Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) welcomed Berjaya Rail Sdn Bhd (Berjaya Rail) as a new member in a ceremony held in Cyberjaya to drive advancements in the rail industry, aligning with the national vision of becoming a leading rail hub in the region and contributing to the overall economic development of Malaysia.

Berjaya Rail is a subsidiary of Berjaya Land Berhad, a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities with local and international business presence.

Berjaya Rail has expanded its core business to include transport and is currently actively participating in the Request for Information (RFI) by MyHSR Corp for the KL-SG High-Speed Rail (HSR) project.

Syed Ali Shahul Hameed, Group CEO of Berjaya Land Berhad and Board Member of Berjaya Rail, said, "Berjaya Rail is committed to working closely with stakeholders such as MARIC to enhance and develop local rail industry capabilities to create a robust ecosystem where local companies can thrive and compete on a global scale, especially in the HSR related field."

While, Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President of MARIC, said, "MARIC has always been at the forefront of driving initiatives that strengthen the local rail industry. The inclusion of Berjaya Rail into our network underscores our commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that benefits all stakeholders."

Farizul Baharom, CEO of Berjaya Rail, received the membership confirmation letter and certificate of membership from MARIC.