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Important milestones in the history of PERODUA

PERODUA is a leading automotive manufacturer in the local automotive industry, with aspirations of becoming a global organization. Founded in 1993, PERODUA has grown from a company offering a single product into a strong and dynamic Group.
Here are some major milestones along the way.
 

  • 2011

    • 17 JunThe New Perodua Myvi Motorcade to top finance companies
    • 16 JunLaunch of the New Perodua Myvi by Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Hj Mohd Yassin.
    • 24 MayDigital Engineering Prototyping (DEP) Programme Graduation Ceremony and launch of Perodua`s Corporate Facebook.
    • 13 AprPerodua receives the Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Award for:
      :Perodua Alza - Best Model of the Year
      :Perodua ViVA - Value-for-Money Car of the Year (1.3L and below)
    • 24 FebPerodua receives Asian Auto Fuel Efficiency Awards 2010 for Compact City Car Category.
    • 31 JanPerodua Youth Training Programme Graduation Ceremony.
    • 26 JanVisit by former prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to Perodua
    • 24 JanHand over of engines and transmissions to Higher Learning Institutions for Perodua Eco-Challenge.

  • 2010

    • 02 DecPerodua participates in Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow` 2010
    • 25 NovUnveilling of Perodua ViVA Elite Exclusive Edition in East Malaysia.
    • 11 NovLaunch of Perodua ViVA Elite Exclusive Edition and official opening of Perodua puchong Service Centre.
    • 30 AugVisit by Deputy Finance Minister Senator Dato` Dr Awang Adek Hussin to Perodua.
    • 23 AugFlag raising ceremony for Merdeka
    • 17 AugPerodua Corporate Responsibility programme with single mothers and their children.
    • 09 AugOfficial launch of authorized Perodua service centre and service mania handover ceremony.
    • 05 AugPerodua signs MoU with CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd.
    • 15 JulOfficial hand over of industrial robots to UiTM.
    • 07 JulPerodua launches Myvi Limited Edition version.
    • 26 JunPerodua Eco-Challenge 2010
    • 17 MayPerodua donates a Kancil test bench unit to Institut Latihan Perindustrian Jitra.
    • 12 MayThe Perodua ViVA retains `Best Value for Money Model` at the 2010 Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards.
    • 22 AprPerodua rolls out 1.7 millionth vehicle in 17 years by YAB Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Hj. Mohd Yassin.
    • 13 AprPress Conference of En Aminar Rashid Salleh`s 1st 100 days.
    • 25 MarHand over ceremony of the Perodua Alza Advanced version.
    • 10 MarOfficiating ceremony of the 200,000th unit ViVA line off ceremony.
    • 24 FebPerodua ViVA hand over ceremony to Higher Learning Institutions.
    • 26 JanMyvi ranked highest in compact car segment for 3 years running by JD Power Asia Pacific.

  • 2009

    • 28 DecPerodua gives 13 industry-grade robots to Universiti Malaysia Pahang.
    • 23 NovLaunch of Perodua ALZA at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
    • 16 NovAnnouncement of En Aminar Rashid Salleh as new Managing Director of Perodua.
    • 05 NovMedia test drive for Perodua ALZA.
    • 20 OctOfficiating ceremony of Body & Paint hub, Subang Jaya.
    • 23 JulLaunch of Perodua ViVA Elite at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
    • 20 JulKancil phase out and ViVA 660Bx (Basic) line off ceremony.
    • 25 JunPerodua Viva receives the Best Value for Money Model of the Year (Malaysia) at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Automotive 2009 Awards
    • 20 JunPerodua Eco-Challenge Race.
    • 27 AprLast unit of Kancil engine ceremony at Engine Shop, Perodua.
    • 18 AprPerodua exhibits clay model of Perodua ALZA at Minggu Saham Amanah Malaysia Exhibition, Johor Bahru.
    • 01 AprOfficiating ceremony of Kuching 1 branch and rear seat belt mobile team kick off.
    • 30 MarHand over of 12 Perodua Myvi`s to Higher Learning Institutions participating in Perodua Eco-Challenge.
    • 12 Jan25 SPM school leavers complete Perodua Youth Training Programme.

  • 2008

    • 15 DecPerodua kicks off rear seat belt installation
    • 04 DecPerodua launches the Perodua Learning Centre
    • 10 OctLaunch of the new Perodua Myvi Special Edition
    • 28 AugThe launch of Perodua Myvi facelift.
    • 22 JulSigning ceremony of MoU between Road Safety Department and Perodua.
    • 05 JulPerodua Nautica 4WD receives the Best Value for Money Compact SUV at the Auto Industry Awards 2008.
    • 26 JunPerodua ViVA receives the Best Value for Money Model of the Year (Malaysia) at the Frost & Sullivan Asean Automotive 2008 Awards
    • 16 JunPerodua launches new corporate identity
    • 09 MayThe launch of Perodua Nautica 4WD
    • 28 AprPerodua Nautica 4WD media test drive.
    • 12 AprLaunch of Perodua JB2 Branch at Plentong.
    • 21 MarPerodua Myvi receives the JD Power's 2007 Best Compact Car Award

  • 2007

    • 01 SepPerodua Viva receives Car of the Year Autocar Asean Award 2007 (Supermini)
    • 16 AugHand over ceremony of Jalur Gemilang at Perodua Headquarters.
    • 30 JulMoU signing ceremony between Bank Rakyat Malaysia Bhd, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd and Takaful Ikhlas Sdn Bhd.
    • 20 JulPerodua Kancil discontinue ceremony and launch of Perodua ViVA BX (Basic).
    • 28 JunPerodua Myvi receives the Best Model of the Year (Malaysia) Award at the Frost & Sullivan 2007 Asean Automotive Awards
    • 11 MayHand over of Perodua ViVA to first customers.
    • 10 MayThe launch of Perodua ViVA
    • 30 AprISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001 hand over ceremony to Perodua Headquarters and branches.
    • 26 AprPerodua ViVA media test drive.
    • 20 MarPerodua Kelisa receives the JD Power's 2006 Best Compact Car Award
    • 09 MarThe launch of Perodua Myvi Special Edition
    • 15 FebThe launch of One Hour Superservis (OHSS)
    • 26 JanPerodua sends volunteers to assist Johor flood victims.

  • 2006

    • 01 NovThe launch of Perodua Kenari RS
    • 17 OctThe roll-out of the 100,000th Perodua Myvi
    • 09 OctPerodua Myvi receives the Autocar Asean's Car of The Year 2005/2006 Award

  • 2005

    • 22 AugThe roll out of Perodua's 1,000,000th unit
    • 25 MayThe launch of Perodua Myvi

  • 2004

    • 01 SepPerodua celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
    • 11 JunPerodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (PMSB) and Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (PEMSB) receive the certification award of ISO 14001:1996 from Anglo-Japanese American (AJA) EQS Certification (M) Sdn Bhd.
    • 12 AprPerodua Sales Sdn Bhd (PSSB) receives certification award of ISO 9001:2000 and certification ISO 14001:1996.

  • 2003

    • 03 JulThe signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with Lub Dagangan Sdn Bhd and the official launch of Perodua Genuine Oil.
    • 06 JunThe launch of Perodua Kembara new Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT). The DVVT is a technology which boosts engine performance and lowers petrol consumption.
    • 11 AprThe roll out of the 500,000th Perodua Kancil.

  • 2001

    • 28 SepThe launch of the new look Perodua Kancil. This is the first major facelift done to Perodua's first model, Kancil.
    • 24 AugThe launch of Perodua Kelisa

  • 2000

    • 14 JunThe launch of Perodua Kenari.

  • 1999

    • 23 SepPERODUA celebrates its' 5th anniversary.
    • 22 SepThe roll out of the 250,000th Perodua Kancil.

  • 1998

    • 24 AugThe launch of Kembara, the nation's 1st locally assembled four-wheel drive vehicle.
      PERODUA receives the prestigious ISO 9001 certification from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), United Kingdom
    • 20 JanPERODUA receives the ISO 9002 Certification from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), United Kingdom

  • 1997

    • 08 AugThe launch of Perodua Nippa in the United Kingdom.
    • 14 MayThe launch of Perodua Rusa 1.6
    • 28 AprLaunch of the facelift Rusa.
      PERODUA receives the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) Certificate and Conformity of Production (COP) Certification from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), United Kingdom.
    • 07 JanThe roll out of the 100,000th Perodua Kancil.

  • 1996

    • 06 MarThe launch of Perodua Rusa 1.3
    • 04 MarThe export of the first batch of Perodua Kancil to Brunei Darussalam.

  • 1995

    • 22 DecThe roll out of the 50,000th Perodua Kancil.
    • 28 OctLaunch of the Kancil ERA by the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Langkawi International Motor Show in Langkawi

  • 1994

    • 29 AugThe launch of Perodua Kancil
    • 01 AugThe Prime Minister of Malaysia, officiated the opening ceremony of Perodua's plant.