BLand is participating in the HSR project through its subsidiary Berjaya Rail.

Berjaya Rail Sdn Bhd, its subsidiary that will be involved in the project, will engage in the Request for Information exercise conducted by MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd, a company under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia.

Farizul Baharom has been appointed director and CEO for the new venture, BLand said in a statement today.

Farizul acquired a wealth of experience in previous capacities as special advisor to the transport minister and later head of the project management office for the LRT3 at Prasarana Malaysia Bhd.

He also served as head of legal and cross-border rail for HSR and RTS in the Land Public Transport Agency (SPAD).

His other roles included a year-long stint in the Economic Planning Unit at the Prime Minister’s Department, as senior manager in Prokhas Sdn Bhd and assistant parliamentary draughtsman for the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

BLand added that Farizul will be working with an experienced board of directors comprising experts in engineering, finance and banking, property development and bilateral cross-border negotiations for transport infrastructure and services.

BJLAND (4219)