Issue No. 1/2015 (Feb)

KDN No. PP 5666/04/2013 (032548)

The total production volume (TPV) for 2014 showed only a marginal decline of 0.8% or 4,989 units compared to the ANOTHER RECORD previous year. Production of PV showed a 0.2% increase of 1,230 units to 545,122 units while that of CV showed a BREAKING YEAR drop of 10.8% to 51,296 units. The figures are in tandem with the domestic market demand for the various vehicles. Malaysian motor vehicle sales (Full breakdown figures on Pg.3) continue to climb ith a total industry volume (TIV) of 666,465 units of new Wmotor vehicles registered in 2014, ’s motor industry continued its steady progress despite facing a number of issues and challenges. The TIV had managed to maintain its upward growth trend since 2012 albeit at a much slower pace compared to the previous year. The TIV achieved was 1.6% higher than the TIV achieved in 2013. In her report to the media during a press conference held on 21st January 2015, YBhg. Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President of the MAA President YBhg. Datuk Aishah stresses a point to the media. MAA mentioned that the favourable performance could be attributed to the country’s continued economic growth, stable employment market and the very aggressive marketing campaigns by its members. However, global market uncertainties and other issues particularly in the last quarter of 2014 slowed sales of motor vehicles down. Most noticeable was the commercial vehicle (CV) sector where the year’s total CV registered a lower figure of 78,124 units against the previous year’s 79,136 units (-1,012 units or -1.3%). MAA Management Council Members at the Press Conference. Sales of new passenger vehicles reported by members of the MAA saw an increase of 11,684 units (or 2%) to 588,341 units. Privately registered 4x4/SUV vehicles saw the most promising performance with an 8.1% or 2,301 units increase to 30,766. Passenger cars (PC) segment also did well to record a 10,662 units (or 2.4%) increase over the 2013 figure. In the new commercial vehicle (CV) sales segment for 2014, Primer Movers and Buses recorded healthy increases of 439 units (+35.7%) and 99 units (+11.5%) respectively while Pick-ups retained its performance compared to 2013. A large turn-up of representatives from the print and electronic media.

TIV 2015 EXPECTED TO HIT 680,000 UNITS The MAA makes a cautious forecast

n her conclusion of her report of the 2014 TIV to the media, he President, Management IMAA President YBhg. Datuk Aishah also revealed MAA’s TIV T & Staff of the Malaysian forecasts for 2015. Automotive Association wish all their Chinese Associates 2015 2014 VARIANCE MARKET SEGMENT and friends GONG XI FA (FORECAST) (ACTUAL) UNITS % CAI and all the best in Passenger Vehicles 600,700 588,341 12,359 2.1 the year of the Goat. Commercial Vehicles 79,300 78,124 1,176 1.5 Total Vehicles 680,000 666,465 13,535 2.0 1. PRODUCTION YEAR-TO-DATE DECEMBER Segment 2014 2013 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Production (TIP) 596,418 601,407 (4,989) (0.8) PV (Passenger Vehicles) 545,122 543,892 1,230 0.2 PC (Passenger Cars) 427,202 426,154 1,048 0.2 WV (Window Vans) 6,814 5,610 1,204 21.5 MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 82,779 89,034 (6,255) (7.0) 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 28,327 23,094 5,233 22.7 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 51,296 57,515 (6,219) (10.8) PV (Panel Vans) 1,829 3,057 (1,228) (40.2) PU (Pick Ups) 28,133 34,227 (6,094) (17.8) Trucks 19,110 18,106 1,004 5.5 PM (Prime Movers) 1,489 1,269 220 17.3 Bus 735 856 (121) (14.1) 2. SALES YEAR-TO-DATE DECEMBER Segment 2014 2013 Variance UNITS % Total Industry Volume (TIV) 666,465 655,793 10,672 1.6 PV (Passenger Vehicles) 588,341 576,657 11,684 2.0 PC (Passenger Cars) 457,601 446,939 10,662 2.4 WV (Window Vans) 5,705 6,323 (618) (9.8) MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) 94,269 94,930 (661) (0.7) FOR JANUARY - DECEMBER 2014 FOR JANUARY

MALAYSIAN PRODUCTION & SALES MALAYSIAN 4x4/SUV (Four Wheel Drive/Sports Utility Vehicles) 30,766 28,465 2,301 8.1 CV (Commercial Vehicles) 78,124 79,136 (1,012) (1.3) PV (Panel Vans) 4,551 4,628 (77) (1.7) PU (Pick Ups) 53,607 53,595 12 0.0 Trucks 17,341 18,826 (1,485) (7.9) PM (Prime Movers) 1,668 1,229 439 35.7 Bus 957 858 99 11.5

1. PRODUCTION YTD DECEMBER-2014 YTD DEC-13 VARIANCE PASSENGER COMMERCIAL Country TOTAL TOTAL (%) VEHICLES VEHICLES 1,013,172 285,351 1,298,523 1,208,211 7% Malaysia 545,122 51,296 596,418 601,407 -1% Philippines 27,070 61,775 88,845 79,169 12% 742,678 1,137,329 1,880,007 2,457,057 -23% Vietnam 74,480 46,604 121,084 93,630 29% TOTAL 2,402,522 1,582,355 3,984,877 4,439,474 -10%

2. SALES YTD DECEMBER-2014 YTD DEC-13 VARIANCE PASSENGER COMMERCIAL Country TIV TIV (%) VEHICLES VEHICLES 17,204 910 18,114 18,642 -3% Indonesia 879,461 328,558 1,208,019 1,229,901 -2% Malaysia 588,341 78,124 666,465 655,793 2% Philippines 90,287 144,460 234,747 181,738 29% 35,474 11,969 47,443 34,111 39%

YEAR TO DATE DECEMBER 2014 YEAR TO DATE Thailand 411,402 470,430 881,832 1,330,672 -34% Vietnam 77,428 56,160 133,588 98,649 35% TOTAL 2,099,597 1,090,611 3,190,208 3,549,506 -10% ASEAN PRODUCTION & SALES STATISTICS WOU-PERODUA AGREEMENT FOR PROTON APPOINTS NEW CUSTOMISED PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT MEMBERS awasan Open University (WOU) and Perodua entered an official agreement on 9th October W 2014 for the former to train Perodua sales and service personnel via a specialised Graduate Diploma in Sales and Services Management (GDSSM) programme. The MoA was signed by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ho Sinn Chye, Vice Chancellor of WOU, and YBhg. Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, President and CEO of PERODUA, witnessed by the University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic–Open Distance Learning), Prof. Dr. Madhulika Kaushik, and the car maker’s Chief Operating Officer En. Zahari Husin. Seventeen employees of PERODUA Sales Sdn. Bhd. from different branches in the country signed up for the first set of three courses under the accredited Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing programme in the January 2013 semester. Their study at WOU is sponsored by Mr. Prinz is now En. Norzahid assumes the PERODUA. PROTON’s COO, Commercial. role of PESB CEO. ROTON Holdings Berhad (PROTON) announced on 10th P October 2014 the appointment of new members of the PERODUA & DAIHATSU GROUND management in PROTON and Proton Edar Sdn Bhd (PESB). BREAKING OF NEW ENGINE PLANT Mr. Andreas Prinz who joined PROTON in July 2014 as the Director of International Sales has taken the role of erodua and Daihatsu Motor Corporation Ltd of on 27th October 2014 officially began Chief Operating Officer, Commercial. Mr. Prinz has 29 years P construction of a new engine manufacturing plant in Sendayan as part of their business of experience working in large multinational companies expansion plan in the area of engine, engine components and parts sales. with 23 years in top executive positions. He has spent 15 Expected to be completed and operational in the second half of 2016, this new plant would be years in the automotive industry, contributing to companies able to produce 140,000 engine units of various capacities on a 2 shift cycle per annum with an like Volkswagen and Bentley Motors. Among his successful investment of about RM 600 million. endeavours were the establishments of an entirely new set up of National Sales Companies and dealership networks “This occasion is indeed very meaningful for Perodua as it signifies our confidence of growth for the Volkswagen Group in countries like the Middle East, in both domestic and global markets as well as our commitment in making Malaysia an India and Malaysia as well as the implementation of a automotive hub for the Asean region,” Perodua Chairman, YBhg. Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin said significant growth strategy for the growing markets in Asia. during the event. “We believe that the demand for engine parts and components will largely come from the ASEAN economic community or AEC which will see a single market within the Encik Norzahid Bin Mohd Zahudi and Mr. Daniel Tan Soo Southeast Asian region in the very near future,” he added. Liang came on board PESB as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, effective 1st October Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, YBhg. Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said that the 2014. AEC offered tremendous up-side potential for nearly all sectors, particularly the automotive sector, as labour and goods could move about relatively freely in one of the world’s most dynamic En. Norzahid has 32 years of experience in key industries economic zone. and spent 21 years in the automotive industry. According to the Association of Mr. Tan brings with him South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 26 years of working experience website, the ASEAN Economic in various industries including Community (AEC) in 2015 will take on 10 years in the automotive the following characteristics - the sales. Throughout his member nations will have a single involvement in the automotive market and production base; a highly Industry, he has overseen competitive economic region; a region the sales in both local and of equitable economic development; ASEAN markets with his last and a region fully integrated into the role serving a German marque New engine manufacturing plant is expected to be operational by 2016. global economy. Mr. Tan joins PESB in China. as its new COO. In line with the new appointments, the management also announced the reassignment of Encik Azmi Bin Idris, who was the CEO MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA of PESB to assume the role as Director of Quality, effective on the same date. REWARDS “THE BEST OF THE BEST” midst an atmosphere of friendly rivalry and excitement, 35 specialists on 29th October 2014 VOLKSWAGEN MALAYSIA A pitted their skills and knowledge against their peers in the finals of the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Skills Competition 2014. Aimed at accelerating the transfer of technology and themed, APPOINTS NEW “Be The Best of The Best”, the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Skills Competition 2014 attracted 284 participants in seven categories from 26 dealerships nationwide and the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia MARKETING DIRECTOR Apprentice Training Centre. olkswagen Malaysia announced the appointment of Ms. “At the core of Mercedes-Benz, is a culture of innovation and excellence. This extends beyond V Martina Berg as its new Marketing Director with effect the production of vehicles, and includes every aspect of customer service. And so the from 1st November 2014. Mercedes-Benz Skills Competition is a critical element in our ambition to lead, because the healthy competition during this contest helps Mercedes-Benz Malaysia deliver the best possible Ms. Berg takes over from Ms. Petra Schreiber, who will customer care experience throughout our nationwide network,” explained Mercedes-Benz assume her new role within Marketing at Volkswagen Malaysia President and CEO, Mr. Roland Folger to all present at the event. Commercial Vehicles in Hannover, . She has been with the Volkswagen Group for over 20 years, her most recent position being Marketing Director at Volkswagen Hong Kong. In the past, she spearheaded several marketing initiatives in China, and Middle East, which has propelled the brand to its current standings. Ms Berg takes over as VGM’s new Marketing Director. PERODUA STARTS CONSTRUCTION PERODUA CONDUCTS SUZUKI AYUH MALAYSIA SPM SEMINAR uzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd (SMA) recently organised the AFF Suzuki Cup Convoy OF MASJID AND DAY CARE 2014 with the theme of ‘Suzuki Ayuh Malaysia’, in conjunction with the AFF Suzuki Cup final erodua with Berita Harian conducted a two-day S erodua began its biggest Corporate Responsibility President and Chief Executive Officer, YBhg. Datuk between Malaysia and Thailand. The convoy comprising of 150 Suzuki customers and enthusiasts seminar on 27th September 2014 for some 220 Form programme to date with the construction of a Masjid Aminar Rashid Salleh. P in 50 Suzuki cars were flagged off from Suzuki’s 3S Centre at Setia Gemilang Auto in Shah Alam P Five students from schools around the car for the surrounding community as well as a day care to the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Expected to be completed by end of 2015, the Masjid manufacturer’s vicinity in Rawang. The students were centre and kindergarten for some 300 children of its staff will not only be able to accommodate all Perodua staff for given lectures on Bahasa Malaysia, English, As part of Suzuki Malaysia’s long term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, 23 located within its compound. Two plots of land - 4 acres the Friday prayers but Muslims in the area. Perodua staff Mathematics and History papers. Part of the aims of the children from Sekolah Kebangsaan Sg. Judah, a school for Orang Asli on Pulau Carey, Port Klang and 2.7 acres – have been allocated for the projects will no longer need to spend extra time leaving the seminar was to motivate the students with greater enjoyed the time of their lives as they walked out onto the pitch with the players from both teams respectively. premise for prayers. confidence to face the examination. as Player Escorts just before kick-off.

The construction, which costs approximately RM20 In addition to the ground breaking event, Perodua also “It is hoped that such an initiative will encourage the students of SK Sg. Judah to value their million, began on 1st October 2014 with a simple yet contributed RM17,500 to five Masjid to assist them to education, which will ultimately provide them with better opportunities that will greatly enrich meaningful ground breaking ceremony by Perodua’s prepare for then Aidil Adha celebrations. their lives,” stated Mr. Keiichi Suzuki, Managing Director for Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd. Suzuki has been the title sponsor for the most prestigious football tournament in TOYOTA ECO YOUTH MAKES AN since 2008. IMPACT ON GREEN AWARENESS he Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) programme, PERODUA BRINGS DEEPAVALI T one of UMW Toyota Motor’s CSR targeted at improving the environment, officially closed JOY TO CHILDREN on 2nd October 2014 at the Concorde Hotel Signing agreement with BARS. t was a joyful feeling for 31 underprivileged children from Shah Alam by YBhg. Puan Hajjah Rozainum SPREADING THE LOVE I Persatuan Kebajikan Sri Saradha Devi Illam Charity Home, binti Ahmad, Director of Co-curriculum and MAZDA MEDICARE FUND Rawang when they were treated to a Deepavali shopping Arts, Ministry of Education and YBhg. Datuk DURING DEEPAVALI spree and meal at a major mall in on 10th Ismet Suki, President of UMW Toyota Motor. rima Merdu Sdn Bhd and Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd has October 2014. The highly-charged eco event comprising the P initiated a CSR programme to help renal patients with a ver 20 volunteers from UMW Toyota Motor played Closing Ceremony, Convention and Exhibition involving 16 schools was also attended by contribution of RM1 Million via the Mazda Medicare Fund O host to 48 children from Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak “We are delighted to share the happiness and joy of the representatives from the Ministry of Education as well as participating schools. (MMF). This initiative was made in collaboration with B. Braun Seribu Harapan, Klang during a special shopping treat Festival of Lights with the less fortunate and hope that these efforts can bring smile to them,” says Avitum Renal Services (BARS), a leading healthcare provider. on 14th October 2014 in conjunction with Deepavali Perodua’s President and CEO, YBhg. Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh. To date, UMW Toyota had spent close to RM6 Million on the programme since 2001, but that is celebration. a small investment compared to the impact it has made”, YBhg. Datuk Ismet said. More than 200 The MMF aims at providing life-saving haemodialysis Apart from the shopping spree, Perodua donated one unit of Perodua Myvi to Rumah Sejahtera schools were involved and among the projects, some 15,000 trees planted since the beginning. treatment for renal patients with financial constraints, “The main idea of holding festive celebrations for less Hulu Selangor, Kerling and home appliances to Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Kurang Upaya Kirtash, irrespective of their race and religion. Eligible patients would fortunate children was to bring them a little bit of festive Bukit Beruntung. receive subsidised haemodialysis treatments at any one of B. cheer and remind them that someone still cares. The PERODUA CONTRIBUTED EMERGENCY Braun’s 12 dialysis centres operating here in Malaysia. children’s faces would light up with joy when they attend the event, all dressed up and excited”, added SUPPLIES TO TERATAI APARTMENT EVACUEES “When we had the chance to examine this healthcare YBhg. Datuk Ismet Suki, President, UMW Toyota Motor. SHOPPING COMPETITION FOR erodua on 28th October 2014 contributed emergency supplies such as programme by B. Braun, we found that we share similar vision UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN P blankets, food items and drinking water worth RM50,000.00 to the Teratai and objectives of delivering quality care to patients at a cost that apartment evacuees sheltered at two schools in Bukit Beruntung, Rawang. they can afford. It is a very noble and timely objective as it goes COURTESY OF PROTON The number of evacuees reached 1,168 people consisting of 258 families and a long way in helping to reduce the suffering of those who need n 14th November 2014, 40 children from Asrama 39 Perodua staff. The affected staff were also given a special three-day leave assistance the most. The MMF is our way of giving back to the O Kebajikan Ar-Rayyan in Tampoi, Johor Bharu were to deal with the evacuation order by the authorities to the residents. community,” said Managing Director of Bermaz YBhg. Dato’ Sri taken by PROTON on a shopping competition spree. They Ben Yeoh. were divided into 10 teams and were given a specific time and target amount to spend on essential The second Mazda Charity Golf Tournament held on 16th items and food. The group that came closest to the given amount were adjudged the winner. UBER VOLKSWAGEN CHARITY October 2014 managed to raise RM122,500.00. All of the En. Norzahid Mohd Zahudi, CEO of Proton Edar Sdn. Bhd. (PESB), was present to watch the DRIVE WITH THE STARS proceeds were channelled directly to Penang’s Mount Miriam competition and give away the prizes. Cancer Hospital, a non-profit hospital providing comprehensive olkswagen Malaysia in partnership with Uber, the app and affordable cancer treatment for all. V which matches riders to drivers, has collaborated for a one-day only charity drive event on 12th December 2014, the first such partnership in TOYOTA CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA Malaysia. As part of the initiative, over 50 celebrities were driving their AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY DOUBLE JOY favourite Volkswagen cars, all in the name of raising funds for charity. TREATS WITH UNDER PRIVILEGED KIDS SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER All fares raised from these trips will be channelled towards the celebrities’ charities of choice. Volkswagen and Uber will also be contributing towards these charities, based on the number of trips MW Toyota Motor organised on 17th December 2014 TO CHILDREN completed by the celebrity drivers. U a Christmas and school holiday treat for the children ercedes-Benz Malaysia ended the year in good cheer at its annual Christmas In A Shoebox Mr. Armin Keller, Managing Director of Volkswagen Malaysia said, “As a leading mobility provider, from Trinity Children Centre, Petaling Jaya and St. M activity, which saw 74 children from four homes spend a fun and educational afternoon on we at Volkswagen are very excited for the opportunity to give back to society. This is of course Handing over a mock Barnabas Home, Klang. Over 20 volunteers from UMW 19th December 2014 at The School in Jaya One in Petaling Jaya. cheque to Mount Miriam Toyota Motor played host to 40 children during a special consistent with our newly-unveiled tagline – ‘Always By Your Side.’ We are thrilled with this Eagerly arriving earlier than expected for a day of fun, the children aged three to 19 years were Cancer Hospital. shopping treat at a mall in Petaling Jaya. partnership with Uber and to spread some cheer this festive season.” from Pusat Jagaan Kebajikan Anbu Illam, Pusat Jagaan Angels, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) According to YBhg. Datuk Ismet Suki, President of and Gurpuri Foundation. Grouped according to age, the children spent the morning engaged in UMW Toyota Motor, some of the children are orphans activities meant to inspire creativity. and have no place to call home, while others are from THE ART OF TRAFFIC SAFETY Dressed for the occasion and playing the role of ‘Santa’, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s President broken homes or single parent families. he Toyota Traffic Tots programme ended on 23rd December 2014 with an artistic note of an art and CEO, Mr. Roland Folger said, “Our Christmas In A Shoebox activity is not purely about gifting T competition that drew almost 700 participants from participating private schools. The art contest, held “Although most welfare homes take care of their presents to children. It is more about celebrating a season which is often spent with family and from September to mid October, was meant to complement the existing Toyota Traffic Tots programme for charges well in terms of their basic needs in the form of friends, creating meaningful interactions with children that were initiated in 2011. Conducted among Year 1 students, the contest required participating food, shelter and the children. Today, eighteen members of our students to complete a picture of a child with one hand outstretched, as if to hold his parent’s hand, and have education, they staff have shared in the day’s activities to give it coloured. find it difficult to the children an experience which will leave a fulfil the emotional positive imprint on them, which is why we “The art contest brought the Toyota Traffic Tots to new heights, because it required more critical thinking, void of the chose educational yet fun activities for them planning and artistic skills to win,” says YBhg. Datuk Ismet Suki, President of UMW Toyota Motor, who firmly children, to participate in.” believes that children learn best through experiential learning. With the art contest, the children will be able especially during Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Christmas In A to remember the road safety messages better, he enthused, because they had to create a complete picture festive seasons,” Shoebox programme, currently in its sixth out of the template provided. he observed. year, has reached over 200 children from over Since its inception three years ago, the initiative has reached over 10,000 children from close to 300 20 homes. pre-school centres and private schools. NEWLY OPENED

NISSAN@JITRA Official Opening: 7th October 2014 Status: 3S Centre Operated By: ETCM Investment Cost: N/A

KIA@RAWANG Official Opening: 15th October 2014 Status: 4S Centre LEXUS@MELAKA Operated By: Naza Kia Malaysia Official Opening: 4th December 2014 Sdn. Bhd. Status: 3S Investment Cost: RM 11 Million Operated By: Hiewa Auto Gallery Sdn. Bhd. Investment Cost: N/A

PROTON@SUNGAI PETANI Official Opening: 8th October 2014 Status: 4S Centre JEEP@GLENMARIE Operated By: Mercu Usaha Mesra Official Opening: 28th November 2014 Corporation Status: 3S Centre Investment Cost: N/A Operated By: Jeep (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. PERODUA@RAWANG Investment Cost: RM Official Opening: 17th December 2014 Status: 3S Operated By: Medan Prisma Sdn. Bhd. Investment Cost: RM8.2 Million

KIA@JOHOR BARU PEUGEOT @IPOH GARDEN Official Opening: 14th October 2014 Official Opening: 19th December 2014 Status: 3S Centre Status: Showroom Operated By: Kia JJ Sdn. Bhd. Operated By: Nasim Sdn. Bhd. Investment Cost: RM 9 Million Investment Cost: RM500,000.00

NEWLY LAUNCHED 14th October 2014 4th November 2014 14th November 2014 3rd December 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250 AMG AUDI Q3 1.4 TFSI HONDA CIVIC FL ROLLS ROYCE GHOST Series II Price (OTR w/o ins.): RM339,888.00 Price (OTR w/o ins.): RM216,888.00 Prices (OTR w/o ins.): Prices: P.O.A. 1.8 S - RM110,632.00 24th October 2014 6th November 2014 2.0 S - RM122,320.00 2.0 Navi - RM129,138.00 8th December 2014 NISSAN SERENA S-HYBRID CKD MITSUBISHI ASX Prices (OTR): DESIGNER EDITION PEUGEOT 5008 MPV Highway Star - RM138,000.00 Price (OTR w/o ins.): RM131,801.00 20th November 2014 Prices (OTR): RM159,888.00 Premium Highway Star - RM149,500.00 SUZUKI SX4 S-CROSS 6th November 2014 Prices (OTR w/o ins.): RM129,888.00 8th December 2014 27th October 2014 MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN Prices (OTR w/o ins.): RM243,888.00 PROTON SUPRIMA S VOLVO XC60 T6 25th November 2014 Prices (OTR w/o ins.): Prices (OTR w/o ins.): RM315,888.00 7th November 2014 MITSUBISHI PAJERO FL From - RM67,420.00 Price (OTR w/o ins.): RM291,177.00 29th October 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA Price OTR (w/o ins.): 9th December 2014 JAGUAR F-TYPE GLA 200 - RM238,888.00 25th November 2014 Price (OTR w/o ins.): GLA 250 - RM268,888.00 HYUNDAI SONATA From - RM899,888.00 GLA 45 AMG - RM378,888.00 LEXUS Prices (OTR): Prices (OTR w/o ins.): Elegance B: RM143,163.30 30th October 2014 350 Luxury - RM526,000.00 Elegance: RM147,845.30 7th November 2014 RC F Coupe - RM782,000.00 Executive: RM158,053.30 CITROEN GRAND C4 PICASSO TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 1.8G Price (OTR w/o ins.): RM184,926.20 Price (OTR): RM119,900.00 28th November 2014 10th December 2014 31st October 2014 10th November 2014 JEEP FORD KUGA SPECIAL EDITION NISSAN NV350 URVAN BMW 320i SPORT EDITION Prices (OTR w/o ins.): Prices (OTR w/o ins.): RM168,888.00 Prices (OTR): RM109,800.00 Prices (OTR w/o ins.): RM258,800.00 JEEP Compass Limited - RM248,889.00 Wrangler Ultimate Sport - RM288,889.00 Wrangler Ultimate Sahara - RM328,889.00 15th December 2014 31st October 2014 12th November 2014 Wrangler Rubicon - RM338,889.00 FORD FIESTA ST MINI COOPER S 5 DOOR Cherokee Trailhawk - RM378,889.00 FORD FOCUS SPECIAL EDITION Price (OTR): RM149,888.00 Price (OTR w/o ins.): RM238,888.00 Grand Cherokee Overland - RM468,889.00 Prices (OTR): RM131,888.00 (Note: Prices are valid for W.Malaysia, Private Registration and subject to change without notice) EVENTS/MEETINGS PARTICIPATED BY MAA

OCT-14

th 17 OCT Dialogue with PUSPAKOM, Shah Alam

th 27 OCT Meeting of the Steering Committee of WP29 World Forum For Harmonization Of Vehicle Regulations

th 29 OCT Meeting with JPJ on problems faced concerning online system for vehicle ownership transfer

NOV-14

th 10 NOV Meeting with Department of Environment

th 24 NOV Meeting with Japan Automotive Research Institute on road safety & environment research project

th 27 NOV Follow up meeting with MOF/Customs on GST issues

28 th NOV Meeting with JPJ on implementation of UN regulations

DEC-14 1st DEC Meeting with Customs Department on cost changes on OMV CKD models

2014 - 2015 MAA COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS

PRESIDENT 1. Isuzu Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Represented by Mr. Sivaraj s/o Manickam) (Represented by YBhg. Datuk Aishah Ahmad) 2. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. VICE PRESIDENT (Trade) (Represented by Mr. Hoffen Teh) UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. (Represented by YBhg. Datuk Ismet Suki) 3. Naza Kia Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Represented by Yg.Bhg. Datuk Syed Hafiz bin VICE PRESIDENT (Policy & Regulations) Syed Abu Bakar) Tan Chong & Sons Motor Co. Sdn. Bhd. (Represented by YBhg. Dato’ David Cheng Yuen Thiam) 4. Sime Darby Hyundai Sdn. Bhd. VICE PRESIDENT (Manufacturing) (Represented by Mr. Dennis Ho) Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 5. Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn. Bhd. (Represented by YBhg. Datuk Azhar Abd. Wahab) (Represented by Mr. Wong King Yoon) HONORARY SECRETARY/TREASURER 6. Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Represented by Mr. Keith Schafer) (Represented by Mr. Cheng Seng Fook)

MAA Office Staff

Secretary-General Administration Assistants Head Editor Mr. Goh Cheng Meng Ms Selvi Ravindran YBhg. Datuk Aishah Ahmad Mr. Leonard K.Y.Khong En. Rafinol Zaini Head of Technical Committee Members Mr. Liew Wei Jye En. Mohd. Mazwan Mohd. Safwan Head of Administration Mr. Goh Cheng Meng Ms Jennie Ong Ms Jennie Ong TOYOTA CLASSICS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY More than RM7 million given close to 60 charitable and non-governmental organisations to date n its 25th anniversary, Toyota Classics hosted a dazzling fund raising Ievening at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur. The spectacular orchestral performance on the 11th of November 2014 was held in celebration of what has long been acknowledged as one of the longest running philanthropic efforts in the country. HRH Sultan of Selangor with the VIPs and charity recipients.

“UMW Toyota Motor hopes to expand the frontiers of classical The evening was a mélange of colour and sound, and did not orchestra with this musical extravaganza that will truly touch lives, far disappoint the rapt audience which included His Royal Highness beyond the stage. With this 25th anniversary, we are especially humbled (HRH) Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj, the Sultan of at how the Toyota Classics programme has positively transformed Selangor, YAB Tun Dr and YAB Tun Dr Siti thousands of lives over the years,” says YBhg. Datuk Ismet Suki, Hasmah Mohd Ali. His Excellency Dr Makio Miyagawa from President of UMW Toyota Motor. Japan was also present at this year’s Toyota Classics concert. MAA MEMBERS TO THE RESCUE

he recent floods in many parts of Peninsular Malaysia were so work. Donations were also collected and given to the victims. Tdevastating that many members and associates of the Malaysian Some banks even offered to defer vehicle hire purchase Automotive Association (MAA) were prompted to do something helpful. instalment repayments with no penalty for a few months to help Many came to the rescue of their respective customers whose vehicles the cash starved flood victims to get their homes back in order. were damaged by flood waters. The MAA is proud that its members and associates reflect the Help came in many forms to help the flood victims to get their vehicles caring society at a time when help in any form is called at such a on the road again. In addition to liberal discounts on parts and even free time of need. labour, many motor companies even got their staff to assist in flood relief NST-MAYBANK CAR OF THE YEAR 2014 AWARDS Category Winners 1. Entry Level - Perodua Axia 2. Compact - 3. Compact - Honda City 4. Premium Compact Car - Citroen DS3 5. Compact SUV - Peugeot 2008 6. Family Car CKD - Renault Fluence 7. Family Car CBU - Mazda 3 SkyActiv 8. Premium Family Car - Infiniti Q50 9. Executive Car - Nissan Teana 10. Pick-Up Truck - Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Awards winners with their trophies. 11. MPV - Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 12. Premium MPV - Nissan Elgrand ongratulations to the MAA members whose vehicles are the winners of the 13. SUV (4x4) - Kia Sportage C recently held NST-Maybank COTY awards. 14. SUV (4x2) - Mitsubishi ASX 15. Premium Compact SUV - Volvo XC60 Car of the Year 2014 - Honda City 16. Premium SUV - Range Rover Sport 17. Compact Performance Car - Peugeot 208 GTI Automotive Man of the Year 2014 - YBhg Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh 18. Performance Car - Volkswagen Golf R Perodua President and CEO Auto Accessory of the Year - Fobotire - World’s First All People’s Choice Award 2014 - Proton Iriz Smart TPMS