KUALA LUMPUR: Pestech International Bhd
’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd (PTECH), has secured a contract for works in relation to design, provide, set up, testing and commissioning of automated folks mover (APM) and related works at KL International Airport (KLIA) from Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd (MASSB) value RM742.95 million.
In a submitting with Bursa Malaysia as we speak, Pestech International mentioned the venture fell underneath Option 2, which included financing (D&B Works) and operation and upkeep (O&M Services) till Feb 11, 2034.
“The graduation date of the venture shall be from March 14, 2022, for 3 years on the D&B Works whereas the O&M Services for 10 years shall be from March 14, 2025 till Feb 11, 2034,” it mentioned.
Pestech International mentioned the venture contain the substitute of recent APM automobiles, energy provide, communication and signaling programs, station APM gear, upkeep amenities and gear, amongst others.
“The rehabilitation works of the present 1.2 kilometres of APM infrastructure shall be applied while the service of the APM between the primary terminal constructing and satellite tv for pc A terminal is to be maintained underneath minimal interruption throughout all phases of the Project.
“The APM will supply enhancements in inside look, vitality consumption, diagnostics and different areas,” it mentioned.
It mentioned upon completion of the D&B Works, PTECH shall proceed its position because the O&M Services contractor to function and keep the brand new APM for 10 years.
“The venture will carry to service an enhanced transit infrastructure to the guests of KLIA with a safer, extra snug and improved reliability APM offering a more practical and reliable expertise for all travellers,” it mentioned.
It mentioned the brand new APM ought to contribute for the sustainable improvement of KLIA shifting in direction of a clear and environment friendly driverless APM system.
“The venture shall carry progressive momentum to the group’s endeavour in direction of placing sources into electrical mobility,” it mentioned.
It added that Pestech International would additionally foster the related technological knowhow of the full-fledge APM system and apply such data in cultivating native expertise within the sustainable electrical mobility trade. – Bernama
