted in the industry being
caused the industry to be less dynamic to charge taken advantage of by foreign suppliers to impose
forward and grow on par with other industries. standards and specifications recognized only by their
Among the major issues and challenges that need countries of origin. It gets even worse when these
urgent attention are as follows: suppliers cease operation or have stopped producing
the particular parts or components. It does not help
3.1 Lack of Commonality in Rail Assets to get the local players to produce or fabricate the
parts, since the solution would be unattractive due
Currently, rail assets in service comprised systems, to the lack of critical mass.
equipment and components (in rolling-stocks,
signalling and train control systems and others) Another pertinent matter is regarding the gauge
with different technical specifications. This trend used by local train operators. Since the colonial era,
continues in any new procurement and as a result, it Metre gauge was introduced and it was used until
keeps adding up to the complexity of the asset. This today by KTMB trains, while intra-city rail operated
situation has led to various difficulties and problems by Rapid Rail as well as the ERL are running on
to the rail operator. Limited inter-changeability Standard gauge (wider than Metre gauge). The trend
requires operators to store a bigger and more is moving towards Standard gauge (Table 3.2) where
assorted amount of spares for different parts and in terms of global population, it represents 60.2%,
components or cannibalise from existing assets to followed by Broad gauge at 23.2%, Narrow gauge at
support subsequent maintenance undertakings. 8.7% and Metre gauge at 7.9%. Therefore, parts and
In view of this, operators need to deal with various components that are commonly found are based on
Standard gauge. Others require customisation.

Gauge Types Total Route (km) % world total 3.2 High Dependency on Foreign Products

Standard gauge 688,688 60.2%

This issue may be attributed to an earlier factor in
Metre gauge 90,375 7.9% terms of opportunities to develop local capabilities
to support local operators not only in maintenance
Narrow gauge 99,528 8.7%
activities but also in the capability of supplying
Broad gauge 263,120 23.2% quality products on par with OEMs. Localisation rate
Source: Dept. of Transport South Africa, Rail Gauge Study Report is still relatively low (10% to 30%) in rolling-stocks
2009
and systems which are reflected in various projects
Table 3.2: Global Rail Track undertaken by respective rail operators (Table
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Local Contents Industry Overview
Projects
Rolling-Stocks Systems Infra. (Civil Works)

KTMB

• Rehabilitation of EMU 10% Nil Nil

• Purchase of Locomotive, ETU & ETS Nil Nil Nil

Prasarana - Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd

• Kelana Jaya Line Expansion 30% 0-19% 100%

• Ampang Line Expansion Nil Nil 100%

• Monorail Expansion 100% Nil 100%

Source: KTMB, Rapid Rail

Table 3.3: Local content in rail investment projects

3.3). Local strength is seen in the building of rail compelling and interesting compared to others such
infrastructure due to well established capabilities in as aerospace, automotive and the shipping industry.
civil works and manufacturing e.g. monorail products Apart from the dull image portrayed to the younger
in which Malaysia is now, one of the global players. generation, there is no rail-related course offered by
local universities which could be an option to pursue
Currently, local rail operators continue to depend on their career path. Considering this situation, industry
OEMs in order to support and maintain rail operation. players have to employ common engineering
Based on Comtrade, Malaysia imported rail-related graduates and retrain them to become familiarised
parts and components worth about USD 265 million with the rail environment which generally takes two
in 2010 and this figure will continue to grow unless years.
specific steps are taken. Although it is inevitable to
source safety-critical products from OEMs especially Currently, dedicated training related to the rail
those related to propulsion systems, signalling, technology are provided by in-house training
and the likes which need thorough inspection and academies established by the respective rail
certification, other non-critical components can operators. In this matter, the content of training and
be sourced locally. There are several industries facilities need to be strengthened to keep up-to-date
which have a strong presence in Malaysia such as with the dynamic evolvement of the rail technology.
composite, electric and electronics, automotive, This is because rail products have evolved to be more
chemical, telecommunication and others that can be sophisticated and embedded with high technology
leveraged to produce the required alternative parts. components which no longer exist in the mechanical
High dependency on foreign products will affect long- form alone but combined with electronics,
term sustainability of rail operation. Rail operators information technology and others. These demand
are facing long lead time for delivery process of for a workforce imbued with knowledge, multi-skills
replacement parts and thus escalate the cost of and competency to deal with specialised technical
operation tremendously. areas.

3.3 Deficiency of Skilled & Knowledge Manpower Competition with other industries or even workforce
migrating abroad is unavoidable. Retaining
The fundamental issue that is faced by the industry specialists in certain competencies, which can be
is that rail has been perceived by the public as less applied in other industries is a challenge especially
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CHAPTER 3 during downturn when there is no contract/project expected (based on feedback by industry players)
secured. This is true when a company is relying is obsolescence i.e. when the suppliers have ceased
heavily on Government projects as it is cyclical in operation or have stopped production of the specific
nature. products. This has caused rail operators huge loss
in terms of cost and time. The lack of maintenance
3.4 Through Life-cycle Support capabilities including testing facilities and
certification are among the factors that also need to
Through life-cycle support is one of the critical be developed if the industry is to be sustainable in
elements that needs to be considered in the earlier the future.
stage of a procurement process. Most of rail assets
such as rolling stocks can last for about 30 years and 3.5 Institutional Support
during the period, rail operators need to perform
various levels of maintenance in order to ensure a The rail industry development planning and
high rate of serviceability of the assets. Currently, monitoring has not been solely a prerogative of
most of the maintenance works are being carried any specific Government Ministries/agencies
out by the respective rail operators through their but it is rather fragmented and attended to by
dedicated maintenance division. Unfortunately, multiple agencies. As an example, the policy and
most of them are capable only of performing regulatory affairs for rail fall under the SPAD’s
maintenance activities up to Level 2 and to a certain jurisdiction; rail training on the other hand falls
extent, undertake minor modification and upgrade. under the MOHR as well as the Ministry of Education
However, most of the parts and systems especially (MOE), while the trade and investment aspects
the critical safety components need to be sent back requires the prerogatives of MITI. There is no single
to the OEMs for repair. The worst case which can be platform coordinating, planning and monitoring

RM Bilion

30.0

20.0 PUTRA (LRT)

10.0 Electrified Double

Tracking Project

4.0
ERL
3.0
STAR (LRT) KTMB R-S

2.0 Monorail

EMU
1.0 (Commuter) Sabah Railway
Commuter Rehab
KTMB R-S Modernization

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

Figure 3.6: Government Investment on Rail Systems and Infrastructure
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the development of this industry in a holistic major projects are the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and
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Industry Overview
manner. The institutional structure of the industry the High Speed Rail (HSR) initiatives. Apart from
development is not comprehensive to bridge the gap these, there is a number of rail investment projects
between prerogatives of the different domains; the in the pipeline until the year 2020 and beyond which
Government, the industry and the academia. are estimated to worth about RM160 billion as
announced by the Chairman of SPAD in June 2012.
4. Future Rail Investment
In view of the huge investment committed by the
As stated earlier, since the 1990s, the Government Government, the local rail industry players and
of Malaysia has invested more than RM50 billion on other stakeholders should work together in ensuring
rail infrastructure. More investment is expected to the maximum returns through to the industry
come with major projects registered under the New development that could be achieved through the
Key Economic Areas and the Greater Klang Valley transfer of technology, localisation, capabilities
under the Economic Transformation Program. Two development and other benefits.
Future Project

KTMB
Upgrade Station Upgrade KTM/LRT
Batu Caves/ (KL Sentral & Tasik Selatan)
Rawang/
Seremban/ Syst. Interface (KTM & LRT) Outer
Klang — KL Orbital
Sentral LRT Extension (KJ-Klang ) Line
Feasibility Stage

KTMB Freight Relief Line KL Monorail

Extension
MRT 1 & MRT 2 (Phase 1) (Happy
Garden —
MRT 2 & MRT 3 ( Phase 2) Sunway)

High Speed Rail System by 2020

Rapid Transit System (Johor– Singapore) by 2018

2002 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016 Post

2020
ITT Gombak KTMB KTMB Prasarana KTMB Prasarana Skypark
Electrified Electrified • Line • 6 Car Set • Fleet Subang —
Double Double Extension Commuter Expansion LCCT
Project on Progress

Tracking Tracking Projects

• Double • LRT
• Ipoh — • Seremban — (Ampang Melaka
Tracking Refurbishment
Pdg Besar Gemas & KJ Line) Tram
(Gemas —
Johor Bahru)
KL Monorail MRT 1
KL Monorail • ETS Fleet Expansion
• Fleet Expansion • Tun
Extensions
Sambathan —
Happy Garden

Source: SPAD

Figure 3.7: On-going and future rail projects in Malaysia until 2020
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a. Rolling-Stocks & Electrification
Status of
Group Major Sub-system Major Components
Capabilities
Electric Generator Partial
Appendix A:
Traction Motors Partial
Status of
Rail Industry Propulsion
Linear Induction motor None

Capabilities Transformer Partial

– Design, Power Inverter None
Manufacturing
Diesel Engines None
& Assembly
Inverter None

Electrical Systems APU(Aux. power Unit) Low Voltage Power Supply Partial

Battery None

Current Collector Pantograph None

Slider None

Lighting Interior Full

Exterior Full

Switch Gears Relay etc. Partial

Miscellaneous: Cables Partial

Radio Partial

CCTV Full
Communication Systems
PA Full

Infotainment Panel Full

Electronics Systems
ATC Equipment None
Signalling Systems
Tachometer None

Software None
Health Monitoring Systems
NOTE: Electronic Module None
None
Suspension System Partial
There is no capability
available locally Wheel Set Partial
for designing, Bogie
manufacturing and
Under carriage casting Partial

assembling of rail Gearbox & Couplings None

product
Bathroom Full
Partial
There is capability
Hatch Cover Full

available locally but Body & Interior Seat and Berth Full
only involves a small
portion of the major Flooring Full
component
Interior Wiper Full
Full   Window Full
Complete capability
in design, Ceiling Panels Full
manufacturing and
Side panels Full
assembly of major
components Electrical Lockers Full
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Status of Industry Overview
Group Major Sub-system Major Components
Capabilities
Stanchion Full

Grab Handlers Full

Diffuser Full

Brackets Full

Windshield Full

Super structure Partial

Exterior End cap Partial

Painting Full

Decals Full

Motor Drive None

Belt Partial
Door Systems
Door Control Unit None

Door Panels Full

Compressor Partial

Controller Full
Mechatronics HVAC
Evaporator Full

Condensor Full

Electronic Brake Controller None

Brake Calliper None

Brake Systems
Brake Disc/Pad None

Track Brake None

Side Panel Full

Gangway
Mechanical Rubber Bellow Partial

Coupler Mounting Full

Final Assembly Full

Testing and Commissioning Full

Transformers None

Switch Gears Partial

Cables Full
Component Suppliers
Poles & Mast Full

Earthing Full
Electrification
Rectifier None

Traction power Substation Partial

Installations Overhead catenary system Full

Conductor Rail Full

Power Monitoring SCADA Partial

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b. Signalling, Communication and Train Control

Status of
Signalling Major Components Sub-components
Capabilities

Appendix A: Certification and Safety Integration None

Status of Specification Partial

Rail Industry Systems Engineering Design None
Capabilities
Integration None
– Design,
Manufacturing Project Management Partial

& Assembly Integration, Testing & Partial

Commissioning
Hardware Partial

Software None
Interface
Relay/Switches None

Microprocessor Based None

Relay/Switch None
Inter-locking Systems
Microprocessor Based None

Automatic Train Protection Transponder None

Automatic Train Supervision None

Automatic Train Operation None

Component for Signalling Proximity Target Plate None

(Safety related) Proximity Sensor None

Controller None

Tachometer None

Antenna None

Point Machine None

NOTE: Signalling Cable/Inductive Loop Partial

None
Switch Positioning Indicator Partial
There is no capability
available locally Track Circuit None
for designing,
Train Detection Axle Counter None
manufacturing and
assembling of rail Radio Frequency None
product
Components for Signalling Display Board/Panel Full
Partial (Non-safety related) Cables Full
There is capability
available locally but
only involves a small
portion of the major
Status of
component Communications Major Components Sub-components
Capabilities
Full  
Certification Integration Partial
Complete capability
in design, Specification Full
manufacturing and
System Engineering Design Full
assembly of major
components Integration Full
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Status of Industry Overview
Communications Major Components Sub-components
Capabilities
Project Management Full

Integration, Testing & Full

Commissioning
Integrated/Centralized Control Centre
Control Centre Full
for Communication and SCADA
Non-interference Radio System None

>CCTV Partial

>Help Point Partial

>Digital Transmission System (DTS) Partial

>PA Partial

>PIS Partial
Communication Systems
Communication Support
>Access Control Partial

>PABX Partial

>SCADA Partial

>Backbone
-Fibre Partial
-Wireless

Passenger Communication Wireless Partial

Systems Entertainment/ Advertisement Full

c. Rail Tracks & Infrastructure

Status of
Rail Tracks Components
Capabilities
Steel None
Rails
Rolling Partial

Timber Full

Sleepers Concrete Full

Concrete Slab Full

Coach screw Partial

Clips Partial
Track work Fastenings
Plates Partial

Bolts, Nuts, Washers & Springs Full

Ballast Full

Switch None

Frog None
Switch & Crossing/ Turnout
Guard Rails None

Rail Plate None

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Status of
Capabilities
Insulator Full

Conductor Rail None

c. Rail Tracks & Conductor Rail Support None

Infrastructure
Conductor Conductor Rail Ramp None
(Continued)
Conductor Rail Expansion Joint None

Conductor Rail Joint None

Electrification / Power Rail
/ Conductor Rail / 3rd Rail Connector Partial
Cables
Feeder Cable Partial

Mid-Point Anchor None

Poles/Mast Full

Catenary Full

Transformer/ Power None

Station
Grinding Machine None

Tamping Machine None

Track Recording Car None

Flat Wagon Full

Track Maintenance Vehicles Unimog None

Ballast Hopper None

Ballast Cleaning Machine None

Trolley None

Work Car (Monorail) Full

Status of Capabilities
NOTE: Rail Infrastructure Components
Construction Installation
None
Station Full Full
There is no capability
available locally Bridges Full Full
for designing,
manufacturing and Tunnel Partial None
assembling of rail
product
Guideway/Viaduct Full Full

Civil Works Drainage Full Full

Partial
There is capability Walkways Full Full
available locally but
only involves a small
Earthworks Full Full

portion of the major Other Buildings (Power/Control) Full Full

component
Depot & Workshop Partial Full
Full  
Complete capability Platform Screen Door Partial Partial
in design,
manufacturing and Systems Domestic Power Backup System Full Full
assembly of major
Facilities SCADA/ BMS/ EACS Partial Full
components
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Status of MRO
Group Major Sub-System Major Components
Capabilities
Electric Generator Partial
Appendix B:
Traction Motors Partial Status of
Rail Industry
Linear Induction Motor Partial
Propulsion Capabilities –
Transformer Partial Maintenance,
Power Inverter Partial
Repair and
Overhaul
Diesel Engines Partial (MRO)
Inverter Partial
Electrical Systems
APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) Low Voltage Power Supply Partial

Battery Partial

Pantograph Full
Current Collector
Slider Full

Interior Full
Lighting
Exterior Full

Switch Gears Relay etc. Full

Miscellaneous Cables Full

Radio Full

CCTV Full
Communication Systems
PA Full
NOTE:
Infotainment Panel Full None
Electronics Systems ATC Equipment Partial There is no capability
Signalling Systems available locally
Tachometer Partial for undertaking
maintenance,
Software Partial repair and overhaul
Health Monitoring Systems activities
Electronic Module Partial
Partial
Suspension System Full There is capability
available locally but
Wheel Set Full
Bogie only involves the first
Under carriage casting Full and second levels or
a small portion of the
Gearbox & Couplings Full major components
Bathroom Full
Full  
Body & Interior
Hatch Cover Full Complete capability
up to the highest
Seat and Berth Full
level of maintenance,
Interior
Flooring Full repair and overhaul
(MRO) of the major
Wiper Full components up to
modification and
Window Full
upgrading works
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Group Major Sub-System Major Components
Status of MRO
Capabilities
Ceiling Panels Full

Side panels Full

a. Rolling-Stocks Electrical Lockers Full

& Electrification Stanchion Full

(Continued) Grab Handlers Full

Diffuser Full

Brackets Full

Windshield Full

Super structure Full

Exterior End cap Full

Painting Full

Decals Full

Motor Drive Full

Belt Full
Door Systems
Door Control Unit Partial

Door Panels Full

Compressor Full

Controller Partial
Mechatronics HVAC
Evaporator Full

Condensor Full

Electronic Brake Controller Partial

Brake Calliper Full

NOTE: Brake Systems
None
Brake Disc/Pad Full

There is no capability Track Brake Full

available locally
for undertaking Side Panel Full
Gangway
maintenance, Mechanical Rubber Bellow Full
repair and overhaul
activities Coupler Mounting Full

Partial
There is capability
available locally but
b. Signalling, Communication and Train Control
only involves the first
and second levels or Status of
Group (Signalling) Major Components Sub-components
a small portion of the Capabilities
major components Vital Parts None
Maintenance & Repair
Full   Certification and Safety Non-vital Parts Partial
Complete capability
up to the highest Operation None
level of maintenance,
repair and overhaul Performance Analysis & Design Partial
(MRO) of the major Operation Engineering
Operation Support Partial
components up to
modification and MRO Asset Management Preventive Maintenance Full
upgrading works
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Certification
Operation Full

Performance Analysis & Design Full

Operation Engineering
Operation Support Full

MRO Asset Management Preventive Maintenance Full

c. Rail Tracks & Infrastructure

Rail Tracks Components Status of Capabilities

Upgrading/
Major Minor Sub MRO
Modification
Rails Steel Partial Partial

Rolling None None

Sleepers Timber None Partial

Concrete None None

Concrete Slab None None

Fastenings Coach screw None None

Clips None None

Track work
Plates None None

Bolts, Nuts, Washers & None None

Springs
Ballast Full Partial

Switch Full None

Switch & Crossing/ Frog Full None

Turnout Guard Rails Full None

Rail Plate Full None

Insulator Full Full

Conductor Rail Full None

Conductor Rail Support Full None

Conductor Conductor Rail Ramp Full None

Conductor Rail Full None

Expansion Joint

Electrification / Power Rail / Conductor Rail Joint Full None

Conductor Rail / 3rd Rail Cables Connector None None

Feeder Cable None None

Mid-Point Anchor None None

Poles/Mast Full Full

Catenary Full None

Transformer/ Power None None

Station
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Rail Tracks Components Status of Capabilities
Upgrading/
Major Minor MRO
Modification
c. Rail Tracks & Grinding Machine Partial Partial
Infrastructure
Tamping Machine Partial Partial

Track Recording Car Partial Partial

Flat Wagon Partial Partial

Track Maintenance Vehicles Unimog/ Partial Partial

Ballast Hopper Partial Partial

Ballast Cleaning Machine Partial Partial

Trolley Partial Partial

Work Car (Monorail) Full Full

Status of
Rail Infrastructure Components
Capabilities
Station Full

Bridges Full

Tunnel Full

Guideway/Viaduct Full
NOTE: Civil Works Drainage Full
None
Walkways Full
There is no capability
available locally Earthworks Full
for undertaking
maintenance,
Other Buildings (Power/Control) Full

repair and overhaul Depot & Workshop Full

activities
Platform Screen Door Full
Partial
Systems Domestic Power Backup System Full
There is capability
available locally but Facilities SCADA/ BMS/ EACS Partial
only involves the first
and second levels or
a small portion of the
major components

Full  
Complete capability
up to the highest
level of maintenance,
repair and overhaul
(MRO) of the major
components up to
modification and
upgrading works
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1. Background industries helps us to answer the question of ‘where

we are now’. Next in this chapter is to answer the
During the engagement with rail stakeholders, question of ‘where do we want to go’. The foresight
lack of a clear policy, vision and direction for the method namely the Scenario Building was used
industry development have been identified as in this phase. All views from stakeholders (the
major factors contributing to the current state of Government, the Industry and the Academia) were
the industry. In addressing these issues, the Future consolidated through a structured process to identify
Rail 2030 initiative has taken steps to construct future drivers of change and consequently developed
consensus views from all related parties on the a consensus view on desired state (future scenario)
desired state of the rail industry in the future. As a of the Malaysian Rail industry in 2030.
result, this exercise gathered industry players on
the same page to provide better communication 2. Global Megatrends
during the implementation especially with related
Government agencies, and created a motivation for “Megatrends are global, sustained
them to focus their investments to be in line with and macro-economic forces of
the set target. The consensus picture in the mind
development that impacts business,
of all stakeholders could be realised partly with the
support of the Government. A significant amount economy, society, cultures and
of rail investment by the Government until 2020 personal lives thereby defining our
through the Greater Kuala Lumpur initiative of the future world and its incereasing
Economic Transformation Programme will become pace of change”
a reason to strengthen the required capabilities to Source: FROST & SULLIVAN
ensure the industry’s competitiveness and its future
sustainability. Extensive discussions, debates and even research
themes conducted around the world are centred on
In previous parts of the report, understanding of the preparation towards resolving or mitigating the
the current situation for both global and local rail impact of megatrends. Some people may ask: “Is
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Rural population
10
9.1 9.2
8.8
8.5
8.4
8.0
8 7.7
7.3
6.9
6.6
6.2
6 5.8 6.1 6.4 70%
5.0 5.3 5.7
5.3 4.2 4.6
4.9 3.8
3.2 3.5
4.4 2.9
2.6
4 2.3
2.0
1.7

2
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.0
2.7 2.9 3.0 2.8

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Figure 4.1: Growing Urban Population 2

it the right time for rail?” and “How is rail going to as congestion. Congestion will cause a country to lose
be one of the future solutions for megatrends?”. billions of dollars. It is estimated that traffic delays in
There are many future forces that are considered as developed countries represent a loss of €500 billion
megatrends which among others are as follows: per year where the cost of congestion in London
alone is at least €3.5 billion per annum.3 Based on
2.1 Trend 1: Urbanisation and Increase of Population International Association of Public Transport (UITP),
rail proved to be an effective medium to move a
Urbanisation is defined by the United Nations as significant number of people in a dense city. It is
movement of people from rural to urban areas with estimated that an amount of 50,000 people can be
population growth equating to urban migration. transported in an hour compared to other modes of
World population is projected to grow 20% over transportation.
the next 20 years to 8.3 billion people by 2030. The
50,000
highest growth will be in the developing countries
which is seen to be seven times faster than that of 22,000
developed countries1. Based on the projection by
Frost & Sullivan, Asia’s urban population has grown 9,000
from 31.5% of the total in 1990 to 42.2% in 2010 2,100
1
Rolland Berger
2
Population Division of the and if the rapid growth of China’s urban population
Department of Economic is taken into account, the figure of 50% mark will be
and Social Affairs of the
exceeded in the year 2026. A study by the consultant
United Nations Secretariat,
World Population Prospects: also indicates that 50% of the top mega cities in the
The 2006 Revision and world will be from developing countries by the year
World Urbanization 2025. Car Bus Tram Metro
Prospects: The 2007 Source: International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
Revision
3
London First In the future, more megacities will emerge resulting Figure 4.2: Number of people transported per hour in an
from the above trend leading to other problems such urban environment
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Globally, oil will remain the most important source A projection by Rolland Berger, a consultant Industry 2030
of energy in the next 20 years, meeting 31% of the company, stated that the concentration of CO2
world’s energy needs (compared to 35% today). in the earth’s atmosphere is about 30% higher
It will be followed by coal at 27% (today at 26%), than atmospheric CO2 levels were before the
gas at 23% (unchanged from today), renewables Industrial Revolution. The trend will continue
at 13% (today at 10%) and nuclear power at since by 2030, world carbon emissions from
6.4% (today at 5.5%). A study carried out by the coal, oil and gas combustion will increase by
consultant on this matter projected that “oil 16% to 35,053 megatons. Due to slow removal
peak” or the point in time when the maximum processes, atmospheric CO2 will continue to Others
amount of crude oil is extracted worldwide has increase in the long term even if emissions are Residential (10%)
reached, the rate of extraction will probably be substantially reduced from their present levels. (6%)
declining by 2030 at the latest. Exceeding this The effect of green gases will have an impact to
point will tremendously boost the price of oil the global warming and it is forecasted that global
considering increasing trend in energy demand. temperature will rise from 0.5 to 1.5 C by 2030. Industry Electricity
(20%) & Heat (41%)
The modern trains are increasingly powered by Figure 4.4 shows that rail contributed low carbon
electric traction which means moving away from emission with existing power train using diesel. Transport
dependency on fossil-based fuel. However, it However, as explained in Item 2.2, modern (23%)
will not resolve the issue if the generation of the trains are moving towards carbon-free emission
electricity is by using carbon-based fuel. Today, by adopting electric traction or even improved
* Others includes commercial/public
there are extensive activities in research and efficiency using hybrid engine. Therefore, the
services, agriculture/forestry, fishing,
development (R&D) of alternative energy sources main focus should now look at source of electricity energy industries other than electricity
such as nuclear, hydro, bio-fuel, solar, thermal and generation and promote the use of non-fossil fuel and heat generation, and other
other alternatives which will potentially decrease to mitigate the overall green gas emission. emissions not specified elsewhere

the percentage of global dependency on fossil-

Thought Megatrends, Rolland Berger
1 Figure 4.3: World CO2
based fuel in the future. emissions by sector in 2009

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CO2 Emissions
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3. E
 ncouraging Trends of Rail transport including rail amounted to USD53 trillion
Transportation over 2010 until 2030. Out of the amount, new rail
construction (including maintenance) portion is
The megatrends as described earlier have a estimated to be a total of USD5 trillion from 2010
significant impact to the development of the until 2030. Although conventional financing of
rail industry globally. Economic growth, climate this investment is normally funded by the central
change, urbanization and increasing population government, interest by private entity to participate
are among the factors that stimulate rail traffic is increasing either through Public-Private
and subsequently create a demand for new rail Partnership (PPP) or other innovative mechanisms.
investment. Nevertheless, certain issues with regards to both
motivation and social obligation versus profit
3.1 Growing Rail Passenger Traffic and Freight making will need to be harmonised.

World GDP is expected to grow strongly at 3.2% per 3.3 Future of Mobility
annum until 2030 led by the Asian/Pacific region
namely China and India with 4.6% per annum and When describing the trends of rail-related
1
EIA 2010 6% per annum respectively1. Encouraging economic technology, it needs to be looked at from a much
trends create a huge need for both passenger and bigger picture of future mobility. Frost & Sullivan
freight transportations. According to SCI Verkehr, predicted that future mobility of transportation is
three-quarters of the world rail passenger traffic going to be green, integrated and interoperable.
which is currently contributed by the Asian region These trends are relevant for rail as follows:
especially China and India will continue to drive
growth of an annual average of 7.5% and 5% a. Green. Technology development focuses on energy
respectively up to 2020. By 2020, the figure is efficiency partly to mitigate the impact of climate
expected to reach a total of 4.8 trillion passenger- change. This includes development of alternative
km which equates to an average annual growth of fuel to diesel such as biofuel, hydrogen engine,
4.8% from 3 trillion passenger-km in 2010. In terms hybrid engine as being used by cars, regenerative
of freight, this segment is projected to grow, fuelled braking systems, application of advanced
by the high demand of raw materials transportation. materials such as advanced composite and other
In 2010, positive number of percentage growth was light-weight materials and improvement of
reported by UIC in various countries such as Russia existing design to be more aerodynamic. There
(8%), USA and Canada (4%), China (3%) and India are also a number of initiatives towards smaller
(9%), to name a few. scale lightweight systems such as automatic
people movers which contain smaller number of
3.2 Increasing Rail Investment passengers but run on a dedicated guideway.

Encouraging rail traffic will fuel the need to expand b. Integrated. An integrated transportation means
existing infrastructure and networks which in transportation mode either by air, sea or ground
turn, provide huge opportunities for rail supply that involve delivering passengers or cargoes on
market. Based on Strategic Transport Infrastructure a seamless journey. This is not only for multi-
Needs to 2030 by OECD, it is estimated that global modal connecting airport, seaport and ground
infrastructure investment needs across the land hubs but also includes multi-mode of public
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transports such as bus, taxi and train. As an 4. Shaping the future of the
example, in Europe, the utilisation of intelligent Malaysian Rail Industry
transportation system (ITS) for road, traffic
management system for rail (ERTMS) and single Series of workshops conducted with more than
European sky’s SESAR, backed by Galileo are 50 participants from various organisations have
able to optimise the use of network and improve identified 15 drivers that will shape the future of
safety. From passenger perspective, it translates local rail industry. However, after assimilation and
into more information-rich interface leveraging thorough consolidation, it resulted with nine drivers
on rapid development of IT and ICT applications of change selected as follows:
especially in getting the process to travel from
a place to another with less hassle and time Driver 1:
consumption. Policy and Institutional Framework

c. Interoperable. This is defined by Europa: EU Rail industry development planning and monitoring
Legislation as the capability to operate on any is not under prerogative of any single Government
stretch of the rail network without any hitches. In organisation. That is clearly a major factor that
other words, the focus is on making the different attributed to the unclear policy direction and the
technical systems work together. This is critical to confusion of the roles of each individual Government
enhance competitiveness of the industry as well agency not only with the operators but also with the
as open up wider networks beyond geographical public at large. This issue has been long overdue and
border. This is critical especially in making the there is a need for a single platform to coordinate,
Trans-Asian Rail Network a success. develop, and monitor the development of this
industry.
Interurban: Intercity & High Speed Transport

Commuter Urban Freight

Transport Transport Transport
Figure 4.5: Integration of rail transport
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rail with other public transportation modes is seen as

Driver 2: the starting step en route to the betterment of the
Technology and Human Capital Development local rail industry. Seamless journey from point A to
point B via multiple modes of transportation with
Exposure to rapid technology development is lacking just one ticket or card has been the practice in other
for local workforce in the rail industry especially developed countries. There is on-going effort on this
for an area that requires knowledge and skills of matter, at least for multiple transports owned by the
multiple domains e.g. mechanical and electronics or same operator.
electronics, electric and IT. Continuity of sustainable
manpower to support the industry growth is at stake Driver 4:
as it is perceived unattractive compared to other Market Competition and Value Added Products/
modes of transportation. The industry is in dire need Services
for sufficient human capital not only to be able to
support life-cycle of existing assets, to expand and The domestic rail market is very small and
also to be creative and innovative in discovering competitive. A sizeable Government procurement
new technology through research, design and on rail assets has lured various foreign rail producers
development activities. to promote their products and bid for the contracts.
Local players with limited track records are struggling
Driver 3: to compete with established players from abroad and
Multimodal and Integrated Transport end up making a futile bid. Partnering or joint efforts
with foreign technology providers is the way to go in
Even with the bustling infrastructure development order to survive in this day and age. The question is:
taking place as the nation advances towards Will any local companies eventually benefit from this
achieving Vision 2020, an ineffective multimodal collaboration in terms of transfer of know how and
transportation system will still impede the progress technology or just sharing the profit?
of the nation. The many shortfalls manifested by
the limited rail networks, the long duration of transit Driver 5:
time as well as the insufficient volume of activities in Connectivity and Tourism
the hinterland all add up to the challenges that call
for effective solutions. The Malaysian rail networks over the decades have
functioned to bridge the gap between urban and rural
Besides that, the growing trend of integrating urban communities. There is a potential to promote the
rail operation through tourism activities especially
in Sabah and Sarawak. Nevertheless, most of the
The industry is in dire need for sufficient human capital current rail network developments are concentrated
not only to be able to support life-cycle of existing assets in the Klang Valley as well as the expansion of the
main inter-city connection from the North to the
but also to be creative and innovative in discovering new
South of Peninsular Malaysia. The same model in
technology through research, design and development
the Klang Valley can be developed in each state of
activities. Malaysia in the future.
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Driver 6: Driver 8:

Safety and Security Sustainability

Matching its position as a nation heading for Sustainability first refer to continuous energy
developed nation status, its public transportation consumption and its short term as well as long term
service delivery should always be in check without impacts on the environment. Climate change due to
making room for the slightest oversight to creep in. It green gas emission and urbanisation proportionates
will always have a high level of frequent users of rail with the increase of population and congestion.
services with the operators conforming to the high These are the megatrends that will affect the
safety and security guidelines and avoid accidents existing policy and sentiment of the people to move
at all costs no matter how idealistic the notion can towards greener alternative.
sound. Provision of accident-free railway operation,
avoiding derailments or collisions, reducing impact Secondly, sustainability also refers to the ability
by using very light but strong material and excellent of the industry to sustain itself economically. It
design to minimize catastrophe in case of accidents points to an industry that can progressively endure
are some of the measures that rail operators can indefinitely, with all its players, clients and users
engage to ensure passenger safety. including the government having a symbiotic
relationship that is a win-win for everyone concerned.
Driver 7:
Localisation and Globalisation Driver 9:
Geopolitical 
High number of trade imbalance between export
and import figures struck a concern over long- The Trans-Asian railway network initiated some 40
term sustainability and the heavy dependence years ago is proof that for the longest time, rail has
on foreign suppliers. It is understandable though been perceived as the faster and more economical
that some of the components referred to as safety mode of transport to boost international trade
critical items inevitably require intervention from among nations. The fact that the project still has
OEMs due to highly specialised skills which are not taken off after so many years should not affect
currently not available in the country. However, Malaysian businesses, rather this should be seen as
there are numerous non-safety items that can be an opportunity still in place.
produced locally as the required competencies are
available if not in the rail industry but through other
industries which are stronger such as electronics and
telecommunications. Besides the manufacturing of
rail products, the capability in supporting rail asset
throughout its entire life-cycle is equally important
which will affect availability for the rail operation.
It will only make sense if the government and local
players support this localisation initiative which can
create industry champions.
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5. Scenario Building for the
Malaysian Rail Industry in 2030 Road-mapping initiative back in 2012 has provided
a clear vision, direction and has laid down various
Through the process of cross-impact analysis, the programmes for the implementation of the
highest influence among the drivers rated by the key initiatives. To date, more than 90% of the
workshop participants are Policy and Institutional recommendations have been implemented. This is
Framework, Technology and Human Capital due to an effective coordination and implementation
Development, Multimodal & Integrated Transport, by a central organisation through the National Rail
Market Competition and Value Added Products/ Industry Council. All programs or proposals which
Services and Localisation and Globalisation. Each are successfully implemented have been supported
of these five key drivers forms a main framework to by various ministries and Government agencies
develop a desired scenario. The remaining drivers with active participation by the industry and the
other than mentioned above will be a part of the academia.
narration wherever it is related.
Scenario 2.0:
Scenario 1.0: Technology and Human Capital Development 
Policy and Institutional Framework
By 2030, the Malaysian rail industry has
By 2030, a total of RM180 billion worth of new rail expanded from about 50 to more than 100 related
infrastructure was invested by the Government organisations. In addition to the growth of the
since it was announced by the Chairman of SPAD in industry, a sizeable investment made by the
2012. This explains the Government’s commitment Government has also created huge job opportunities
to provide the best rail transportation service on for Malaysian workers. High technology,
par with other developed countries. Recently, sophisticated, and sleek design of current trains
the regulator unveiled additional upgrading and compared with the past 20 years has presented a
expansion programmes of existing networks that new image to the public. These will serve as “feel
will improve accessibility and capacity in several good” factors that largely drive a huge number of
destinations for both passengers and cargos. young graduates of today to choose a career path in
this industry. Besides, the attrition rate will remain
In order to support the growth of the industry, the very low for a long time as workers tend to stay in
Government through SPAD has developed and the industry when it is being constantly fuelled by a
adopted a set of rail standards. This is obtained from wealth of projects. Nevertheless, migration of local
past joint initiatives with Standards Malaysia and experts abroad is something that is inevitable. An
SIRIM. These standards are applied to strengthen outpour of job openings in the Middle East requires
the technical specifications which are currently being various types of manpower with different levels of
used in various procurement exercises. To date, there skills to fill vacancies urgently. This has not proven to
are already technical specifications developed by be detrimental to the industry but rather, shows that
the regulator for different types of rolling-stocks, Malaysia has skilled manpower for export all over the
for example light, heavy and high speed rail. As a world.
result, all new systems, equipment and components,
regardless of the operators that own them, are In ensuring sufficient supply of workforce in the
common in terms of technical specification. industry, there are several skills training institutes
The remaining legacy assets that are still a mix established by the Government that continuously
of standards and specifications will go through produce semi-skilled workers. This is on top of
refurbishment and upgrading program. training institutions which are owned by major train
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operators. A look at white collar jobs show some technology development under one of the R&D Supporting
universities offering rail engineering as an optional priority lists. Some of the technologies acquired have Industry 2030
major for final year and as full course post-graduate contributed towards the improvement of energy
studies at Master and PhD levels respectively. efficiency, speed and comfort, inter-operability,
However, there are avenues for graduates in general as well as enhance the reliability of current rail
engineering fields who are interested to find jobs operation.
in the rail industry as well as opportunities for
semi-skilled workers keen on furthering studies at By 2030, the Malaysian rail industry has expanded
a higher level within the same gamut. The Centre from about 50 to more than 100 related organisations.
of Excellence for Rail which came into fruition from In addition to the growth of the industry, a sizeable
the enhancement of a training institute under KTMB investment made by the Government has also created huge
back in 2013 has provided such an avenue for industry
job opportunities for Malaysian workers.
hopefuls. It is equipped with the latest facilities and
provides students with the most updated knowledge
on train technologies which are recognised by most Scenario 3.0:
of the global rail companies and associations. This Multimodal and Integrated Transport
is achieved through continuous partnership with
foreign technology providers and experts from By 2030, the rail networks that are formerly confined
various rail organisations in Malaysia. All of the within the Klang Valley have expanded nationwide
syllabuses used are reviewed by a panel of experts in to cover other states in Malaysia. Upgrading and
order to ensure that they meet the current and future adding lines from the main trunk of KTMB tracks
needs of the industry. from North to South have now stretched from the
west coast to the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
The technology development initiative since 2012 There are also a number of spur lines that connect
has not yielded many discoveries through research major ports with major industrial parks in the
and development (R&D) activities. However, East Coast Economic Corridors (ECER), the North
new technologies have been acquired through a Coast Economic Corridors (NCER) and the Iskandar
procurement mechanism called offsets and reverse Malaysia in the South. Parallel to the existing trunk
engineering. Almost all of the procurements line, high speed rail which is operated by a private
endeavoured by the Government with a total value company is fast gaining popularity. Currently, the
of RM160 billion coupled with offset program as a train is serving Singapore – Johor – Kuala Lumpur
means to expedite the industry growth and further route and it plans to expand up to Bangkok. Based
to achieve the aims as stated in the Malaysian on rapid urbanisation progress especially in Selangor,
Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030. Local rail Johor, Penang, Melaka, Perak and Negeri Sembilan,
industry players and operators enjoy the healthy the intra-city or light rail networks soon start to
benefits derived from the Government investment face the same situation as the Klang-Valley fifteen
programmes. Besides that, offsets also result in years ago. In East Malaysia, there are also on-going
several joint technology development projects projects developing railway tracks in Sarawak and
between local universities, local industry players expansion of existing tracks in Sabah. The train will
and foreign technology partners on certain key be a medium to transport raw materials for energy
areas. Correspondingly, reverse engineering ventures sectors and passenger transportation especially for
have been undertaken on critical parts. Funding for eco-tourism.
R&D is not an issue as it is now being allocated and
coordinated under the National Science & Research The idea of “seamless journey” which seems to be
Council (NSRC) which also registers rail-related almost impossible to implement in the past has now
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become a reality. The train has been conveniently congestion. Malaysia is not excluded from this trend
integrated with most public transportations such as as a sizeable investment in rail has been committed
buses and taxis linking all major hubs in Peninsular by the Government of Malaysia since 2012 to stretch
Malaysia. Today, a passenger is able to swiftly travel a span of two decades to enhance the social and
from one destination to another, even embarking on economic activities in the country.
trains by different operators with the purchase of
only one ticket or using a dedicated travel prepaid A number of rail projects in the pipeline have lured
card (subjected to conditions). This facility has now local and foreign rail suppliers with each bidding
been expanded to other states in Malaysia outside a piece of the available contracts. Flashback to
the Klang Valley. The Government’s investment on fifteen years before, intense competition is seen
upgrading and expansion of rail infrastructure has only among foreign suppliers where local industry
changed the public’s perception and preference players have almost no chance to compete directly
for train over other types of transportation. This is due to unattractive track records, limited capability
largely due to improvement in punctuality, comfort and product credibility. Today, the situation has
and duration taken to reach a destination. changed. Local champions identified, groomed and
developed for the past 20 years have positioned
Apart from passenger transportation, rail freight Malaysia as one of the respectable competitors in
has made a significant impact on being the choice the global rail market. Strong grasp over design and
of transport to move massive cargos to their final development and system integration capabilities
destinations. The effective cargo distribution was have enabled local players to enhance their products’
a result of upgrading and expansion undertaken competitiveness and support life-cycle of the asset
by the Government in the previous decades. Raw more effectively. The local rail industry widened its
materials, customised cargo containers, semi- offering from monorail to heavy rail products has
finished and finished products can be transported successfully secured contracts in South East Asia,
from various seaports such as Port Klang, the Port of Brazil, India and the Middle East as it is dubbed to
Tanjung Pelepas, the Kuantan Port, the Penang Port have ‘Japanese quality, Chinese price’. In view of
as well as major airports in the country. All of these this, most of the recent contracts tendered by the
would have been impossible to achieve had it not Government are awarded to local players either
been for the efficient clearance process by the Royal for new purchases or refurbishment of existing
Malaysian Customs. In anticipation of this, Malaysia assets. Track records are no longer an issue and the
will have gradually become the preferred regional competitive advantages are due to its cost, quality
distribution hub for freight transported from Eastern of products and after sales services. Even more
and Western regions. important is the multiplier effects to the country’s
economy as well as achieving national aspirations.
Scenario 4.0:
Market Competition and Value Added Products  Scenario 5.0:
Services Localisation and Globalisation

The year 2030 witnesses the upgrading and building In 2030, the Government’s enforcement on local
of rail infrastructure activities mushrooming content in the procurement of rail assets has yielded
worldwide, driven by the need to address rapid positive impact to long-term industry development.
urbanisation in major cities (such as in China, Although a small percentage has been committed
India and the Middle-East), climate change and during the previous procurement back in 2010, the
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strategies employed since then have generated a one of the attractive destinations for investors.
significant increase in figure from 5 to 10% to more Furthermore, the Government has launched target
than 40% today. The identification of strategic areas FDI on selected foreign rail suppliers to fill the critical
to be developed through road mapping exercise in gap in the local and regional supply chain. Today,
2012 have been fully completed that it enables all most of the components, parts and systems made by
non-critical and to a certain extent, critical items to world top rail producers/suppliers are sourced from
be developed locally and certified internationally. Malaysia.
Cross-industrial strategy by leveraging on well-
established and mature local industries such 6. Future Opportunities
as automotive, telecommunications, advanced
materials, aerospace and others help to further Encouraging trends in rail investment both local and
expedite the growth of the rail industry. Besides that, global, international trades and passenger traffic
initiative to enforce common technical specification as well as megatrends become a backdrop that
and adoption of dedicated standards have an impact demonstrates a promising future for the Malaysian
in terms of creating critical mass of rail components rail industry. There are numerous opportunities
which indirectly justify local players especially small, that can be created from the above trends and
medium enterprises (SMEs) to invest or diversify in scenarios which give significant impact to the future
this business. Moreover, the situation has mitigated of the Malaysian rail industry development. The
trade imbalance where the export has moved slightly opportunities analysed by stakeholders provide
above the import figure. Most of the MRO activities multiple options for the industry to move forward in
are no longer carried out by train operators but terms of where the industry want to be by 2030.
instead by a third party to improve train availability.
A recent study showed that serviceability of train There is potential emergence of new rail operators
operation is at more than average of the current such as in cargo transportation, high speed rail and
best practices around the world. Local MRO players in respective states in Malaysia. Therefore, there is
have expanded their ability to fully perform Level 3 a need for a strong support for the rail industry that
maintenance and to a certain extent modification, will ensure a high rate of serviceability of their train.
upgrading and testing without intervention from In view of this, potential business opportunities
OEMs. Malaysia is now one of the authorised will be created ranging from rail components
maintenance centres in the region certified by most suppliers, manufacturing of spares, refurbishment
top train producers. of legacy assets, new infrastructure construction,
systems developer, customise container fabrication,
In view of the pressure to be cost effective and expansion of light rail to heavy rail products,
meet the high demand of rolling-stocks in the Asian maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) up to
region, western train and equipment manufacturers testing services, rolling-stocks leasing services
were searching for a suitable location to setup their and many more. These opportunities will fuel the
new production line. Apart from cost and market industry sustainability economically and enhance the
driven, easy access to the pool of skilled workforce, industry capabilities over the time until 2030.
raw materials, IP protection, strong IT facilities and
being geographically strategic have tremendous
influence on selection of the location. Malaysia fulfils
most of the criteria especially being located at the
heart of South East Asia, thus making the country
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1. Introduction environments. The Malaysian rail industry players

will be at par with established foreign rail suppliers
The final chapter of this report was developed based to secure continuous business opportunities from
on the understanding of the current state of the the local and global markets, whilst continuously
industry i.e. ’where are we now’ both at the global enhancing and upgrading in-house capabilities.
as well as local stages and the desired picture of This will enable local players to not only become
the Malaysian rail industry by 2030 in the ’where integrators and exporters of monorails but also be
we want to go’ question. In order to bridge the gap fully prepared to venture into heavy rails with speed
between now and the future, the question of “How of less than 200km/h1. Long-term sustainable
can we get there?” becomes the focus of this chapter. competitive advantage will be driven by innovation
and the related technologies acquired or developed
In view of the requirement, Future Rail 2030 through collective efforts led by the industry; and
1
Agreed during 1st Future Committee was established in February 2012 facilitated by the government and academia. A
Rail 2030 Committee to provide strategic advice, to monitor the complete and strong local supply chain with world-
meeting
progressive achievement of the roadmap class standards forms a backbone to the local rail
recommendations and to endorsed its outcome. operators in delivering the highest quality of rail
It consists of selected representatives from major transportation services to the rakyat.
rail operators, manufacturers, MRO services, the
related Government agencies, the academia and 3. Goal Setting and Strategies
the regulators. The shortcomings and the future
opportunities that have been discussed and analysed The vision provides the summarised picture of the
through the committee have become critical input to end game of the roadmap initiative. However, it
the formulation of the vision, goals, strategies and can be broken down into three major goals that will
the action plan. contribute towards attainment of the vision. The
major goals are as follows:
2. Rail Vision 2030
Goal 1:
Future Rail 2030 committee, together with various Conducive Rail Industry Eco-System
stakeholders involved in the development of the
roadmap, unanimously agreed to integrate and Conducive environment is a catalyst for the industry
streamline the industry to achieve one vision as to grow and therefore it needs to be strengthened to
depicted below: ensure effective implementation of future industry
development. The goal was set to ensure that any
“In 2030, the Malaysian rail industry will be a strong and barriers identified will need to be removed and
sustainable business, capable of satisfying the demands of any required assistance is to be provided so that a
the national rail transportation, and a competitive global friendly eco-system for any rail- related businesses
is formed. In doing this, focus will be given to
player that optimises the use of indigenous resources and
strengthen existing Government mechanisms in
technologies.” supporting the industry through better coordination
This means that by 2030, the local rail industry with all related Ministries/agencies. Among the
will be resilient and able to remain competitive parameters that can be configured to positively
despite dynamic changes in the global and local create conducive environment for industry players
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include regulation, policy making, incentives, This goal is set to prepare the rail
infrastructure development, investment facilitation, industry in supporting long-term
industry development program, import and exports,
assets handled by the rail operators
human capital development and funding, among
ranging from maintenance, repair
others. Correspondingly, the key strategies to achieve
the goal are as follows: and overhaul (MRO), parts and
components manufacturing and
Strategy 1.1 S
 trengthening regulatory and systems integration.
institutional support
Strategy 1.2 F
 illing industry gaps through local and the capabilities developed will also enable local train
foreign investments producers to expand their product portfolio from
Strategy 1.3 P
 opulating the industry with capable light rail to heavy rail segment in the future. The key
workforce strategies to achieve the goal are as follows:
Strategy 1.4 M
 odernising rail infrastructure and
through-life support Strategy 2.1  eveloping capabilities in targeted
D
technology areas
Goal 2: Strategy 2.2 Focusing on core business and
High Localisation of Rail Products and Services undertake outsourcing

Optimisation of rail investment that is worth billions Goal 3:

of ringgit made by the Government is partly related Competitive Regional and Global Player
to the ability to support the whole life-cycle of rail
assets (including rolling-stocks, signalling and train The final goal is for the rail industry to not only fulfil
control systems, rail tracks and infrastructure and the social obligation but also emerge as a significant
electrifications). The low rate of serviceability due contributor to the national economic growth through
to long lead time in getting replacement parts or exports of local products as demonstrated in the
spare part producers that no longer exist combined automotive, maritime (ships/boats), aerospace and
with other reasons will force rail operators to opt other sectors. The focus is to consolidate the required
for cannibalising parts from other remaining assets. expertise in various aspects of the local products to
Consequently, some of the train sets are being form a comprehensive package under the Malaysian
left idle to rust over time, which will eventually brand. With this in place, the industry is to leverage
shrink the overall size of assets available. The on the existing Government’s machineries that will
different mix of products with a variety of technical facilitate in opening up a path to penetrate the global
specifications is adding up to the complexity of the market. The key strategies to achieve the goal are as
problem. Therefore, this goal is set to prepare the follows:
rail industry in supporting long-term assets handled
by the rail operators ranging from maintenance, Strategy 3.1  ositioning regional and global
P
repair and overhaul (MRO), parts and components players in the regional and global
manufacturing and systems integration. This supply chain
includes not only knowledge and skilled workforce Strategy 3.2 Maintaining competitiveness through
but also the incorporation of the related indigenous technology advancement
technologies and the raw materials. Furthermore,
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4. The Key Initiatives   Initiative 1.1.4: Form a national-level council

or committee that will oversee the national
The strategies which were identified earlier will rail industry development and well-being.
be deployed through the implementation of key Stakeholders are to be consulted including
initiatives. These initiatives were proposed as (but not limited to) SPAD, Prime Minister’s
a guideline for further deliberation and shall be Department, rail operators, local industry players
detailed out by the related parties which may result and the relevant Ministries/agencies.
in the formulation of a specific program. However,
the number of initiatives may expand or change in Strategy 1.2 Filling of industry gaps through local
line with dynamic changes and urgency of need vis- and foreign investments is implemented through
à-vis the rail industry during the implementation the following initiatives:
period (2012-2030).
I nitiative 1.2.1: Undertake the targeted
Goal 1: investment promotion to attract certain foreign
Conducive Rail Industry Eco-System companies to fill the current gaps. Stakeholders
to be consulted including (but not limited to)
Strategy 1.1 Strengthening of regulatory and MITI, MIDA, MIGHT, and the industry players.
institutional support to the rail industry is achieved
through implementation of the following: I nitiative 1.2.2: Provide fiscal incentives on all
investment projects (new and re-investment) and
I nitiative 1.1.1: Strengthening SPAD in regulating, award import duty sales tax exemption (valid for
design, operation, maintenance, safety, and a specific time period) to organisations involved
security aspects of the Malaysian rail systems in the design/manufacturing/assembly and the
i.e. (rolling stock, electrification, signalling, track MRO activities. Stakeholders to be consulted
and automatic fare collection (AFC). Stakeholders including (but not limited to) MOF, MITI, MIDA,
are to be consulted including (but not limited to) MIGHT and the industry players.
SPAD, the rail operators, and the local industry
players. I nitiative 1.2.3: Provide non-fiscal incentive by
simplifying customs regulations and processes.
 Initiative 1.1.2: Develop a common Malaysian rail Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not
system specification to promote commonality limited to) MOF, MITI, MIDA, the Royal Malaysian
and interoperability and adopt the relevant design Customs, MIGHT and the industry players.
standards to each specification – to be adhered
to in all future acquisition. Stakeholders are to be I nitiative 1.2.4: Employ offset as a means of
consulted including (but not limited to) Standards attracting targeted FDIs. Stakeholders to be
Malaysia, SIRIM, SPAD, the rail operators and the consulted including (but not limited to) MOF,
local industry players. MITI, MIDA, MIGHT and the industry players.

  Initiative 1.1.3: Introduce an organizational Strategy 1.3 Populating the industry with capable
level certification scheme to substantiate the workforce is to be undertaken as follows:
capability of each and every industry player.
Stakeholders are to be consulted including (but Initiative
 1.3.1: Develop institutions to deliver
not limited to) regulatory agencies such as SPAD, rail-ready professionals based on the demand of
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) the industry (Figure 5.1), offering generic technical
and others and the rail operators. training programs for blue collar tradesmen,
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bridging programs for graduate engineers and acquisition body, the rail operators, MOF, SPAD Action Plan
short courses for refresher/upgrading of the and MOT.
current workforce. Stakeholders to be consulted
including (but not limited to) MOE, MOHR, and I nitiative 1.4.3: Integrate all rail services for
MIGHT. seamless connectivity by spinning off the
‘transit acquirer’ company to facilitate revenue

Initiative 1.3.2: Introduce ab initio ‘licensed apportionment based on a common AFC system
train driver’ program based on EMU operation (Figure 5.2). Stakeholders to be consulted
through the use of simulators. Stakeholders to be including (but not limited to) SPAD, public
consulted including (but not limited to) SPAD, the transport operators, industry players, MIGHT and
rail operators, industry players and MIGHT. the related Ministries/agencies.


Initiative 1.3.3: Incorporate rail engineering I nitiative 1.4.4: Maintain passenger transport
modules/subjects into institution of higher on Standard gauge systems and retain Metre
learning diploma and degree programs. gauge systems for shared freight and passenger
Stakeholders to be consulted including (but transportation.
not limited to) MOE, MOHR, the rail operators,
industry players and MIGHT. I nitiative 1.4.5: Impose provision in all new urban
development projects to include land reserve for
I nitiative 1.3.4: Promote awareness and rail transportation, transit-oriented development
public interest on rail industry to increase its (TOD) and Intelligent Transportation System
attractiveness. Stakeholders to be consulted (ITS). Stakeholders to be consulted including
including (but not limited to) MOE, MOHR, SPAD (but not limited to) SPAD, CIDB, the State
and CIDB. Governments, the rail operators and the related
Ministries/agencies.
Strategy 1.4 Modernising of infrastructure and
through-life support is achieved by implementing I nitiative 1.4.6: Improve through-life support,
the following initiatives: configuration and software management of
rolling stock fleet, signalling and AFC systems.
I nitiative 1.4.1: Maintain project continuity by Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not
expanding existing rail networks and promote limited to) the rail operators, industry players,
development of metro systems in congested SPAD and MIGHT.
cities and economic corridors. Stakeholders
to be consulted including (but not limited to) Goal 2:
MOF, SPAD, MOT, the State Governments, the High Localisation of Rail Products and Services 
rail operators and the Economic Development
Authorities. Strategy 2.1 Developing capabilities in targeted
technology areas by undertaking the following
I nitiative 1.4.2: Acquire rail systems with initiatives:
due consideration given to the total cost of
ownership apart from technical, commercial and I nitiative 2.1.1: Invest in the capability to design,
offset assessment, and to ensure a thorough manufacture, integrate and test rail vehicles
evaluation of all available options. Stakeholders with design speed of less than 200 km/h,
to be consulted including (but not limited to) the signalling, electrification, track and AFC systems.
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Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not limited to) the rail operators, MOF and MOT.
limited to) the rail operators, industry players,
MOF, MITI, SPAD and MIGHT. I nitiative 2.2.2: Source subsystems and non-
critical parts and components from capable
I nitiative 2.1.2: Invest in the capability to design, local suppliers based on ‘risk sharing’ principles
manufacture, integrate and test strategic endorsed by regulators. Stakeholders to be
sub-systems and components of the above consulted including (but not limited to) the
product segment (Table 5.2). Stakeholders to be acquisition body, MOF, MOT, SPAD, the rail
consulted including (but not limited to) the rail operators and industry players.
operators, industry players, MOF, MITI, SPAD and
MIGHT. I nitiative 2.2.3: Migrate and upgrade current
workforce into contract and supply chain
I nitiative 2.1.3: Develop comprehensive management. Stakeholders to be consulted
capability to undertake rolling stock MRO up including (but not limited to) the rail operators,
to modification/upgrade of systems and sub- industry players, SPAD, MOE, MOHR and MIGHT.
systems (Table 5.3). Stakeholders to be consulted
including (but not limited to) the rail operators, Goal 3:
industry players, MOF, MITI, SPAD and MIGHT. Competitive Regional & Global Player

I nitiative 2.1.4: Maximize the use of locally Strategy 3.1 Positioning regional and global
sourced materials & supplies in both players in the regional and global supply chain
manufacturing and MRO activities. Stakeholders is to be achieved by implementing the following
to be consulted including (but not limited to) the initiatives:
rail operators, the acquisition body, MOF, MITI,
SPAD and MIGHT. I nitiative 3.1.1: Employ offset as a means of
securing contract manufacturing and design-
I nitiative 2.1.5: Obtain certification and approval build work packages from foreign companies.
from appropriate authorities. Stakeholders to Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not
be consulted including (but not limited to) the limited to) MOF, the acquisition body, SPAD, and
industry players. MIGHT.

Initiative 2.1.6: Employ offset as a means of I nitiative 3.1.2: Secure foreign contracts by jointly
acquiring foreign technology and know-how. participating in international tender bids – led by
Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not the anchor player and supported by its lower tier
limited to) MOF, the acquisition body, SPAD, and suppliers. Stakeholders to be consulted including
MIGHT. (but not limited to) industry players, MOF, MITI,
SPAD, and MIGHT.
Strategy 2.2 Focusing on core business and
undertake outsourcing by carrying out the following I nitiative 3.1.3: Collaborate with MITI, in
initiatives: marketing Malaysia’s rail products and services
through specific marketing mission abroad.
Initiative 2.2.1: Outsource industry wide common Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not
MRO services by means of performance based limited to) the rail operators, industry players,
contracts (PBC) and long term ‘rolling-wave’ MOT, MATRADE, MIDA and MIGHT.
extension to capable local MRO providers.
Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not
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Strategy 3.2 Maintaining competitiveness Stakeholders to be consulted including (but not Roadmap 2030
through technology advancement is through the limited to) universities, research institutes, SIRIM, Action Plan
following initiatives: CIDB, the rail operators, industry players and MIGHT.

I nitiative 3.2.1: Establish an industry-led 5. Implementation Timeline

platform to coordinate rail-related research and
technology (R&T) activities than can sustain The key initiatives will be implemented in three major
Malaysia’s competitiveness (quality, cost and timelines namely short-term (less than five years),
delivery). Stakeholders to be consulted including medium term (between five to 10 years) and long-
(but not limited to) MIGHT, the rail operators and term (more than 10 years) which can be referred in
industry players. Table 5.1. Based on expert judgement, the respective
initiatives were assigned to the timelines according
I nitiative 3.2.2: Undertake generic rail related to an estimated duration taken for completion.
R&T projects (cost to be shared among the Nevertheless, the table acts as a guideline for the
industry with matching contribution from the implementer or coordinator and any initiatives can be
Government) focusing on innovation in the areas implemented immediately if it is urgently needed.
as follows:
Tables 5.2 and 5.3 show the timeline for development
•  nergy efficient and environment friendly.
E of capabilities in parts manufacturing and systems
Technology or innovation that contributes to integration, and maintenance, repair and overhaul
less energy consumption and carbon emission. (MRO) respectively. The list of components and
Example: light-weight material, aerodynamic, capabilities to be developed derived from the working
alternative fuel, waste energy conversion and groups’ discussion based on gaps that required to
etc. be filled up in order to achieve Goals 2 and 3. It is an
arduous task, since there is a need to leverage on
• I nteroperability. Technology or innovation non-rail industries which may well be established
that enables different technical systems in certain areas that can be shared to expedite the
to work together including multi-modes technology and capability development.
transportation. Example: intelligent traffic
management, sensor, integrated fare
collection, software engineering, variable
gauges switching technology and etc.

•  peed and comfort. Technology or innovation

S
that contributes to the improvement in speed
and comfortability of rail operation. Example:
rubber technology, low vibration and noise,
tilting train technology, braking systems, next
generation bogie and etc.

•  nhanced
E reliability/asset life-cycle.
Technology or innovation that optimises
and life extension of rail assets. Example:
condition-based monitoring technology,
sensor, testing equipment design, train
conversion etc.
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R ail C OE
New Entrant Basic
Source Qualification Industry Sub-sector

1 Licensed
Driver

2 Rail IT Systems
Operations
Technician
Bl u e C o llar

3 Rail Civil / Infra

Technician
SPM
Holders

4 Rail Mechanical
Technician
Maintenance,
Repair &
Overhaul
5 Rail Electrical /
Electronic Technician

C
Cert / Diploma T
WHITE COLLAR

Holders

S Design &
C MANUFACTURING

Degree Holders B
P

Refresher / Upgrading
Legend

1   Train Operation & Mechatronics 4   Rolling Stock Mech Engineering SC   Short Courses

2  Rail Transport Management & 5   Rail Systems Elect Engineering BP   Bridging Programs
Info Systems
CT   Crew Training & Others
3   Rail Construction & Civil Engineering

Figure 5.1: Initiatives 1.3.1 on developing institutions to deliver rail-ready professionals based on the demand of the industry
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Transfer of source code from AFC Card Managers

system integrator to enable future (Touch & Go, My
software changes Rapid, etc…)

• Change of currency (to be acceptable by ticket vending

machine)
• Change of business operation
• Business hours Transit
• Integration with other modes of transport Acquirer

Endorsement from Government to

spin off a company to act as a Transit
Acquirer
• To distribute portion of revenues between rail operators
Figure 5.2: Initiative 1.4.2 on spinning off a “transit acquirer”
• Similar approach undertaken by Singapore LTA with the company to facilitate revenue apportionment based on a
establishment of Transit Link common AFC system

Short Term Medium Term Long Term

Goals Strategy
(< 5 years) (5-10 years) (>10 years)
1.1 Strengthening regulatory & institutional support 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4 1.1.1
1.2 Filling industry gaps through local and foreign 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3,
GOAL 1:
investments 1.2.4
CONDUCIVE
1.3 Populating the industry with capable workforce 1.3.2, 1.3.4 1.3.1, 1.3.3
1.4 Modernizing rail infrastructure & through-life support 1.4.5 1.4.2, 1.4.4 1.4.1, 1.4.3
2.1 Developing capability in targeted technical areas Refer to Table 5.2 and 5.3 Industry Capabilities
GOAL 2:
Development Timeline Table
SUSTAINABLE
2.2 Focusing on core business & undertake outsourcing 2.2.1, 2.2.2 2.2.3
3.1 Positioning local players in the global supply chain 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3
GOAL 3:
3.2 Maintaining competitiveness through technical 3.2.1 3.2.2
COMPETITIVE
advancement

Table 5.1: Overall Implementation Timeline

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Short Term (<5years) Medium Term (5 - 10 years) Long Term (> 10 years)

• APU – Battery • APU – Inverter • Propulsion - Electric Generator

• Health Monitoring Systems – Software • Current Collector – Slider • System Engineering – Design
• Bogie – Gearbox, Couplings & Suspension • APU - Low Voltage Supply • System Engineering – Integration
System, Wheel Set
• Door System – Motor Drive, Door Control • Bogie - Undercarriage casting • Track works - Rail Steel Grade
Unit, Belt & Door Panels
• Brake System – Brake Disc/Pad • HVAC - Compressor • Switch & Crossing/Turnout – Switch, Frog,
Guard Rails & Rail Plate
• Propulsion - Traction Motor & Transformer • Gangway – Rubber Bellow
• Exterior – Superstructure & End Cap • Certification & Safety – Integration
• Certification & Safety – Operation • Safety-related Component – Interface
Software
• Operation Engineering – Operation • Operation Engineering – Performance
Support Analysis & Design
• System Engineering – Specification • Integration, Testing & Commissioning
• Project Management • Communication Certification – Integration
• Communication Support – Digital • System Engineering – Integration
Transmission System (DTS)
• Communication Support – SCADA • Integration, Testing & Commissioning
• Backbone – Wireless • Integrated Control Centre (Communication
& SCADA)
• Non-safety - Display Board / Panel & • Conductor – Rail support, ramp, expansion
Cables joint & transformer
• Communication System Engineering – • Civil Works – Tunnel
Design
• Communication Project Management • Systems – Platform Screen Door
• Backbone – Fibre • Facilities SCADA / BMS / EACS
NOTE:
• Passenger Communication System - • Cables – Connector & Feeder Cables
Entertainment/Advertisement The capabilities as
agreed by the industry
• Track works – Steel tracks players covering
• Fastenings – Coach screw & Plates rolling-stocks, signalling
& communication,
• Electrification – Installation Traction electrification and rail
Power Substation tracks & infrastructure
• Electrification – Power Monitoring SCADA

Table 5.1 Implementation Timeline – Parts Manufacturing and Systems Integration Capability
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Roadmap 2030
Action Plan

Short Term (<5years) Medium Term (5 - 10 years) Long Term (> 10 years)

•C
 ommunication Asset Management – • Signalling System – ATC Equipment • Track works - Upgrading/Modification of
Preventive Maintenance Rail Tracks
•P
 ropulsion – Traction Motor, Linear • Signalling System – Tachometer
Induction Motor, Transformer, Power
Inverter, Diesel Engines
•A
 PU – Inverter, Low Voltage Power Supply, • Brake System – Electronic Brake Controller
Battery
•D
 oor System – Software for Door Control • Track works - Upgrading/Modification of
Unit Fastenings
•H
 VAC – Interfacing of Controller • Upgrading/refurbishment of Grinding
Machine, Tamping Machine, Track
Recording Car, Flat Wagon, Unimog,
Ballast Hopper, Ballast Cleaning Machine,
Trolley
•C
 ertification & Safety (Signalling) – Non-
vital
•C
 urrent Collector – Pantograph
•C
 urrent Collector – Slider
NOTE:
•T
 rack works - Maintenance of Rail Tracks
•B
 allast – Upgrading/Modification The capabilities as
agreed by the industry
•M
 aintenance of Grinding Machine, players covering
Tamping Machine, Track Recording Car, rolling-stocks, signalling
Flat Wagon, Unimog, Ballast Hopper, & communication,
Ballast Cleaning Machine, Trolley electrification and rail
tracks & infrastructure
•M
 aintenance of Facilities SCADA / BMS
/ EACS

Table 5.2: Implementation Timeline - Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

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Articles
PG80 The Transformation of LRT Ampang PG92 Designing an Innovative Age by
Line by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Rolling Stock Consultants Sdn Bhd
Bhd
PG93 Investing in Malaysia: Vossloh
PG82 SCOMI Going Global by SCOMI Rail Cogifer’s Perspective by Vossloh
Bhd Cogifer

PG84 National Talent Enhancement PG95 Generating Prospect Via Innovation

Program (NTEP) by MIGHT METEOR by Gummi Metall Technik (M) Sdn
Advanced Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Bhd

PG85 Opportunities in Railway Signalling PG96 Digitally Converged System : PSI

& Communication by Global Rail Traffic Control System by PSI In
Sdn Bhd Control Sdn Bhd

PG87 Realising Local MRO Capabilities by PG99 Design & Fabrication of Rail
Majestic Engineering Sdn Bhd Coachwork Using GFRP by DK
Composite Sdn Bhd
PG88 Rail Maintenance in 21st Century by
ERL Maintenance Support Sdn Bhd PG100 Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) – A
Cutting Edge Technology
PG90 Building Competency Via MRT
Project by SMH Rail Sdn Bhd

PG91 Promoting IRSE to Malaysia by IRSE

Malaysia Section
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80 The Transformation of LRT

Ampang Line

Formerly known as STAR LRT, RapidKL Ampang LRT Comparison between Current LRV vs New
Line is a driver-operated light rail transportation LRV
system. It has two lines; covering Ampang eastern
district to the City Centre and another line from In 2009, the Government announced a major
Sentul towards the south to the National Sports initiative to further upgrade the standard of public
Complex at Bukit Jalil. The system started in 1998 transport services – extension of the current LRT
with an operational network covering 27km with 25 network and integrating the two RapidKL Ampang
stations, transporting passengers from the northern, and Kelana Jaya lines at a state-of-the-art Putra
north-eastern, and south-western suburbs of the Heights station. While the Kelana Jaya Line would
Klang Valley. be extended by another 17kms; running through
residential and commercial areas in Lembah Subang,
The construction of the Ampang Line began Subang Jaya and USJ. Ampang Line, on the other
in August 1993 for Phase 1 and was completed hand, would be extended for 17.7km, passing through
in December 1996. It covers a distance of 12km residential and commercial areas in Bukit Jalil,
comprising 14 stations and commencing commercial Bandar Kinrara, Puchong, Kg Sri Aman and Putra
service in December 1996 between Ampang and Jalan Heights.
Sultan Ismail. Phase 2 began in 1995 and commenced
operations in mid-1998. The construction comprises The project would also see injection of new trains
of 12km extension from Chan Sow Lin station in with RapidKL Ampang Line to boast 50 new
Kuala Lumpur to Sri Petaling via Bukit Jalil and a sets of six-car trains or Light Rail Vehicles (LRV),
3km extension from Sultan Ismail to Sentul. Eleven manufactured by CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive
stations were built to serve the northern and Ltd of China. The new LRV offers better improvement
southern areas of Kuala Lumpur including catering in term of passenger comfort, safety and train
for the KL Commonwealth in 1998. reliability.

Operating with 30 six-car trains, RapidKL Ampang

Line manages a daily ridership of 180,000 or some
4.8 million passengers a month.
 MALAYSIAN RAIL SUPPORTING INDUSTRY ROADMAP 2030

No. Description Existing LRVs New Ampang LRVs

81
1. Train Configuration • Six (6) coaches per train and • Six (6) coaches per train
divided into three (3) main • Normal gangway available to enable
vehicles passenger to move from end to end of the
• No gangway train
2. Material used for Train Stainless Steel High Grade of Aluminium.
Production • Using Friction stir welding technology in
assembly
• Lighter material thus lighter train
3. Propulsion System • GTO (Gate Turn On) with DC • IGBT (Integrated Gate Binapolar Transistor)
traction motor, an old technology with AC traction motor.
• Heavier in weight and less reliable • Modern technology, lighter in weight and
more reliable
4. Train Movement • Manual driving operation with • Automatic train operation with attendant
normal ATP system (Automatic • Using the latest technology of
Train Protection) communication based control system
• The driver is fully control of the
train movement
5. Safety Features •U  pgraded with CCTVs inside train • Design meets international fire standard
• Equipped with fire extinguisher requirement (BS6853) and crashworthiness
standard
• Equipped with Fire Alarm & CCTVs inside
the train
• Ventilation fan and hopper window during
the emergency
6. Door System Pneumatic Door Electric Door with door obstacle detection to
enhance door reliability.
7. Wheelchair Area Nil 6 wheelchair areas per train
8. Radio Technology Analog Digital
9. Green Technology • Regeneration brake • Regeneration brake
Features • Single glaze window • Double glaze window for optimizing the
temperature inside the train
10. Passenger Information •E  nd Destination Display (EDD) • EDD & SDD
System • Side Destination Display (SDD) • Internal Destination Display (IDD) above the
gangway
• Interactive Dynamic Route map (on top of
every door)
• LCD infotainment system 3 units per coach)
11. Interior design •N  on compartmentalize stainless • Compartmentalize stainless steel seat
Arrangement steel seat • Priority seating (min. of 4 seats per coach)
Prepared by:
• No priority seating • Lighting lux meets the latest International
Azhar Ghazali
Standard Senior Vice President
Group Communications &
Strategic Marketing
Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd
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82

SCOMI Going Global

Malaysia’s introduction to rail begun early in the a larger market outside of the country. The new
19th century, a period when the world went through model was code name the ‘SUTRA’ (Scomi Urban
an industrial revolution and technology invention Transit Rail Application). Investments for R&D were
brought about the steam engine which fired early done during a time when monorail systems are yet
locomotives. A century later, Malaysia now has the to be established as a public transport alternate.
capability to engineer and manufacture its own Extensively seen only in Japan, for SCOMI to develop
trains and markets this technology abroad. Thus, such a business the company had no other choice but
only four manufacturers in the world are established to muscle its own efforts, single handedly, promoting
with capabilities to design and manufacture this type of public transport system to governments
monorail systems, with Canada and Japan being and industry players worldwide.
long established as railway majors. SCOMI’s success
brings it into the circle of who’s who in the railways The pros and cons of the monorail system and the
industry globally. market niche for which this system was targeted for
was made more convincing with the performance
Spearheading this technology, Scomi Engineering of the system already running in Kuala Lumpur. Ten
Bhd took flight from its maiden project the Kuala years into engineering monorails SCOMI is today
Lumpur Monorail which opened for service in 2003, constructing monorail lines in Brazil and India; and at
to further develop the next generation vehicle for the same time contracted to replace the over capacity
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83
Kuala Lumpur fleet with the newer generation trains OHSAS18001 standards. The engineers also adapt to
which are larger and lighter in build. The company EU standards in their design practice as this today
continues to seek and bid for other monorail projects considered being the most comprehensive amongst
worldwide and is hopeful that the growth in demand standards worldwide. All their manufacturing
for this type of public transport will continue with an is supported with test labs for close scrutiny of
upward trend in the years to come. welding, machining works and material quality.
Complex engineering for material properties and
The engineering housed in SCOMI’s North Kuala stringent industry safety requirements demands our
Lumpur Facility (NKLF) is supported by system and continuous monitoring and testing of our processes
rolling stock engineers who continue development and manufacturing works.
work for improving the system components. The
company has a rich pool of engineering talent from SCOMI’s Gen2 monorails will soon be part of
both inside and outside the country and actively the landscape in major cities such as Sao Paolo,
promotes its resources regionally having the Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur. The company has also
advantage of being a global company with regional moved another level higher with its manufacturing
presence. It is with this work force that SCOMI capabilities adapting a regional strategy in support
continues to invest in tomorrow’s technology today. of the future market growth in Brazil, India and
East Asia. SCOMI Engineering will remain as the
NKLF is also a modern rail manufacturing facility single Malaysian rail technology owner after having
equipped with a one kilometer test track and other developed the monorail. With the second generation
testing facilities for trains. The engineers work model the company is perched to penetrate more
closely with established component providers from rail markets locally and abroad. Along its expansion
all over the world to engineer the most reliable and mode and the recent commissioning of the Mumbai
cost effective components to be used in the system. Line the company has taken on operations and
Stringent engineering and manufacturing processes maintenance responsibilities which will continue to
are employed to ensure the highest quality product. become a new part of its core business as a global
operation company. The company will continue
Manufacturing for the international markets, their to invest in engineering and technology whilst Prepared by:
Suhaimi Yaacob
facilities and standards for design and production has maintaining its position in the market as a low cost
President - Rail
been laid out to meet stringent ISO9001, ISO14001 & high premium transport solution provider. SCOMI Engineering Bhd
Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030

84 National Talent Enhancement

Programme (NTEP)
Trainees will gain the necessary skills through
40 days technical and 5 days soft skills trainings
respectively. As part of the training programme,
trainees are involved on real projects and job
assignments.

Might-Meteor Advance Manufacturing Sdn Bhd

(MMAM) has been given the mandate to conduct the
programme in Railway, Oil & Gas and ICT sector. In
total 100 trainees have been successfully placed and
trained in the above high technology sectors.

Public Program for Railway Sector

MIGHT-METEOR’S mission is to train competent
The National Talent Enhancement Programme rail resources to support the demand of railway
(NTEP) was launched in June 2011 by PEMANDU projects in Malaysia. MIGHT-METEOR ensures
to accelerate the development of the skilled high-quality, comprehensive training programs for
workforce in Malaysia. It is targeted at boosting the Engineers and Technicians who are involved in the
employability of engineering graduates as well as Design, Construction and Maintenance of Railway
technical and vocational certificate holders. Infrastructure.

The programme places particular emphasis on With the amount of investment in the railway
supporting the skills requirements in each of industry in Malaysia and Worldwide there is an
Malaysia’s Regional Economic Corridors. As such, increasing gap between supply and demand of
the programme is implemented via nine different skilled workforce. MMAM look forward to create an
Prepared by: entities – Iskandar Regional Development Authority, ideal platform to train people in order to address the
Dr Abdul Rahim East Coast Economic Region Development Council, needs of the railway industry in Malaysia through our
Adikhairul Azha
MIGHT-METEOR Advanced
Northern Corridor Implementation Authority, Sabah specially designed training programs.
Manufacturing Sdn Bhd Economic Development and Investment Authority
(SEDIA), Workforce Development Unit (Sarawak No Course Days
Chief Minister’s Department), Akademi Technology
1 Overview of Railway Systems 3
Hijau (a Malacca state agency), Selangor Human
2 Introductory Course on Signalling 15
Resource Development Centre, MIGHT-METEOR and
System
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
(CIDB). 3 Introductory Course on Communication 10
System
The objective of the programme is to accelerate 4 Introductory Course on Electrification 10
the development of graduates and skilled System
professional workforce through smart partnership 5 Introductory Course on Track System 15
and collaboration with the private sector. It aims to
build a talent pool of skilled workforce via industry Apart from these courses, MMAM also offer various
relevant skills training and on-the-job practical other custom-made programmes specific to industry
exposure. needs and requirement.
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Opportunities in Railway 85
Signalling
Global Rail Sdn Bhd was founded in July 2007 by a Protection System for both wayside and onboard and
group of local industry experts having vast experience Signalling Interlocking System.
in railway projects in Malaysia with a vision to be a
leader in the Railway Industry. It has grown over the In September 2012, the Mass Rapid Transit
years to serve the railway industry in Malaysia with Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) awarded Bombardier
its expertise in the field of signalling, electrification the five-year signalling contract for the first MRT
and communication system for both metro and line. Bombardier is delivering its advanced, globally-
mainline. Being a pioneer local company providing proven CITYFLO 650 Communications Based Train
total railway systems, our vision is to enhance its Control (CBTC) solution for the driverless operation.
human capital and technology to provide railway As part of the contract, Bombardier and Global Rail
services in compliance with International Standards. will also contribute to Malaysia’s railway industry by
developing local expertise in a joint programme of
Continuous improvement and new technology are activities.
important elements to the organisation and in
line with these elements, they have built strategic The Sungai Buloh – Kajang (SBK) line will serve as a
partnerships with global players. Global Rail and corridor for an estimated 1.2 million residents in the
Bombardier, has a long cooperative partnership urban and suburban areas of Klang Valley and has
approach since the formation of the company in the an expected daily ridership of 400,000 passengers.
Signalling System mainly on the Automatic Train CBTC technology was chosen due to the capacity and
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86

safety benefits that the technology brings to such a technology and locally-based expertise is critical.
high density application as well as its proven global Bombardier and Global Rail have partnered in an
record. “Offset Programme” to support the development
of new skills. This will be achieved through joint
The CBTC system is a highly-proven, automatic train developments during the project, such as on-the-job
control solution designed for complex, high-capacity training and Institution of Railway Engineers (IRSE)
metros and monorails as well as automated people licensing of engineers and technicians in Malaysia.
movers. Based on a true moving block CBTC system, This programme will bring long term benefits to the
it uses bi-directional radio communication between industry and is supervised by MIGHT.
trains and wayside equipment. It is developed to
support a wide range of automation; including semi- This collaboration will not only benefit young
automated (Grade of Automation Level 2, GoA2), graduates, engineers, and technicians, but also the
driverless (GoA3) and unattended (GoA4), as well as country’s economy. More employment will be created
manual driving with automatic train protection (ATP) in tandem with the establishment of an industry that
system as a fallback solution. is capable of maintaining the advanced technology
being deployed on the Malaysian railways, and
Within the system, the onboard equipment exporting technology and services to neighbouring
accurately tracks the location of the train. The countries.
trackside equipment keeps track of all train
locations, the status of point machines, routes, etc. The selection of CBTC for the new Klang Valley
and provides movement authority to the trains over MRT will shape the future of mobility in Malaysia,
the radio. Wayside equipment is connected using a ensuring the optimal delivery of high capacity
Data Transmission System (DTS), which provides a and safety in its application. Additionally, the
redundant, fault-tolerant communication network. cooperation between Bombardier and Global Rail will
Prepared by:
contribute to the sustainable development of local
Zulkifli Md Hussain
Operation Director To ensure the sustainability of the Malaysian expertise, meeting the current and future needs of
Global Rail Sdn Bhd railway industry in the future, development of the industry.
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Realising Local MRO Capabilities 87

In line with the goals set under the Urban Public MESB have chosen a reputable Traction Motor
Transport (UPT), in particular for the railway UPT OEM and repairer in China to be the Principal and
mode, Malaysia has embarked on huge capital Technology Transfer Partner. The Principal was
investments involving the double tracking, then already working with five (5) world renowned
speed upgrading and electrification of the entire companies (Alstom, Hitachi, Toshiba, Siemens
North-South Railway Mainline; the extension of and General Motor) for the development and
the Light Rail Transit (LRT) networks; and the production of Electrical Machines and Traction
implementation of the new Klang Valley Mass Propulsion Systems for high speed trains in China
Rapid Transit (KVMRT) project. and worldwide. Besides, the Principal also produce
replacement spare parts used in Traction Motor MRO
Accordingly, Malaysia has also to ensure that our works such as:-
maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities
are in place to provide the engineering support for • Commutators
the newly procured as well as existing Rolling Stock. • Armature Cores
• Main Pole Cores
In the pursuit of developing local MRO capabilities, • Armature Winding
the following technical and commercial pre- • Field and Interpole Coils
requisites must be met. All potential MRO • Vee Ring
contractors must acquire:
MESB have secure various contracts with the
• Specialised technical expertise, knowledge and assistance from the Principal
experience to undertake the MRO works.
• Proper workshop, machinery, equipment and • Overhaul of 184 units Traction Motors for KTMB
skilled manpower to undertake the MRO works. • Overhaul 2 complete units of Locomotive belonging
• Reliable sources for the supplies of quality to Petronas, 12 units of Traction Motors
materials and spare parts required for the MRO
works. Actual technology transfer from the Principal for
• Financial resources to fund the initial set up cost Traction Motor MRO started in 2009 when MESB
and subsequent MRO operations. was appointed as Vendor for the overhaul and repair
of AC & DC Traction Motors under the KTMB Vendor
Majestic Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (MESB) is no Development Programme for a five (5) year period.
exception. MESB has travelled a long and winding
road before being recognized as an MRO contractor Having a competent local MRO contractor for the
for the repair and overhaul of railway Traction repair and overhaul of railway Traction Motors, AC
Motor, both AC and DC. Started in 2003, MESB and DC, MESB strives to become the only Bumiputera Prepared by:
Majestic Engineering Sdn Bhd
begin with identifying the right Technology Transfer company in Malaysia with the required experience
Unit B-1-3, Megan Avenue 1,
Partner. The selected partner must be a competent and expertise to under repairs and overhauls of all 189, Jalan Tun Razak,
manufacturer / repairer; must be sincere to help in types of Electric Rotating Machine including Traction 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2161 8811
developing railway MRO capabilities in Malaysia; Motor and Main Alternator.
Fax: 603-2163 2177
and must see such development as a business Email: majestic.engineering@
expansion rather than a threat to its business. gmail.com
Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry Roadmap 2030

88 Rail Maintenance
in the 21st Century
During the ages when diesel based traction Cheras, Puchong, Sepang, as well as the national
dominated the railways, our nation had the complete administrative centre, Putrajaya, with KLIA. It has
local capabilities and setup of a MRO (Maintenance, maintained an on-time service record of 99.7% since
Repair and Overhaul). Such prized abilities in diesel its service commencement in 2002.
traction lost its relevance with the current dominance
of electric based in both urban and suburban rail Among a few factors that have contributed
transit. The government recognises the importance to achievement of such service record is the
to build such MRO autonomy and has included MRO maintenance of the railway. It should be noted that
as part of the Malaysian Rail Supporting Industry when the operations and maintenance company
Roadmap 2030. (E-MAS) was formed to undertake the O&M activities
of ERL, many recruits of E-MAS did not have prior
The ERL project, known as The Project KL Sentral to working experience in the transit industry. An earlier
KLIA Express Rail Link, was an electrified standard agreement was made with the project turnkey
gauge; double track railway with an alignment length contractor where new employees were to be engaged
of 57km. It runs over 6,000 services per month during the installation and commissioning of all
connecting the city centre with suburban areas of railway core systems. This informal training and
 MALAYSIAN RAIL SUPPORTING INDUSTRY ROADMAP 2030

89

exposure laid the solid foundation before any formal

training that was conducted later.

After the completion of the initial formal training,

staff and skill retentions became the new focus
of the management. Over 80% of staff who were
trained in the pre and post operation period was
still with the company 5 years after the service
commencement. This bridged the knowledge and
exposure gap for new employees who did not have
the opportunities to be directly trained by the
equipment suppliers. This has ensured all preventive
and corrective maintenance can be carried out in-
house with minimal support from the OEM.

The above stable performance further enabled

E-MAS to look into maintenance optimisation,
including new undertakings such as overhaul and
repair. Furthermore, it supports the company effort
to explore new and modern maintenance techniques.
As a result, predictive maintenance techniques
such as thermography, oil, vibration and power
analyses were all part of the integrated maintenance
scope that includes the traditional preventive and
corrective maintenance.

All these maintenance activities are managed

thru the use of a Computerised Maintenance
Management System (CMMS). It provides a tool
to the managers to ensure changes implemented
to the maintenance plan are properly documented
and disseminated to the floor where the actual centre and these are often done with improvements
maintenance works are carried out. as the company has an extensive monitoring
database to support the needed improvements.
Electronic board repair at component level is the
latest addition to the E-MAS maintenance port-folio. With the inclusion of the electronic repair and
It is one of the last and also most difficult hurdles overhaul, ERL may have achieved the MRO-able
of the company to gain autonomy from the OEM. status, for which 99% of all maintenance related
This ability is vital in the current ultra fast-phased work is done in-house. ERL have also exported the
obsolescence of electronic systems as it directly skills to local and foreign projects. KLIA2 extension Prepared by:
controls the company ability to provide continuous project; Sentul-Batu Caves extension project and Noel Devan
Ham Mow Wai
train service. As a logical development, printed circuit Bangkok ARL O&M support are some of the examples
ERL Maintenance Support
board overhauls are now a routine work in the repair of the external works the company have delivered. Sdn Bhd
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90 Building Competency via

MRT Project
SMH Rail is one of Malaysia’s leading railway
engineering service provider. Since its incorporation in
2000, the company has been contracted to maintain
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) entire fleet wheelsets
and bearings. Their existing wheelshop and bearing
re-conditioning facilities are in compliance with and
certified by the Association of American Railroads
(“AAR”). With its international certification, SMH
Rail has established itself in providing bearing re-
condition facilities in Thailand servicing its National
Railway. The company also plans to set-up similar
facilities in Tanzania and Saudi Arabia. KTMB’s G10 Loco – After re-engineering

Through MRT Project, SMH Rail and its consortium challenges to provide effective railway engineering
partner, Siemens, are contracted to design and solution for the development of the local railway
supply fifty eight (58) numbers of four (4)-car electric industry. The Group has more than 500 workforce
train sets for MRT Line 1 which is schedule to operate based in Malaysia, Cambodia, India, Tanzania,
in 2016. Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

SMH Rail’s new 10-hectare MRT manufacturing Locomotives Re-engineering

plant at Rasa, Selangor shall be ready for operation Potential growth of freight movement in the future
in March 2014 and has the capacity of manufacturing are pushing the needs to have a reliable and efficient
36 electric train sets annually. The Rasa plant is the locomotives. One of the key cost drivers in a railway
only green manufacturing plant of its type in South network is to expand the life-span of their fleets.
East Asia. The company has positioned itself to be SMH Rail total economic solution to regenerate
the major supplier of electric train in ASEAN and time expired locomotives designed to meet these
Prepared by: committed to the development of local industries as operational requirements while achieving substantial
Zahrin Zaman
Group Project Director
a player on the international rolling stock assembly cost reductions.
SMH Rail Sdn Bhd place.
With several years of experience in maintenance
With the readily available talents and resources of KTMB’s high-end locomotives, the company
within Malaysia, SMH Rail is poised to meet the took a bold decision to invest in locomotive re-
manufacturing activities. The company has now
TRL Locomotives
established a very successful locomotive re-
manufacturing solution to transform old and
obsolete locomotives to new motive power with
advances in engineering integration at a very
competitive price and shortest lead time Apart from
the re-manufacturing activities in Malaysia, the
company has also set-up another team in Tanzania.
In 2013, Tanzania National Railway has awarded a
contract to SMH Rail to re-manufacture their old
Before Re-engineering After Re-engineering locomotives.
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Promoting IRSE to Malaysia 91

International Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) is a The primary objective of IRSE Malaysia Section
non-profit organization established in 1912 in United is the provision of a neutral platform for railway
Kingdom whose main objective is the promotion authorities, regulators, operators and industry
and preservation of railways safety standards in the to share and develop professional expertise and
science of signaling and communication engineering experience on the domestic front and possibly the
within the railway fraternity. It is a licensed entity ASEAN nations. The second is the creation of a
and is recognized by the Engineering Council of talented domestic workforce comprising of installers,
United Kingdom and domestic sections have been technicians, designers and engineers to be equipped
formed around the world to tap on the wisdom and with skills, knowledge and certification through IRSE
experience of IRSE. competency development programs.

Malaysia is no exception and upon having enough Bearing these in mind, IRSE Malaysia section
members locally initiated an application and IRSE UK organized the first seminar on 19 November 2013
formally approved the domestic section on 21 August themed “Towards Innovative Rail Technology” which
2013. The IRSE Malaysian Section was inaugurated was a tremendous success and was attended by
by the Prime Minister of Malaysia Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri almost 200 participants. The general observation
Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak on 10 September by the participants was that such seminar was
2013 who signed a plaque to commemorate the productive as it provided a neutral platform for all
inauguration. Subsequently a Memorandum of railway operators and industries to interact and
Understanding between Land Public Transport exchange experience and knowledge especially
Commission and IRSE UK was formalized with during this era of high technology.
the intention to co-operate on the professional
competence for signal and communication engineers
and technicians in Malaysia.

Prepared by:
From left: Section Inauguration in the presence of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak; Mohd Salleh Abdullah
Memorandum of Understanding between CEO SPAD, Y.Brs. En. Mohd Nur Kamal and President IRSE UK, Mr. David Weedon; Plaque as Chairman IRSE Malaysia Section
signed by Prime Minister of Malaysia Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak Email: [email protected]
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92 Designing in Innovative Age

With a constantly evolving market and more Acquiring a track record for an unproven product
discerning customers, rail borne solutions have solution has traditionally been done on the strength
become ultra-modern with lighter and smaller of other proven products from the same company.
products that does not sacrifice function, cost This obviously does not benefit new market players
effectiveness or safety. This in turn exerted pressure or spur local rolling stock systems development. A
on traditional rail suppliers to re-think their design holistic approach needs be developed that does not
approach to product solutions in order to offer both only focus on incentives for product development
the integrity of the older generation products, but or technology transfers, but deals with the
meeting modern market demands in lower energy standardization of applicable standards across all
consumption and emissions. local operators, ensuring products can be certified
locally, devising a mechanism or make available
Constant change always forges new alliances and test tracks or trains to allow products testing and
solutions, but the most exiting aspect of this current homologation, and enforce the use of local developed
climate change in the railway industry is that by products in all new rolling stock to be utilized in
implication, traditional railway system suppliers Malaysia.
are not necessarily geared towards meeting modern
market demands. Products with proven track records With the model (below) in place, companies like RSC
does not mean it can lower the ever increasing utility which has been involved in developing gangways,
bills. Energy efficient systems must become the passenger entrance doors, cab doors and fire doors
norm, and that not only leaves the door wide open for for the past five years would be able to contribute to
new players to prove their mettle on the international the local rail industry.
arena, it also promotes government engagement
to spur and grow local rolling stock development, Rolling Stock Consultants Sdn Bhd focus on
potentially growing the country’s export volume. supplying design, engineering and automation
support to the regional rolling stock industry. Their
services vary from complete design solutions,
alternative or upgraded solution servicing both
Integrated manufacturer and operators. This includes fire
compliance
Able to test all rail standard for all
engineering audit, design audit, tender support
products against rail players services, turnkey products solutions, modern vehicle
local standard
SP

design for bogies and mechatronic brake and door

AD

approved by SPAD
IM

control system.
SIR

Local
MANUFACTURERS

DEPARTMENT OF
RAILWAYS

Prepared by:
Enforce the
Dawid de Vries
inclusion of local
Engineering Director components in
Rolling Stock Consultants trains
Sdn Bhd
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Investing in Malaysia:
Vossloh-Cogifer Perspective
Vossloh Cogifer, an industrial subsidiary of the install 464 turnouts for MMC-Gamuda Joint Venture
Vossloh group, is one of the worldwide leaders in Sdn Bhd for the northbound electrified double track
the production and sales of switchgears, turnkey from Ipoh, Perak to Padang Besar at the Malaysia
gears and safety products for signaling systems for – Thai border; and to produce, assemble and install
all types of rail networks e.g. heavy hauls, metros, 123 turnouts for the Indian incorporated outfit,
trams as well as high speed and very high speed lines IRCON International Limited for the southbound
etc. electrified double track from Seremban to Gemas,
Negeri Sembilan. One step further into the Malaysian
In June 2000, Vossloh Cogifer of France had set up localization and improvement of the local know how,
Cogifer Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CSM). With the CSM developed its local sourcing of components,
support of the local bumiputera partner Malnaga Sdn performed the assembly of the turnouts in its factory
Bhd, the company produced, assembled and installed located in Slim River and together with Malnaga Sdn
227 turnouts for the Rawang to Ipoh electrified Bhd installed and commissioned the turnouts as well
double track project. CSM has participated in two as the signaling equipment on the turnout (Point
major projects in 2008, to produce, assemble and Motor, Locking System as well as Detectors).
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CSM transformed its capability from a product for the training of the local team and bringing
supplier to a solution supplier, managing all another know how in Malaysia.
interfaces with the major contractors (MMC Gamuda
Joint Venture, IRCON, Balfour Beatty Ansaldo Joint Among the local recipients of this technology
Venture and Invensys). The company also took transfer and know how, Malnaga Sdn Bhd was the
over the maintenance of the turnouts from the main one and is now also fully capable of undertaking
completion of the installation and over a period of the turnout installation as well as the installation of
two years following the handover of the line to the the signaling equipment on the turnout (Point Motor,
Malaysian Railways. All dedicated trainings were Locking System as well as Detectors).
performed in order to make sure that each employee
is certified by local authorities. In parallel Vossloh Considering the unique experience of Vossloh
Cogifer international experts spent over 2000 hours Cogifer, Cogifer Services (M) Sdn Bhd and Malnaga
Sdn Bhd in the field, this development signifies a
splendid prospect for our participation as a reliable
partner in the future modernization and expansion
of the national rail network as well as the urban rail
transportation system. Our present involvement in
the extension of the Kelana Jaya LRT line (supply of
45 turnouts) and the extension of the Ampang LRT
line (supply of 76 turnouts) emphasize yet again this
“partner” status for the future railway development
of Malaysia.

Its presence among the constellation of Vossloh

Cogifer companies in Asia and the Rest of the World,
the design and technical support from the Regional
Office in Bangkok gives Cogifer Services (M) Sdn
Bhd a unique capacity to propose and manage local
solutions using proven leading edge technologies.
Vossloh Cogifer group will keep on its localization
strategy for sourcing and production, supported by
transfer of know how. Vossloh Cogifer are convinced
that it is the right move for the benefit of Malaysia
and exports to neighborhood countries.

Prepared by:
Franck Lepoivre
Managing Director (VosslohCogifer Asia Pacific)

Laurent Savornin
General Manager (Cogifer Services (M) Sdn Bhd)
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Generating Prospects via Innovation 95

GUMMI METALL TECHNIK (M) SDN BHD (formerly

known as RUBBER METALL TECHNIK (M) SDN BHD),
is a 100% German owned company associated with
GMT Group which has it operation headquarters at
Buhl, Baden Germany. Located in Kuala Kangsar, the
company has commenced its production operations
since 1980 and has employed more than 120
employees.

From the beginning, GMT always has the

requirements and demands with the future insight
for business success which lead to continuously
invest in Research & Development (R&D) sectors.
Ever since the last decade, GMT has been one of the Based on the quality management, safety and
main technology leaders in the vibration engineering, valuable experience in machineries with technical
setting new benchmark in the industry. The know-how and development, GMT cultivate
aspirations paid off - not only through flexibility and trustworthy cooperation and relationship with the
customized solutions, but also in close collaboration clients and partners for a successful future.
with the customers and partners worldwide
• Quality and Safety
GMT special vibration dampening products GMT observes highest quality requirements by
for railway vehicles provide many application means of quality assurance. The company is certified
possibilities for different installation spaces and load to ISO 9001:2008; and also certified according to
spectra. With more than 40 years of experience, the customer specific requirements and standards for
GMT Group is one of the leading manufacturers of example Q1 Deutsche Bahn (German Railway)
rubber / rubber to metal bonded components and
systems in the field of Anti-Vibration Technology for • Commitment to People and Environment
several industrial sectors including:- GMT’s dedication to people and environment provide
a basis for ensuring that customers trust. The
• Railway Vehicles & Power Transmission Systems company’s environmental management is certified
• Construction Machinery according to international environmental standard
• Commercial Vehicle / Automotive DIN EN ISO 14001. With this commitment to people
• Marine Industry and environment, GMT forms the best prerequisite
• Defence Technology to build and secure our current and future customer’s
• General Engine & Machine Industry trust and confidence.
Prepared by:
Gummi Metall Technik (M)
Sdn Bhd
P.O Box 82, Kuala Kangsar
Industrial Estate,
33007 Kuala Kangsar
Perak
Tel: 05-7761 742/4/6
Email : [email protected]
Web: www.gmt.com.my
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96 Digitally Converged System:

PSI Traffic Control System
ARTICLE

Nowadays, technological advancement especially in distributed to other system components. The

industrial sector is changing rapidly and this includes different subsystems and functions are implemented
the communication system for railway operation. as plug-in modules which exchange data through
Outdated communication SCADA system operates the central operational database. This architecture
independently from each other and this results in ensures that individual subsystems can be added or
a client having multiple operators to operate each modified with a minimum impact on other systems.
system individually. Now, using digital converge
operational control center approach basically The PSItraffic system collects information from
removes the individual operators for each subsystem all external systems and distributes it to the user
and replaces the various subsystems with an workstations. Core functions integrated in the central
integrated operator workstation for the operation of system include:
the complete communication system plus SCADA.
• Operational Database
The client is free to select any future subsystem for The operational database maintains a record of the
the extension of the networks and integrate it into schedule and movements of all trains, as well as the
the control center application. This is the biggest status of all equipment controlled by the system.
advantage the integrated system provides to the Information is distributed to all other systems
end client. The control system provides a modular through this database.
architecture, which results in the additional modules,
added without interrupting the existing system • Vehicle Control and Monitoring
performance and interfaces. This module is responsible for tracking the current
position of trains, logging their progress and
The central system is the core of the operations forecasting future arrival and departure times.
control system. Information is collected here and This information will be obtained from the CBTC
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Operator 1 Operator 2 Operator 3 Station Client Depot Operator

PIS & PA
PIS Workstation PIS Workstation PIS Workstation CCTV Workstation Workstation

WAN/LAN

User Interface
PSItraffic Central System
Services

– Database
Voice
– Schedule Timetable
Communications
–Operations Import
Control
– Logging

Passenger Vehicle Control

Information and Monitoring
Control

CCTV TFT Monitor Voice Signalling

IEC 104
Interface Control Interface Interface

WAN

VoIP
PABX OA CXS

Station Equipment TFT CBTC Systems

Control Unit SW
DVDR RTU NAC

TFT Monitor
LED
Passenger
Future Information
Expansion Display

Figure 3: PSItraffic overview

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ARTICLE

system via the CBTC interface module. The PSItraffic the logic for managing incoming and outgoing voice
software module shall receive the current train calls from a PSItraffic control system client. Users
positions and tracks from the ILTIS system. may establish calls directly with all objects (e.g.
stations, emergency phones or radios) visualised
• Passenger Information Control in the control room application, without needing
This subsystem is responsible for generating to know individual telephone numbers or access
passenger information data based on the timetable information.
and current rail operation status. It incorporates
the rules according to which visual and acoustic This module interfaces with specific device drivers
passenger information is generated. This is to make use of the PABX or make communication
distributed to the different passenger information systems available.
devices at the stations including platform and
station displays as well as public address systems. It •S ystem Monitoring
uses different types of device drivers to interact with The PSItraffic control system monitors connected
different categories of devices: external software modules and is connected to the
installed network management system. In case of
a) Announcement Generation a component or network failure, an alarm message
This module generates audio announcements and is generated in the alarm list. Based on this alarm
streams them to platform or station loudspeakers message, the operator can initiate without delay a
via the open access system. more detailed failure analysis.
b) Message Control
This module is responsible for generating the Conclusion
content of passenger information displays. Technological advancement in digital technology has
fueled the integration of subsystems into a single
• User Interface Services integrated system. This helps to ensure a better
The PSItraffic software services that handle system performance and efficient usage of resources
interaction with the control room applications on the which helps to meet the increasing demand of
PSItraffic workstations. the commuter who are expecting more and more
transparent information to help them plan their time
• Timetable Import and day better.
The software module that extracts the timetable
data from train control systems. Railway operators cannot shy away from these
advances and need to embrace them to improve their
• IEC 104 Interface to RTU (or any other protocols) service level to meet increased expectations. The
The interface of the PSItraffic control system to the resources’ skills also need to be upgraded to be able
RTU, handling the exchange of SCADA data using the to handle and operate the advanced systems better.
IEC 104 protocol.

• CCTV Interface to CCTV Servers

The CCTV interface components allow users to access
video cameras and video streams from within the Prepared by:
PSItraffic control room application. Jasbinder Singh
Sales Director
PSI Incontrol Sdn. Bhd.
• Voice Communications Control Email: [email protected]
The generic PSItraffic software module that provides Web: www.incontrol-tech.com
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Design & Fabrication of Rail 99

Coachwork using GFRP Materials

DK Composites Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian company Composites have many advantages over traditional
established in 1997 specializing in GFRP advanced materials for rail applications which include:
composite fabrication. DK’s end products are used in • High strength-to-weight ratio, therefore saving
marine crafts, architectural structures, train and bus energy.
coaches and other bespoke projects. • Ultra light weight parts.
• Can be molded to complex shapes, reducing number
DK has a vast experience in train coachwork of parts by integration.
manufacturing and has worked on the following rail • Does not corrode, thus extending service life.
projects:
i) KTM Coach Interior Refurbishment (Ara Rails) However, composites also face challenges in the
Supplying interior panels to 40 KTM intercity form of outdated perceptions such as initial cost,
passenger coaches refurbished by Ara Rails in difficulty in manufacturing, perceived weakness and
2005. inconsistent quality. On the contrary, composites are
ii) Sutra Monorail Prototype (Scomi) not expensive, and they pay back in terms of fuel and
Supplying interior and exterior parts for a service cost savings. Composites require technical
monorail prototype in 2007. know-how to design and produce, something which
iii) MRT Mock-Up (Scomi) DK is able to provide. Composites when designed and
DK supplied interior and exterior parts for an MRT built properly, can meet consistent quality stipulated
mock-up in 2011. by international standards.

In addition, DK is also currently working on several With rising energy cost, environment consciousness
other projects such as: and booming urban population, Malaysia is taking
i) Mumbai Monorail (Scomi) the right step in expanding her rail transport network.
DK designed and is supplying ceiling panels for 15 DK as a company with experience and connections to
Prepared by:
monorail trains destined for Mumbai Monorail. local and foreign partners can help bring greener and Habibur Rahman Ibrahim,
ii) Kuala Lumpur Monorail (Scomi) better transportation solutions to all Malaysians, Director,
DK engineered and is supplying nose cabs for 12 designed and made by Malaysians. DK Composites Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 012 3353666.
monorail trains. These trains are new additions to Email: [email protected]
the existing KL Monorail’s fleet. www.dkcomposites.com.
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100 Magnetic Levitation (Maglev)

– A Cutting-Edge Technology
ARTICLE

Current
in track

Train
magnet
Rail
Guide
magnet

Guide magnets control propulsion

Longstator Linear Motor for propulsion

In the beginning of the 20th century the idea the world. The Shanghai line solved many important
of Maglev, or magnetic levitation, would sound problems concerning the practical use of maglev
as something fictional. But nowadays it is a transportation system. It has proved that the
reality. Maglev is a system of transportation that Transrapid technology is mature and can be put
suspends (levitates), guides and propels vehicles, into practical application safely and with highest
predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation reliability. While the Shanghai Maglev (Transrapid)
from a very large number of magnets for lift and daily operation speed is 430 km/h, the Transrapid
propulsion. record speed in Shanghai is 501 km/h. Virtually, the
limitation is only caused by the limited length of the
The Germans have actually invented the whole new route.
generation of the Maglev age. The German maglev
system, called Transrapid, was developed to the Why is Maglev operational only in Shanghai?
present state of the art by close cooperation of the In spite of the obvious advantages of Maglev, very
German conglomerates ThyssenKrupp, Siemens, and few projects have the chance to be implemented.
Max Boegl. Some of the reasons are :
• Where well established rail infrastructure already
Since 2003, Shanghai is home to the only exists such as in Europe and China, preference is
commercially running maglev high speed train in for rail upgrade rather than a novel system like
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maglev, guided by the sentiment to stick to known The system comparison on an LCC basis was to
technology - no support for a new technology that be implemented between two German cities by
is wrongly perceived to be only marginally better means of a 110 km long model line in uphill areas.
than the latest HSR, but more expensive and Several operation assumptions were
environmental constraints

• Maglev can only be implemented as a completely • Maglev is 20% more compared to Wheel/Rail
new infrastructure project, rather than any System.
upgrade or extension of an existing one. • Though Maglev has lower proportion of
Therefore, a high amount of initial investment tunnels and bridges due to the more potential
and – in actually each project case – a public alignment parameters, but the guideway (at
funding is required. Traditionally, railway is much Investment grade and elevated) and the propulsion system
regulated by the railway authority and as such, Costs plus power supply with the motor mounted
prone to take risks on new innovations in the guideway are generally more expensive
than the railway system
• Wide perception that Maglev is substantially • Nonetheless, the cost saving potential of
more expensive to implement with only marginal Maglev is expected to draw nearer to that of a
incremental benefits Wheel/Rail System in the near future.

• The stakeholders in the HSR industry have

invested an enormous capital and need to break • Maglev operation costs are lower than Wheel/
even on their investment Rail System on the basis of low personnel
demands, a quarter lower
Operation Costs
• HSR generates a lucrative spare parts business • However, Maglev has higher energy costs
compared to Maglev. HSR after sales business is due to higher operational speed, shorter turn
a continuous huge income for HSR stakeholders around time and automatic operation**

Cost comparison between Maglev and HSR

• Maglev maintenance costs are less than
The life cycle costs which covers the investments,
Maintenance half that of the Wheel/Rail System, on the
operation and maintenance costs for Maglev can be
expenses basis of little wear and tear and related low
cheaper than a comparable HSR after several years in
maintenance
spite of higher initial investment costs.

In 2003/2004, the German Federal Ministry of • Maglev has lower LCC than the Wheel/Rail
Transport, Building and Housing executed a life- System
cycle-cost (LCC) oriented cost comparison between • The study shows the obvious lower costs for
Wheel/Rail and Maglev. Life Cycle Costs maintenance and operation, results in the
expectation that Maglev can be cheaper than
The aim - to identify the costs in the life cycle a comparable Wheel/Rail System after several
phases of construction, initial operation, operation years, in spite of high initial investment costs
as well as maintenance and modernisation for the
two new high speed systems in Germany, ICE3 and ** The energy costs of Maglev lie on the basis of higher design speed. With the same speed
Transrapid 08. the energy cost of Maglev is lower
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ARTICLE
Test run
Over 500 km/h
430km/h at
revenue line
SPEED

Malaysia is the 10 years in

market leader CATALYST PROVEN commercial
in the region operation

MAGLEV

Low No wheels,
maintenance, EFFICIENT SPEED no derailment
no wear to tear possible

The HSR technology has also reached the dusk of Other countries such as Korea, Japan and China
its development limited by expensive and time- recognised the advantages of Maglev technology and
consuming maintenance. Higher speed means also initiated research programmes. Higher speed, less
more wear and tear. The mechanical friction between noise and vibration, eco-friendly, more economical
train wheels and metal tracks of conventional trains in power consumption and most importantly,
has limited its further development substantially. lower maintenance cost are the drivers towards
The often mentioned high speed of HSR is in many Maglev trains. Mechanical wheel based systems
cases only a peak speed and that in reality HSR trains are maintenance intensive and financially draining.
hardly ever achieve a real significant high speed over Therein lies the major advantage of magnetic
long distances. levitation.

Opportunities for Malaysia This leads to the global development of the Maglev
Malaysia will have the opportunity to set up a (no friction) trains. Just like the propeller progressed
Maglev’s Center of Excellence if Maglev technology to the jet, the Maglev is the present and will
is implemented in the country, particularly for the eventually be the future!
Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Train Link
Project with a travelling time of below one hour. Conclusion
Malaysia with her advanced geographical location
The COE in Malaysia will facilitate the technology and potential can be the Maglev breakthrough,
transfer between the German Development manufacture and operate the technology within
Consortium with support of the Shanghai the country and subsequently market the product
Maglev Operational Firm and local partners. This beyond its borders.
will institute Malaysia as the regional Maglev
technology aggregation and development hub.

If realised, Malaysia will be the frontrunner for this

future-oriented transportation technology with sales
and marketing advantages.
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 We provide automation solutions
for the following sectors:-

• AIRPORTS
• TELECOMMUNICATION
• CONTROL & RELAY PANELS
• SUBSTATION AUTOMATION
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
P S I I N CONTROL SDN BHD is a solution
• RAILWAY COMMUNICATION
provider for automation & protection
• ELECTRICAL NETWORK PROTECTION
technologies. Established in 1997, PSI Incontrol
• ELECTRIC NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Sdn Bhd has achieved tremendous growth & is
• GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
one of the leading engineering company in the
SYSTEM
region providing a wide spectrum of generic as
• TUNNEL
well as niche products. PSI Incontrol Sdn Bhd is
• HYDRO POWER
also accredited & certified for the ISO9001 :
• OIL & GAS
2008 standards by KEMA. PSI Incontrol Sdn Bhd
• WATER TREATMENT
is a wholly owned subsidiary of PSI AG whom
• FACILITY AUTOMATION
has a strong presence in Germany & most part
of Europe.

Today, PSI Incontrol Sdn Bhd is a prominent

regional player in Automation, Control &
Protection Solutions with an outstanding track
control of having executed more than 140
projects in eight different offices in Kula Lumpur,
Bangkok, Oman, Bahrain & Chennai.
PSI Incontrol Sdn Bhd

P S I I N C O N T R O L S D N B H D (414225-K) (formerly known as Incontrol Tech Sdn Bhd)

No. 15, Jalan BRP 9/1D, Perusahaan Bukit Rahman Putra, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
TEL: +603 61578050 FAX: +603 6157 8060 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.psi-incontrol.com
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Directory
PG106 Policy and Regulatory
PG108 Rail Operator & Asset Owners
PG109 Design, Manufacturing &
Assembly (DMA)
PG113 Maintenance, Repair &
Overhaul (MRO) and Support
Services
PG117  Education & Trainings
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DIRECTORY
Policy & Regulatory

Construction Industry Established under the Construction Level 10, Menara Dato’ Onn, T: 603 4047 7000
Development Board Industry Development Board Act (Act Putra World Trade Centre F: 603 4047 7070
Malaysia 520) to undertake functions related to (PWTC), W: www.cidb.gov.my
construction industry and to develop No 45, Jalan Tun Ismail,
(CIDB)
the capacity and capability of the 50480 Kuala Lumpur
construction industry

Department of Skills Responsible for the implementation Level 7 - 8, Block D4, T: 603 8886 5000
Development and supervision of competency-based Complexs D, F: 603 8889 2423
(DSD) learning and training Federal Government W: www.dsd.gov.my
Administrative Centre,
62530 Putrajaya

Economic Planning Unit Formulate policies and strategies for Prime Minister’s Department, T: 603 8872 3333
(EPU) socioeconomic development for long Block B5 & Block B6, F: 603 8888 3755
and medium term plans Federal Government W: www.epu.gov.my
Administrative Centre,
62502 Putrajaya

Federal Department Plan, control and co-ordinate Ground Floor, Tanjung Block, T: 603 2699 2111
of Town and Country development, land use and land Jalan Cenderasari, F: 603 2692 9994
Planning Peninsular conservation through an effective 50640 Kuala Lumpur W: www.townplan.gov.my
implementation of the Town and
Malaysia
Country Planning Act (Act172) and
related acts

Malaysia External Assist Malaysian companies to Menara MATRADE, T: 603 6207 7077
Trade Development establish their presence overseas and Jalan Khidmat Usaha, F: 603 6203 7037
Corporation raise their profiles in foreign markets Off Jalan Duta, W: www.matrade.gov.my
50480 Kuala Lumpur
(MATRADE)

Malaysian Investment Provide information on the MIDA Sentral, T: 603 2267 3633
Development Authority opportunities for investments, as well No.5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, F: 603 2274 7970
(MIDA) as facilitating companies which are Kuala Lumpur Sentral, W: www.mida.gov.my
looking for joint venture partners 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Ministry of Finance Provide funding for GLC company No. 5, Persiaran Perdana, T: 603 8000 8000
(MOF) Presint 2, Federal F: 603 8882 3893 /
Government Administrative 603 8882 3894
Centre, W: www.treasury.gov.my
62592, WP Putrajaya

Ministry of Industrial Plan, formulate and implement Block 10, Government Offices T: 603 8000 8000
Trade & Industry policies on industrial development, Complex, F: 603 6201 2337
(MITI) international trade and investment. Jalan Duta, W: www.miti.gov.my
50622 Kuala Lumpur

Ministry of Transport Managing KTMB’s assets and Block D5, Parcel D, Federal T: 603 8000 8000
(MOT) liabilities and to finance KTMB’s Government Administrative F: 603 8889 1569
infrastructure development through Centre, W: www.mot.gov.my
Railway Asset Corporation 62616 Putrajaya
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DIRECTORY

Performance Oversee the implementation, assess Prime Minister’s Department, T: 603 8872 7237
Management & Delivery the progress, facilitate as well 3rd Floor, East Block,Perdana F: 603 8888 7107
Unit as support the delivery and drive Putra Building, W: www.pemandu.gov.my
the progress of the Government Federal Government
(PEMANDU)
Transformation Programme (GTP) Administrative Centre,
and the Economic Transformation 62502 Putrajaya
Programme (ETP)

Railway Assets Established under Railway Act No.29G, Blok B, T: 603 8733 2020
Corporation 1991 (Act 463), RAC is responsible Jalan TKS1, Kajang Sentral F: 603 8733 2222 /
(RAC) in management of all assets and Business Park, 603 8733 6018
liabilities owned and liable by KTMB 43000 Kajang, W: www.rac.gov.my
and to execute the development and Selangor
redevelop the railway infrastructures

Royal Malaysian Responsible in revenue collection, Ministry Of Finance Complex, T: 603 8882
Customs Headquarters trade facilitation and import/export No. 3, Persiaran Perdana, 2100/2300/2500
law enforcement Precinct 2, F: -
62596 Putrajaya W: www.customs.gov.my

SIRIM Berhad SIRIM plays an active role in No.1, Persiaran Dato’ T: 603 5544 6000
international standards development Menteri,Section 2, F: 603 5544 6694
and coordinate the country’s P.O.Box 7035, W: www.sirim.my
participation in international 40700 Shah Alam, Selangor
standardisation activities

Small and Medium Responsible in coordination of SME Level 6, SME 1, Block B, T: 603 2775 6000
Enterprise Corporation policies and programmes across Platinum Sentral, Jalan F: 603 2775 6001
Malaysia (SME Corp. all sectors, centre of advisory and Stesen Sentral 2, W: www.smecorp.gov.my
information, managing SME database Kuala Lumpur Sentral,
Malaysia)
and providing business support to 50470 Kuala Lumpur
SME

Suruhanjaya Mandated by Act 714, to ensure safe, Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan T: 603 2726 7000
Pengangkutan Awan reliable, accessible, efficient, planned, Awam Darat (S.P.A.D.), F: 603 2726 7100
Darat (S.P.A.D) integrated and sustainable land public Block D, Platinum Sentral, W: www.spad.gov.my
transport Jalan Stesen Sentral 2,
Kuala Lumpur Sentral,
50470 Kuala Lumpur

Unit Peneraju Agenda Lead, coordinate and drive Bumiputera Jabatan Perdana Menteri, T: 603 7839 8000
Bumiputera (TERAJU) Agenda aimed at boosting the 5th Floor, Surian Tower, No. 1, F: 603 7839 8100
majority of its economy Jalan PJU 7/3, W: www.teraju.gov.my
Mutiara Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor

Manpower Department To prepare and carry out pre- Level 6, Block D4, Complex D T: 603 8886 5555
(Ministry of Human employment skills training programs Federal Government F: 603 8889 2417
Resource) to fulfil the industrial sector need in Administrative Centre W: www.jtm.gov.my
Malaysia and improving the standard 62530, Putrajaya
of skills among workers in the
industrial sector
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108 Rail Operator

& Asset Owners
DIRECTORY

Express Rail Link (ERL) Rail operator that connect Kuala Level 2, KL City Air Terminal, T: 603 2267 8000
Sdn Bhd Lumpur International Airport to Kuala KL Sentral Station, F: 603 2267 8910
Lumpur Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur W: www.kliaekspres.com

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Main rail operator in Peninsular Corporate Headquarters, T: 603 2263 1111
Berhad (KTMB) Malaysia. Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, F: 603 2710 5500
50621 Kuala Lumpur W: www.ktmb.com.my

Mrails International Assigned to Melaka Trams project L13-0, Level 13, T: 603 2118 2200 /
Sdn Bhd Pavilion Tower, 603 2118 2201
75 Jalan Raja Chulan, F: 603-2118 2255
50200 Kuala Lumpur W: mrailsinternational.com

MRT Corporation Sdn Manage Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Tingkat 5, Menara I & P 1, T: 603 2095 3030
Bhd system in Klang Valley/Kuala Lumpur No. 46, Jalan Dungun, F: 603 2095 2121
Bukit Damansara, W: www.mymrt.com.my
50490 Kuala Lumpur

Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd Operator of Kuala Lumpur's two light No.1 Jalan PJU 1A/46, Off T: 6037650 7788
rail transit (LRT) lines, the largest Jalan Lapangan Terbang F: 6037625 6669
stage bus (regular or trunk bus route) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, W: www.myrapid.com.my
and feeder bus service in Kuala 47301 Petaling Jaya,
Lumpur Selangor

Sabah State Railway Provide efficient, reliable, competitive Beg Berkunci 2047, T: 6088-254611
Department modern rail service in Sabah 88999 Kota Kinabalu, F: 6088-236395
Sabah W: www.railway.sabah.gov.my

Syarikat Prasarana Facilitate, undertake and expedite B-20-1, Level 20, T: 603 2299 1999 /
Negara Berhad public infrastructure projects approved Menara UOA Bangsar, 603 2287 5959
by the Government. Prasarana and No. 5, Jalan Bangsar F: 603 2299 1919
its group of companies are also Utama 1, W: www.prasarana.com.my
asset-owners and operators of several 59000 Kuala Lumpur
public transport providers, namely
the Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines,
KL Monorail system, as well as bus
operations in Klang Valley and Penang

River and Coastal The Malacca Monorail is covering Aras 9, Bangunan Graha T: 606 281 4322/23
Development 1.6km from Taman Rempah to Maju, Jalan Graha Maju, F: 606 281 4325
Corporation Malacca Kampung Bunga Raya Pantai with a 75300 Melaka W: www.ppspm.gov.my
tourism concept.

Railway Assets To manage, administer and maintain No 29G, Block B T: 603 8733 2020
Corporation all property and rights of the Jalan TKS 1 F: 603 8733 2222/6018
Malayan Railway Administration; Kajang Sentral Business W: www.rac.gov.my
and to undertake projects for the Park
development or redevelopment of any 43000, Kajang
railway infrastructre or facilities. Selangor
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Assembly (DMA)
DIRECTORY

Ansaldo STS (Malaysia) Design, supply, assembly, installation, Level 10, Plaza Pengkalan, T: 603 4145 8000
Sdn Bhd testing, commisioning & maintenance 3rd Mile, F: 603 4045 8990
service of signalling communication, Jalan Ipoh, W: www.ansaldo-sts.com
automation & control system and 51100 Kuala Lumpur
equipment for railway & mass transit
industry

Apex Communications Supply & installation of 12th Floor, Menara Hap Seng, T: 603 2148 8810
Sdn Bhd telecommunication and broadcasting Jalan P. Ramlee, F: 603 2142 6003
equipment, construction & investment 50250 Kuala Lumpur W: www.apex.com.my
holding

Ara Rails Technology Project and design management, Lot No. 29, T: 603 3101 2717
Sdn Bhd engineering, procurement, Jalan Sungai Pinang 4/8, F: 603 3101 3717
construction, testing and Pulau Indah Industrial Park W: www.aragroupco.com/
commissioning, operations and Phase 2, ara_rails.html
maintenance services for rail sector 42920 Pulau Indah,
Selangor

Atiqs Sdn Bhd Manufacture and supply carbon and 88 Jalan Penerbit U1/43 T: 603 5569 5752
graphite components for industry Temasya Industrial Park F: 603 5569 5750
and producing both electrical and 40150 Shah Alam W: www.atiqs.com.my
mechanical parts Selangor

Balfour Beatty Rail Setting up global railway B-2-02, SME Technopreneur T:

International Design electrification design hub specialising Centre II 2260 F:
Centre Sdn Bhd in catenary systems and power Jalan Usahawan 1 W: www.bbrail.com
systems 63000, Cyberjaya
Selangor

Colas Rail Asia Sdn Bhd Developing permanent way (slab track Tower-A-23A-6, T: 603 2302 1533
and ballasted), electrification (sub- Menara UOA Bangsar 5, F: 603 2302 1538
stations, overhead lines), signalling, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, W: www.colasrailasia.com.my
control, communications, electrical & 59000 Kuala Lumpur
power systems for conventional and
high speed line

CMC Engineering Provide total solution for tunnels, D3-D06-G & D3-D06-1, T: 603 2035 5411
Sdn Bhd ground-to-train communication and Pusat Perdagangan Dana F: 603 7843 6009
integrated supervision & control 1, Jalan PJU 1A/46, W: www.cmce.com.my
47301, Petaling Jaya
Selangor

CTRM Composites Design & manufacture of non- No 7006, T: 606 353 2900
Engineering Sdn Bhd aerospace composite component Jalan PBR 42, F: 606 353 2901
Kawasan Perindustrian W: www.ctrm.com.my
Bukit Rambai,
75250, Melaka
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Design, Manufacturing & Assembly (DMA) (continued)

CTRM Systems Design, research & development of d/a PUSPEKA, Pangkalan T: 603 7831 0809
Integration Sdn Bhd aircraft avionics and the production Udara Subang, 40000 Shah F: 603 8313 5111
& marketing of mission systems Alam, Selangor W: www.ctrm.com.my
equipment & services

DK Composites Sdn Bhd Manufacturer of exterior and interior Composites Tech City, T: 606 317 7928
composite components such as nose- Batu Berendam Airport, F: 606 317 7929
cab and ceiling panels for trains. 75357 Melaka W: www.dkcomposites.com

Fiberail Sdn Bhd Fiber optic network provider and 7th Floor, Wisma TM, T: 603 7980 9696
network solution provider Jalan Desa Utama, F: 603 7980 9900
Pusat Bandar Taman Desa, W: www.fiberail.com.my
58100 Kuala Lumpur

Global Rail Sdn Bhd Design, supply, delivery, installation, No. 35-3 T: 603 4149 8033
testing & commisioning of railway Jalan Wangsa Delima 13 F: 603 4149 8103
system D’Wangsa W: www.globalrail.com.my
Wangsa Maju 53300
Kuala Lumpur

GMT GUMMI Metall Manufacturer of rubber and rubber Industrial Estate, T: 605 776 1742
Technik (M) Sdn Bhd to metal-bonded parts specialized in P.O. Box 82, F: 605 776 5700
anti-vibrations products for railway 33000 Kuala Kangsar, W: www.gmt.com.my
applications Perak

Hartasuma Sdn Bhd Development, construction, operation 36, Jalan Tanjung SD 13/2 T: 603 6277 1717
and maintennace of infrastructure Sri Damansara,52200 F: 603 6277 2727
project Kuala Lumpur W: www.aragroupco.com/
hartasuma

Hopetech Transport industry information 58-1, Jalan Presiden F U1/F, T: 603 5569 4955
Transportation Systems technology services Accentra Glenmarie, F: 603 5569 5455
Sdn Bhd 40150 Shah Alam, W: www.hopetech.com.my
Selangor

Industronics Berhad Design, provision and integration of No.9, Jalan Taming 3, Taman T: 603 8961 3024
high technology systems and products Tanming Jaya, F: 603 8961 6409
(Intelligent Transport Systems) Off Jalan Balakong, W: www.industronics.com.my
43300 Seri Kembangan,
Selangor

Innoglass Sdn Bhd Glass manufacturer Lot 763, Jalan Monorel, T: 603 6091 9222
Sungai Choh, F: 603 6091 9216
48000 Rawang, W: www.innoglass.com.my
Selangor

Intercoach Sdn Bhd Manufacturing of commercial vehicle Lot 1758, Jalan Telipot 4, T: 603 6092 7695
bodies Seksyen BS 9, F: 603 6092 7746
Bukit Sentosa, W:
48300 Rawang,
Selangor
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IRIS Corporation Technology consulting, IRIS Smart Technology T: 603 8996 0441
Berhad implementation of digital identity and Complex Technology Park F: 603 8996 0449
business solution Malaysia W: www.iris.com.my
Bukit Jalil 57000
Kuala Lumpur

Malnaga Sdn Bhd Offers a comprehensive trackwork, Suite E-05-10, T: 603 6203 1628
rolling stock and maintenance Plaza Mont’ Kiara 2, F: 603 6203 5718
engineering services Jalan Kiara Mont’ Kiara, W: www.malnaga.com.my
50480 Kuala Lumpur

Morgan Carbon (M) Manufacturing & trading of electrical No. 8, Jalan Saudagar Satu T: 603 5569 3990
Sdn Bhd carbon U1/16A, Seksyen 1, Hicom- F: 603 5569 3995
Glenmarie Industrial Park, W: www.morgancarbon.
40000, Shah Alam, com.my
Selangor

M-Pol Precision Manufacturer & sale of molded, Plot 11 & 12, T: 604 644 7055
Products Sdn Bhd extruded and other custom made Non Free Trade Zone, F: 604 643 4887
rubber products 11900 Bayan Lepas, W: www.mpol.com.my
Pulau Pinang

Opus International (M) Management of the planning, design Menara 2, Faber Towers, T: 603 7627 2788
Berhad & construction of infrastructure Jalan Desa Bahagia, F: 603 7981 0968
project & provision of facilities Taman Desa, W: www.opusbhd.com
maintenance management services 58100 Kuala Lumpur

PSI Incontrol Sdn Bhd Train traffic monitoring & control No. 15, Jalan BRP 9/1D, T: 603 6157 8050
system, communication system, PIS, Perusahaan Bukit Rahman F: 603 6157 8060
emergency help point Putra, W: www.psi-incontrol.com
47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor

Rolling Stocks Specializes in automation and 36-1, Jalan PJU 7/16, T: 603 7728 4484
Consultant Sdn Bhd mechatronics system development, Mutiara Damansara, F: 603 7722 4484
component supply, brakes systems, 47810 Petaling Jaya, W: www.rollingstock.com.my
doors systems and air supply systems Selangor

Scomi Rail Berhad Design,fabrication and integration of Lot 795, Jalan Monorel, T: 603 6099 8666
the monorail rolling stock and related Sungai Choh, F: 603 6099 8778
electro-mechanical systems 48000 Rawang, W: www.scomirail.com.my
Selangor

Selia-Tek Sdn Bhd Supplying, commisioning & 41A, Jalan SS 22/23, T: 603 7729 7168
installation of electrical equipment Damansara Jaya, F: 603 7727 6980
47400 Petaling Jaya, W: www.selia-tek.com
Selangor
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Shamawar Elektrika Manufacturing of low & high voltage No. 30, Jalan Pekaka 8/4, T: 603 6141 8364
Sdn Bhd electrical hardware Seksyen 8 Kota Damansara, F: 603 6141 8367
47810 Petaling Jaya, W: www.shamawar.com.my
Selangor

SMH Rail Sdn Bhd Provide re-engineering and A3-01-02, T: 603 6207 8585
maintenance for locomotive and Jalan Dutamas 1, F: 603 6207 8558
maintenance and refurbishment for Solaris Dutamas, W: www.smhrail.com
wheelset, axle drive, gear box and 50480 Kuala Lumpur
EMUs

Sutera Teknik Sdn Bhd Manufacturer and assembly of Lot 142, Jalan 28/10A, T: 603 6188 1866
air-conditioning units and mobile Kawasan M.I.E.L, F: 603 6188 2866
refrigeration for local coach/body Taman Perindustrian IKS, W: www.sutera.com.my
builders and transports operator Mukim Batu,
68100 Batu Caves,
Selangor

System Consultancy System engineering services & No 36, Jalan Wangsa Delima T: 603 4149 1919
Services Sdn Bhd consultancy 6 Pusat Bandar Wangsa Maju F: 603 4149 2121
Wangsa Maju W: www.scs.my
53300 Kuala Lumpur

Teras Teknologi Sdn Providing solution for transportation Annexe 3, Persada PLUS T: 603 7650 7500
Bhd system, secure access, revenue Persimpangan Bertingkat F: 603 7650 7600
collection and integrated smart control Subang KM 15, W: www.terasworld.com
for public transportation, parking and Lebuhraya Baru Lembah
commercial building Klang,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor

Thales International Supplying intelligent rail signalling 1st Floor, Wisma Genting, T: 603 2178 3800
(M) Sdn Bhd system and after sales services Jalan Sultan Ismail, F: 603 2161 6390
50250 Kuala Lumpur W: www.thalesgroup.com

Tranz-i Technology (M) Supplying components part for 30, Jalan 4/76C, T: 603 9200 2879
Sdn Bhd commuter train Desa Pandan, F: 603 9200 2085
55100 Kuala Lumpur W: www.tranz-i.com
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DIRECTORY

(MRO) and Support Services

Ansaldo STS (M) Design, supply, assembly, Level 10, T: 603 4145 8000
Sdn Bhd installation, testing, commissioning Plaza Pengkalan 3rd Mile, F: 603 4045 8990
& maintenance service of signalling Jalan Ipoh, W: www.ansaldo-sts.
communication, automation & control 51100 Kuala Lumpur com/en/about-us/
system and equipment for railway & ansaldo-around-world/
mass transit industry our-companies/ansaldo-
sts-malaysia

ARA Rails Technology Contractor & project management Lot No. 29, Jalan Sungai T: 603 3101 2717
Sdn Bhd consultant for rail transportation Pinang 4/8, Pulau Indah F: 603 3101 3717
Industrial Park Phase 2, W: www.aragroupco.com
42920 Pulau Indah
Selangor

Asia Communication & Railway track & signal No 102, 3rd Floor, T: 603 4256 5788
Electronic Sdn Bhd Lorong Mamanda 2, F: 603 4253 2494
Ampang Point, W: www.asiakom.com.my
68000 Ampang,
Selangor

Balfour Beatty Rail Design, construction, installation, Plaza Flamingo, Lot 1E & 1G, T: 603 4252 7366
Sdn Bhd commission & maintaining fixed rail 1st Floor, No 2 Tasik F: 603 42524 088
infrastructure Ampang, W: www.bbrail.com
Jalan Hulu Kelang,
68000 Ampang,
Selangor

Colas Rail Asia Involved in developing permanent Tower A-23A-6, T: 603 2302 1533
Sdn Bhd way, electrification, signalling, control, Menara UOA Bangsar, F: 603 2302 1538
communications and power systems 5 Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, W: www.colasrailasia.com.my
59000 Kuala Lumpur

CSR Kuala Lumpur Appointed as maintenance provider by EMU & ETS Maintenance T: 603 4040 0051/0131
Maintenance Sdn Bhd MOT and KTMB to implement EMU & Depot No 2 F: 603 4040 0134
ETS maintenance industry using CSR’s Off Jalan Strachan, Sentul W:
specialised rail transit equipment West
technology to support MRO of 51100 Kuala Lumpur
commuters

CTRM System Design, research & development of d/a PUSPEKA, T: 603 7831 0809
Integration aircraft avionics and the production Pangkalan Udara Subang, F: 603 8313 5111 /
Sdn Bhd & marketing of mission systems 40000 Shah Alam, 603 8313 5112
equipment & services Selangor W: www.ctrm.com.my

Emrail Sdn Bhd Design, construct and develop railway Lot 1296, Batu 5 Jalan Ipoh, T: 603 6257 0812
track 51200 Kuala Lumpur F: 603 6257 7512
W: www.emrail.com/
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and Support Services (continued)

ERL Maintenance Provider of maintenance services for Bandar Baru Salak T: 603 2267 7676
Support (E-MAS) Express Rail Link (ERL) Tinggi,43900 F: 603 2267 7667
Sdn Bhd Sepang,Selangor W: www.emskliaekspres.com

EXPG Engineering Specialising in electrical, Level 3-06, Plaza Seri Setia, T: 603 7874 5212 / 5242
Sdn Bhd instrumentation & control and No 1, Jalan SS9/2, Seri Setia, F: 603 7874 5028
mechanical systems mainly 47300 Petaling Jaya, W: www.expg.com.my
in industrial and power plant Selangor
sectors

Extra Built (M) LED lighting (for driver cap and Off 2 & 3, Lot 3, Wisma T: 603 5511 8980 / 1745
Sdn Bhd passenger coach) Little,Jalan Halba 16/16, F: 603 5511 8407
Seksyen 16,40200 Shah W: www.extrabuilt.com
Alam,
Selangor

Fiberail Sdn Bhd Telecommunications provider 7th Floor, Wisma TM, T: 603 7980 9696
Jalan Desa Utama, F: 603 7980 9900
Pusat Bandar Taman Desa, W: www.fiberail.com.my
58100 Kuala Lumpur

Gamuda Engineering Engineering expertise covers highways Menara Gamuda, T: 603 7491 8288
Sdn Bhd and expressways, bridges, tunnels, D-16-01, Block D, PJ Trade F: 603 7728 9811
dams and hydropower generation, Centre, W: www.gamuda.com.my
hydraulic engineering and water No. 8, Jalan PJU 8/8A,
treatment, railways and mass-rapid Bandar Damansara Perdana,
transit systems 47820 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor

Global Rail Design, supply, delivery, installation, No. 35-3, Jalan Wangsa T: 603 4149 8033
Sdn Bhd testing & commissioning of railway Delima 13, F: 603 4149 8103
system D’Wangsa, Bandar Wangsa W: www.globalrail.com.my
Maju,
53300 Kuala Lumpur

Hartasuma Development, construction, operation No. 36, Jalan Tanjung SD T: 603 6277 1717
Sdn Bhd and maintenance of infrastructure 13/2, F: 603 6277 2727
project Bandar Sri Damansara, W: www.aragroupco.com/
52200 Kuala Lumpur hartasuma.html

Hopetech Transport industry information 58-1, Jalan Presiden F U1/F, T: 603 5569 4955
Transportation Systems technology services Accentra Glenmarie, F: 603 5569 5455
Sdn Bhd 40150 Shah Alam, W: www.hopetech.com.my
Selangor

HUBER+SUHNER (M) Marketing, sales & distribution of No. 2, Jalan Pensyarah T: 603 5035 3333
Sdn Bhd electric, radio frequency microwave U1/28, F: 603 5035 3335
& fiber optic cable, connectors & HICOM Glenmarie Industrial W: www.hubersuhner.com.my
component including assembles and Park,
as a technical and commercial support 40150 Shah Alam,
centre Selangor
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Ingress Corporation Provide technological expertise in the Lot 2778, 5th Floor, T: 603 7725 5565
Berhad diverse range of services spanning Jalan Damansara, F: 603 7725 5560
from planning, designing, integration Sungai Penchala, W: www.ingresscorp.com.my
and project management in the 60000 Kuala Lumpur
field of power and electrification,
track works, signalling and asset
management

IRIS Corporation Technology consulting, IRIS Smart Technology T: 603 8996 0788
Berhad implementation of digital identity and Complex, Technology Park F: 603 8996 0449
business solution Malaysia,Bukit Jalil, W: -
57000 Kuala Lumpur

Kejuruteraan Yun Provision of motor rewinding and No. 5, Jalan Jasmine 4, T: 603 6028 2890 / 1826
Loong Sdn Bhd electrical engineering services and Seksyen BB10, F: 603 6028 1823
trading in electrical hardware Bandar Bukit Beruntung, W: www.yunloongsb.com
43000 Rawang,
Selangor

Leader Cable Industry Manufacture & sales of Lot 1385, T: 604 438 9988
Berhad telecommunication cable and low Tikam Batu Industrial F: 604 438 8497
& high voltage power cable and Estate, W: www.leadercable.com.my
copper and aluminum conductors for Tikam Batu,
domestic and export market 08600 Sungai Petani,
Kedah

Majestic Engineering Supply & maintenance for rolling stock Unit B-1-3, Megan Avenue 1, T: 603 2164 8811
Sdn Bhd spares & machineries and supply and 189, Jalan Tun Razak, F: 603 2162 2177
rehabilitation of rail tracks 50400 Kuala Lumpur W: www.majesticengineering.
com.my

Malnaga Sdn Bhd Offers a comprehensive track work, Suite E-05-10, Plaza Mont’ T: 603 6203 1628
rolling stock and maintenance Kiara, 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont’ F: 603 6203 5718
engineering services Kiara,50480 Kuala Lumpur W: www.malnaga.com.my

Minconsult Provide engineering & consultancy Lot 6, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 T: 603 7952 5757
Sdn Bhd service with technical expertise in Petaling Jaya, F: 603 7954 7373
railway Selangor W: www.minconsult.com

Multi Discovery Engineering services for the power and 4th Floor, Bangunan Ingress T: 603 7722 5767
Sdn Bhd utility industry and solar power Auto, F: 603 7722 5594 /
2779, Jalan Damansara, 603 7725 5161
Sungai Penchala, W: www.ingresscorp.com.
60000 Kuala Lumpur my/division/company/4

PSI In-control Train traffic monitoring & control No. 15, Jalan BRP 9/1D, T: 603 6157 8050
Sdn Bhd system, communication system, PIS, Perusahaan Bukit Rahman F: 603 6157 8060
emergency help point Putra, W: www.psi-incontrol.com
47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor

SCOMI Rail Bhd Design, manufacturing & supply of Level 1, Reception CP Tower, T: 603 6099 8666
monorail trains and provisions of No 11, Section 16/11 F: 603 6099 8778
related engineering work & services Jalan Damansara W: www.scomirail.com.my
46350 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
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SCOMI Special Vehicles Provide consultation, design services, Lot 9683, Kawasan T: 603 2267 7676
Sdn Bhd problem solving assistance and Perindustrian Desa Aman, F: 603 2267 7770
technical support, operation and Batu 11, Desa Aman, W: www.scomigroup.com.my
trouble-shooting training and MRO 47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor

Siemens (Malaysia) Offer broad range of rail vehicle 142, Jalan 28/10A, T: 603 7952 5555
Sdn Bhd business, from electric and diesel Kawasan MIEL, F: 603 7955 1155
locomotive & EMUs, propulsion, Taman Perindustrian IKS, W: http://www.siemens.
bogies, electrical equipment and Mukim Batu, com.my
maintenance services for rolling stock, 68100 Batu Caves
systems and infrastructure Selangor

SMH Rail Provide re-engineering and A3-01-02, T: 603 6207 8585

Sdn Bhd maintenance for locomotive and Jalan Dutamas 1, F: 603 6207 8558
maintenance and refurbishment for Solaris Dutamas, W: www.smhrail.com/
wheelset, axle drive, gear box and 50480 Kuala Lumpur
EMUs

Sutera Teknik Manufacture and assembly of Lot 142, Jalan 28/10A, T: 603 6188 1866
Sdn Bhd air-conditioning units and mobile Kawasan M.I.E.L, F: 603 6188 2866
refrigeration for local coach/body Taman Perindustrianh IKS, W: www.sutera.com.my
builders and transport operator Mukim Batu, Batu Caves
68100 Kuala Lumpur

System Consultancy System engineering services & No 36, Jalan Wangsa Delima T: 603 4149 1919
Services (SCS) Sdn Bhd consultancy 6, Pusat Bandar Wangsa F: 603 4149 2121
Maju,53300 Kuala Lumpur W: www.scs.my

Teras Teknologi Providing solution for transportation Annex 3, Persada PLUS, T: 603 7650 7500
Sdn Bhd system, secure access, revenue Persimpangan Bertingkat F: 603 7650 7600
collection and integrated smart control Subang, W: www.terasworld.com
for public transportation, parking and KM 15, Lebuhraya Baru
commercial building Lembah Klang,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor

Thales International Supplying intelligent rail signalling Wisma Genting, T: 603 2178 3800
(M) Sdn Bhd system and after sales services 15, Jalan Sultan Ismail, F: 603 2161 6390
50540 Kuala Lumpur W: www.thalesgroup.com

Universal Cable Manufacture & sales of 33, Jalan Tiran, T: 607 355 3333
Berhad telecommunication & power cables Kangkar Tebrau, F: 607 355 5298
and aluminum rods P O Box 119, W: www.ucable.com.my
80701 Johor Baru

Vas Aero (M) Supplying engineering parts, repair & No. 100, Jalan Kapar 27/89, T: 603 5191 1333 /
Sdn Bhd maintenance component for railway Megah Indah Industrial, 603 5192 9133
Taman Alam Megah, F: 603 5191 9433
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor. W: www.vasaero.com

Waris Bumi Gajah Specialising in hardware, excavators 102, Lorong Mamanda 2, T: 603 4256 5788
Sdn Bhd and heavy equipment, railway track Ampang Point, F: 603 4256 9478
sleepers and signalling products, 68000 Kuala Lumpur W: www.bumigajah.com
radio and electronic products,
telecommunications equipment
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Akademi Binaan Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) is Lot 8, T: 603 9200 2008
Malaysia (ABM) an initiative by the CIDB Malaysia Jalan Chan Sow Lin, F: 603 9200 2009
established to provide wide and 55200 Kuala Lumpur W: www.akademibinaan.
comprehensive construction training com.my
in fulfilling the nation’s human
capacity building.

International College of An institution to upgrade the skills DRB-HICOM Automotive T: 609 4242 400
Automotive and knowledge of current automotive Complex, F: 609 4242 500
(iCAM) workers and as private college that Peramu Jaya Industrial Area, W: www.icam.edu.my
produce skilled professionals to join P.O. Box 8,
the workforce for the automotive 26607 Pekan,
sector, Pahang

KLIA Professional & Provide diploma in Railway Kompleks KLIA Holdings, T: 603 8783 1006 / 1002 /
Management College Management Jalan KLIA 1/70, 5031 / 5678
64000 Sepang, F: 603 8783 1040
Selangor. W: www.kliacollege.edu.my/

Majlis Amanah Rakyat Spearheading the fields of Bhgn Pendidikan Tinggi T: 603 9179 5000
(MARA) entrepreneurship, education and MARA, Tingkat 12, F: 603 9179 5001
investment to enhance equity holding Bangunan Medan MARA, W: www.mara.gov.my
of Bumiputera. Jalan Raja Laut,
50609 Kuala Lumpur

UniKL Malaysia France Advanced technical training center in Section 14, T: 603 8913 2800
Institute the fields of engineering technology Jalan Teras Jernang, F: 603 8925 8845
(MFI) specializing in automation, electrical, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, W: www.unikl.edu.my/web/
mechanical and maintenance Selangor unikl-mfi/home

Malaysia Institute of MITRANS is Malaysia’s advisory Universiti Teknologi MARA T: 603 5544 2343 /2348
Transport transportation institute and is (UiTM), /2351
(MITRANS) responsible for transportation 40450 Shah Alam, F: 603 5544 2344
research, consultancy and training. Selangor W: mitrans.uitm.edu.my

Malaysian Railway Managed by Keretapi Tanah Melayu KTMB Complex,31000 Batu T: 605 362 6700
Academy (MyRA) Berhad (KTMB), MyRA offers Gajah,Perak F: 605 362 6760
programmes in Operational & W: www.myra.com.my
Technical, Management, Development
and Safety.

MIGHT-METEOR Recognised human capital Ground Floor, MIGHT T: 603 8315 7996
Advanced development centre, established Building, 3517, Jalan F: 603 8315 7999
Manufacturing within the organisation of MIGHT to Teknokrat 5, W: www.ami.net.my
cater for Human Capital Development, 63000 Cyberjaya
(MMAM)
Technology Services and Selangor
Technology Management, particularly
in high technology-related industry

National Occupational Developing the specification of the Level 7 & 8, Block D4, T: 603 8886 5000
Skills Standard competencies of skilled worker for Complex D, Federal F: 603 8889 2423
(NOSS) an occupational area and level with Government Administrative W: www.dsd.gov.my
industrial experts Centre,
62530 Putrajaya
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Rapid Rail Academy Offers NOSS-accredited courses No. 1, Jalan PJU 1A/46, T: 603 7650 7788
on urban rail sector, with content Off Jalan Lapangan Terbang F: 603 7625 6669
focusing on specific aspects of Subang, W: www.myrapid.com.my
RapidKL’s business such as monorail 47301 Petaling Jaya,
operation and automated fare Selangor
collection

UniKL British- Providing entrepreneurial Batu 8, Jln Sg Pusu, T: 603 6184 1000
Malaysian Institute technopreneurs in the Electrical, 53100 Gombak, F: 603 6186 4040
(BMI) Electronics, Medical Engineering and Selangor W: www.bmi.unikl.edu.my
Telecommunication sectors.

German-Malaysian Offers diverse training programmes Jalan Ilmiah, T: 603 8921 9000
Institute and services consisting of full time Taman Universiti, F: 603 8921 9001
(GMI) diploma programmes, a pre-university 43000 Kajang, W: www.gmi.edu.my
programme(A-Level), skills upgrading Selangor
technical courses, train-the-trainers
programmes, and industrial
consultancy and services.

Universiti Kuala Offering six degree programmes in 119, Jalan 7/91, T: 603 9179 5000
Lumpur Institute of Engineering technology; Product Taman Shamelin Perkasa, F: 603 9179 5001
Product Design and Design, Industrial Design, Tool & Die, 3.5 Miles, W: iprom.edu.my/v1/
Manufacturing Systems, Business 56100 Cheras,
Manufacturing
Management and, Supply Chain Kuala Lumpur
(UniKL IPROM) Management

Universiti Kuala Offers Diploma and Bachelor Jalan Persiaran Sinaran Ilmu, T: 607 3812 400
Lumpur Malaysian programmes in Industrial Bandar Seri Alam, F: 607 3812 500
Institute of Industrial Logistics and Quality Engineering 81750 Masai, W: www.mitec.unikl.edu.my
Johor
Technology
(UniKL MITEC)

Universiti Teknologi Offer courses in various disciplines Faculty of Electrical T: 603 5543 5027
MARA (UiTM) - specifically in Electrical Engineering Engineering F: 603 5543 5077
Faculty of Electrical at Bachelor Degree, Masters and PhD Universiti Teknologi MARA W: fke.uitm.edu.my
levels (UiTM)
Engineering
40450 Shah Alam
Selangor

Universiti Teknologi Offer courses in various disciplines Faculty of Mechanical T: 603 5543 5161
MARA (UiTM) – specifically in Mechanical Engineering Engineering F: 603 5543 5160
Faculty of Mechanical at Masters and PhD Levels. Universiti Teknologi MARA W: fkm.uitm.edu.my
(UiTM)
Engineering
40450 Shah Alam
Selangor

Universiti Tun Hussein Offers Masters in Railway Engineering Beg Berkunci 101, T: 607 453 7000 / 7025
Onn Malaysia courses Parit Raja, F: 607 453 6337
(UTHM) 86400 Batu Pahat, W: www.uthm.edu.my
Johor
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