Issue #4/2018 (November)

FINAL COUNTDOWN CAR PRICES TO KLIMS 18 DOWN WITH NEW SST, TIV UP Vehicle prices from some major players have gone down, instead of going up as widely expected following the reintroduction of the Sales and Services Tax (SST)

HE new government’s pared to the same period last year. decision to zero rate Passenger vehicles (PV) also the GST for three gained 6.1% (or 23,265 units) in months (June-Sep- the fi rst nine months of this year tember 2018) expect- (Full statistics on pg.3) edly spurred new vehicle sales up Vehicle prices from some Tas buyers took advantage of the major players have gone down, situation. This was refl ected in instead of going up as widely the Total Industry Volume (TIV) expected following the reintro- YTD September 2018 hitting an duction of the Sales and Services impressive gain of 6.9% compared Tax (SST). In line with the govern- to the same period last year. ment’s initiative, the new tax YB Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts Commercial vehicle (CV) sales structure has allowed the indus- and Culture , MAA President and representatives of the gained the most with a hefty 24.1% try to be more competitive with grand lucky draw prizes at the launching of the KLIMS ’18 A & P or 10,680 units increase com- prices especially CKD models. • Campaign.

KLIMS’18 HYPES UP AS MALAYSIA’S TOURISM EVENT, CLOCKS UP ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MILEAGE AND LAUNCH CAR PRIZES FOR VISITORS

AA is revving up the Interna- tional Motor Show 2018 M(KLIMS’18) with an Advertising and Promotion Campaign launch on 11 October 2018 at Aloft Kuala Lumpur. The event o ciated by YB Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malay- unveiling of grand lucky draw sia with an attendance of over 100 prizes for KLIMS’18 visitors. The MAA MEETS MINISTER guests from the media, exhibitors, top auto marques , Honda MAA members and invited digni- and , are sponsoring gen- OF TRANSPORT taries. erous car prizes for the KLIMS’18 The extensive A & P campaign visitors’ lucky draws. Visitors The Malaysian Automotive Association led by its President YBhg. for KLIMS’18 is set to generate hype get a chance to drive home Datuk Aishah Ahmad held a meeting on 16th July 2018 with the new to the motor show through print, a brand new Toyota C-HR, a Honda Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Among the matters digital, broadcast and outdoor City and a . Every discussed was the proposed mandatory eCall device to be installed channels with an estimated RM7 visitor entrance ticket purchased on all future new passenger vehicles which the MAA had expressed millions of media exposure. The will stand a chance to win these reservations about its implementation. highlight of the event was the exciting new cars. • All information detailed in this advert is correct at the time of printing. Berjaya China Motor Sdn Bhd Reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. Please consult your nearest dealer to ensure the vehicle is accordance to your expectations. MALAYSIA PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS FOR January TO SEPTEMBER 2018 PRODUCTION Segment YEAR-TO-DATE SEPTEMBER 2018 2017 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Production (TIP) 420,498 381,171 39,327 10.3 PV (Passenger Vehicles) 389,305 352,339 36,966 10.5 PC (Passenger Cars) 287,554 255,775 31,779 12.4 WV (Window Vans) 3,060 1,775 1,285 72.4 MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 30,145 37,713 (7,568) (20.1) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 68,546 57,076 11,470 20.1 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 31,193 28,832 2,361 8.2 PV (Panel Vans) 798 720 78 10.8 PU (Pick Ups) 18,844 16,694 2,150 12.9 Trucks 10,151 10,331 (180) (1.7) PM (Prime Movers) 947 691 256 37.0 Bus 453 396 57 14.4 SALES Segment YEAR-TO-DATE SEPTEMBER 2018 2017 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Volume (TIV) 454,971 425,678 29,293 6.9 PV (Passenger Vehicles) 405,048 381,783 23,265 6.1 PC (Passenger Cars) 299,319 278,294 21,025 7.6 WV (Window Vans) 2,400 1,919 481 25.1 MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 48,412 57,333 (8,921) (15.6) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 54,917 44,237 10,680 24.1 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 49,923 43,895 6,028 13.7 PV (Panel Vans) 2,501 3,064 (563) (18.4) PU (Pick Ups) 34,122 29,400 4,722 16.1 Trucks 11,384 10,126 1,258 12.4 PM (Prime Movers) 1,437 917 520 56.7 Bus 479 388 91 23.5 ASEAN PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS PRODUCTION FOR January TO SEPTEMBER 2018 YTD SEPTEMBER-2018 YTD SEPT-17 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL Total Total VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES (%) Indonesia 782,877 212,959 995,836 903,464 10% Malaysia 389,305 31,193 420,498 381,171 10% Myanmar 6,454 1,560 8,014 3,264 146% Philippines 31,446 31,045 62,491 113,167 (45%) Thailand 656,475 947,641 1,604,116 1,477,744 9% Vietnam 103,827 44,490 148,317 146,009 2% TOTAL 1,970,384 1,268,888 3,239,272 3,024,819 7% SALES

YTD SEPTEMBER-2018 YTD SEPT-17 COUNTRY PASSENGER COMMERCIAL Total Total VARIANCE VEHICLES VEHICLES (%) Brunei 8,068 301 8,369 8,790 (5%) Indonesia 651,881 204,558 856,439 803,812 7% Malaysia 405,048 49,923 454,971 425,678 7% Myanmar 9,462 2,353 11,815 5,369 120% Philippines 81,093 180,068 261,161 302,869 (14%) Singapore 61,469 8,636 70,105 84,229 (17%) Thailand 351,667 394,917 746,584 620,715 20% Vietnam 129,690 64,737 194,427 184,838 5% TOTAL 1,698,378 905,493 2,603,871 2,436,300 7%

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TCIE UD TRUCKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY NEW VOLVO

UD Trucks and Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE) celebrated the TRUCKS MD 40th anniversary of partnership – the Vol vo Trucks has appointed Mr. longest ever principal and distributor Mitch Peden as its new Managing partnership in UD Trucks’ history globally Director for Malaysia starting - with a grand dinner celebration on 14th 1st August 2018. September 2018 themed ‘Powering the Na- Hailing from Australia, Mr. tion Forward’. Peden started his career at the Mr. Filip Van den Heede, Managing Di- Commonwealth Bank of Australia. rector Hub Malaysia, UD Trucks said, “Over He took his first step into the au- the past 40 years, TCIE has been a pioneer tomotive sector in 1994 when he and leader in the commercial vehicle joined . Since then, services industry in Malaysia. UD Trucks, he has worked in a number of FIRST as a partner, has been able to introduce automotive companies before join- our innovative trucks that the world needs ing Volvo Trucks in 2005. He has AUTO LCV today and substantially grow our brand been a member of the Volvo Trucks in Malaysia over the years because of a leadership team, helming a variety Since 1980, Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. genuine, sturdy and trusted relationship of sales, marketing and communi- Bhd. has sold more than 67,254 units between TCIE and UD Trucks.” cations positions throughout his Mr. Peden takes over from the of commercial vehicles. On 3rd Sep- In 2007, Volvo Group acquired Nissan career, prior to being appointed as previous Managing Director, Mr. tember 2018, the company introduced Diesel and in 2010, rebranded it to UD Volvo Malaysia’s new Managing Mats Nilsson, who has helmed the first automatic transmission Trucks, which essentially means Ultimate Director. He will be in charge of Volvo Malaysia since 2013 and will (AT) in the light commercial vehicle Dependability. Malaysia is the first market Volvo truck sales in both Malaysia be taking on new responsibilities segment – The New Gran Max Panel in the world to assemble UD Quester and and Brunei. in Lyon, France with Renault. • Van (AT). UD Croner outside of Japan. Prior to the Malaysian launch, Daihatsu Malaysia had specially ar- ranged an exclusive media preview of the new panel van (AT) at PT. Astra NEW ISUZU COO Daihatsu Motor (ADM) Assembly Sdn. Bhd. (IMSB) Plant in Jakarta, Indonesia on 30th has appointed Mr. Atsunori Murata August 2018. as its new Chief Operating Officer “Although the new product is (COO). He will be overseeing all manufactured in Jakarta ADM Plant, operational aspects under the all three arms of Daihatsu Japan, Commercial Vehicle Division. Indonesia and Malaysia took pride of IMSB Chief Executive Officer working hand-in-hand, conducting (CEO) Mr. Koji Nakamura said, “At- in-depth research of our very own sunori Murata has held diverse local environment and habits. The leadership roles throughout his dynamics of driving a commercial Mr. Wong King Yoon, Director, Tan employment with Isuzu Motors Ja- vehicle is different from driving a Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd pan, with experience particularly common passenger car. And we know, shared, “The pioneering spirit of Tan Chong in sales and business development, many of our customers will be first Group that was espoused by our founder, product planning and operations. I timers of owning and driving a com- the late YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Yuet Foh, believe that his extensive experi- mercial vehicle. In order to help them had allowed TCIE to pursue every new op- ence will prove to be a vital advan- Motors Japan, he was tasked as manoeuvre well - we have equipped portunity that came with new challenges. tage to this organisation, in order Chief Coordinator for the Tokyo the panel van with automatic trans- The strong bond and deep understanding to maintain Isuzu Malaysia’s posi- Motor Show 2017, aside from coor- mission and other enhanced features we have developed with UD Trucks and tion as No. 1 preferred Commercial dinating other automotive events for easy driving experience, while Volvo Group has successfully established Vehicle (CV) in this country”. that required his expertise and keeping the carriage safe,” said Dr. our reputation, credibility and reliability as Mr. Murata has been with knowledge. Iqbal Shaharom, Managing Director one of the best sources for smart trucking Isuzu Motors Limited since 1998. “I am thrilled to join Isuzu Ma- of Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and solutions in the market today. He brings with him 20 years of laysia, and look forward to taking Acting President & Chief Executive He continued, “TCIE has come a long experience in international sales on this new challenge. I have been Officer of MBM Resources Bhd. “We way to be where and who we are today. and business management, hav- privileged to coordinate and man- believe there is a large potential in From our humble beginning, TCIE now ing served various markets such age automotive business units on the country, as based on reported Ma- offers the full range of services, from as China, Hong Kong, Singapore, a global scale, and I will do my very laysia statistics, there are more than assembly to distribution, marketing, Australia, New Zealand, EU coun- best to bring Isuzu Malaysia to the 900,000 SME establishments (not financial and insurance assistance to tries, and the United Nations. next level in the local automotive including the bigger corporations and servicing and full aftermarket support. As Furthermore, he cultivated vast industry”, he said. government agencies). As such, we the sole distributor and long-term partner experiences in coordinating busi- In addition to Mr. Murata, new want to tap into this segment and are of UD Trucks, we feel gratified to have ness, sales and aftersales planning, faces who recently joined Isuzu happy to develop a vehicle that will contributed to the growth of the UD brand corporate finance management Malaysia, under the After Sales help Malaysian businesses reach out in Malaysia. We would not have achieved it and manufacturing coordination Division (ASD), include Mr. Ryo Ka- to their customers and support the all without UD Trucks and the unwavering for commercial vehicle during his kogawa as Chief Operating Officer idea of ‘go-to-the-market’,” he added. support by our business partners and cus- secondment to Isuzu Trucks South (COO); Mr. Katsushi Shimauchi as The New Gran Max Panel Van (AT) tomers. I am happy to say that we have all Africa in 2010, and Isuzu Motors Senior Advisor for Service Market- model is priced from RM69,888.00, powered the nation together for the past 40 Sub Saharan Africa in 2015. ing; and Mr. Yuji Shinya as Advisor excluding insurance and comes with years and many more years ahead!” • Upon returning to serve Isuzu for Parts Operation. • 3 years of warranty/100,000 km. •

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) an- behaviours,” said Mr. Ravindran K., Presi- sure the ownership experience of a Toyota UMW nounced on 4th July 2018 its new brand dent, UMWT. will be worry-free and rewarding through direction and commitment. The company The new “All About the Drive” is led by high quality services and strong network,” TOYOTA said that the new direction is in response two brand promises which are to “excite said Mr. Ravindran K. to the changing landscape surrounding the daily drives” of its customers and to The company has also committed NEW BRAND its business and customers alike. deliver “prominence” through its product, to deliver its brand new messages and “We understand that the needs of our services and association with the brand. creatives and reach out especially to DIRECTION customers are evolving and the behaviour “We will provide high value-added and the younger generation, through digital of buying are also changing and we are advanced products with advanced safety communication. It also promises many prepared to respond to those needs and and connectivity features. We will also en- exciting on-ground brand experiences. • UD TRUCK EXTRA TCEAS NISAC CHAMPION MILE CHALLENGE Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Sdn. Bhd. (TCEAS) emerged as Champion in the Nissan Service Advisor Excellence Competency (NISAC) Award Asia Regional Contest held in Thailand in August 2018. Mr. Ernest Chong Ruichen from Nissan Kuching 3S Centre, who took national honours in the NISAC National Contest held in April 2018, was chosen to rep- resent Malaysia for the regional competition. Despite being the youngest contestant, he topped the Service Advisor contest, beating other more experienced contestants from Hong Kong, Singapore, Republic of youngest achiever, he will be a role model in setting Korea, Philippines, Brunei and Sri Lanka. He was com- quality service standards to many other Nissan mended for his extraordinary soft skills, Nissan Sales service advisors here in Malaysia. We will continue and Service Way handling standards and customer’s to improve the skills and capabilities of our service centric mind-set. specialists, and consistently provide our customers En. Muhammad Khairul Bin Abd Halim from “We are extremely proud of Ernest Chong’s with the highest after-sales and service support”, said Setia Maju Jaya Logistik Sdn. Bhd. emerged as achievement as the champion of NISAC. Being the Mr. Michael Yao Tsu-Wei, Head of After-Sales, TCEAS. • Malaysia’s Ultimate Driver in the 3rd edition of Malaysia’s UD Extra Mile Challenge (UDEMC) to represent Malaysia in the UDEMC Global Final 2018 in Japan. UMW TOYOTA “Truck drivers are the backbone of the economy as they journey across the nation to de- liver goods. Now, with the help of smart logistics FIRST VELOCITY where innovative features and capabilities can be found in the UD Quester, drivers and companies CHAMPIONSHIP are able to utilise these to plan, manage and perform their deliveries in more efficient, pro- Some 400 enthusiastic participants raced against ductive and cost-effective manner. At UD Trucks, each other at the biggest national Esports racing we are motivated to continue our rich legacy of event in Malaysia to be the country’s fastest and building the ‘truck that the world needs today’ quickest simulator driver. Their duel was at the and upholding our brand promise of ‘going the first Toyota Velocity Championship held in Petaling motor racing. extra mile’ to provide optimum support to our Jaya, Selangor from 21st to 23rd of September 2018. A “We are delighted with the overwhelming clients, including aftersales,” said Mr. Filip Van total of RM60,000.00 cash prizes were offered dur- response from the public towards the very first den Heede, Managing Director Hub Malaysia, UD ing the championship. Toyota Velocity Championship. Esports is definitely Trucks. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. (UMWT) is the a rapidly rising industry not just in Malaysia but Ms Jaclyn Loy, Chief Operating Officer, Tan first Malaysian car company to be associated with also globally as it provides exciting experience for Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn. Bhd. said, the fast-growing Esports racing activity, which the younger generation. Toyota’s involvement and “UDEMC is indeed a one-of-its-kind competition virtually mirrors the high-performance activities strong presence in such activities complements that not only benefits the truck drivers but also of , giving the public a chance the dynamic and sporty side of the brand,” said Mr. the company they work for. We received many to experience the thrills and excitement of Ravindran K., President of UMWT. • encouraging and enthusiastic feedback from our customers who understand the value of the competition thus, this motivated us to expand the scale of this year’s competition to the East PERODUA EXPECTS Coast region. As a long-time partner of UD Trucks in Malaysia, we share the same sentiment in RECORD 2.14 MILLION making UDEMC a key platform in the industry that educates drives, fleet managers, customers SERVICE INTAKE and other stakeholders on the importance of good driving etiquettes. On our quest in doing so, In preparation for a record 2.14 million service UD Trucks and TCIE are on a mission to find and intakes expected this year, Perodua aims to further recognize the very best drivers on the road – we improve its standards, skills and knowledge of its call them the ULTIMATE DRIVERS. That is why, after-sales staff nationwide through its National tive – they also have to demonstrate a strong focus the UD Extra Mile Challenge was created.” • Technical Skill Contest. on the all-important Customer Satisfaction,” said First held in 1997, the contest puts service advi- Perodua Sales Sdn. Bhd. Managing Director YBhg. sors, foremen, mechanics, and for the first time this Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. year, Body & Paint service advisors, through a series This year’s contest was among the largest with FORD RANGER Q3 of tough customer-related scenarios. more than 2,000 after-sales staff across the country, “Participants are judged on how correctly, from dealers as well as branches, taking part in the SALES JUMP 61% thoroughly, quickly and efficiently they solve the preliminary round in February. The finals was held issues given, and not just from a technical perspec- on 19th July 2018. • The Ford Ranger pickup truck proved its continu- ing popularity in Malaysia in the third quarter as retail sales rose 61 percent from the previous year lifestyle experience to our customers with the launch of to 2,245 vehicles sold. It boosted its share of the MBM Q3 SALES UP 16% the Dream Cars Collection for 2018, introduction of the pickup segment for the quarter up 1.1 percentage all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines. We are also points from the same period a year ago to 15.3 Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) delivered a record- thrilled that 10,143 customers have chosen a product with percent. breaking third quarter performance in 2018 (3Q2018), a star, a 16 per cent jump over the same period last year, “The Ranger is helping to drive the strength resulting in 10,143 cars delivered to customers since the on track for yet another record year in 2018.” said Vice of the overall segment, which certainly plays to start of the year. President, Sales and Marketing, Mr. Mark Raine. our global strengths and expertise in trucks,” said “In the third quarter of 2018, we enjoyed bringing a Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM), the fi- Mr. Truong Kim Phong, Managing Director, Asia host of updates to excite our fans and customers in the nancing arm of MBM, continued its growth trajectory in Pacific Emerging Markets, . premium market segment. These continue to make up a Q3 of 2018 maintaining a serviced portfolio of over RM2.5 “The toughness, capability, and comfort of the tailored luxury lifestyle brand experience that is unique billion, and continues to finance four out of 10 Mercedes- Ranger continues to set the benchmark for the to Mercedes-Benz. Keeping our fans and customers in Benz cars sold in Malaysia. To diversify its funding one-tonne pickup truck sector.” mind at all times, we are happy to continue raising the sources in anticipation of further growth prospects in “The Ranger’s appeal in Malaysia remains benchmark of our customer journey through MBM’s the local market, MBSM recently issued a RM 3 billion strong. We’re confident its momentum will extensive network, electrifying product portfolio and un- corporate bond programme in Malaysia. MBSM received continue in Malaysia with the launch of the new rivalled customer service,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, a credit rating of AAA by the independent credit rating Ranger later this month,” said En. Syed Ahmad President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner. agency RAM and its first issuance of RM 250 million of Muzri Bin Syed Faiz, Managing Director, Sime “The customer experience has never been more excit- the bond program has been comprehensively taken up by Darby Auto Connexion. • ing in the past quarter. We are pleased to bring a diverse local investors. • SCANIA TRUCKS AMG COMMUNITY FOR CIRCULAR The AMG Owners Commu- nity Malaysia (AOCM), is the AGENCY latest initiative by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to elevate the AMG experience to greater heights, driven by passionate enthusiasts and customers. Members become a part of a dedicated and exclusive community with access to all SCANIA SARAWAK things AMG - driving days, product previews, elite motorsport events, EXPANSION and unique collectables. “It gives us great pleasure Scania Malaysia sees potential for Scania Malaysia handed over the to welcome our Mercedes-AMG growth in Sarawak with work on the keys on 19th September 2018 of 12 owners to join The World’s Fastest Pan Borneo Highway project in the new Scania trucks to one of its key Family via the AMG Owners Com- state progressing well, as it will lead customers – Circular Agency Sdn. munity Malaysia, where the cost of to an increase in the movement of Bhd. – a wholly owned subsidiary membership is nothing more than goods and people. of Malay-Sino Chemical Industries ownership and enjoyment of your Mercedes-Benz Financial comes In preparation for this, Scania is Sendirian Berhad, which in turn Mercedes-AMG automobile. We with many benefits. The most ensuring that it has the services and is a 98% subsidiary of Batu Kawan look forward to hosting these pas- significant one is the guaranteed support in place for its customers in Berhad which is listed on the Main sionate fans and enthusiasts of our future value of the car. Through Sarawak while ensuring that drivers Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities most powerful and dynamically this risk-free financing, customers are trained to achieve the best fuel Berhad. desirable cars with experiences can be confident in the future value economy, safety and performance. Held at the Circular Agency’s that are exclusive only to them as of their Mercedes-Benz vehicles An example of this is the award depot in Kemaman, the keys were we uphold the AMG ideal of Driv- should the car value decreases. presented on 29th August 2018 to the presented by Scania Southeast Asia ing Performance in everything At the end of the agreement, the Bintulu High Court – represented by Pre Sales Director Mr. Tom Kuiphuis that we do,” said Mr. Mark Raine, customer is in control with the Magistrate Muhammad Hafiz Mohd to the Managing Director of Malay- Vice President, Sales and Market- options to settle or extend a financ- Noor – which won the Scania Fleet Sino Group, Mr. Tan Chee Heng. ing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia at its ing contract or even return their Management System (FMS) competi- In addition, Circular Agency launch on 21st September 2018. vehicles and upgrade to newer tion for the state. signed a 7-year Repair and Main- Owners who register new models. Return option is subject to “Scania places tremendous effort tenance Contract (R&M) for all Mercedes-AMG vehicles, as well as fair wear and tear conditions and on the after-sales service support vehicles, which can be fully utilised existing owners who sign up until mileage restrictions. for our customers and our Bintulu at nearby Scania service centres, 30th of November 2018 will receive With the introduction of Perfor- workshop is strategically located and making it possible for them to keep a Welcome Pack which includes a mance Agility Care, customers can equipped to offer top quality service their trucks running with minimal numbered member card, car stick- also drive a Mercedes-AMG with and support for our customers,” downtime. • er, custom-designed polo-shirt and flexible financing solutions that said Scania Southeast Asia’s Presales laser-engraved paperweight. comes with a service and mainte- Director Mr. Tom Kuiphuis. • The Agility Financing from nance package. • SCANIA PAHANG HANDOVERS MBM SKILLS COMPETITION Two of Scania Malaysia’s key Pahang PERODUA ZERO customers – Hin Tatt Recycling Sdn Bhd At the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SEA II and PIBG Sekolah Sains Sultan Haji Ah- ACCIDENT CAMPAIGN Skills Competition held in August, mad Shah (SHAH Pekan) – received keys Customer Services professionals from on 2nd August 2018 to their respective Perodua Zero Accident Campaign around Malaysia and the region bid to vehicles they recently acquired for their for its 10,300 employees nationwide be the best technician, service advi- business and transport requirements. was launched in October 2017 to aim sor and process specialist within the Held at the Scania Kuantan service at zero road accidents involving its Mercedes-Benz network. facility, the official handover was done staff as well as zero industrial ac- This year’s event represents the by Scania Southeast Asia Sales Director, cident by 2021. 10th anniversary of the competition, Mr. Daniel Tan. “This Perodua Zero Accident is held every two years, and represents Hin Tatt Recycling’s Logistics Manager Campaign is our first nationwide the first time that the Skills Competi- Encik Rahmat bin Kassim received five initiative among our staff, involving tion has opened up to other member units of the G410LA6x2MSZ trucks while our manufacturing, sales and after- countries in the region. From 133 SHAH Pekan’s Yang Dipertua Persatuan sales network, to set an example by participants in 2008, this number has Ibu Bapa & Guru Tuan Haji Mohamad Alias being good drivers,” Perodua Presi- responsible driving into our staff so grown significantly to 631 this year. bin Chik received the Scania K310IB4x2 dent and Chief Executive Officer that they would be a good example “The biennial Skills Competition is bus. YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid to all,” YBhg. Datuk (Dr) Aminar said. yet another effort to offer the utmost “We are proud to be a partner for both Salleh said. The Perodua Zero Accident Care and Best Customer Experience Hin Tatt Recycling and SHAH Pekan for its The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign will be launched in stages – motivating us to strive for constant long-haul operations and for the long haul, Campaign is supported by the beginning 13th August 2018 until improvement, both internally and and are indeed very happy that they have Department of Occupational Safety the end of the year. YBhg. Datuk (Dr) for our customers. The finalists this placed their trust in Scania to take their and Health (DOSH) and Social Secu- Aminar said that Perodua hopes to year were more competitive than businesses toward the best profitability,” rity Organisation (SOCSO) or better take learning points from this Per- ever, raising the standard of service said Mr. Tan. known under its Malay acronym, odua Zero Accident Campaign and and technical knowledge in the The event also saw the presentation PERKESO. Both organisations are integrate it into the larger five-year Mercedes-Benz Malaysia network to of the Scania FMS Competition Awards to under the Ministry of Human Perodua Road Safety Campaign. new heights. This collaboration with Tasik Bintang Transport & Trading Sdn Resources. The Perodua Zero Accident Cam- our dealers is part of our long term Bhd, which was represented by its director “While reduction and even paign was officiated by YBhg. Datuk strategy to develop talent, technology, Mr. Tan Say Lim, for achieving best fuel elimination of industry-related ac- (Dr) Aminar and was witnessed by production and services as a pioneer savings in the bus and truck categories cidents has always been the core fo- DOSH Kedah Director En. Hairozie and leader in the . respectively. • cus of our Occupational, Health and Asri, Perodua Sales Sdn. Bhd. Manag- Congratulations to all winners!” said Safety rules, we are now expanding ing Director YBhg. Dato’ Dr Zahari Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, President that focus to include travel outside Husin and Perodua Global Manu- and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner. our premises. We believe the culti- facturing Sdn. Bhd. President YBhg. Outstanding finalists were vation of good driving habits begins Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim, rewarded with a trophy, cer- at home and we want to inculcate who is also Chairman of the Perodua tificate and cash prizes totalling over as much education on safe and Group Safety Committee. • RM100,000.00. •

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PROTON@JLN KAPAR, KLANG PROTON@ALOR SETAR Date: 11th July 2018 PROTON@BUTTERWORTH Date: 19th September 2018 Status: 3S Centre Date: 8th September 2018 Status: 3S Centre Operated By: Pantai Bahru Corp Sdn. Bhd. Status: 3S Centre Operated By: Lee Motor (Alor Setar) Sdn. Bhd. @GEORGETOWN Operated By: Top Zone Auto Gallery Sdn. Bhd. Date: 9th August 2018 Investment Cost: RM1.5 Million Status: 3S Centre Operated By: Bermaz Motor Trading Sd. Bhd.

BMW@KOTA KINABALU PROTON@PERSIARAN RAJA MUDA Date: 21st July 2018 MUSA, KLANG Status: 4S Centre Date: 22nd September 2018 Operated By: Regas Premium Sabah Status: 3S Centre Operated By: SAG Wira Sdn. Bhd.

PROTON@PUCHONG PROTON@PETALING JAYA Date: 14th September 2018 Date: 23rd August 2018 Status: 3S Centre Status: 3S Operated By: Atiara Johan Sdn. Bhd. Operated By: Regal Motors Holdings Sdn. Bhd. Investment Cost: RM3.5 Million PROTON@JLN KEBUN, KLANG Date: 5th August 2018 PERODUA@KOTA BAHRU Status: 3S Centre Date: 26th September 2018 Operated By: Vantage Speed Sdn. Bhd. Status: B&P Centre Operated By: Nasrom (M) Sdn. Bhd. Investment Cost: RM2 Million

MERCEDES-BENZ@KUANTAN PROTON@KOTA SAMARAHAN HAVAL@BANGI Date: 27th August 2018 Date: 15th September 2018 PROTON@BINTULU Date: 8th August 2018 Status: 3S Centre Status: 3S Centre Date: 28th September 2018 Status: 3S Centre Operated By: Asbene Stern Sdn. Bhd. Operated By: KH Motor Sdn. Bhd. Status: 3S Centre Operated By: Wan Auto Car Wheels Sdn. Bhd. Investment Cost: RM5 Million Investment Cost: RM1 Million Operated by: Supermax Motors Trading Sdn. Bhd. NEWLY LAUNCHED* NISSAN SERENA S-HYBRID S 450 L `RM699,888.00 PERODUA ALZA Date: 6th July 2018 AMG S 650 Cabriolet RM1,310,662.21 Date: 5th September 2018 Price (OTR w/o Ins.): RM127,874.84 AMG S 63 Coupe RM1,461,605.60 Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): KIA STINGER Maybach S 560 Fr. RM1.4 Million S Auto RM51,490.00 Date: 10th July 2018 MAZDA CX3 CBU SE Auto RM56,890.00 AV Auto RM62,690.00 Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): Date: 9th August 2018 2.0GT-Line RM239,888.00 Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): BMW 6 SERIES GT 3.3 V6 GT RM309,888.00 CX3 RM121,134.00 Date: 6th September 2018 Price (OTR w/o Ins.): RM450,000.00 PORSCHE CAYENNE MAZDA6 Date: 10th July 2018 Date: 9th August 2018 FOTON AUMAN EST Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): Date: 8th September 2018 Cayenne Fr. RM745,000.00 2.0L SDN SKYACTIV RM156,190.00 Price: P.O.A. Cayenne S Fr. RM890,000.00 2.5L SDN SKYACTIV RM189,698.47 BMW i8 ROADSTER MINI 2.5L TOURING SKYACTIV RM193,472.06 Date: 18th September 2018 Date: 13th July 2018 2.2D SDN SKYACTIV RM197,401.47 Price (OTR w/o Ins.): RM1,508,800.00 (Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): Cooper S 3 Dr RM226,888.00 BMW i8 COUPE SUBARU FORESTER 2.0STI Cooper S 5 Dr RM236,888.00 Date: 14th August 2018 PERFORMANCE Price (OTR w/o Ins. & SST): RM1,310,800.00 John Cooper Works Hatch RM283,888.00 Date: 20th September 2018 ISUZU D-MAX X-SERIES MERCEDES-BENZ NIGHT EDITION Price (OTR w/o Ins.): Fr. RM135,288.00 Date: 27th July 2018 Date: 15th August 2018 JAGUAR F-TYPE COUPE FL Price (OTR w/o Ins.): Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): Date: 21st September 2018 CLA 200 RM242,888.00 2.5L RM118,000.00 Price (OTR excl. Rd. Tax, Reg. & Ins.): RM575,800.00 3.0L RM124,000.00 GLA 200 RM244,888.00 MASERATI LEVANTE SUBARU OUTBACK ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE Date: 25th September 2018 Date: 27th July 2018 Date: 21st August 2018 Price (OTR w/o Ins.) Fr. RM788,800.00 Price (OTR w/o Ins.): RM246,188.40 Price (OTR w/o Ins.): Est. RM1.6 Million LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT NISSAN NAVARA VL PLUS TOYOTA (UPGRADES) Date: 26th September 2018 Date: 1st August 2018 Date: 3rd September 2018 Price (OTR Excl. Rd. Tax, Reg. & Ins.): Price (OTR w/o Ins.): RM119,869.08 Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): IGENIUM 2.0L Petrol RM379,800.00 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Fortuner Fr. RM170,500.00 to RM195,000.00 Date: 2nd August 2018 Innova Fr. RM107,280.00 to RM132,400.00 *(Prices are for private registration in P. Malaysia and Prices (OTR w/o Ins.): Hilux (Double Cab) Fr. RM100,000 to RM138,000.00 listed at the time of launch) CITY TRANSPORTER Meetings/events participated by MAA

Jul-18

16-Jul Meeting with Minister of Transport on eCall device 23-Jul Meeting with MITI on proposed NAP2018 27-Jul Meeting with MOF & RMCD on GST transitional issues

Aug-18 1-Aug Meeting with Minister of Primary Industries on B10 biodiesel 28-Aug Meeting with RMCD on GST & SST issues 29-Aug Meeting with MDTCC on anti-profi teering Act Sep-18 7-Sep Meeting with DOE 5-Sep MPOB workshop on B10 biodiesel 10-13 Sept 29th AAF-TC3/JAMA Meeting, Tokyo

2018/2019 MAA Council Members

Mr. Tan Keng Meng

En. Roslan Abdullah)

Printed by Universe Colour Printing Sdn. Bhd. (1128492H), No.23&25, Jalan PBS 14/7, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. (No. KDN Lesen: ) Tabung Harapan Malaysia, or Malaysia’s Hope Fund, was PERODUA COMMUNITY launched by the Pakatan Harapan government on 30th May 2018 to assist the government to repay the nation’s debts RM1.1 MIILION TO THE Perodua community, comprising the to show our support for that cause,” said organisation’s group of companies and YBhg. Tan Sri Asmat. TABUNG HARAPAN its sta , has contributed RM1.1 million “We understand that the e ort to to Tabung Harapan Malaysia in support reduce the country’s debt levels will of the government’s e orts to reduce the take some time, and we will support the country’s debts. government of the day in improving the Perodua Chairman YBhg. Tan Sri country’s economy through the Malay- Asmat Kamaludin presented the sian automotive eco-system,” YBhg. Tan contribution to the Malaysian Finance Sri Asmat said. Minister YB Lim Guan Eng at the latter’s For this year, Perodua has committed o ce on 25th September 2018. This was to acquire RM5 billion worth of automo- witnessed by Perodua President and tive components through its vendors, Chief Executive O cer YBhg. Datuk (Dr) which consist mainly of local companies. Aminar Rashid Salleh. Perodua has also projected to sell “The contribution demonstrates that 209,000 vehicles this year, which will Perodua and our sta want a better Ma- also benefi t its independent dealers laysia, and that we are more than happy nationwide. • UPGRADED SCANIA BRANCH OPENS MINISTER of Transport YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook o cially launched Scania (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. upgraded Port Klang branch on 12th July 2018 that aims to strengthen the sales and services for its customers within the region. The Scania complex covers an area of 1,343 square metres and features 10 new work bays to the existing 12, a washing bay and an overhead IN THE MBR crane to cater to the growing customer require- NEW NISSAN OUTLET ments. Service at Scania Port Klang is carried PROTON was awarded the ‘Most People In An out by 22 skilled technicians, who can now work MPV’ record by the Malaysia Book of Records AT SEREMBAN on up to 30 vehicles per day with the facility up- (MBR). The record was presented by the Minister grades. The RM3.8 million upgrade also includes of Communications and Multimedia, YB Gobind YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport a customer reception area, cafeteria, driver Singh Deo on 28th September 2018. Malaysia, who was accompanied by Mr. Christo- room, as well as amenities such as showers, An incredible 55 members of team Girls pher Tan, Sales and Marketing Director of Edaran changing rooms and a prayer room to better serve Power from Universiti Malaysia Perlis Sdn Bhd, and Mr. Trevor Tham, customers, drivers and employees. (UNIMAP) managed to squeeze into a Proton Director of Seremban Victory Credit Sdn Bhd. of- “It is important that Scania has a strategic Exora, thus creating a new record entry in the fi ciated the opening of Nissan’s new 3S Centre on presence in Port Klang where there is a lot of Malaysia Book of Records and smashing the 1st July 2018. activity in the haulage business. The opening previous record of 41 for the most people in a “We are pleased to present you the new Serem- of the newly upgraded Scania Malaysia Port Proton, set during the preliminary rounds of the ban Victory Nissan 3S Centre, with an improved, Klang demonstrates our continuous improve- competition. larger, and more accessible 3S centre to fulfi l the ment in providing the best services for all our “We believe that by participating in the MBR needs of the Seremban community. With the ad- customers for their profi tability in this region Live! roadshow, PROTON is promoting the ‘Ma- ditional facilities, we will be able to provide our and of course, across the country,” said Manag- laysia Boleh!’ spirit while at the same time re- customers with a complete Nissan experience all ing Director of Scania Southeast Asia, Ms Marie minding car buyers about the value inherent in under one roof”, said Mr. Trevor Tham. The new 3S Sjödin Enström. • every Proton car. With 55 people in the MPV, this Centre has a total build-up area of 12,000 square shows the quality and strength of the Exora that feet and an investment of RM10 million. rises to every occasion,” said En. Abdul Rashid “As the state capital of Negeri Sembilan, Ser- Musa, Chief Executive O cer of PROTON Edar. emban’s economic and human capital growth has Launched by YB Gobind Singh Deo, MBR been steadily growing. It is crucial for us to make Live! was the fi rst ever roadshow organised by our presence even stronger here in Seremban, and the Malaysia Book of Records, in conjunction support Nissan owners with a Nissan 3S Centre with the Merdeka and Malaysia day month. that complies with Nissan’s Global Retail Stand- During the fun-fi lled 3-day event, all Malaysians ards”, said Mr Christopher Tan. • were encouraged to set new records. • HONDA CoC WITH DPCCE HONDA Malaysia signed on 25th September 2018 through high quality trainings. a Certifi cate of Collaboration (CoC) with the De- Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief partment of Polytechnic and Community College Executive O cer, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “Honda Education (DPCCE), Ministry of Education (MOE), Malaysia has recorded outstanding sales increase paving the way for Honda’s training modules to be by 112% in the past 5 years and this concurrently incorporated into selected automotive syllabus. increases our service intake by 51% over the same The CoC recognises Honda Malaysia’s strategic period. This leads us to expand our dealership net- collaboration with polytechnics and colleges for work nationwide, which now stands at 97 outlets to students to be equipped with industry-ready tech- provide easier access for all our customers. Hence, We will exercise best e ort to develop the forms nical and soft skills. Honda Malaysia will be collabo- this initiative is very timely as we are able to have of collaboration in establishing facilities, learning rating with 17 community colleges from nine states more skilled technicians to cater to our increasing spaces, joint conferences, seminars, workshops and in Malaysia with more polytechnics and colleges customers.” forums to create career opportunities to honour the expected to be added into the list in the near future. Also present at the signing ceremony, the collaboration areas.” This is an initiative by Honda Malaysia in support Director General of DPCCE, Professor Dato’ Ts. Dr. Honda Malaysia is targeting to receive 120 of the government’s focus on Technical Vocational Mohd Ismail bin Abd Aziz who said in his speech, graduates per year from participating polytechnics Education and Training (TVET) towards developing “We believe this strategic partnership is a positive and colleges throughout Malaysia through this more skilled and certifi ed technicians in Malaysia collaboration between DPCCE and Honda Malaysia. collaboration. •