KUALA LUMPUR: ASAP Mobility Sdn Bhd, a system engineering and consultancy company focusing on railway and public transport systems, has rebranded to Nippon Koei Mobility Sdn Bhd.
Nippon Koei Mobility is a part of Japan's engineering consultant Nippon Koei group.
In August 2022, Nippon Koei acquired a majority stake in ASAP Mobility.
The rebranding positions Nippon Koei Mobility as the first Japanese-owned independent railway and public transport system consultant that brings global expertise to a local market.
Nippon Koei Mobility will also serve as the railway system and smart mobility centre for Nippon Koei.
With the rebrand, the company will continue to provide its clients with comprehensive system engineering and consultancy services, while also leveraging on Nippon Koei's global expertise and resources to offer even more innovative, effective and sustainable solutions.
Nippon Koei Mobility director, president and chief executive officer Aniket Mukhopadhyay said the move aligns with the company's commitment to deliver innovative solutions, harness the power of data and leverage cutting-edge technology to redefine the future of transportation and urban planning.
"At the same time, we aim to create exceptional opportunities for Malaysian talents, giving them the opportunity to manage major international projects and gain valuable insights.
Nippon Koei Mobility's expertise lies in delivering effective solutions in the critical railway engineering and infrastructure domain.
Beyond traditional consultancy for railway and public transport, Nippon Koei Mobility is committed to supporting the group in embracing digital transformation (DX) in public transportation and infrastructure.
The company has a proven track record of delivering successful projects in Malaysia and other countries in the region.
Its portfolio of projects includes the light rail transit Shah Alam line, Kuching urban transportation system and Johor Bahru-Singapore rapid transit system.