Perodua promises global standards when new plant opens

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua says its new factory in Rawang will start production by mid-2014.

The RM790mil plant is expected to have annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles on a single shift, said managing director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh in a statement.

"So far, everything is on schedule and Perodua will start hiring 1,200 people soon.

"With the completion of the plant, the entire group would be poised to improve its quality, efficiency, productivity and cost management to global standards," he said.

He said the plant would house the country's most advanced automation, robotics, machinery and equipment as well as human capital development system.

"With the support of our partner Daihatsu Motor Co, the plant will be a role model for the entire Perodua group in terms of overall operation and approach," said Aminar Rashid.

He said in line with its vision to become a global company, the group is set to spend RM2.3bil in capital expenditure up to 2018 to upgrade all its operations.

The new plant, the second for Perodua, has a built-up area of 65,000 sq m and a paid-up capital of RM200mil with an authorised capital of RM500mil.

 -Bernama