Issue #2/2018 (May)

KLIMS 2018 CNY MEDIA APPRECIATION EVENT

Despite some new faces, the MAA Council Members remained unchanged. MAA COUNCIL An event was specially organised by the MAA on 27th February 2018 for the esteemed members of the media. The MAA values the collaboration and support from the media as it embarks on another MEMBERS FULLY journey to present Kuala Lumpur’s greatest motor show. A total of RE-ELECTED 41 media representatives from 20 media titles attended the event. Another year of full confidence and continuity in MAA Council his year’s Annual General another smooth year for the MAA Meeting (AGM) of the Ma- highlight of the AGM was the re- KLIMS 2018 INFORMATION laysian Automotive Associa- election of the MAA Council Members tion (MAA) held at the sun- which saw the top five posts returned way Resort hotel saw a large unopposed. The six Council Members Tturn up Members attending the annual were also unanimously voted back in. event. The annual report and financial These were despite some new faces re- statement for 2017 were unanimously placing those who have retired or left approved by the Members, signalling the company. n Organiser : Malaysian Automotive Association Show Manager : Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd Contact phone : +603-7842 9863 E-mail : [email protected] Exhibition Dates : 23rd November to 2nd December 2018 Venue : International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur Website : www.klims.com.my Social Media : Facebook www.facebook.com/ klims.com.my Instagram www.instagram.com/ klims.com.my Twitter www.twitter.com/klims_my Hashtags : #KLIMS2018 #BeyondMobility

Q1 TIV REMAINED CHALLENGING

The Malaysian Total industry Volume (TiV) for sector dropped 5% or 6,437 units in Q1 of 2018 same period last year. Passenger Vehicles sector first quarter of 2018 recorded a marginal drop compared to the same period last year. saw a 13.6% or 17,422 units increase in pro- of 4% or 5,700 units to 135,140 units. Despite however, the Malaysian Total industry Pro- duction while the Commercial Vehicle sector an impressive increase of 28.5% (3,819 units) duction (TiP) saw an increase of 13.2% or followed at 8% or 777 units. (see pg.3 for full in the 4x4/sUV segment, the Passenger Vehicle 18,199 units in Q1 of 2018 compared to the statistics of Malaysia and AseAN figures). n

MALAYSIA PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS FOR JANUARY TO MARCH 2018 PRODUCTION Segment YEAR-TO-DATE MARCH 2018 2017 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Production (TIP) 156,214 138,015 18,199 13.2 PV (Passenger Vehicles) 145,705 128,283 17,422 13.6 PC (Passenger Cars) 110,166 93,650 16,516 17.6 WV (Window Vans) 975 487 488 100.2 MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 10,871 14,276 (3,405) (23.9) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 23,693 19,870 3,823 19.2 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 10,509 9,732 777 8.0 PV (Panel Vans) 202 316 (114) (36.1) PU (Pick Ups) 6,321 5,471 850 15.5 Trucks 3,563 3,663 (100) (2.7) PM (Prime Movers) 293 171 122 71.3 Bus 130 111 19 17.1 SALES Segment YEAR-TO-DATE MARCH 2018 2017 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Volume (TIV) 135,140 140,840 (5,700) (4.0) PV (Passenger Vehicles) 121,096 127,533 (6,437) (5.0) PC (Passenger Cars) 89,806 92,262 (2,456) (2.7) WV (Window Vans) 690 965 (275) (28.5) MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 13,394 20,919 (7,525) (36.0) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 17,206 13,387 3,819 28.5 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 14,044 13,307 737 5.5 PV (Panel Vans) 747 792 (45) (5.7) PU (Pick Ups) 9,459 9,477 (18) (0.2) Trucks 3,286 2,709 577 21.3 PM (Prime Movers) 368 232 136 58.6 Bus 184 97 87 89.7 ASEAN PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS PRODUCTION YEAR TO DATE MARCH 2018 YTD MARCH-2018 YTD MAR-17 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL TOTAL TOTAL VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES (%) Indonesia 254,391 74,519 328,910 316,479 4% Malaysia 145,705 10,509 156,214 138,015 13% Myanmar 1,468 584 2,052 629 226% Philippines 10,893 11,603 22,496 36,194 (38%) Thailand 219,992 319,698 539,690 485,555 11% Vietnam 36,435 13,348 49,783 47,262 5% TOTAL 668,884 430,261 1,099,145 1,024,134 7% SALES

YTD MARCH-2018 YTD MAR-17 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL TOTAL TOTAL VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES (%) Brunei 2,535 117 2,652 2,771 (4%) Indonesia 221,146 70,774 291,920 283,760 3% Malaysia 121,096 14,044 135,140 140,840 (4%) Myanmar 2,235 727 2,962 1,538 93% Philippines 28,903 57,134 86,037 94,026 (8%) Singapore 18,044 1,809 19,853 26,976 (26%) Thailand 108,041 129,052 237,093 210,490 13% Vietnam 39,889 19,669 59,558 59,566 (0.01%) TOTAL 541,889 293,326 835,215 819,967 2% For further information on ASEAN Automotive Federation, logon to: http://asean-autofed.com/index.html.

CCB BECOMES LARGEST DAIMLER AG CERTIFIED NETWORK

ycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad announced pairs are carried out according to the stringent on 4th January 2018 that it has the larg- global specifications set by Mercedes-Benz. est network for certified body and paint Having three of our body and paint facilities collision repair facilities in Malaysia fol- awarded the certification is an impressive Clowing Daimler AG’s certification of the Cycle achievement. It reflects the quality of our & Carriage Johor Bahru, Bukit Tengah and Batu after-sales teams who deliver our signature Caves facilities as official Mercedes-Benz Body first class service to customers every step of and Paint Centres. the way,” said Cycle & Carriage Bintang CEO, “In everything we do, we have our Mr. Wilfrid Foo. MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA customers in mind at all times. The ‘Centre Its network comprises 12 Autohauses na- of Competence’ certification is an assurance tionwide which includes 10 After-Sales Auto- SOLD 2,469 CV IN 2017 that all Cycle & Carriage body and paint re- hauses across Malaysia. n MERCEdES-BEnz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) delivered 2,469 vehicles in 2017, comprising Honda experienced, Honda Malaysia FUSo light-duty and heavy-duty trucks as well as MD and CEO, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “The Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans despite the dip of 7.9% HONDA MALAYSIA year 2017 truly was remarkable for Honda Ma- in Total Industry Volume (TIV) for 2017, laysia. At the beginning of 2017, we challenged “Part of daimler Trucks, MBM CV represents first- ourselves with a sales target of 100,000 units and class product quality and service excellence in the RECORD SALES in March 2017, we achieved Malaysian market. In everything that we do, our focus a historical milestone with is on our customers. Safety, reliability and economic IN 2017 the 600,000th unit (CKD) efficiency are our topmost priority. With the commitment production within the span of our dealer partners and the trust of the market, 2017 proved to be a positive HOnDA Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. of 14 years since Honda year in many aspects. as a new year begins, we remain as committed as ever to announced on 9th January Malaysia started in 2003. deliver vehicles and solutions of the highest quality said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia 2018 it recorded total sales of At the end of 2017, based Commercial Vehicles, Vice President, Mr. albert Yee on 29th January 2018 n 109,511 units, the highest in on internal data our mar- the history of the company ket share was at 19%, an since it was established in increase of 3.2 points from 2003. This was also the first 2016. For the first time ever, MORE DEALERS JOIN IN time that Honda Malaysia we surpassed the 100,000 achieved sales of more than units sales achievement THE UPGRADE EXERCISE 100,000 units. This sales fig- within a calendar year. We ure was also the highest that continue to maintain our a non-national brand has no. 1 position for non- ever achieved in Malaysia. national segment and no. Commenting on the 2 position in overall TIV of outstanding year that the .” n Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON and En. Yohan Mokhtar, Director of Special Project of PROTON signed the agreements on behalf of PROTON on 28th March 2018 during the third batch of Dealers Network Upgrade TARGETS 2% GROWTH, agreement signing ceremony. 35% MARKET SHARE IN 2018 HONDA MALAYSIA TARGETS PErODuA is aiming for sales of 209,000 vehi- cles for 2018 – a 2% jump from the 204,900 ve- 109,000 UNITS IN 2018 hicles registered in 2017. Honda Malaysia announced on 6th February 2018 its strategic business “The momentum carried by the Bezza in direction for 2018 and is optimistic to reach 109,000 sales units, a market the earlier part of 2017 and the continued de- share of 18% againstthe projected 2018 Total Industry Volume (TIV) of mand for our other models have helped make 600,000 units. us the top-selling carmaker in Malaysia for the Honda Malaysia Md and CEo, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “according to our internal 12th year running,” said Perodua President and survey, our Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score has increased by 23 points CEO YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar rashid Salleh compared to the previous year. To further provide more Joy, we will significantly on 19th January 2018. “Based on our internal enhance this area in 2018. as customer satisfaction is Honda’s no.1 priority, this year calculations, we expect the total industry vol- we are focusing on the three main areas of dealer expansion and customer experience, ume to increase to 590,000 units in 2018, which skilled associates at dealers, and customer’s virtual touchpoint. Towards this end, would see our market share sustained at slightly has two vehicle manufacturing companies. customer satisfaction will be the main emphasis in 2018. The total investment above 35%,” he added. Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd produces the to enhance Honda’s operation and after-sales is estimated at RM31 million.” YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar said that the new Myvi and the Alza, while Perodua Global Seven more dealerships, ranging from 3S and 2S Centres to standalone Body and Paint increase in demand this year will also have a Manufacturing Sdn Bhd manufactures the Axia Centres, will be opened by the end of 2018 in addition to current dealerships being positive impact on vehicle production with an and Bezza. upgraded. Express dealers with fast service within 1.5 hours instead of two will estimated 215,334 units to be produced at both Perodua’s service intake growth has been also be implemented. Honda Malaysia is also in the midst of implementing the new its manufacturing facilities this year compared positive in 2017, with the national car company Corporate Identity (C.I) at the dealers. n with 200,146 units produced in 2017. Perodua expecting its service intakes to grow by 1.9% FIRST 50 ALL NEW TOYOTA MALAYSIA C-HR CUSTOMERS

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) delivered the first RETAINS CV TOP SPOT 50 units of the all-new Toyota C-HR compact ISuzu Malaysia announced on 9th February compared to 2016’s share of 36.3%. crossover to its customers at an event held at 2018 that it topped Malaysia’s 2017 commercial In his new Year’s address, CEO of Isuzu Ma- the Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on vehicle market for four consecutive years. laysia Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Koji nakamura, expressed 22nd March 2018. also present at the ceremony Although faced with market uncertainties his delight over Isuzu’s ability to stand firm as a was the Chief Engineer of the Toyota C-HR, Mr. and price increase due to the depreciating ring- company and perform well despite the various Takatomo Suzuki. git, Isuzu Malaysia managed to not only retain economic hurdles faced in 2017. He attributed Speaking at the function, Mr. Ravindran K., their spot as CV no. 1, but also managed to cap- the company’s remarkable achievement in 2017 President of UMW Toyota Motor said, the delivery to ture a 13% share in the pick-up segment, in ad- to the unyielding support and services provided the first 50 customers in Malaysia also mark the official dition to 20% sales increase in after-sales parts. by Isuzu Malaysia’s skilled staffs and dealers, in introduction of the all new Toyota C-HR. “Since being previewed last year, interest Despite a slight decline in Total Industry Vol- maintaining good relationship with customers, in the Toyota C-HR has been high. To date, we have received around 1,500 bookings ume (TIV), Isuzu Malaysia managed to improve aside from the outstanding quality and reliabil- for the model and because this is a unique model, we wanted to personally handover its market share in the CV segment to 37.1%, as ity that Isuzu trucks had to offer. n the vehicle to our first 50 customers,” he said. n HANDOVER OF 32 UNITS OF PROTON CARS TO UEM EDGENTA SCANIA 3+3+10

cania claims to be the first to intro- “The enhanced warranty for unlimited duce an enhanced and industry-lead- mileage, offered only by Scania, is designed ing 3-year warranty with unlimited to provide operators with even more peace of mileage together with 3-year Scania mind and lower operating costs for the best Assistance and 10-year Scania Fleet total operating economy,” said Managing SManagement for its trucks sold in Malaysia Director of Scania Southeast Asia, Ms Marie effective 15th March 2018. Sjödin Enström. The 3-year warranty comprises of 1-year “This is in line with Scania’s vision to full warranty and 2-year extended warranty drive the shift towards a sustainable trans- on driveline only. The previous offer had only port system while creating a world of mobil- 1 year of full warranty. Together with this ity that is better for business, society and the new enhanced warranty, Scania has also in- environment. Our starting point is to ensure creased its offering of free Scania Assistance profitability for our customers by making from 2 years to 3 years and continues to offer them more efficient, smart and safe,” she the 10 years of free Scania Fleet Management. added. n PROTON and UEM Edgenta Berhad held a ceremony on 28th January 2018 to symbolise the handover of 32 units of Proton cars, consisting of Persona and Perdana, which will be used for the daily operations of Edgenta PROPEL Berhad, the Infra Services Division 300 UNITS OF HINO 300 SERIES and wholly owned subsidiary of UEM Edgenta. Dr Li Chunrong, CEO of PROTON presented a mock key to YBhg. Dato’ Azmir Merican, FOR GD EXPRESS MD/CEO of UEM Edgenta in the presence of YBhg. Dato’ Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of PROTON. Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd – HMSM, a subsidiary of Hino Motors Limited Japan, associates under Toyota Group of Companies, kicked off 2018 with 300 units of their best- seller, HINO 300 Series delivered on 13th February 2018 to Malaysian renowned courier service MAN TRUCK & BUS HANDS OVER 13 company, GD Express Sdn. Bhd. (GDEX). GDEX already has 578 units of HINO vehicles and the PRIME MOVERS TO TAIPANCO addition is in anticipation of e-commerce growth here.

Mr. Jee Chau Hau, Chairman of Taipanco Sdn. Bhd. (left) receives a mock key on 2nd March 2018 from Mr. Jerome Wong, General Manager of Sales and Marketing, MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn. Bhd. at the handover ceremony of MAN TGS prime movers. Taipanco has 13 new MAN TG WW series making up a total of 43 MAN TGS 28.440, 6 x 2 prime movers in Taipanco’s fleet since 2016. Taipanco is one of the largest container transportation operators servicing Northport and Westport based in Klang.

CORRECT PHOTOGRAPHS NEW ISUZU MALAYSIA CEMENT MIXER TRUCK THE correct photographs on pg.6 of the last issue of Berita MAA Isuzu Malaysia delivered on 9th February 2018 two units of the Isuzu GIGA FXZ360 (Cement should be as follows: Mixer Truck) to Hamzah Ibir Sdn. Bhd., a Terengganu-based construction company. The units were procured from Dynamic Motors Sdn. Bhd., an Isuzu dealer located in Kuantan, Pahang. Speaking UD TRUCKS EXTRA MILE CHALLENGE at the launch and handover ceremony, Isuzu Malaysia’s CEO, Mr. Koji Nakamura, stated that the introduction of the new Isuzu GIGA FXZ360 (Cement Mixer Truck) is an important step for the company’s quest to offer business owners a full range of commercial vehicle products to suit a variety of construction and development needs.

Truck driver En. Anuar Bin Ahmad from Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn. Bhd. emerged as the Malaysian UDEMC champion on 26th October 2017 and qualified for the Global Final held in Japan.

FIRST UD CRONER TO CUSTOMER IN MALAYSIA

UD Trucks and sole distributor partner, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), delivered the first unit of UD Croner in Malaysia to Ong Brothers Petroleum Sdn. Bhd. on 8th November 2017. Launched in August 2017, the UD Croner is an all-new medium duty truck. MAA ANNUAL DINNER 2018

MAA President YBhg. Datuk Aishah 1Ahmad delivering her speech. Keeping the whole evening lively was 2entertainer cum impersonator, Louis the Maestro, who was also the Emcee.

MAA Council Members led by its 1 3President YBhg. Datuk Aishah escorting Guest of Honour YBhg. Dato’ Khodijah Abdullah, Under Secretary, Tax Division, Ministry of Finance into the ballroom.

Guests from the VIP tables were 4asked to pick up the lucky draw numbers of the evening.

As a tradition of the MAA Annual 5Dinner, lucky draw prizes were numerous and attractive.

An enjoyable musical performance 6by UiTM Kombo kick started the evening.

A gesture of appreciation – a token 2 3 7was presented to YBhg. Dato’ Khodijah by YBhg. Datuk Aishah at the end of the grand lucky draw prize presentation.

Veteran senior motor industry 8players were also present. Past UMW Toyota Motor President 9and MAA Council Member YBhg. Datuk Ismet Suki was also among the many distinguished guests present.

MAA President YBhg. Datuk 10Aishah took time off during the evening to meet up with the VIPs invited. 4 5

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(M) Sdn Bhd (Bukit Mertajam) Tel: 04-5379426 PM Trucks Sdn Bhd (Bukit Mertajam) Tel: 04-5523762 Hong Thai Motor Trading Tel: 03-5510 9988 / 7969 Sdn Bhd (Penang) Tel: 04-2281220 PERAK Saga Superior Sdn Bhd Tel: 05-3227221 KUALA LUMPUR JR Commercial Sdn Bhd Tel: 012-5335353 SELANGOR PTM Trucks Sdn Bhd (Batu Caves) Fax: 03-5510 8872 Tel: 03-61886162 Saga Superior (PJ) Sdn Bhd (Petaling Jaya) Tel: 03-78048323 Liong Seng & Son Trading Sdn Bhd (Klang) Tel: 03-33741998 Autoquip Sdn Bhd (Kajang) Tel: 03-87361279 Customer Hotline: 03-5510 1399 NEGERI SEMBILAN Sembillion Motors Sdn Bhd Tel: 06-7646666 MELAKA Paramount Value Sdn Bhd Tel: 06-2812821 Sam Hin Motors Sdn Bhd Tel: 06-3376939 JOHOR Sam Hin Motors Sdn Bhd (Segamat) Tel: 07-9317939 Deksen Sdn Bhd (Johor Bahru) Tel: 07-3345678 N.K. Automobil Sdn Bhd (Johor Bahru) Tel: 07-2385533 www.daihatsu.com.my BRANCHES Daihatsu Malaysia @daihatsumalaysia SELANGOR Shah Alam Tel: 03-5510 8055 Serdang Raya Tel: 03-8941 1406 KUALA LUMPUR Kepong Tel: 03-6276 3417 PENANG Butterworth Tel: 04-397 2151 PERAK Ipoh Tel: 05-506 0331 JOHOR Batu Pahat Tel: 07-431 5910 Johor Bahru Tel: 07-224 6602 SABAH Kota Kinabalu Tel: 088-381 112 VOLVO TRUCKS LAUNCHES SPONSORS ‘SEE AND BE SEEN’ ROAD NATIONAL 7’S SAFETY PROGRAMME TOURNAMENT The Naza Group of Companies was the Malaysia Rugby Union olvo Trucks Malaysia launched on (MRU) official title sponsor of 4th January 2018 another impor- the National 7’s Tournament. tant road safety programme called YBhg. Dato’ Shahrul Zaman bin See and Be Seen which focuses on Yahya, President of the Malaysian awareness in traffic for cyclists, Rugby Union received a cheque of Vthrough activities that demonstrate how to im- RM200,000 on 8th March 2018 prove safety in the interaction between them from the Naza Group and one and truck drivers. unit of Peugeot Traveller MPV The programme was launched and in- worth RM199,888 which will be troduced to a gathering of around 800 active the Official Car for the National scouts from schools in all over Malaysia who 7’s Tournament from En. SM had attended a scouting skills competition and Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group campfire held at Hin Hua High School in Klang, Executive Chairman / CEO, Naza as part of its 70th year anniversary activities. Corporation Holdings. Around 15 students and lecturers from INTI College, a volunteering partner of Volvo Malay- sia’s corporate social responsibility projects also Kuala Lumpur, has delivered road safety mes- attended the event. sages and created higher awareness with 17,717 FM DRIVE - 7 Mr. Mats Nilsson, Managing Director, Volvo children from 153 primary schools and thou- Malaysia said, “See and Be Seen is the second sands of people at 10 public events. As a result YEARS AND STILL road safety programme that we are currently of the success of this programme, Volvo has de- running in Malaysia. Our other road safety cided to kickstart See and Be Seen as well, this GOING STRONG programme, Stop, Look, Wave, which we have time with the primary objective to bring road been rolling out in partnership with KidZania safety message to cyclists.” n PERODUA BRINGS CNY CHEER TO PATIENTS PErODUA representatives visited Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital on 27th February 2018 to bring Chinese New Year cheer to over 70 patients in the form of hampers, angpows, mandarin or- anges and other gifts. “If you couldn’t enjoy Chinese New Year PETRONAS hosted on 2nd March 2018 its annual Fleet Management at home, we’re bringing the rousing spirit and Drive (FM Drive) 2018 competition for road tanker drivers and haulier festive atmosphere to you!” Perodua President organisations in advancing a safety culture in its fleet operation. This and CEO YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar rashid round was held at Shaziman Transport Sdn. Bhd. in Pasir Gudang, Salleh said. He managed to exchange a few Johor. Scania and Volvo Trucks Malaysia supported the event pleasantries and wishes of good fortune with by participating as exhibitors showcasing their latest products, most of the patients. Perodua also contributed and distributing hampers to 60 paediatric ward campaigns and services. two electrocardiograph (ECG) machines worth patients. “We continue to take the lead in providing the best in safety, fuel rM6,000.00 each to the hospital. The company has also committed to a economy and environmentally-friendly driving through sustainable Perodua also went to Selayang Hospital the sustainable charity 3-year programme with Se- transport solutions,” said Service Director for Scania Southeast Asia, following Friday, donating three ambu bags layang Hospital’s paediatric ward with lots of Mr. Thor Brenden. (handheld device to assist those with breathing activities like story-telling, puppet and clown Meanwhile, Mr. Law Ah Tiong, the VP of Aftermarket, Volvo Trucks difficulties) worth rM600 each to the hospital performances, colouring and sing-alongs. n was present to enlighten visitors to its booth. Majawarisan Sdn. Bhd., a key Volvo customer, saw its driver En. Rammin B. Abu Bakar winning in the overall category, MYR 3,000 cash and a certificate in the annual UD TRUCKS tanker driving competition. n AND TCIE SDAC-FORD SUPPORTS HOST CNY KUPIKUPIFM DJS CHEER OPEN HOUSE At Johor Bahru UD Trucks and sole distributor partner, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), ushered in the lunar new year by hosting an open house event for all the regions in Penin- sular Malaysia, namely Johor Bahru, Butter- worth and Ipoh to celebrate the festivities with At Ipoh customers and partners in the second week of Chinese New Year at TCIE’s dealership in the service interval support, we are confident that respective towns. we will be able to maximize truck performance, Mr. Wong King Yoon, CEO, TCIE said, “Our thus saving valuable time and cost for our cus- first priority is to deliver on our ‘go the extra tomers.” Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in mile’ commitment to customers and to ensure Also coinciding with the open house in But- Malaysia made it an extra-memorable Christmas for the children that we continuously structure our customer terworth was a truck handover ceremony to cel- at the children’s ward of Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak Sabah, support and services to meet this expectation. ebrate the delivery of nine units of UD Quester Likas, Kota Kinabalu when they contributed books, bags and Truck uptime is very important to our custom- to VXL Alliance Sdn. Bhd., an airfreight and stationary in support of Kupikupifm DJs Cheer to Patient CSR ers and with our improved and new longer logistics transportation company. n Programme. Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak Sabah is a small hospital focusing on obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics and is associated with the main hospital in Kota Kinabalu, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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Mar-18 19-Mar Meeting with Ministry of Transport on eCall initiative 20-Mar Meeting with MIROS on eCall initiative 22 - 23 Mac Asean Automotive Federation TC 3-JAMA Meeting, Jogyakarta 27-Mar Meeting with Malaysian Palm Oil Board on B7 study 22 - 23 Mac

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PERODUA and the Malaysian Ministry of Education have jointly launched on 26th February 2018 the Badminton Talent Development Programme, a five-year nationwide human capital development programme involving schools that aims to find and nurture future badminton talents. “The Badminton Talent Development Programme will train and develop schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 in the sport, with the aim of cultivating the next generation of Malaysian shuttlers,” said Minister of Education YB Dato’ Seri Mahdzir Khalid. “We are proud to be supporting the Ministry of Education on this positive initiative. We believe such a programme will give rise to a generation that is more all-rounded,” said PERODUA President and CEO YBhg. Datuk (Dr.) Aminar Rashid Salleh. The Ministry of Education’s Sports Division will take lead on the overall monitoring, coordination, execution and evaluation of the programme, while PERODUA will bear all costs of the programme, inclusive of the development of the modules, sports equipment, allowances and training for the coaches, as well as the tournaments NAZA CORPORATION at district, state and national level. PERODUA is also loaning two Alza units to the Ministry of Education’s Sports Division for their use throughout the programme’s duration. n HOLDINGS AND GROUPE PSA IN JV

aza Corporation Holdings and An markets to address the potential 680 million Groupe PSA signed on 26th Febru- customers in the region. ary 2018 a share sale agreement and Mr. Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Man- a joint venture agreement, officially aging Board of Groupe PSA, commented: “The establishing shared operation of the creation of the ASeAn hub in Gurun, Kedah is a nnaza Automotive Manufacturing (nAM) plant significant leap forward for Groupe PSA which in Gurun, Kedah, as the first manufacturing hub will lead to the development of a profitable in ASeAn for Groupe PSA. Present to witness business in the region as part of our Push to the event was the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Pass strategic plan. we are pleased to partner SCANIA AND VOLVO YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd najib bin Tun Haji Abdul with naza Corporation Holdings and continue Razak. leveraging our historical relationship.” TRUCKS AT SSEABS Groupe PSA, as a global automotive player “we are grateful for Groupe PSA’s support and the second largest carmaker in europe, is and confidence in naza Corporation Holdings On the 6th and 7th of February 2018, Scania and Volvo Trucks shared confident and committed to the Malaysian and as we take our longstanding partnership to how they lead the shift towards sustainable transportation at the other ASeAn markets, holding majority stake greater heights. with this collaboration, there is recent Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit (SSEABS) held in in the business operations of nAM. The naza enormous potential for Kedah to be the leading Kuala Lumpur. Group will have sole responsibility for the distri- automotive manufacturing hub in Malaysia,” Scania was one of the main sponsors of SSEABS with bution of Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles said en. SM nasarudin SM nasimuddin, Group Sustainability as a theme. Hosted by H.E. Mr. Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, in the domestic market and, with Groupe PSA, executive Chairman/CeO, naza Corporation Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia and the presence of YB Dato’ Sri will explore distribution prospects in other ASe- Holdings. n Mustapa bin Mohamed, Minister for International Trade and Industry and Mr. Mikael Damberg, Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Sweden, the SSEABS was organised by the Embassy of Sweden in cooperation with Business Sweden. Mr. Erik Ljungberg, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Relations, Scania groip was a NEW RM11 panel speaker in a discussion on “Creating a Sustainability Mindset.” Scania also led two MILLION Industry Talk Day sessions in Day Two under the theme of PERODUA “A Sustainable Mindset – Key Driver for Future Growth.” The topics of “Future City Transport 3S CENTRE Solutions” and “Circular Economy – Waste to Wealth” was graced with guest speakers Mr. Alexander Mastrovito, Head of Sustainable A new Perodua 3S centre was officially opened Transport Solutions, Scania Asia & Oceania and Mr. David Lantz, on 18th January 2018 in Saujana Utama, Sungai Sustainability Manager, Scania Southeast Asia. Buloh. The opening was officiated by Deputy Also participating in the event was Volvo Malaysia. Mr. Hayder Minister of International Trade and Industry YB Wokil, Director of Mobility & Automation, Volvo Trucks was in Kuala Datuk Haji Ahmad Maslan. Also in attendance Lumpur for the first time to attend and present Volvo Trucks’ vision were Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Chief on Sustainable Mobility by Electrification, Autonomous Drive and executive Officer YBhg. Dato’ Madani Sahari, Connectivity at the summit. This Industry Talk session was well- Jeram State Assemblyman YBhg. Dato’ Haji on Jalan Meru, Klang,” said Perodua President received by the audience, especially when he expounded on how Amiruddin Setro and Perodua Sales Sdn. Bhd. and Chief executive Officer YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Volvo’s innovative transportation technology can help to address the Managing Director, YBhg. Dato’ Dr Zahari Hu- Aminar Rashid Salleh. global challenge on congestions, pollutions and growing population sin. Yusmanida Auto Sdn Bhd Managing Di- and enhance the future of urban transportation. The adoption of Owned and operated by authorised dealer rector en. Sarizal Yusman Yusoff said that the the technology in local market will largely depend on regulation, Yusmanida Auto Sdn. Bhd., the outlet occupies RM11 million 3S outlet began construction in infrastructure and consumer attitudes. a built-up area of 16,000 sq. ft. on a total land August 2016. Building completed in April 2017 There were more than 600 Swedish companies established in area of 45,000 sq. ft., and is staffed by a total of ahead of the start of operations in September Southeast Asia ranging from service to manufacturing and retail. The 65 employees including 30 sales advisors and 2017. Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit (SSEABS) serves as a good 12 service advisors. Perodua now has a total of 186 sales and platform for collaboration among industry players and best practices “Yusmanida Auto has been a Perodua dealer 183 service outlets in Malaysia, as well as 24 sharing on conducting business. n since 2003, previously operating a sales outlet Body & Paint outlets. n