Spencer Stuart Executive Search has been selected by the Malaysian public transportation system provider to lead the search for the new chief of its mass rapid transit (MRT) system.

Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) is a wholly-owned government company established by the Malaysian Ministry of Finance, set up to facilitate, undertake and expedite public infrastructure projects.

Industry sources say the candidate will likely be appointed as a director in Prasarana and will be tasked to spearhead the MRT project.