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Statement by Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad on the status of the new Perodua Axia

Daihatsu Co. Ltd issued a media statement on 28 April 2023 highlighting its “procedural irregularity” on the testing of four models, which include the new Perodua Axia.

We wish to offer some background, insight and perspective on the nature of this announcement, especially in reference to the new Perodua Axia.

Perodua engaged Daihatsu Co Ltd to carry out safety testing for the new Perodua Axia in Japan, which was witnessed by relevant authorities and agencies for their respective assessment.

As we receive news of this “procedural irregularity” by Daihatsu, we immediately contacted these bodies to determine if the safety standard of the Perodua Axia was compromised.

We were assured that despite the revelation by Daihatsu, the UN-R95 certification given to the Perodua Axia is intact.

This means that the Perodua Axia is safe for driving and no recall will be issued nor will Perodua stop delivery of this new model to our valued customers.

We apologise for any distress caused to our customers on this matter and we wish to assure that the safety information and specification of all our models are verified by professional bodies.

We will continue to monitor this situation and will update the public on this matter as it develops. We place our customers safety and comfort above all else and we will continue to do so as part of our practice of Going Beyond of what is expected.

Thank you.

Kenyataan oleh Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Perodua, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad berhubung status Perodua Axia Baharu

Daihatsu Co. Ltd telah mengeluarkan kenyataan media pada 28 April 2023 berhubung ‘ketidakaturan prosedur’ ujian membabitkan empat model termasuklah Perodua Axia Baharu.

Perodua ingin memberikan penjelasan berhubung kenyataan berkenaan, terutamanya berkaitan dengan Perodua Axia baharu.

Daihatsu Co.Ltd telah dilantik dan dipertanggungawabkan oleh Perodua untuk menjalankan ujian keselamatan bagi Perodua Axia Baharu di Jepun dan telah disaksikan oleh pihak berkuasa dan agensi yang relevan bagi tujuan penilaian pihak yang terbabit.

Sebaik sahaja kami menerima berita mengenai ‘ketidakaturan prosedur’ oleh Daihatsu, kami telah menghubungi pihak terbabit serta merta untuk mengenalpasti sama ada standard keselamatan Perodua Axia baharu turut terjejas atau sebaliknya.

Kami telah diberi jaminan bahawa pensijilan UN-R95 yang diberikan kepada Perodua Axia model baharu tetap sah dan diperakui walaupun Daihatsu membuat pendedahan sedemikian.

Ini bermakna, Perodua Axia Baharu adalah selamat untuk dipandu dan tiada panggilan semula akan dibuat oleh Perodua dan kami juga tidak akan menghentikan penghantaran kenderaan model baharu ini kepada pelanggan yang kami hargai.

Kami memohon maaf di atas segala kekeliruan yang berlaku kepada para pelanggan kami berhubung perkara ini dan kami memberi jaminan bahawa segala maklumat keselamatan dan spesifikasi semua model kenderaan Perodua adalah diperakui badan profesional.

Kami akan terus memantau situasi ini dan akan memaklumkan perkembangan terkini kepada orang ramai. Perodua sentiasa mengutamakan keselamatan dan keselesaan para pelanggan kami dan akan terus berbuat demikian sebagai sebahagian daripada amalan kami dalam menjangkaui setiap jangkaan.

Terima kasih.

PERODUA & BAM Announce 2023 PERODUA Malaysia Masters

KUALA LUMPUR, 17th April 2023 – The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and Perodua are proud to announce the highly anticipated PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2023. As a Super 500 event on the BWF World Tour Circuit, the tournament is one of Malaysia's largest badminton events and will take place at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil from 23rd to 28th May 2023. Over 300 elite athletes from around the world are expected to compete for a prize pool of USD $420,000.
 

The successful partnership between Perodua and BAM has contributed to the PERODUA Malaysia Masters' reputation as a world-class sporting event, resulting in an exceptional fan experience and attracting elite athletes from all over the world. The 2023 tournament promises to be no exception, with six days of thrilling badminton action featuring top Malaysian shuttlers such as Aaron Chia, Soh Wooi Yik, Pearly Tan, Thinaah Muralitharan, and many others.
 

According to YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, President of BAM, "The PERODUA Malaysia Masters in May 2023 will be part of the qualification pathway to the Paris 2024 Olympics, making it a crucial event for all participating athletes. We anticipate an elevated level of competition as athletes aim to win the tournament and secure qualification for the Olympics next year."
 

YBhg Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and CEO of Perodua, added, "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with BAM, which has helped to elevate the sport of badminton in this country through the PERODUA Malaysia Masters. We remain committed to improving the fan experience and continuing to find new and exciting avenues for advancing the sport of badminton."
 

The PERODUA Malaysia Masters has been a major event on the badminton calendar for years, and this year's tournament will build on the success of previous years. Fans can expect a world-class event that showcases the best of Malaysian badminton and attracts top talent from around the globe.
 

National athlete Aaron Chia expressed his excitement about the upcoming tournament, saying, "BAM and Perodua's continued support of badminton in Malaysia has allowed the sport to grow tremendously. I believe the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2023 will be an unforgettable experience, especially for fans and athletes as it marks the start of the Olympic qualification season."
 

Tickets for the PERODUA Malaysia Masters will be available for purchase soon at www.ticket2u.com.my. Fans are encouraged to purchase early to avoid disappointment. Follow Perodua on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Perodua) for updates on upcoming tournaments and corporate social responsibility initiatives.