Out of the 10 local institutions of higher learning shortlisted for the final round of the Perodua Eco Challenge 2017, 1 institution nearly made a clean sweep of all the category awards. Before Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) was declared the Overall Winner of this Perodua Eco Challenge 2017, it bagged top spot for the Product Marketing as well as Parts Development categories. The only category it didn’t get into the top 3 was the Design Sketch Competition.

UiTM’s winning product is the ‘Techno-Seat’ which features a hidden storage compartment in the front passenger seat’s backrest. The compartment, which is built flushed with the seat, features LED illumination, a USB charging port and a storage pocket.

“This is indeed a testament to the ingenuity of the local students, as they have managed, with a budget of under RM15,000, to produce something quite interesting in terms of function and design,” said Perodua President and CEO, Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh.

Datuk (Dr) Aminar said that the company will consider studying, together with a local vendor, the adoption of the winning design in future Perodua models. “We hope to see this design implemented either in our current model line-up through running changes or new models in years to come,” he added.

The Perodua Eco Challenge was first held in 2009 and is open to local higher learning institutions to show off their design, engineering and business prowess in building eco-friendly cars out of Perodua’s existing models. However, Perodua had decided to change it up this year to focus on vehicle components and accessories that fulfill the elements of (E)nvironment, (C)reativity and (O)riginality, as the results from this will be more practical to implement.

Since the beginning of the year, the 10 shortlisted institutions have been working closely with Perodua’s research and development team, vendors and mentors to fine-tune their business cases, designs and prototypes.

This Challenge wasn’t just a theoretical exercise as focus was placed on the parts development process. The teams were exposed to real-world industry practices like project planning, scheduling, mass production costing, market trends, important design factors.

Datuk (Dr) Aminar announced that going forward, the Perodua Eco Challenge will be a biennial event, with the next one happening in 2019. This is to give institutions more time to develop its concepts and designs, as well as business cases.

The winners of the 2017 Perodua Eco Challenge are:

Overall

1. Universiti Teknologi MARA (Techno-Seat) – RM20,000
2. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Interior cooling system) – RM12,000
3. Politeknik Ungku Omar (Perodua Ultimate Organizer) – RM8,000

Parts Development Category

1. Universiti Teknologi MARA (Techno-Seat) – RM10,000
2. Universiti Malaya (Smart Fan) – RM8,000
3. Politeknik Ungku Omar (Perodua Ultimate Organizer) – RM6,000

Product Marketing Category

1. Universiti Teknologi MARA (Techno-Seat) – RM7,000
2. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Interior cooling system) – RM5,000
3. Universiti Malaya (Smart Fan) – RM3,000

Design Sketch Competition

1. Universiti Teknologi Petronas – RM2,000
2. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka - RM1,500
3. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak – RM1,000

Autoworld.com.my congratulates the winners as well as all who took part.

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By now you would have seen at least a handful of the new Perodua Myvi on the road, as Perodua works to deliver the cars to its buyers as quickly as possible. Perodua has announced that as of 8 December 2017, over 4,500 new Myvi have been delivered.

“The focus now is to ensure delivery of the All-New Perodua Myvi within an acceptable time frame. We thank the public for choosing the Myvi as the car of choice,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director, YBhg Dato’ Dr. Zahari Husin.

According to the company, bookings for the new Myvi have now exceeded 20,000 units. Dato’ Dr Zahari added that other Perodua models also received good demand, particularly with the offers presented by Malaysia’s Most Preferred Compact Automotive brand.

For the month of December, Perodua is offering an exclusive deal for Axia, Bezza and Alza (selected variants only) with a rebate of up to RM 2,000.

The company is also encouraging everyone to check out its ‘Jom Singgah’ campaign by visiting authorized Perodua showrooms and service centers nationwide and enjoying a fun-filled day with special promotions and great offers. The ‘Jom Singgah’ campaign runs from 8 – 10 December.

“Please speak with our authorized sales and service advisors about the many deals in store for you as they would have the latest and correct information about our offering. Please get an opportunity to test drive our all-new Myvi 1.5 and 1.3 and feel the experience,” Dato’ Dr. Zahari said.

In the first 11 months of 2017, Perodua has sold 184,707 vehicles, a slight year-on-year increase of 1.2% (182,485 vehicles).

“For those travelling during the school holidays, we wish you a safe journey and for our customers, please come and visit our service centres to ensure your vehicles are in the best condition for a long drive,” Dato’ Dr. Zahari said.

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According to national carmaker, Perodua, it will still hold a dominant 35% share of the Malaysia passenger car market based on its recorded 2017 sales of 204,900 units versus the expected total industry volume (TIV) of 590,000 vehicles in 2018.

For 2017, Perodua had set a lower sales target of 202,000 units (down from the 207,100 achieved in 2016) due to weak market sentiments, intense competition and tightened credit. In reality however, it managed to exceed the 2017 target by 2%. In view of the uptick in sales momentum and expected improvement of market sentiment (despite the ongoing credit squeeze), Perodua has set itself a higher sales target of 209,000 for 2018; if this target is met, the company will maintain its market share of 35%.

“The momentum carried by the Bezza in the earlier part of 2017 and the continued demand for our other models have helped make us the top-selling carmaker in Malaysia for the 12th year running,” said Perodua President and CEO Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh.

“That being said, we are happy to say that we expect the numbers to climb back up this year due to favourable economic conditions as well as the continued momentum for the new Myvi,” he added.

The new Perodua Myvi, which was launched in November last year, has so far taken in 36,000 bookings with 11,000 units already delivered to its owners. The disparity in delivery and booking numbers is due to the requested registration period by buyers, and Perodua’s underestimation of the popularity of the more expensive 1.5L variants.

“We expect more registrations moving forward, as most of the customers who placed orders last year wanted their cars delivered in 2018. That being said, we are also doing our level best to meet demand especially for the 1.5L variants, which was beyond our expectations.  Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, our manufacturing arm, is currently working overtime to ensure deliveries are made within an acceptable time frame,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar explained.

Where export sales are concerned, the company has seen a decline in its biggest market, Indonesia, where it sells the Myvi as the Daihatsu Boon. Nonetheless, Sri Lanka is holding steady in its sales (1,305 units) while other markets like Mauritius, Fiji, Singapore and Brunei are also showing growth. With the increase in vehicle sales in these export markets, the export of parts and components to these markets will also grow in tandem.

In terms of production, the company is looking at a production volume of 215,334 this year (up from 200,146 in 2017) to meet local market demand. It will also continue to modernise its production facilities as well as aid local vendor development.

The company also plans to further grow its after-sales business of after-warranty servicing, and body & paint. For 2018, it is projecting service intake to grow by 1.9% to 2.14 million (from 2.1 million intakes in 2017). “This will be done by upgrading current facilities to have more bays and by further improving our people’s competencies. This will further reduce our customers’ waiting time while at the same time increase intakes,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

Elsewhere, it has opened a hybrid sales outlet for new and pre-owned vehicles in Kuala Lumpur which will be launched officially soon. In other matters, Perodua will continue its corporate social responsibility activities.

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Yusmanida Auto Sdn Bhd, a Perodua authorised dealer, has officially opened a new and sizable Perodua 3S centre in Saujana Utama, Sungai Buloh to serve customers in the surrounding areas.

Yusmanida Auto’s new Perodua 3S centre is located at Wisma Yusmanida, Lot 28808, Persiaran E1/1, Seri Pristana, 47000 Saujana Utama, Sungai Buloh. Built at a cost of RM11 million, this new Perodua 3S centre is sited on 45,000 sq ft of land and has a built-up area of 16,000 sq ft. It is staffed by 65 employees, 30 of whom are sales advisors and 12 are service advisors.

“Yusmanida Auto has been a Perodua dealer since 2003, previously operating a sales outlet on Jalan Meru, Klang,” said Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh. “Over the past 15 years, Yusmanida Auto has built a strong working relationship with Perodua based on trust and a common desire to give our customers the best they deserve,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar added.

“We have always been happy and proud to be working with the nation’s top-selling carmaker. “We hope that with the expansion of our offerings to include service and spare parts, and in a new location, we will be able to offer a more complete and one-stop Perodua Experience to customers and residents in the vicinity, in line with Perodua’s Transformation 2.0 initiative,” said Yusmanida Auto Sdn Bhd Managing Director Sarizal Yusman Yusoff.

“Customer comfort, convenience and satisfaction is our utmost priority. Our service centre is capable of servicing up to six cars at any one time, minimising waiting periods. Customers can relax in our spacious and inviting lounge area that includes three TV sets, a mini library, children’s play area, vending machines and beverage-making facilities,” he added. “We would like to thank Perodua for all their support and guidance in empowering entrepreneurs like us,” said Sarizal.

Perodua now has a total of 186 sales and 183 service outlets in Malaysia, as well as 24 Body & Paint outlets.

The opening of the outlet was officiated by Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Haji Ahmad Maslan, and also attended by Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Madani Sahari, Jeram State Assemblyman Dato’ Haji Amiruddin Setro and Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director, Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

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Perodua has estimated that its January 2018 sales of 17,693 vehicles represents a monthly market share of over 40%, based on its own estimate of Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 43,930 vehicles for the month, according to Perodua President and CEO, Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh. If the estimate is accurate, this will be Perodua’s highest-ever monthly market share. Leading the charge for Perodua is the recently launched new Myvi (9,029 units), followed by Axia (4,085), Bezza (2,776) and Alza (1,803).

“While we defer to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)’s numbers, we are cautiously optimistic that for January 2018, our monthly market share is the highest ever in our history. This was spurred by deliveries of the new Myvi, as well as continued strong demand for our other models,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

To-date, over 20,000 units of the new Myvi have been delivered to its owners, out of over 48,000 bookings made.

“This performance has been a great boost to the Malaysian automotive ecosystem as the better-than-expected demand for our latest offering as well as our current model line-up have resulted in better demand for local parts,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar added.

With a projected production volume of 215,334 this year (up from 200,146 in 2017), Perodua is estimating a RM5 billion expenditure in sourcing for parts and components, mainly from local vendors; all Perodua models have over 90% local content. For 2018, the company has set a sales target of 209,000 vehicles.

“To all Malaysians, we simply cannot thank you enough for your love and support for our humble hatchback through all these years. Your recognition spurs us on to work harder on bettering our products and services, because as always, You Matter Most,” said Datuk (Dr) Aminar.

“To those who have placed orders for the new Myvi and have yet to receive their cars, we sincerely apologise for the wait. Rest assured that we are ramping up production to get the cars to you as quickly as we can. The Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd plant will continue to work overtime until demand stabilises,” he continued.

At a Chinese New Year luncheon for its business partners and the media, Datuk (Dr) Aminar also took the opportunity to wish all Chinese Malaysians ‘Xin Nien Kuai Le‘ and ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai‘ on behalf of the company.

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Kuala Kubu Bharu, 27 February 2018: As the nation enjoyed the Chinese New Year holidays with family and friends, Perodua was mindful of those who could not be with their loved ones during this festive period, particularly those who had to spend their in the hospital.

As such, the country’s top-selling carmaker paid a visit to the Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital to spread some Chinese New Year cheer to the more than 70 patients there, bearing hampers, angpows, mandarin oranges and other gifts.

“Our hearts go out to those who had to spend this Chinese New Year in the wards; in unfamiliar surroundings. If you couldn’t enjoy Chinese New Year at home, we’re bringing the rousing spirit and festive atmosphere to you!” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh said. He managed to exchange a few pleasantries and wishes of good fortune with most of the patients.

At the same time, Perodua took the opportunity to present two electrocardiograph (ECG) machines worth RM6,000 each to Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital.

“We hope our humble contribution will go some way towards helping Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital and its dedicated staff in treating their patients,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

Perodua will also be going to Selayang Hospital this Friday, donating three ambu bags (handheld device to assist those with breathing difficulties) worth RM600 each to the hospital and distributing hampers to 60 paediatric ward patients.

Further, Perodua has committed to a sustainable charity programme with Selayang Hospital’s paediatric ward, starting this year, until 2020.

“We have planned lots of activities with the children throughout these three years, including story-telling, puppet and clown performances, colouring and sing-alongs.

“Our volunteers will also help to maintain and improve the children’s play area by buying more toys and books as well as decorating and cleaning it,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar added.

“At Perodua, people are at the heart of everything we do. These programmes align closely with our Corporate Responsibility pillars of Education, Enabling Community and Environment. Through them, we hope to reach out, improve the lives of our community and put smiles on as many faces as we possibly can.

“We wish all our Chinese friends a wonderful Chap Goh Meh and a great year ahead filled to the brim with health, happiness and success!” he concluded.

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There is a scam related to the sale of Perodua vehicles that has been uncovered, so please take some time to read the statement below from Perodua, and share this message with your friends too!

Message from Perodua:

Following the recent arrest of a suspect in connection with a scam involving the sale of Perodua vehicles, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd wishes to urge the public to be extra cautious when making vehicle purchase transactions.

According to a media report today, the police have arrested a man who, posing as a Perodua sales representative to sell Perodua vehicles on a popular online marketplace portal, caused losses of tens of thousands of ringgit to victims.

“This scam involved the sale of new Perodua vehicles as well as Perodua Pre-Owned Vehicles (POV),” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. “Perodua and the affected parties lodged a police report on the matter and are extending our full cooperation to the relevant authorities. Perodua urges the public to be cautious in order to avoid becoming victims of such scams,” he added.

He also advises the public to not make payments to individual accounts as the standard operating procedure is to make payments to Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd or its authorised dealers.

Dato’ Dr Zahari also asks all customers to insist on original receipts when making any payments.

“We would like to inform the public that at present, genuine Perodua Certified POV cars are only available for sale at our Perodua Kuala Lumpur outlet located along Jalan Pahang,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

Perodua POV officially opened for business in October 2017, offering affordable pre-loved Perodua vehicles up to seven years old that have been 165-point- checked and refurbished by Perodua themselves.

For added peace of mind, the cars come with up to 18 months’ extended warranty for the engine and transmission.

“Perodua is a car company with people always in mind. We have brought affordable and reliable motoring to the masses for a quarter of a century.

“With POV, we are now extending this affordability to even more Malaysians, without compromising for a moment on the safety and roadworthiness of our vehicles,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said.

POV currently operates solely through the newly-opened Perodua Kuala Lumpur showroom, which also sells new Perodua cars. Pay a visit today at Lot 18, Seksyen 86, Jalan Pahang, 53200 Kuala Lumpur.

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The first full-fledged vehicle emissions test facility in Malaysia, the National Emission Test Centre (NETC), has been officially launched. Situated near the Perodua manufacturing plant in Rawang, the NETC cost RM50 million to set up, with testing equipment contributed by Daihatsu via its subsidiary, Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn Bhd.

The centre will be run by the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and will be available to all vehicle manufacturers in Malaysia as well as ASEAN for emissions testing. The centre is capable of producing real-time results of exhaust emissions according to UN Regulation 83 and 101.

Emissions tests are required for vehicle manufacturers to comply with the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) and Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certification. With the establishment of the NETC, manufacturers will save on logistical costs and time as they no longer need to ship vehicles overseas for such tests.

The testing facility is made up of a soak room (where the vehicles stay until they reach a pre-set temperature), an emission & equipment room, and a control room. The testing can be done for cold weather as well as hot, gasoline direct injection (GDI) and non-GDI vehicles. There is also a plan to expand testing to motorcycles and commercial vehicles in the near future.

“As Malaysia moves to improve energy efficiency in transportation, reducing carbon emissions is vital to meet global standards. The National Emission Test Centre, being the first full-fledged emission test centre in the country, will serve OEMs operating in Malaysia and the ASEAN region,” said Dato’ Madani Sahari, CEO of MAI.

“The establishment of NETC is timely and consistent with Government’s intention as specified in NAP 2014. NETC is able to facilitate automotive manufacturers in Malaysia to conduct emissions testing locally as well as to further promote EEV usage in Malaysia. This is a stepping stone to make Malaysia a regional hub for EEVs in the near future,” according to Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamad, Minister of International Trade and Industry.

In conjunction with the launch of the NETC was the introduction of the Voluntary EEV Label. This label is placed on EEV certified vehicles and information of said vehicles can be obtained by consumers by scanning the QR code.

This label serves as an awareness platform for consumers on a vehicle’s fuel efficiency and emissions, as Malaysia is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 45% by year 2030 according to the Paris Agreement.

At the same time, MAI signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) – one with the Department of Environment (DOE) to collaborate on initiatives towards environmental preservation, and the other with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to increase government-academic cooperation.

The MOU with DOE aims to develop a pool of experts in environmental conservation, cooperate in capacity building programs for the automotive industry and its stakeholders, as well as on the establishment of the NETC. The goal is to enhance research and technical support for data collection to aid in the forming of environmental policy and technology roadmaps for the local automotive industry.

The MOU with UKM is to enhance cooperation with the Faculty of Economics and Management, and to engage UKM as a university-industrial partner for information exchange relating to the development of teaching, research and commercialization.

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Perodua has introduced the GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) that allows you to keep track of your vehicle’s tyre pressures in real time via the in-car smart device. The Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS is currently offered at an introductory price of RM385 that is valid until 30 June, 2018. Its original retail price is RM430 (in Peninsular Malaysia). GearUp is Perodua’s own aftermarket brand and all its accessories are covered by a 6-month warranty.

The TPMS is made up of four tyre sensors and an in-car smart device. The tyre sensors are screwed on to the tyre valves (in place of the valve caps) and transmit information via Bluetooth to the in-car smart device. The in-car smart device has four lights representing the four tyres of the vehicle. If air pressure in a tyre falls below 8% of the recommended value, the in-car device will light up and sound off an alert beep.

To prevent theft, the each tyre sensor can be locked using the included lock nut spanner. Additionally, the in-car smart device has a built-in motion sensor that puts it in sleep mode when it detects no motion, to save battery. The tyre sensors are powered by coin-cell batteries while the in-car smart device is powered by two AA batteries (all batteries are included in the kit).

“With the Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS, Perodua has become the first carmaker in Malaysia to introduce a mobile app-enabled tyre pressure monitoring system as an original accessory,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

“The Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS is locally developed and manufactured. We at Perodua take pride in championing a home-grown product and in doing so, contributing to the local automotive ecosystem,” added Dato’ Dr Zahari.

“This is the second GearUp product to be released under our Road Safety Campaign initiative which
was launched last October, the first being the Child Seats,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

Tyres are the only contact points for the car to the road and improperly inflated tyres affect not only driving safety but fuel consumption as well.

“With the Perodua GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS, users can conveniently keep an eye on their tyres to make sure they stay within the recommended pressures, thereby preserving tyre life, helping to reduce fuel consumption and ensuring the vehicle’s overall safety,” Dato’ Dr Zahari explained.

Further, you can also download the FOBO Tire mobile app (available for iOS 7.1 and Android 4.3 and above) and get real-time data on the vehicle’s tyre pressures and tyre temperatures via Bluetooth. The app also stores the data on the cloud for the viewing of other invited users, such as family members. For instance, a user at home can monitor the information in real time while the vehicle is being driven by a family member.

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Judging by how well the third generation Perodua Myvi is selling, owners of the previous generation Myvi might be concerned that Perodua will focus its production capacity on the new and neglect the old. But fear not as the company has given its assurance that it remains committed to supporting its customers.

Hence Perodua has outsourced a new parts production line for the second generation Myvi to one of its vendors, IQM Sdn Bhd. This production line is located in IQM’s facility in Proton City, Tanjung Malim and produces body components such as hoods, doors, fenders, quarter panels and roofs.

“For our customers’ safety, convenience and peace-of- mind, we are giving our commitment to them that we will continue to produce high-quality and affordable parts for their Perodua vehicles,” said Mr Takahashi Masanori, Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn Bhd President, at the Myvi Service Parts Line official opening last week.

The Myvi Service Parts Line at IQM Tanjung Malim will produce only body components for the time being, owing to high demand for such parts. Engine parts for the second generation Myvi will continue to be produced on a one-shot basis at Perodua’s own PMSB facility in Rawang; other parts are currently produced by various vendors.

“We elected to outsource parts production for the second-generation Myvi because our manufacturing plants are already at peak capacity. Being already a manufacturer of Viva parts since production of the model ended in 2014, IQM was a natural choice for this project,” he explained.

IQM is a supplier of metal stamping, body assembly parts and brake tube components to Perodua and began manufacturing service parts for the Perodua Viva in 2014, as production of the model ended. Viva parts are still being produced today at IQM’s Tanjung Malim facility.

Besides the second-generation Myvi and the Viva, original parts for the first-generation Myvi, Kelisa and even the Kancil are still being produced by vendors in Malaysia, so it should allay any concerns of the difficulty in sourcing for parts.

“There remain a great many users of the second-generation Myvi, of which over 519,000 were produced from May 2011 to October 2017. This is an endorsement by Malaysians and we take this trust seriously,” Mr Takahashi said.

“IQM Sdn Bhd has been a vendor of Perodua’s since 2002. Over the years, Perodua and IQM have built a strong relationship based on trust, quality and absolute never-ending loyalty to our customers,” said IQM Executive Director Aidil Azlan Mohd Fitri.

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Bezza GXtra, a new variant of the popular Perodua sedan, is now available. Officially launched at the 2018 Malaysia Autoshow in MAEPS Serdang, the Bezza GXtra replaces the 1.0 Standard G in the Bezza line-up. Priced at RM35,500 for the manual version and RM37,500 for the automatic, the Bezza GXtra comes with trim that belies its status as the entry-level variant.

On the exterior, the Bezza GXtra is kitted with side skirts and chrome door handles; its body colour option also now includes Ocean Blue, a colour previously reserved for the 1.3 variants.

Inside the car, the steering wheel, gear lever base and air vents are trimmed with a satin-finish, while the inside door handles are chromed. Additionally, the dashboard has a thick piano black finish. The audio system now includes Bluetooth connectivity.

The Bezza GXtra is powered by the 1.0L 1KR-VE VVT-i engine, paired to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed E-AT electronically controlled automatic. Official fuel consumption is claimed at 22.8 km per litre for the manual and 21.3 km per litre for the auto.

“The new Bezza GXtra represents Perodua’s enduring dedication to our customers as it was conceived based on their feedback. Being a People First company, Perodua is always listening to our customers’ needs and wants. We will never stop finding ways to improve our products and services so that we can serve our customers better,” said Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer YBhg Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh.

“The Bezza has struck a chord with young Malaysian families who appreciate its dependability, low
running costs, ease to drive and generous space. The Bezza GXtra represents the next step in the model’s lifespan. By providing a trim specification comparable to the 1.3 Premium X Bezza, we are offering more value for money within the Bezza range than ever before,” he added.

The Perodua Bezza GXtra is now open for booking. You can view the car at the 2018 Malaysia Autoshow that will end on 29 April, or wait to see it at Perodua showrooms on 5 – 6 May when they hold their Customer Day.

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Rawang, 18 May 2018 - The revision of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the government from 6% currently to 0% effective 1 June 2018 is showing some positive effects in the short term. While some automotive brands are just adjusting their retail prices to reflect the 0% GST pending a new tax regimen, other brands like Perodua is taking this move to ‘give back’ to its customers.

Despite the GST reduction to 0% taking effect only from 1 June, Perodua has announced that it will fully reimburse the GST to its customers who have purchased a new Perodua vehicle, serviced their Perodua vehicle or bought parts from Perodua from 18 May 2018. This offer extends until 31 May 2018, before the 0% GST takes effect on 1 June.

“Perodua will fully reimburse our valued customers the GST amount in cash upon registration or servicing of their vehicles as well as parts purchased,” Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director YBhg Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin said.

“This GST rebate initiative represents our commitment to customers to always place them first in everything we do. Please visit any of our 179 authorised sales outlets nationwide to learn more. On behalf of Perodua, I wish to extend our gratitude to all our customers for your continuous support over the years,” added Dato’ Dr Zahari.

“For our customers who have made transactions at any of our service centres (from 18 May 2018), we will reimburse you in the form of e-vouchers, which is valid on 1 June 2018 onwards. Starting from tomorrow (19 May 2018), our customers will receive an instant 6% cash rebate for vehicles serviced,” he explained..

The GST rebate amounts are based on the vehicles’ nett selling price without GearUp accessories, insurance and other selling expenses.

Please see list of GST rebates below:

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We take a break from covering the price revision for cars and focus on the more personable side of the business. Perodua volunteers recently visited the Sabah Women and Children Hospital bringing with them gifts for the child patients as well as equipment and supplies for the hospital, in celebration of the Kaamatan season and the holy month of Ramadan.

The equipment and supplies contributed by Perodua include two sets of Miller 3 straight laryngoscope blades with handle worth RM1,800 each, as well as 40 bed pillows with PVC covers.

“We wish to acknowledge and thank the selfless staff of the Sabah Women and Children Hospital for their services to the people,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer YBhg Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh said.

Together with Lego Malaysia, Perodua gave each of the 250 child patients at the hospital a Lego playset along with other goodies.

“Perodua takes this opportunity to wish Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan to all who celebrate. May this festival bring us all closer together, and we hope for a harvest just as plentiful next year,” said Datuk (Dr) Aminar.

Separately, Perodua recently returned to Shan Children’s Home in Perai, Penang with a team of 10 volunteers from its outlets in Penang and Kedah. The carmaker first visited Shan Children’s Home on the eve of Deepavali 2017 and contributed over RM20,000 in the form of goods and cash, and announced its commitment to a three-year Corporate Responsibility programme with the home.

This time, Perodua arranged a bread-making class for the home’s 19 children who found it entertaining and educational. The volunteers also helped with spring cleaning and handed out soft toys to the children.

“There are so many ways we can help these children. Material and monetary help is welcome, but both are finite. By engaging the children in educational activities like this, we hope to equip them with skills and knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lifetime,” said Datuk (Dr) Aminar.

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Subsequent to the implementation of the 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 1 June 2018, and pending the announcement and implementation of the new Sales and Services Tax (SST), Perodua has confirmed that the prices of its vehicles can be up to RM3,500 cheaper.

Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director YBhg Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin shared, “From 1 June, Perodua vehicles are, on average, priced 5.6% lower than before.”

“As the government has announced that the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will return in September, we encourage all Malaysians to capitalise on this three-month tax holiday. There has never been a better time to buy a Perodua,” he added.

For June, in addition to the 0% GST, Perodua is offering rebates of up to RM800 for selected models and variants.

“Please visit any of our authorised sales and service outlets nationwide for more information on our products and services. We thank all Malaysians for their enduring support and wish all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and Selamat Hari Raya in advance!” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

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As part of its ongoing five-year Road Safety Campaign commitment, Perodua distributed 100 GearUp child seats to motorists at three highway rest areas.

Introduced concurrently with the Road Safety Campaign launch last October, Perodua’s GearUp
child seats are available in two models i.e. Infant and Toddler. Both are ISOFIX compatible and satisfy ECE
R44 safety standards.

The Infant seat, priced at RM622.50 (RM640 in East Malaysia), is suitable for infants weighing up to 13 kg, while the Toddler seat, priced at RM736 (RM754.50 in East Malaysia), is designed for children weighing 9-36 kg. All prices are introductory with 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST), valid until 30 June.

The Toddler seats were gifted to lucky Perodua drivers traveling with children aged between two and six, at Petronas stations at Rawang (PLUS), Bentong (Karak Highway) and Seremban (KL-Seremban Highway) rest areas.

“This is the first time Perodua is organising such an event in collaboration with our partner Petronas and our panel of insurers,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

“We took this special initiative because we care for the well-being of our customers and their families. We hope Malaysians will come to realise how important it is to keep children properly secured in child seats while on the move,” he added.

“Over two million vehicles are expected to hit the roads this Raya. That’s a lot of vehicles, and naturally, there is a higher risk of collisions and accidents,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said.

“Seat belts are designed to restrain adults and not children. Please secure your young ones in child seats, ideally in the back seat, and do not place them on your laps when the vehicle is in motion. Always buckle up in the front and in the back, use your turn signals and do not operate your mobile devices on the move. Above all, drive carefully and have a safe journey back to your hometowns,” he continued.

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Rawang, 13 June 2018 – Concerned about the safety of some 7,000 of its employees who will be travelling back to their hometowns this Hari Raya season, Perodua had initiated a month-long road safety programme for its staff to inculcate road safety awareness in them.

The month-long programme set to remind its employees on the basic rules of the road as well as safety tips that would save precious time and money when they make the long journey home to meet their loved ones. This safety programme is part of Perodua’s ongoing Road Safety Campaign five-year initiative which also saw the company give away 100 GearUp child seats to Perodua owners who are travelling with children this Hari Raya.

The core principle of this programme is to raise road safety awareness especially among the company’s employees as well as Perodua owners and encourage the use of seat belts, turn signals, child seats and discourage drivers from using their phones while driving.

“The journey home can be a challenging one as there are many vehicles on the roads. During such a time, it is important that we stay cool, alert and courteous while driving or riding,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh said.

“We believe education should begin at home, which is why the Perodua Road Safety Campaign is mainly centred on educating our people on the importance of their vehicles’ safety equipment as well as making good driving habits second nature to them. We believe in leading by example and hope that all Malaysian drivers will accept our invitation to make Malaysian roads the safest in the region,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar added.

The programme also included ensuring the employees’ motorcycles are in good working order before
the Hari Raya holidays, with free inspections carried out earlier.

For the public, Perodua’s Tweckbot mobile car inspection service had carried out free pre-Raya 50-point checks on 380 Perodua vehicles in total at Tesco Kota Bharu earlier in May, as well as at a Petronas station in Kota Kinabalu..

Tweckbot will be at Petronas Sungai Buloh PLUS R&R on 23 and 24 June for post-Raya checks, offering as always a 20% discount on parts and accessories to all inspected vehicles that return to Perodua service branches and dealers.

“For our valued customers, please service your Perodua vehicle at the most convenient Perodua service centre near you.

Datuk (Dr) Aminar, on behalf of Perodua, wishes everyone Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and happy holidays.

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Rawang, 29 June: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and its fully-owned subsidiary Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd has been certified by SIRIM to the latest 2015 versions of the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 9001 and 14001 standards, emphasising the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility.

In order to be certified for ISO 9001, an organisation must comply with quality best practices in their work processes, with the aim of improving customer satisfaction in every sense. Whereas ISO 14001 focuses on environmental standards.

Perodua first adopted ISO standards in 1998. ISO 9001 was extended to Perodua sales and service branches in stages from 2005, standardising the customer experience across the board. All Perodua branches are currently ISO-certified.

Perodua has thus far successfully undergone one ISO 14001 and three ISO 9001 version upgrades, including today’s certification, which covers a total of 39 sales and 55 service branches nationwide, plus 35 departments under Perodua Headquarters.

“SIRIM’s ISO recognition means a lot to Perodua as it reinforces our vision of becoming a regionally competitive player and demonstrates our strive for Kaizen or continuous improvement,” said Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh at a certificate presentation ceremony held today at Perodua’s headquarters in Sungai Choh. At the ceremony was also SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd Managing Director En Mohd Azanuddin Salleh, who presented the certificates to Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

“The demands of the market and industry never stop changing, and it is essential that we constantly update our standards and procedures to adapt and respond to those changes. Only if we remain relevant to our customers can we exceed their expectations,” said Datuk (Dr) Aminar.

“With this certification upgrade, we hope to further reduce the satisfaction index gap between us and other recognised international players,” he added. Datuk (Dr) Aminar said that Perodua will also extend these standards to its business partners, be they dealers or suppliers in the near future.

“We will ensure our business partners and suppliers comply with green practices as required by ISO standards, including the sourcing of materials in environmentally-friendly ways,” he said.

Adopting ISO practices has also led to improvements for Perodua’s internal processes and communications, as well as customer deliveries, amongst many others. First introduced in 1987, ISO 9001 is one of the world’s most widely-used quality management systems, with the latest 2015 revision expanding the requirements to
include risk-based thinking.

ISO 14001 was born in 1996 and concerns environmental management and pollution prevention. The latest ISO 14001:2015 revision brings additional emphasis on leadership, strategic planning, proactive initiatives and even communications strategies.

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We would like to bring to your attention some fake news that has been going around to mislead people regarding career opportunities at Perodua. If you are still interested in a job at the company, click here.

We are posting the official statement from Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh, President and CEO of Perodua in 2 languages (BM first followed by English). Please read on.

Kami mendapati ada pihak ketiga yang mengendalikan laman web dan akaun WhatsApp telah mengeluarkan maklumat yang mengelirukan mengenai peluang kerjaya di Perodua. Laman web pihak ketiga dan akaun WhatsApp tersebut telah mengambil maklumat mengenai jawatan sedia ada di laman web rasmi Perodua
dengan menambah maklumat mengenai gaji dan faedah yang ditawarkan.

Kami menyedari mengenai perkara ini di aplikasi WhatsApp sejak 24 Jun 2018 sehingga kini dan maklumat tersebut masih didapati di laman webnya.

Kami telah mendapatkan bantuan daripada Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) untuk mengenal pasti pemilik laman web dan akaun WhatsApp
dan meminta SKMM mengarahkan mereka untuk mengeluarkan maklumat tersebut.

Pihak Perodua tidak teragak-agak untuk mengambil tindakan undang-undang kepada mana-mana pihak yang mengakibatkan kekeliruan ini (jika perlu).

Kami tidak pernah melibatkan pihak ketiga dalam proses pengambilan pekerja kami dan kami dengan rasa rendah diri mengesyorkan mereka yang mencari maklumat pekerjaan atau maklumat lain mengenai Perodua untuk melayari laman web rasmi kami di www.perodua.com.my

Terima kasih.

Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh
Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif

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It has come to our attention that a third party operating a website and a WhatsApp account has issued misleading information on career opportunities at Perodua. The third party webpage and WhatsApp account have copied information on existing available posts at Perodua with amended information on offered wage and benefits.

We began noticing the posting on WhatsApp since 24th June 2018 and the post is still available on its website.

We have sought assistance of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to identify the proprietor of the website and WhatsApp account and remove the information concerning our vacancy information.

We will not hesitate to take legal action against those who have caused this unnecessary confusion to the public if deemed appropriate.

It has always been our practice to not engage a third party in our hiring process and we humbly suggest those looking for employment information or any other information on Perodua to visit our official website at www.perodua.com.my

Thank you

Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh
President and Chief Executive Officer

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Perodua established its National Technical Skill Contest in 1997 and has since been using it as a platform to help its after-sales personnel improve their knowledge, standards and skill. This is particularly helpful in 2018 as Perodua is forecasting a record 2.14 million service intakes this year.

The Perodua National Technical Skill Contest puts service advisors, foremen, mechanics, and for the first time this year, Body & Paint service advisors, through a series of tough customer-related scenarios.

This year’s contest was among the largest Perodua has ever conducted, with more than 2,000 after-sales staff across the country, from dealers as well as branches, taking part in the preliminary round in February.

“Participants are judged on how correctly, thoroughly, quickly and efficiently they solve the issues given, and not just from a technical perspective – they also have to demonstrate a strong focus on the all-important Customer Satisfaction,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

The national finals was held recently (19 July) and saw mechanics Nur Adilin Mohd Yusuf (KK1 branch) and Muhd Izuan Kamarul Baharin (Nagoya Automobile), foremen Jamaluddin Ja’asa (Seremban branch) and Felix Chee Tuin (Posh Auto), service advisors Noor Faziha Md Anas (Ipoh2 branch) and Siti Fatimah Abu Samah (Roda Juara), as well as Body & Paint service advisor Arthur James (KK1 branch) emerge as winners.

“The victors represent the best Perodua has to offer in the country in terms of service, and are examples to us all. Their technical expertise, customer focus and problem-solving skills will be cascaded throughout our after-sales divisions for our customers’ benefit,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

“After-sales plays an extremely crucial role in our quest to satisfy and delight our customers. Via healthy competition, the Perodua National Technical Skill Contest serves to exercise and ensure our service capabilities remain up to standard, competitive and relevant to the ever-changing needs and wants of the customer. ‘People First’ in Perodua’s slogan refers to both our employees and customers. We will never cease to develop and improve the capabilities of our employees so that they can better serve our customers and retain their trust,” he added.

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In addition to its Road Safety Campaign launched in late 2017, Perodua has kicked off the Perodua Zero Accident Campaign starting in Kulim, Kedah. The objective of this campaign is to help reduce road accidents and it starts with the car manufacturer’s 10,300 employees nationwide.

With the Perodua Zero Accident Campaign, Perodua hopes to achieve a zero road accident rate involving its staff traveling to and from their respective workplaces, in addition to the zero industrial accident rate, by the year 2021 while performing their respective duties.

“This Perodua Zero Accident Campaign is our first nationwide initiative among our staff, involving our manufacturing, sales and after-sales network, to set an example by being good drivers,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh said.

The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign is supported by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), also known as PERKESO. Both organisations come under the Ministry of Human Resources.

“While reduction and even elimination of industry-related accidents has always been the core focus of our Occupational, Health and Safety rules, we are now expanding that focus to include travel outside our premises. We believe the cultivation of good driving habits begins at home and we want to inculcate as much education on safe and responsible driving into our staff so that they would be a good example to all,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign will roll out in stages nationwide starting from this week until the end of the year. Datuk (Dr) Aminar said that Perodua hopes to take learning points from this Perodua Zero Accident Campaign and integrate it into the larger five-year Perodua Road Safety Campaign.

The Perodua Road Safety Campaign aims to reduce road accidents by educating drivers of the need to understand and obey basic road rules and courtesies such as the importance of wearing seatbelts, why child car seats are essential, the significance of using directional indicators and why mobile devices are a driver’s worst enemy.

“We use education as the approach because we believe most Malaysian drivers are aware of the rules and courtesies but may not understand the reasons behind them. Education will certainly take longer but once they fully understand the reasons behind the rules, the impact will be stronger,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign was officiated by Datuk (Dr) Aminar and was witnessed by DOSH Kedah Director En Hairozie Asri, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin and Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd President Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim, who is also Chairman of the Perodua Group Safety Committee.

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