ITMAX Secures RM145mil smart traffic contract from JB City Council
In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the company said it had received and accepted the letter of acceptance dated July 25, 2025, for the contract, which spans 240 months from Aug 1, 2025, to July 31, 2045.
Under the terms of the contract, ITMAX will be responsible for the deployment and maintenance of the smart traffic light system across the Johor Bahru area.
Its managing director and chief executive officer William Tan Wei Lun said the company is pleased to secure a second contract from MBJB, further strengthening its smart city presence in Johor Bahru.
He added that the award highlights the increasing trust local councils have in ITMAX's AI-driven infrastructure solutions and reinforces the company's role as a reliable long-term partner in Johor's journey toward smart city development.
"Through the implementation of our smart traffic light system, we aim to not only enhance traffic efficiency across the city but also contribute towards reducing carbon emissions and advancing Johor State's broader environmental, social and governance objectives," he said.
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