KUCHING, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd's (Sarawak Metro) participation as an exhibitor at the recent InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin has given opportunities to discuss potential advisory and consultancy services for other operators in cities with public transport needs similar to this city's. Its chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa in a statement today said the inclusion of Sarawak Metro as an exhibitor at the world's largest trade fair that focuses on the rail transport industry was a highly significant achievement for the company. The company's participation was at the invitation of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), as part of MATRADE's trade delegation of exhibitors under its 'Astaka Malaysia' or Malaysian Pavilion. 'It is indeed a source of pride for us, especially as a Sarawakian company to take part in this prestigious event, where major industry players from throughout the world are gathered every two years. 'This rare and valuable opportunity, which we were honoured to receive from M ATRADE and Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC), allowed us not only to share the story of Sarawak's public transport transformation but also created other opportunities,' he said. The statement said it was also the first time that MATRADE had held such an event for the Malaysian rail transport industry at InnoTrans and this maiden effort was through its collaboration with MARIC, of which Sarawak Metro is a member. Some of the milestones for this year's InnoTrans which was held from Sept 24-27 include 2,940 exhibitors from 59 countries as well as record high of around 170,000 visitors from 133 countries. In total, 42 exhibition halls were filled along with 133 vehicles and exhibits on the Outdoor Display and track area as well as 11 buses in the Bus Display. This year's event also witnessed 226 world debuts and more than 1,200 guests from all over the world at the official Opening Ceremony of InnoTrans 2024. Source: BERNAMA News Agency