Join Us at 9.00am, 9 September to learn about The Future of Project Management

Join us on 9th September at 9.00am (Malaysian time): Delivering Complex Infrastructure Projects Leveraging On Technology a Rebuilding Humanity Forum by 27Projects & TSA Advisory.

The pandemic has prompted humanity to seriously re-examine its future and how mankind should continue to develop, while at the same time doing it without harming the environment. A post-pandemic world would undoubtedly present new opportunities in the form of greater digitalisation and digital transformation, particularly digital twin technology in the transportation sector.

One such project is the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) which is being implemented by the Victorian State Government in Victoria, Australia. It is responsible for the removal of 85 of the most dangerous and congested at-grade road-rail level crossing sites across the Melbourne metropolitan region by 2025. In addition, to A$20billion expenditure on other rail network upgrades such as new train stations, track duplication and train stabling yards.

Clubhouse – Doorway to Business Opportunities

The Clubhouse app, an ingenious app created by co-founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth, is a free mobile app that provides a space for people all over the globe to connect by sharing similar interests. Unlike today’s typical social media apps, this is a powerful app that allows people to grow their business by informing people in various communities of the products, services, and value they can offer.

Does Malaysia have sufficient capacity to handle a medical emergency?

The spike in Covid-19 infections reached 23,564 on 20th August 202. With the increased average daily cases in the past week, it was evident that the nation’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Across the Klang Valley, 85% of the hospital beds are occupied. Hospitals are struggling to make more beds available for both Covid-19 and non-Covid patients. In a bid to tackle the shortage of beds, HTAR has even converted its orthopaedic, surgical, and medical wards into Covid wards, based on an individual account. This poses the question: Do Malaysia have sufficient capacity to handle a medical emergency?

Case Study: Socio-Economic Assessment for Regional & Citywide Expressway Development

The client is a developer listed on Bursa Malaysia, focusing on Property Development, Infrastructure Concession and Construction. The client’s business is focusing on expressway developments in South East Asian countries. As part of the federal budget submission requirement, the client is required to provide an estimate on the socio-economic benefits from several expressway developments that are currently under construction.

27Group August Happenings

August was a busy month as 27Group’s Executive Director, Girish Ramachandran was invited to moderate and be on the panel for a couple of webinars. The 2021 Malaysian Healthcare Conference brings together senior executives and experts to discuss how to capitalise on new opportunities in the sector, Girish moderated the panel session focusing on the Expansion of Private Equity Involvement in Healthcare.

On 17 August, Girish was invited to be one of the panelists for the launching of the Tan Sri Omar Center for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STI) Studies. The focus of this session was Powering the Nation’s Agenda for a Harmonious, Prosperous, Progressive and sustainable Malaysia - the Strategic Role of Science, Technology and Social Innovation.

Girish was once again invited to a panel discussion with industry experts on Gearing up Digitalisation and Automation in Malaysia organised by Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry that was held on 19 August 2021.

Meanwhile, on 22 August, 27Project’s Senior Advisor, John Cock was invited to a panel discussion on Right and Duties of Adjudicator: Remedies Available for a Challenge organised by Asian International Arbitration Centre. The session gave an overview of the duties and obligations of adjudicators and the wide range of situations where a breach of natural justice concerns may be raised.

Chong Sue Thin is an Analyst with 27Advisory. Graduated with Bachelors of Finance and Investment from UCSI University, Sue Thin is well diverse in areas such as business finance, market research, financial analysis and investment analysis.

After gaining several years of experience, she is competent in accounting and financial duties including, maintaining financial records, managing budgets, performing risk assessments and business strategy reviews.
 

Do you feel productive working from home?
Sometimes

Where do you plan to go for your 1st overseas holiday destination once the borders are opened?
Singapore

What is the 1 thing you cannot live without?
Water

Would you prefer to have Nasi Lemak or Satay?
Satay

What Rebuilding Humanity project that you would like to work on?
Be a volunteer

What are your daily rituals that keep you zen?
Do some simple stretching exercises

What is the 1 most fun childhood memory you have?
Cycling with friends in the country alley

What was the worst advice given to you whilst growing up?
Practice! You don't need to sleep!

What is the 1 thing about yourself people don’t know about?  
I believe in ghosts

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