Attract Japanese vendors, Perodua urges Govt

Aminar Rashid KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has been urged to offer incentives that are as good or better than neighbouring countries' to attract Japanese vendors in the car sector to set up facilities in Malaysia. "Let us not miss the boat. Offer incentives that are good or better than neighbouring countries', and if possible encourage tie-ups with local vendors that could meet their requirements," said Perodua managing director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh at a luncheon with senior writers and editors here on Tuesday. Aminar Rashid said many Japanese vendors were trying to relocate their businesses as it was now more difficult to do business in Japan because of natural disasters such as earthquakes and the strengthening of the yen. "They...

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A Myvi transformed

KUALA LUMPUR: Nasir Zulkifli, 39, has a Myvi. But it's not just any Myvi. This is one Perodua you won't find rolling out of the factory floor. It has hydraulic suspension to lower or raise the car; scissor doors and chromed engine.  And all the bling-bling in the cabin to make its owner proud. Nasir with his Myvi showcar. You see, the black Myvi is rather special. It's a showcar that uses a Myvi as a base and has been modified to the max. Nasir said he took a year to bring the Myvi to showcar specs and has already spent RM50,000 on the mods. Looking at the amount of money spent, his wife disapproves of it, of course, but Nasir rationalised that he was spending only disposable cash that he has earned to indulge in his passion. So...

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Perodua pushes for end-of-life for motor vehicle policy

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua, Malaysia's leading compact car maker, says there is a need to introduce the end-of-life vehicle policy to address vehicle safety and roadworthiness issues. Managing director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh urged the Government to consider the policy. “During recent discussions with the Government, the automotive industry proposed that the policy should be implemented voluntarily before making it compulsory,” he told reporters when asked on Perodua's wish list for Budget 2013 at the company's Aidilfitri open house yesterday. Aminar also hoped the Government would come up with certain standards and provide training to vehicle mechanics who cannot offer quality service. Workshop operators must ensure that their employees...

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