Tech-Store Malaysia contributes to SRIE 2024

From left: Mr Irlan, Dr Chua, Dr Sharoul, Mr Eugene Tan and Dr Ong at the mock cheque handover ceremony

Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd took a significant step in advancing local railway technology today by hosting a Mock Cheque Handover Ceremony at Tech Store Headquarters, Puchong. The event held on 30 August 2024 marked Tech-Store’s sponsorship of RM15,000 for the upcoming 4th Symposium of Railway Infrastructure and Engineering (SRIE 2024). SRIE 2024, organised by the UTAR Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering (CRIE), is scheduled to take place on 28 November 2024.

The ceremony was attended by Technology Depository Agency (TDA) CEO Dr Sharoul Jambari, TDA Head of Strategic Planning Mr Irlan Norris Ishak, Tech-Store Malaysia CEO Mr Eugene Tan Hock Lim, CRIE Chairperson Assoc Prof Ir Dr Chua Kein Huat, and Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science academic Dr Ong Chuan Fang.

SRIE 2024 Advisor Dr Sharoul emphasised the role of TDA in promoting localisation and fostering collaboration between industry and academia. He also highlighted the importance of the Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP). He then highlighted TDA’s commitment to facilitating partnerships that drive innovation and economic growth in the railway sector.

In his remarks, Mr Eugene Tan explained the importance of establishing a robust framework for the localisation of railway technology. He outlined the various stages critical to this process, including tender administration, the selection of competent suppliers, procurement, user specifications, design, and the process of maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO). Mr Eugene Tan also stressed the importance of managing all acquired knowledge within a comprehensive database to ensure the information is accessible and useful for future projects.

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