New CEO up for challenges ahead
KUALA LUMPUR: Masnizam Hisham is aware of the challenges that lie ahead, following her recent appointment as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) president and chief executive officer (CEO).
She said these challenges stemmed from Prasarana’s business portfolios.
“Prasarana has expanded from its original function as a provider of bus services and urban rails to other areas related to public transport.
“We are involved in transitbased development, commercial value optimisation through owned assets and exporting specialist expertise in project management and operation, as well as public transport maintenance.”
She said the key challenges for Prasarana were not only to boost the number of ridership for mass rapid transit, light rail transit, monorail and bus services, but also to optimise the company’s spending and investment.
“We need to use our expertise in rail and bus engineering, project management, commercial and administration. Prasarana’s talents have shown that they can manage world-class public transport system in Malaysia and abroad.”
Masnizam, who is in Saudi Arabia to discuss rail industry collaborations, added: “Prasarana could play its part to raise Malaysia’s image globally, especially in the public transport sector.”
She vowed to continue the tradition of excellence introduced by her predecessor, Datuk Seri Azmi Abdul Aziz.
“I’m pleased to be given the trust to lead Prasarana operations.”
Masnizam, 46, has been with Prasarana for more than 12 years and held posts such as the legal division head and company secretary at Rapid KL.
Before her appointment as Prasarana president and CEO, Masnizam was the CEO of Prasarana Integrated Management and Engineering Services Sdn Bhd.
Her appointment was announced by the Finance Ministry on Thursday, effective immediately for a period of three years.