Speaker Biograghy: Noormah joined ERL in October 1997 as General Manager of Finance, and was instrumental in the development of the RM2.4bn high-speed rail link between KL Sentral Station and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). She played a critical role in redoing the financing package to put the ERL project back on track following the Asian financial crisis. After a two-year stint away, Noormah came onboard in 2007 as Advisor to ERL on corporate financing matters and the company’s growth plans. She was appointed Chief Executive in June 2009. Under her leadership, ERL has charted a double-digit growth in the last four years, putting the company on the global map with numerous industry awards and overseas consultancy services. Noormah is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars both in Malaysia and abroad on rail transport and, specifically, air-rail-related subjects.


Day 2 - 16 March
Session: Airport Cities & Transport Connections

10:55 - 11:25 - Connecting the airport and the city: the ERL experience
Synopsis: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) is the operator of KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit train services that connect Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA and KLIA2) and Kuala Lumpur. The train services are part of the KLIA Aeropolis Masterplan to make the airport city a top-class business and tourist destination. ERL also provides an airline check-in facility at its city centre terminal at KL Sentral.

Audience will learn:

• An efficient and sustainable air-rail link to transport air travellers between the airport and the city is important
• A reliable and cost-efficient air-rail link will allow the airport to have access to a larger pool of manpower
• ERL extension to KLIA2 significantly boosts ridership and improves mobility for air travellers
• The rail line can be a catalyst for growth along the corridor, as well as encouraging public transport usage

Day 2 - 16 March
Session: Airport Cities & Transport Connections

15:35 - 16:00 - PANEL DISCUSSION: Key challenges and opportunities – connectivity
Synopsis: The panellists will share their thoughts on capitalising on the opportunities and overcoming the challenges between the airport, airport city and greater urban area.