Xcel Itech Strengthens Selangor Rail Industry Hub Through SIRIM Collaboration

Xcel Itech Sdn Bhd, has reinforced its commitment to advancing Malaysia’s rail technology ecosystem through a LOI with SIRIM Berhad in support of the Selangor Rail Industry Hub initiative that was launched during the Innotrans 2026 in Berlin.

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[Front From Left] Ir. Badrul Hisham Abdul Kahar, CEO of Xcel Itech Sdn Bhd; Ir. Ts. Dr. Rohaizat Omar, Senior Director of Smart Manufacturing at SIRIM Bhd. [Witnesses From Left] Datuk Dr Yusof, Chairman of Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC); H.E. Mohamad Razdan Jamil; YB Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Council for Investment, Trade and Mobility; Datuk Hasan Azhari, CEO of Invest Selangor Bhd

BERLIN, 06 Oct – Xcel Itech Sdn Bhd and SIRIM Bhd are collaborating to localise, test, validate and commercialise train simulator technologies as part of efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s rail technology capabilities.

The collaboration will establish a structured pathway for Malaysian-developed solutions to progress from engineering and product development to independent testing, industry validation and commercial deployment. 

Initial areas of cooperation include the localisation of train simulator components, technical assessment and validation, talent development, and industry and market development. By leveraging SIRIM’s technical and industrial capabilities, Xcel Itech aims to enhance the readiness and credibility of its locally developed technologies, strengthen confidence among rail operators and industry partners, and position its solutions for wider adoption in Malaysia and international markets.

The two parties formalised their plans through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed during InnoTrans 2026, in Berlin on 22nd September 2026. The arrangement will draw on Xcel Itech’s experience in train driving simulators and immersive training solutions, alongside SIRIM’s technical and industrial capabilities.

Handing Over Certificate of Appreciation To Xcel Itech by Ng Sze Han – Selangor State Executive Council for Investment, Trade and Mobility. [From Left] Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Council for Investment, Trade and Mobility; Zulizman Berdu, Chief Technical Officer Xcel Itech Sdn Bhd
The initiative is aligned with the four principal areas of the Selangor Rail Industry Hub; local train assembly and testing, proof-of-concept and system integration, train-simulator development, and the localisation of the rail supply chain. It will develop a strong and integrated rail ecosystem, bringing together technology developers, manufacturers, testing and certification capabilities, academia, training institutions, rail operators and industry stakeholders.

 

“Through our collaboration with SIRIM, we aim to establish a clear pathway for Malaysian-developed rail technologies to progress from local development to testing, validation and commercialisation. Our expected outcomes are to increase local content in train simulator technologies, strengthen Malaysia’s technical and engineering talent, establish credible validation capabilities, and accelerate the adoption of locally developed solutions by the rail industry. Ultimately, we want Malaysian-developed rail technologies to be commercially competitive, industry-ready and positioned for both the domestic and global markets,” said Ir. Badrul Hisham, Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Itech.

The LOI represents an important foundation for further collaboration between Xcel Itech and SIRIM, while supporting Selangor Rail Industry Hub in becoming a catalyst for a stronger Malaysian rail industry and a platform connecting local innovation with global opportunities.

The initiative marks another important step towards positioning Selangor and Malaysia as an emerging regional centre for rail technology, simulation, innovation and talent development.