Techstore expands role in RTS Link with new award from Customs Department
The Works will be deployed at the Woodlands North Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) in Singapore, as part of the RTS Link between Malaysia and Singapore.
Managing director Tan Hock Lim said, 'The RTS Link represents a significant advancement in cross-border transportation infrastructure connecting Malaysia and Singapore, and we are honoured to play a continuing role in this strategic initiative. The award reflects the Government's trust in our capabilities to deliver reliable enterprise IT systems for high-security border control and inspection.'
The LoA further expands TechStore's involvement in the RTS Link project, which encompasses design consultation for depot equipment and service vehicles; uninterruptible power supply, and the RTS Enterprise Resource Planning work packages, as well as the project for fit-out works for Malaysian agencies at Woodlands North CIQ.
'Our growing portfolio in key national railway projects continues to reinforce
TechStore's standing as a trusted enterprise IT partner in the sector. Beyond the RTS
Link, we are involved in major initiatives such as the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, LRT
Ampang Line, MRT Kajang Line, and the ongoing LRT3. With the government's
increasing push toward public transport digitalisation, we see growing demand for
integrated, secure, and localised enterprise IT solutions. Our Group remains focused
on deepening our subject matter expertise and is targeting larger and more complex
transportation projects in Johor and Penang, in line with our strategy to support the
digital transformation of Malaysia's transport ecosystem,' said Tan.
The Group's unbilled order book remains healthy at RM135.3 million as at May
31, 2025, supported by a robust job pipeline with a tender book totalling RM1.2 billion.
To recap, TechStore was listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities on Feb 18, 2025 and has successfully raised a total of RM25.0 million in proceeds to accelerate its growth plans and enhance its capacity to undertake larger-scale projects.
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