Maa Council Members Fully Re-Elected
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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 : Malaysia 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 automotive industry.” 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 PERODUA 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.