HSS Engineers' associate JV secures consulting role in Philippines public transport project
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, HSS Engineers said HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd's partnership with Oriental Consultants Global Co Ltd, Japan was appointed a general consultant for contract package No.9 of the project.
It said the estimated project value attributable to HSS Integrated was about RM19.27mil in professional fees and reimbursable expenses.
The contract commenced on May 2025 for a period of 42 months.
"The JV will provide general consultant services encompassing project and contract management, risk and quality control, interface and communication management, environmental and social aspects, economic benefit review, tender support, and anti-corruption compliance.
"The JV will also oversee civil works through design reviews, construction monitoring, quality assurance, safety, and cost management. Additionally, it will manage diesel/EV bus procurement, including design review, testing, inspection, site preparation, and commissioning," said the filing.
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