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MAA HOPES NAP NAP 2020 RELEASED 2020 INCENTIVES TO BE MENU-BASED

The MAA President The NAP 2020 YBhg. Datuk Aishah continue to promote Ahmad was quoted in an interview with participation of The Edge local companies in and published on the domestic and 24th February 2020 global supply chain, as saying – “To make Malaysia’s automotive encourage R&D industry more competitive, the government and engineering must attract auto investors to the country activities, build by having long-term policies and attractive incentives in place. MAA had requested for capabilities and menu-based incentives to be implemented capacity of local to ensure certainty for investors to know workforce, support what will be approved, but the government is still insisting on continuing customised national projects incentives.” However, she was quoted as well as enhancing as agreeing to some of the NAP 2020 exports, investments guidelines such as Next Generation Vehicle and local production (NxGV), Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). volume.” She told The Star that to attract —YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir investors, the government must come Mohamad, Prime Minister of up with good incentives like other Asean countries. “Currently, the customised Malaysia (21st February 2020) incentives are dependent on proposed potential like export and production plans. Our concern is that the customised incentives mechanism is not clear. NAP 2020 encourages new growth areas through integration of Investors need clarity on incentives technology such as Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV), Mobility as a before committing to investments. The Service (MaaS), and Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) which are in government should have menu-based line with the development of future technologies.” incentives,” she said. — MAA Sources: TheEdgeMarkets and The STAR — YB Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking, the then Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia (21st February 2020) TIV INTO he National Automotive Policy (NAP) launched Generally, the contents were expected by the local A TAIL SPIN on 21st February 2020 officially states the automotive players albeit with some disappointments by direction of the Malaysian government’s stand on Members of the Malaysian Automotive Association Aft er a very encouraging 2019 Total Tthe local and how it envisages (MAA). Nevertheless, MAA Members will follow the Industry Volume achievement, every the roadmap to reach the next level playing field.L ocal guidelines laid out which favour national car makers automotive company was gearing up for a automotive players have long been waiting for its release but with a view that hopefully, the Malaysian government better 2020 with big plans for new vehicle as it was necessary to plan for the future investment will amend some of the guidelines along the way. launches, new marketing strategies and plans and strategies. — MAA greater growth rate expectations. All these were put to a stop by a virus Covid-19 which caused most major countries to lockdown including Malaysia from 18th March. AFM Sales of new motor vehicles looked good in January with many new vehicle DIALOGUE launches but after the traditional February WITH MITI slowdown, Covid-19 which caused the lockdown in Wuhan in January 2020 DEP SEC unexpectedly spread worldwide with a devastating force never seen in this GEN century. As in all businesses, local motor MITI Deputy companies will have to dig in extremely Secretary General hard and deep into financial reserves to (Industry), YBhg. Dato survive with the local lockdown. Sri Norazman Ayob As expected, the first quarter 2020 TIV attended a dialogue shows a steep dip from the same period session with the AFM at last year. There were 106,460 vehicles sold the MAA conference room in the first three months of 2020 compared on 27th February 2020. to 143,036 vehicles in the same period last Photo shows members of year. In the month of March 2020, sales the AFM headed by YBhg. were 60% lower compared to March 2019 Datuk Aishah Ahmad with and 44% lower compared to February YBhg. Dato Sri Norazman 2020 due to the Movement Control Order (centre). — MAA (MCO). (See Pg.3 for the statistics). For more information, please logon to www.maa.org.my ED Coating Touch Up Inspection Plant Booth Booth

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MALAYSIA PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS FOR JANUARY TO MARCH 2020 PRODUCTION Segment YEAR-TO-DATE MARCH 2020 2019 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Production (TIP) 108,444 144,025 (35,581) (24.7) PV (Passenger Vehicles) 101,507 133,544 (32,037) (24.0) PC (Passenger ) 78,057 96,791 (18,734) (19.4) WV (Window Vans) 279 828 (549) (66.3) MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 4,886 8,783 (3,897) (44.4) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 18,285 27,142 (8,857) (32.6) CV (Commercial Vehicles) 6,937 10,481 (3,544) (33.8) PV (Panel Vans) 542 804 (262) (32.6) PU (Pick Ups) 3,645 5,769 (2,124) (36.8) Trucks 2,512 3,620 (1,108) (30.6) PM (Prime Movers) 147 174 (27) (15.5) Bus 91 114 (23) (20.2) SALES Segment YEAR-TO-DATE MARCH 2020 2019 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Volume (TIV) 106,460 143,036 (36,576) (25.6) PV (Passenger Vehicles) 97,010 131,090 (34,080) (26.0) PC (Passenger Cars) 74,065 84,801 (10,736) (12.7) WV (Window Vans) 394 793 (399) (50.3) MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 4,981 10,090 (5,109) (50.6) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 17,570 35,406 (17,836) (50.4) CV (Commercial Vehicles) 9,450 11,946 (2,496) (21.2) PV (Panel Vans) 440 686 (246) (35.9) PU (Pick Ups) 6,610 7,896 (1,286) (16.3) Trucks 2,116 2,979 (863) (29.0) PM (Prime Movers) 180 247 (67) (29.6) Bus 104 138 (34) (43.5) ASEAN PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS PRODUCTION FOR MARCH 2020

YTD MARCH-2020 YTD MAR-19 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL Total Total VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES % Indonesia 256,959 71,549 328,508 315,198 4% Malaysia 101,507 6,937 108,444 144,025 (25%) Myanmar 3,248 813 4,061 3,742 9% Philippines NA NA NA 18,847 NA Thailand 172,352 281,330 453,682 561,487 (19%) Vietnam 23,862 8,887 32,749 46,348 (29%) TOTAL 557,928 369,516 927,444 1,089,647 (15%) SALES

YTD MARCH-2020 YTD MAR-19 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL Total Total VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES % 3,230 72 3,302 2,895 14% Indonesia 183,638 53,253 236,891 254,332 (7%) Malaysia 97,010 9,450 106,460 143,036 (26%) Myanmar 4,678 1,621 6,299 4,653 35% Philippines 17,786 46,756 64,542 85,388 (24%) Singapore 15,577 2,548 18,125 24,837 (27%) Thailand 93,278 106,786 200,064 263,549 (24%) Vietnam 38,293 14,046 52,339 78,419 (33%) TOTAL 453,490 234,532 688,022 857,109 (20%)

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HE National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 was capabilities; offi cially released by YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Bin iv) increase exports of vehicles, automotive Mohamad, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia components, spare parts and related products in on 21st February 2020. It guides the local the manufacturing and aftermarket sector; automotive industry to the next ten years. v) increase the participation of competitive UMWT HOPES T Bumiputera companies in the domestic automotive The 68-page NAP 2020 booklet is sub-divided into the industry, including in the aftermarket sector; GOVERNMENT TO following main headings – vi) enhance the ecosystem of the manufacturing and aftermarket sector of the domestic automotive CONTINUE WITH • THE NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE VISION industry; and INCENTIVES vii) safeguard consumer interests by offering safer and • THE OBJECTIVES OF NAP 2020 better-quality products at competitive price. UMW Motor (UMWT) president Mr. Ravindran • NAP 2020 FRAMEWORK Additional objectives under NAP 2020: K. said in a report published in The Star Online (22nd i) develop the NxGV technology ecosystem to make February 2020) that he hoped the government would • NEW ELEMENTS OF NAP 2020 Malaysia as a Regional Hub for the production of continue to give incentives for a suffi cient length of time. NxGV; “This will help to justify investment and provide • DIRECTIONS OF NAP 2020 ii) expand the participation of domestic automotive reasonable returns on investment,” he said in a statement. industry in the sector of MaaS which not only With the Energy Effi cient Vehicle (EEV) specifi cations being • STRATEGIES OF NAP 2020 focuses on the development of technology, but also updated, he hopes that ample time will be provided before the overall transportation ecosystem; implementation for proper review. • NAP 2020 ROADMAPS AND BLUEPRINTS iii) ensure the domestic automotive industry is better He said: “We believe that our Bukit Raja Plant is equipped with new paradigm in the automotive equipped with automation, skilled manpower and the • TARGETS OF NAP 2020 sector closely related to the development of IR4.0; capacity to align with the government’s vision developing iv) ensure the overall ecosystem including consumers, our industry into IR4.0.” • MONITORING MECHANISM AND REPORTING domestic industry and the Government receive He commended the NAP 2020 objective of reducing maximum benefi t from the spin off from the overall carbon emissions from vehicles by improving fuel The objectives of the NAP 2020 are listed as follows implementation of NxGV; and economy level in Malaysia by 2025 in line with the Asean - The Malaysian Government will continue to pursue v) reduce carbon emission from vehicles by improving Fuel Economy Roadmap of 5.3 Lge per 100km. “UMWT the objectives of NAP 2014, namely: fuel economy level in Malaysia by 2025 in line with is planning to introduce more locally assembled hybrid i) develop a competitive and capable domestic the ASEAN Fuel Economy Roadmap of 5.3 Lge / vehicles in the future in Malaysia,” he said and added: “We automotive industry; 100km. — MAA urge government to support in increasing the incentives to ii) develop Malaysia as the regional automotive hub in spur the hybrid market in Malaysia.” — MAA EEV; For access to the full NAP 2020 booklet, visit - iii) increase value-added activities in a sustainable https://www.miti.gov.my/miti/resources/NAP%202020/ (https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/22/ way while continuously developing domestic NAP2020_Booklet.pdf auto-players-provide-more-clarity-on-incentives)

PERODUA ON NAP 2020 Statement by YBhg Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Offi cer, on 21st February 2020

HE recently-announced National (EEV) programme, in which many players Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP have invested. Perodua is Malaysia’s fi rst “T2020) sees consistency in and largest EEV manufacturer. We have the government’s policies to advance produced and sold over 800,000 EEVs the Malaysian automotive eco-system to date. to the next level. This is apparent in Where Industry 4.0 is concerned, PROTON SUPPORTS CALL the continued support for component Perodua is a fi rm believer of technology localisation, which is the backbone of the convergence, particularly the integration TO DEVELOP NxGV country’s automotive industry. of communication technology into Over the past decade, Perodua automotive applications. We have N A PRESS release issued on 21st investing in new products & technologies purchased a total of RM43.5 already made considerable leaps February 2020, PROTON lauds as well as plant & manufacturing billion worth of components in this area with regard to our Ithe government’s move towards facilities. The Company will also continue from local suppliers – with products. transforming Malaysia into a hub for the to work with local vendors and promote RM5.4 billion last year alone On autonomous technology, development and production of Next investments in new technologies, – and this year we expect to Perodua, guided by our technical Generation Vehicles (NxGV) and critical especially through strategic collaborations spend nearly RM6 billion on and technology partner components. Following up the call to to infuse technical capabilities and locally-sourced automotive Motor Company of Japan, develop Energy Effi cient Vehicles (EEV) expand commercial viability. components. This has laid the foundation in NAP 2014, the new strategy presents “The unveiling of NAP 2020 shows volume sustains and with its Advanced opportunities to stakeholders in the Malaysia is moving towards the adoption fortifi es the Malaysian Safety Assist (ASA) automotive industry to introduce new of new technology vehicles featuring automotive eco- suite of driver technologies to the country while also electric and hybrid powertrains as system, contributing assistance systems elevating the skills and capabilities of the well as autonomous and connectivity to the economy, and crucially, local vendor community. technologies. PROTON’s two shareholders jobs and nation- we have made With the company’s ownership grant us access to Malaysia’s automotive building. it accessible to structure (50.1% is owned by DRB- industry ecosystem as well as the Also the masses. This HICOM and 49.9% by Auto) technologies needed for NxGV models, consistent technology will be PROTON is able to leverage on its one of the main thrusts of the policy. is the further improved in shareholder strengths – giving it access There are still many steps to take and government’s line with our aim to to local ecosystems via DRB-HICOM PROTON is confi dent with the correct commitment provide Malaysians and access to new technologies via policies in place, we will be able to to further the with mobility that Geely Auto Group, to seize opportunities contribute towards Malaysia achieving Energy- offers even greater presented by NAP 2020. the goals set out in NAP 2020,” said Dr Effi cient safety and value.” At this early stage however, PROTON Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Offi cer, Vehicle — MAA will continue with its schedule of PROTON. — MAA 6 | berita MAA | news MOTORS WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS

Sime Darby Motors started the new decade on a high note, • Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford was awarded the with three marques under its umbrella crowned winners ‘Pick Up Truck Twin Cab Car of the Year’ for the Ford at the 18th Malaysia Cars of the Year 2019 (COTY 2019) Ranger 2.0L XLT 10 Speed Auto. awards in January 2020. • Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors was awarded the ‘Midsize Following the past year’s string of accolades and strong & SUVs 7-Seater Car of the Year’ for the overall performance, Ford, Hyundai and Porsche were Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2L Diesel. named winners in their respective categories for vehicle • Sime Darby Auto Performance was awarded the models that were launched between November 2018 and ‘Premium Midsize SUVs Car of the Year’ for the Porsche November 2019. Macan. A total of 125 vehicles were shortlisted into 19 best- For an extensive list of awards and achievements by in-class categories and one Overall Car of the Year award. Sime Darby Motors and its marques, visit http://www. Marques under Sime Darby Motors bagged the following simedarbymotors.com/about-us/awards-and-achievements. titles: — MAA

ANNUAL SALES RECORD FOR PERODUA Perodua beats its previous annual sales constitutes a year-on-year jump of record of 227,243 units in 2018 with 13,098 units (+5.8%) and is the highest 240,341 vehicles sold in 2019, spurred annual sales figure ever for the company. by continued strong demand for all its “Against a 2019 total industry volume models – in ascending order, the Alza, (TIV) estimated at 604,775 units, Perodua PROTON WINS BIG TO KICK OFF 2020 Aruz, Bezza, Axia and Myvi. took nearly 40% of the Malaysian market, “This achievement truly surpassed overtaking last year’s 38%,” said YBhg. PROTON’s X70 was named the winner of has restored pride and confidence in what our expectations and we sincerely thank Dato’ Zainal. the Midsize Crossover & SUVs 5 Seaters is still seen as the national marque. It is all Malaysians for the strong support,” Perodua also expects to boost category as well as the Overall Car of the also the model that brought people back said Perodua President and Chief production by 4% to 254,000 units from Year 2019 for the 18th Malaysia Cars of the to PROTON showrooms and the units we Executive Officer BY hg. Dato’ Zainal 2019’s 244,400 units. This includes Year awards held in January 2020. tested were of high quality. We expect the Abidin Ahmad in a press release dated production for export and to stock up The claimed the Entry Level units being built in Tanjung Malim to be of 21st January 2020. “On the back of for 2021. With the production increase, & prize while PROTON’s similar if not better quality,” said Mr. Chips strong demand, we foresee our sales Perodua expects to spend RM6 billion this Chief Executive Officer, Dr Li Chunrong, Yap, Senior Judge of the Malaysia Cars of performance this year to be on par with year to buy local components, up from received the Automotive Man of the Year the Year awards. last year’s. We are setting a 2020 sales RM5.4 billion spent last year. award. For further information, logon to: www. target of 240,000 units and are cautiously In after-sales, Perodua saw 2.35 “The is the model that proton.com — MAA optimistic that it is attainable despite a million service intakes in 2019 throughout more competitive market this year,” he its 186 service centres nationwide, added. charting an 8.3% jump over 2018’s 2.17 PROTON RECORDS Perodua’s 2019 sales figure million service intakes. — MAA STRONG START TO 2020 HYUNDAI SMART LEASE PROGRAMME Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) application, long-term maintenance cost, PROTON began the first month of the year launched on 15th February 2020 its road tax and insurance, resale value with 8,506 new registrations, representing Smart Lease Programme starting with as well as the headache of disposing a 20.2% increase over the same period the Grand Starex model. Targeting at a car. Customers will only need to pay last year. This also marks PROTON’s most corporations and businesses, the Hyundai the agreed fixed monthly payment, two successful January sales in 4 years. Market Smart Lease Programme offers great months deposit and a booking fee of share was another key area of growth as savings with a three-year programme. RM500 upon signing of the Hyundai the company’s position increased by 4.9% The Hyundai Smart Lease Smart Lease Agreement. to 19.5%, compared to the same period Programme is launched in partnership “The fixed monthly payment that is last year. with Sime Darby Rent A Car (SDRAC) designed for this programme is ideal for “This is a great start to the year on registered. The Saga continued to be the where SDRAC is appointed to run planning business expenses incurring the back of our performance in 2019. mainstay representing nearly half of total the programme. Interested parties only fixed cost until the end of the lease January is always a tough month but we sales with 3,871 units sold. This represents can contact SDRAC at any of its agreement. Moreover, it dispenses off still managed to have our best showing in 4 a 72% increase over the same period branches nationwide to sign up for this accounting for depreciation and losses years”, said PROTON CEO, Dr. Li Chunrong last year. The Persona nearly doubled in programme. on disposal of assets. The benefits of in a press release dated 3rd February sales with 2,109 units (an 84% increase) With the Hyundai Smart Lease this programme definitely fit any kind 2020. delivered to customers. The Iriz grew nearly programme, customers get to enjoy business that requires vehicles,” said Mr. The Proton X70 continued to be the five-fold, with 785 units finding their way to the ownership experience of a new Low Yuan Lung, Managing Director of segment leader with a total of 1,367 units new customers. — MAA car without having to worry about loan HSDM. — MAA

Isuzu Malaysia started this year with its ELF truck upholding the on the company’s achievements for 2019. He also took the No. 1 position in the Light Duty segment with sales of 4,759 units opportunity to share his sincere gratitude to business partners, last year. This marked the 10th year that the ELF has maintained commercial customers, staff and dealers for making the ELF its top position. as the No. 1 preferred Light Duty truck for the 10th consecutive In his New Year’s address, Chief Executive Officer of Isuzu year in Malaysia. Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Koji Nakamura, expressed his contentment For more details visit www.isuzu.net.my. — MAA news | berita MAA | 7

campaign tentatively ends on 30th June “Post the Movement Control Order, we parts of the country. We would like to SDAC-FORD 2020. will continue to offer this alternative assure our customers that we have INTRODUCES “In light of the Movement Control method, as we care and understand that taken the necessary precautions to Order being extended until 14th April customers may still want to limit public ensure the health and safety of our staff ITS ‘DIGITAL 2020, we are introducing an alternative exposure,” he added. and visitors which includes, practicing SALESPERSON’ method of a ‘Digital Salesperson’ Mr. Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director social distancing. At certain showrooms, which will allow customers to continue for Retail and Distribution, Malaysia, Sime we require all visitors to perform conversing with us via digital means. Darby Motors, said “When the Movement temperatures checks upon entering Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), This comes as we understand that there Control Order is lifted, we welcome the premise, in addition to supplying the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia are customers wanting to purchase our customers who wish to come in-person hand sanitiser dispensers located in the introduced on 27th March 2020 its ‘Digital vehicles, but unable to walk into our to any of our flagship showrooms located showrooms.” Salesperson’, a dedicated WhatsApp live showrooms during this period,” said En. at our latest automotive facility, Sime For more information on Ford and chat line to address customer queries Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Darby Motors City at Ara Damansara, the latest promotions, please visit www. relating to vehicle purchases. The Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion. as well as our showrooms at other sdacford.com.my. — MAA HONDA CAR PRICE ADJUSTMENT Honda Malaysia announced on 21st February 2020 that with immediate effect the prices of selected Honda cars sold in Malaysia will increase by about 5% to 9%, depending on model and variant and prices are subject to change without prior notice. The anticipated higher prices of selected Honda cars follow the review to the Completely Knock-Down (CKD) customised incentive. This customised incentive is different from the earlier-announced excise valuation regulation which was expected to not affect vehicle prices. Honda Malaysia will fully adhere to the latest requirement. — MAA BINTANG’S NEW QUESTER AMT PRIME MOVERS HONDA CARS RANK TOP IN J.D. POWER STUDY Honda Malaysia recorded a remarkable reflects our philosophy of Joy of Creating achievement on 18th February 2020 in our vehicle production to ensure that when three of its models, the Jazz, City all customers experience the Joy of and CR-V were ranked the highest in Buying and owning a Honda vehicle. We their segments in the J.D. Power 2019 would like to express our gratitude to all Malaysia Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) for Malaysians for their continuous support new vehicle quality. and trust in the Honda brand. We will “We are very delighted that Honda continue to serve our customers better to UD Trucks and its sole distributor partner Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd models have earned a place in the hearts meet their needs and provide excellent (TCIE) delivered four units of the UD Quester 6x4 AMT Prime Movers on 17th March of our customers with the new vehicle customer satisfaction,” said Honda 2020 to Bintang Bulk Mover Sdn Bhd (Bintang), with another six units on the way. quality rankings. We consistently introduce Malaysia Managing Director and Chief These newly purchased prime movers with cement tankers adds to the fleet of the Next Generation Advanced Technology Executive Officer, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama. over 50 units of UD Trucks owned by Bintang. The newly delivered units will enhance as part of our commitment to offer the For more information log on to www. Bintang’s deliveries of bulk cement from cement factories to various locations all over highest quality products. This commitment honda.com.my. — MAA Peninsular Malaysia. According to Mr. Yap Koon Huat, Executive Director of Bintang, their drivers found the UD Quester AMT very comfortable and fuel coach feature enables the drivers to manage their running cost of the trucks efficiently. He added that the affordability of the trucks and experience of the durability and uptime of previous UD units owned helped the company made its decision to have UD Trucks as their business partner in their logistics and transportation business. More information is available at www.udtrucks.com — MAA

REWILDING ROADSHOW BRINGS CONSERVATION HOME Free Tree Society (FTS) Years of establishment in Malaysia, we’ll launched on 17th January 2020 the be kicking off 2020 by embodying global ISUZU COMPACTOR TRUCKS FOR Rewilding Roadshow, an initiative to Daihatsu Group ‘Light You Up: ENVIRONMENT IDAMAM encourage urban Malaysians to plant Action’ in promoting sustainable green spaces at home towards supporting environmental conservation through yet Sdn. Bhd. held a During the handover ceremony, Mr. biodiversity and sustainable lifestyles. another exciting collaboration, this time handover ceremony of Atsunori Murata, Chief Operating Officer For Daihatsu Malaysia, the with FTS and Taman Tugu Project.” said FVR compactor trucks to Environment of Isuzu Malaysia, personally thanked Rewilding Roadshow is a natural fit for En. Muhammad Fahmi, Senior Manager Idaman Sdn. Bhd. and its sub-contractor, representatives from the two recipient its Environmental Action Plan 2030, in Corporate Planning, Product and Marketing Warisan Integriti Sdn Bhd. in early companies. He also line with the United Nations Sustainable of Daihatsu Malaysia. February. The trucks were procured from presented an appreciation memento Development Goals (SDGs). Part of the Those interested in rewilding their Indah Utara Auto Sdn. Bhd., an authorised in the form of an Isuzu Miniature Truck Daihatsu Group Philosophy underlying this homes can consult the programme dealer of Isuzu Malaysia. and appreciation gift to Environment plan is, “Harmonious coexistence with the calendar at bit.ly/rewildingroadshow. Environment Idaman Sdn. Bhd. Idaman’s Head of Operation Division, En. earth and society is our responsibility.” For enquiries, please contact Ms Sharon procured six units of Isuzu FORWARD Munir Amani bin Dasheer and Warisan “Daihatsu Malaysia first formulated Chew at [email protected]. (FVR 240MT) trucks for this year while Integriti’s Director, YBhg. Dato’ Haji Md the ‘Rewilding Roadshow’ environmental A plant giveaway schedule is up at the four units of Isuzu FORWARD (FVR Rosli bin Haji Abd Wahab. initiatives exclusively with FTS in mid-June Free Tree Society website at http://bit.ly/ 240AT) trucks were procured by Warisan For more details visit www.isuzu.net. of 2019. This year, celebrating our 40 rewildingroadshow — MAA Integriti Sdn. Bhd.. my — MAA

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Meetings/events participated by MAA Jan-20 14-Jan Asean Automotive Federation TC 1 & Council Meeting, Yangon, Myanmar 15 - 16 Jan 20th AMEICC WG-AI Meeting, Yangon 21-Jan Meeting with Ministry of Finance on new excise regulation Feb-20 6-Feb Customs briefing session on new valuation format for CKD vehicles 7-Feb SIAM Auto Trade Dialogue, New Delhi 18-Feb Customs briefing session on new valuation format for CBU vehicles 20-Feb Launching ceremony of Biodiesel B20 21-Feb Launching ceremony of NAP 2020 27-Feb Dialogue with MITI Deputy Secretary General Mar-20 6-Mar MARii briefing session onAutomotive industry performances and outlook

2019/2020 MAA Council Members Council Members

(Represented by Ms Jahabarnisa Haja Mohideen)

(Represented by En. Arman Mahadi) (Represented by Mr. Nalin Jain) 12 | berita MAA | news PERODUA CONTRIBUTES RM2 MILLION AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

erodua joined the war against COVID-19 by contributing RM2 million to the National Disaster Management Agency’s P(NADMA) COVID-19 fund. In addition to SDAC-FORD WITH the cash contribution, Perodua also donated 150 mattresses, 200 pillows, 105 boxes of A-FORCE 4X4 CLUB’S mineral water, 15 industrial fans and 300 pairs of rubber boots to the Sungai Buloh Hospital. CHARITY EVENT “This war against COVID-19 is our shared responsibility. The funds and items contributed Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), sponsored the by Perodua are part of our ongoing efforts to A-FORCE 4x4 Mega Charity Eventon on 10th February ensure Malaysia will recover as fast as it can,” 2020 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer celebrations at Rumah Caring Kajang in Selangor. YBhg. Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad said. He As part of the sponsorship, SDAC-Ford donated a 32” presented the contribution to Malaysian Prime LED TV to enrich the lives of the residents at the home. The Minister YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the club also offered food, essential items as well as angpao Prime Minister’s Office on 3rdA pril 2020. — donations to the residents. During the event, residents MAA were also treated to a lion dance performance. “Club members and their activities truly represent the Ford Ranger way of life and persona, which goes beyond just outings and car meets, but also giving back to the GROUP CONTRIBUTES community. These passionate owners truly exemplify the RM1.25 MILLION TO COVID-19 FUND Ford spirit of going further to make the world a better place, and we are always delighted to contribute to their on-going efforts,” said En. Syed Ahmad Muzri bin Syed Naza Group of Companies has donated RM1.25 Faiz, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion. million to the Government’s COVID-19 fund. Ford currently has a series of videos called “Ford The cheque was presented to the Prime Minister Everyday Heroes” to express the brand promise of ‘Go YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on 30th March 2020 Further’ which showcases how these heroes really do go at the Prime Minister’s Office, Putrajaya, by En. SM further to make the world a better place. Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman Rumah Caring Kajang is a non-profit organisation & CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings. that looks after the welfare of the needy, and currently En. SM Nasarudin on commending the houses 32 old folks ranging from age 50 to 95 years Government initiatives currently being undertaken said, old, inclusive of care givers. Persons who wish donate or “We hope the contribution by Naza Group will help volunteer at Rumah Caring Kajang can contact Wendy Yap alleviate the plight of those financially impacted by job at 012-2380043 or 03-8737 7680. For more information disruptions and loss of earnings resulting from this on the home, visit https://rumahcaring.wixsite.com/ global pandemic. We are all thankful for the selfless rumahcaringkajang commitment shown by our medical practitioners, For more information on Ford in Malaysia, visit https:// the police and armed forces and other frontliners in www.sdacford.com.my. — MAA helping to manage this situation and keep us safe.” “Apart from this monetary contribution, Naza Group will actively look at ways we can leverage through our businesses to assist the Ministry of Health in managing this unprecedented crisis. As Malaysians we must come together during this critical period to overcome the adversities that lie ahead,” he added. — MAA

TOYOTA CLASSICS PROCEEDS HELP FUND MANGROVE CONSERVATION The Toyota Classics musical concerts have a history going back 30 years. Thanking donors, affiliated companies, business partners and ticket buyers, Mr. Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor said that the total sum collected since 1990, when the Toyota Classics first started, has amounted to RM9.4 million and benefited over 70 organisations in Malaysia involved in social and community activities, especially related to environment and PROTON LOANS 50 UNITS X70 SUV TO MOH youth causes. “UMW Toyota Motor is very proud that the concert series To support Malaysia’s front liners in the fight this is the most direct assistance we can give but which provides ‘Music That Moves Lives’ is associated with against COVID-19, PROTON has loaned the Ministry we are also looking at other avenues of support as improving lives of the community in Malaysia. This is another of Health 50 units of the Proton X70. The vehicles well,” said Dr Li Chunrong. pillar of our Corporate Social Responsibility that is very dear were used to shuttle health workers to and from The effort was welcomed by the Ministry of to our commitment to serve the community and also one work as well as send them to any virus hotspots in Health as it helps alleviate some of their challenges that we continue to uphold,” said Mr. Takeyama in a press the country requiring immediate attention. in terms of logistics. release dated 3rd March 2020. “As a Malaysian car manufacturer and “The Ministry of Health is thankful to PROTON The latest recipient of gross proceeds of RM158, 888 significant contributor to the local automotive for its contribution of vehicles. It is a deeply from the Toyota Classics is the Sabah Wetlands Conservation industry, PROTON sees it as a duty to assist the meaningful gesture and specifically assists the Society (SWCS). Based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the SWCS government in its battle against the spread of Malaysian government’s efforts to control the is undertaking an 18-month Mangrove Conservation COVID-19. The frontliners are especially in our COVID-19 pandemic,” said YBhg. Dato’ Sri Dr Chen Experience Project in the state. The project is ongoing at the thoughts and we felt that this was an area that we Chaw Min, Secretary General of the Ministry of Kota Kinabalu Wetlands (main centre) and Sulaman Lake could offer assistance with very quickly. For now, Health. — MAA Forest Reserve, Tuaran (planting site). — MAA