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ETCM Introduces New Variant For Nissan Serena, the J Impul & Announces Roadshows

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced a new luxury variant of the Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid that dynamically enhances and exudes premium-ness; the New Nissan Serena J IMPUL.

Designed by Nissan specialist and tuner IMPUL, the Chrome-Plated J IMPUL Front and Rear Lip Spoiler on the Nissan Serena J IMPUL is specifically made in Japan to create a high precision, 3 dimensional design via injection moulding to achieve 10% downforce and improve high speed stability. The 18-inch IMPUL Millennium Alloy Wheels in Black and Polished finish enhances the luxurious design and compliments aerodynamics, while the Mocha-coloured Diamond Quilted Premium Leather Seats further embodies the soul of Japanese luxury.

“The introduction of the New Serena J IMPUL is tailored for customers who seek and appreciate Japanese luxury, while the 2.0L S-Hybrid system continues to offer best-in-class fuel economy of 14.2 km/L (NEDC R101) earning the Nissan Serena the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) status. With thoughtful and innovative features like the Hands-Free Dual Power Sliding Door, Dual Back Door, 7 USB-Powered Ports, Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) with Intelligent Moving Object Detection (I-MOD), and Smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay™, contribute towards making the Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid the No.1 Best-selling Non-National Mid-size MPV in Malaysia*”, said Mr. Christopher Tan, Sales and Marketing Director of ETCM.

The New Nissan Serena J IMPUL comes with standard 5-years unlimited mileage warranty, while the accessories come with 3-year or 100,000km warranty (whichever comes first).

*(Source: MAA from May to October 2018)

	NISSAN SERENA 2.0L S-HYBRID
	J IMPUL PREMIUM HIGHWAY STAR		PREMIUM HIGHWAY STAR		HIGHWAY STAR
	Two-Tone Exterior Colour (RM)	Single-Tone BLACK Exterior Colour (NEW) (RM)	Two-Tone Exterior Colour (RM)	Single-Tone BLACK Exterior Colour (NEW) (RM)	Single-Tone Exterior Colour (RM)
Peninsular Malaysia	149,800.00	147,800.00	143,800.00	141,800.00	131,800.00
Sabah & Sarawak	152,300.00	150,300.00	146,300.00	144,300.00	134,300.00

* OTR Price inclusive 10% Sales Tax without Insurance, Private Registration

* Two-Tone Exterior colours: Imperial Umber (Roof) with Cashmere Gold (Body), Diamond Black (Roof) with Brilliant White (Body), Diamond Black (Roof) with Tungsten Silver (Body)

* Single-Tone Exterior colours: Cashmere Gold, Brilliant White, Diamond Black and Tungsten Silver

NB: Existing Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (C27) owners who are interested, may also opt for an upgrade to the Chrome-Plated J IMPUL Front and Rear Lip Spoiler. Please call 03-4047 8786 or email impul@tanchonggroup.com.

The luxurious New Nissan Serena J IMPUL will make its appearance at the upcoming Nissan Test Drive Carnival (see schedule below gallery) at selected showrooms over two weekends on 7^thto 9^th December and 14^th to 16^th December 2018, starting from 10am to 8pm. Members of public are invited to visit the carnival and be the first to experience the New Nissan Serena J IMPUL.

Nissan Test Drive Carnival dates and venues:

Date	Region	Venue
7^th – 8^th December	East Coast	AEON Kota Bharu
8^th – 9^th December	Central	ETCM Petaling Jaya
	Central	ETCM Kajang
	Central	ETCM Puchong
	Northern	ETCM Bayan Lepas
	Northern	ETCM Sg Petani
	Southern	ETCM Seremban
	Southern	ETCM Batu Pahat
	Sabah	IMAGO Mall, Kota Kinabalu
	Sarawak	ETCM Kuching
14^th – 15^th December	East Coast	ETCM Kuala Terengganu
14^th – 15^th December	Sarawak	ETCM Bintulu
15^th – 16^th December	Central	ETCM Glenmarie
	Central	ETCM Mahkota Cheras
	Central	ETCM Jalan Raja Laut
	Northern	ETCM Butterworth
	Northern	ETCM Ipoh
	Northern	ETCM Taiping
	East Coast	ETCM Kuantan
	Southern	ETCM Melaka
	Southern	ETCM Johor Jaya
	Sabah	ETCM Sandakan

Nissan Roadshow dates and venues:

Date	Venue
4^th – 9^th December	Capital 21, Johor Bharu, Johor
6^th – 9^th December	Starling Mall, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
6^th – 9^th December	Kuantan City Mall, Kuantan, Pahang
7^th – 9^th December	Kluang Mall, Kluang, Johor
13^th – 16^th December	Aman Central Mall, Alor Setar, Kedah
14^th – 16^th December	Vivacity Mega Mall, Kuching, Sarawak

For more information, visit www.nissan.com.my or call ETCM’s Nissan Customer Care Centre at 1800-88-3838.

The Porsche Experience Centre Sepang Records Yet Another Successful Run In 2018 [+Video]

The Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Sepang enjoyed its most successful year ever in 2018 with an unprecedented number of track days as well as a record number of participants coming through its doors. From 41 track days, PEC Sepang welcomed 668 participants and more than 800 visitors, making the facility the main hub for the Porsche Experience in Southeast Asia.

The Porsche World Road Show (PWRS) kicked off the year, followed by the regional media launch of the Cayenne. Various Track Experiences took place thereafter, including the Media Driving Academy where Porsche invested in sharpening the driving skills of journalists. However, the highlight events for the PEC Sepang were the Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR and the 911 GT3 Cup Car trainings, which were born from a desire to further develop motorsport in the region, in response to the strong demand from enthusiasts. The 911 GT3 Cup Car training in particular was held for the first time in Southeast Asia.

The year wrapped up with the inaugural E-Performance Nights media event that took advantage of the night lights of the Sepang International Circuit. With this event, the PEC Sepang made history as the first Porsche Experience location operating for nearly 24 hours in a day. At this highly unique event, the PEC Sepang also collaborated with Samsung Electronics for the very first time, showcasing the state-of-the-art Samsung LED for Home (IF1.2) display, Flip, 65” UHD Smart Signage and a 49″ Curved Monitor to both media and customers for a better viewing and video analysis experience.

For all of these events, the most impressive PEC Sepang car pool ever was employed, which included cars as varied and exciting as the 911 Carrera T, 911 GT3, 718 Boxster GTS, Cayenne Turbo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and 918 Spyder.

Marc Beil, Marketing Event Manager at Porsche Asia Pacific, who is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the PEC Sepang, said: “It has been a packed year but we have enjoyed every single moment at the PEC Sepang, especially how we have found and harnessed the talent of motorsport enthusiasts to have the Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR and the 911 GT3 Cup Car trainings the first time in Southeast Asia. I would like to say a big thank you to all of the participants – fans, customers, Porsche Club members and journalists alike – who have contributed to the most successful year ever for us. I am looking forward to an even greater 2019 with more fantastic Porsche Experience events and a brand new fleet of high-performance Porsche vehicles. I would encourage anybody who has not joined us yet at PEC Sepang to get in touch, as our slots run out really quickly.”

Making another wish come true at the PEC Sepang
Besides its everyday business, the PEC Sepang also showed its softer side by delivering the ultimate dream for a wish child in collaboration with Make-A-Wish^® Malaysia. This was another milestone in a series of successful collaborations with Make-A-Wish^® in Singapore and Thailand.

Yogan, an 11-year old diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, has a great fascination for fast cars, and shares a collection of toy racing cars with his younger brother. Yogan’s ultimate wish is to meet Superman, and to fly alongside with his superhero while fighting crime and upholding justice in society. Although this momentous meeting was delayed due to Superman’s busy schedule saving the world, the thrill of zooming around a racetrack in a Porsche was the closest experience possible to Yogan’s dream.

One of Superman’s abilities is that he is faster than a speeding bullet; thus, the Porsche 911 Turbo S with 580 hp and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of merely 2.9 seconds was the perfect car to deliver a thrilling ride around the Sepang International Circuit for Yogan, with Porsche Works Driver Earl Bamber behind the wheel.

Yogan spent a wonderful afternoon sharing his passion for cars with Earl Bamber, who piloted the Porsche 919 Hybrid to victory in Le Mans 2015 and again in 2017. Like Yogan, who is bravely fighting his disease against all odds, Earl’s meteoric achievements also belies his humble beginnings growing up on a farm on North Island, New Zealand.

Set for further growth in 2019
In 2019, the PEC Sepang is set to offer more premium events, including the Track Experience and the Porsche Motorsport GT Day that offer money-can’t-buy experiences with rarefied sports cars like the 911 GT3 Cup and the 911 GT3 RS. Supporting this, it will boast a brand new fleet of Porsche vehicles that will include legends such as the 911 GT3 RS and the new 911, introduced just recently in its World Premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

One significant role that the PEC Sepang will play is being an E-Performance competence centre, focusing on the increasing electrification of the Porsche model range. Besides plug-in hybrid Porsche vehicles which are already available in the market, such as the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, the fully-electric Taycan will make its debut in the region in the beginning of 2020.

For more information and to register your interest for PEC Sepang experiences, please visit the website here: www.porsche.com/experienceAPAC

PROMO: Honda Malaysia Offering Cash Rebates Up To RM50,000 For Year-End “3XTRAORDINARY” Savings Campaign!

For customers who are eyeing a brand new Honda this season, fabulous news awaits! Honda Malaysia has announced its 3XTRAORDINARY Savings campaign where customers can enjoy Low Interest Rate* or Cash Option*, Year-End Bonus* and Extra Cash Rebate* which starts from 1 December 2018 until 31 December 2018*. Customers can enjoy extra cash rebates plus an exclusive gift* when they drive home a new Honda model, in time to usher in the new year!

The rebates ranging from RM2,500 to RM50,000* are available for various Honda models, namely Jazz, BR-V, City, Civic, CR-V, Accord, Odyssey and Civic Type R. To enjoy the great rebates, the vehicle must be registered between 1 December 2018 and 31 December 2018* and purchased from any of the 97 authorised Honda dealers nationwide. At the same time, Honda Malaysia is also rewarding existing Honda Insurance Plus (HIP) customers with a gift** when they renew their HIP insurance during this campaign period.

The 3XTRAORDINARY Savings campaign was conceived this time around as a celebration and recognition of the trust that Malaysian customers have placed in the Honda brand. Honda Malaysia has maintained its position as the No.1 in Non-National Segment and No.2 in overall Total Industry Volume (TIV) thus far since January, thanks to its stellar sales performance.

Among the best-selling Honda models, the City tops the chart with more than 30,200 units sold and contributed 32% to Honda Malaysia’s total sales from January to November 2018. With this outstanding performance, City sealed its popularity by leading the B-segment sedan as of November 2018. The Civic and CR-V were also highly popular with Malaysians, contributing 16% and 13% respectively to the company’s total sales units as of November 2018.

At the beginning of the year, Honda Malaysia launched the Odyssey with Honda SENSING, completing the line-up of SUV, sedan and MPV equipped with this Next Generation Advanced Safety Technology. Now available in the CR-V, Accord and Odyssey; the Honda SENSING underlines Honda’s continuous efforts to introduce advanced technologies that make mobility better and lives more comfortable and safer. For more information on the 3XTRAORDINARY Savings campaign or to book a test drive, customers can visit any of the 97 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide or call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log onto www.honda.com.my for more information.

* Terms and conditions apply
**Only for customers who renew their HIP insurance at a Honda Authorised Dealer during the campaign
period. Gifts are valid while stocks last. Other terms and conditions apply.

4×4: Petron Fuels The Rainforest Challenge 2018!

Petron returned in 2018 to power one of the world’s top ten toughest motor race off-road 4×4 events, the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) Grand Finale in Malaysia, as the official fuel sponsor and engine oil partner. Petron fueled more than 150 4×4 vehicles participated by 300 hardcore off-road driving enthusiasts from 30 nations to compete against the odds in Malaysia’s dense tropical rainforest from 24 November to 4th December 2018.

“Petron is proud to be a partner of this super league of extreme 4×4 motor sports as its official fuel partner for the third year. The Rainforest Challenge has definitely brought out the best sporting spirit in everyone. This year, we introduced our engine oil Petron Rev-X Engine Oil to complement the Turbo Diesel Euro 5 in this legendary race for an even better performance and excellent engine cleaning action. This partnership underscores our products’ superiority, which have been proven to be the best fuel-lubes match even for the most adventurous off-road race as well as for your daily journeys,” said Choong Kum Choy, Head of Retail Business of Petron Malaysia (below, 3rd from left).

“RFC is, indeed, proud to have Petron as our fuel and engine oil partner especially as we face tough conditions during the monsoon season. Drenched terrains demand toughest products to keep us going. The adage ‘When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Gets Going’ is very appropriately applied to Petron’s products in the Rainforest Challenge. This year, we faced the longest off-road sector under monsoon conditions but we are very confident that the fuel and engine oil from Petron enables us to finish the race,” said Founder and Creator of Rainforest Challenge & RFC Global Series, Luis J.A. Wee (above, 3rd from right).

Petron Turbo Diesel Euro 5 is formulated to improve engine performance, ensure better fuel economy, and extend engine life. It has much lower Sulphur content, 10 parts per million and is 50 times cleaner than Euro 2M diesel, helping reduce exhaust emissions and withstand the extreme heat of today’s fuel injection systems. Petron Rev-X Engine Oil protects the engine with Dynamic Cleaning Technology (DC Tech) to keep the engine clean for improved wear protection and smoother operations.

RFC Malaysia, the pinnacle of 4×4 extreme off-road racing is the finale event from the RFC Global Series (RFCGS) which is a worldwide off-road racing circuit spanning 22 nations with 45 events. This year, the route will take participants from Kota Bahru, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and ending at Gua Musang. Stages of the race are named Predator, Terminator and Twilight Zone which include navigating the endless steep downhills and uphill, crossing narrow bridges, tropical swamps, steered around the brown-red mud pools and cutting across the mighty river at Bering.

The event was flagged off on 24 November at Dataran Redha, Kota Lama Kota Bharu, with local police cars escorting the racing convoy to Tumpat Pantai Sri Tujuh for their first overnight campsite. The participants refueled at the Petron service station in Belimbing, Tanah Merah before entering the challenge’ pit-stops at Air Naga, Gua Harimau and Bering.

Due to the long off-road section out of reach of any towns or villages, all race and support vehicles must carry enough fuel to last them from 27 November right up to closing day on 4 December. Teams entered the final stopover at Pos Gob pit stop – the deepest aborigines’ settlement in Kelantan that marks their 6^th campsite for the race. The off-roaders next preceded their journey for Kuala Betis and have their tanks refueled for the final time at Petron service station in Gua Musang.

For more information about RFC, please visit official Website: www.rainforest-challenge.com or Instagram @rainforestchallenge @luisjawee.

Peugeot 3008 Wins Overall MAI Car Of The Year Award 2018!

The hall erupted when the announcement was made. Having initially won the “Compact Crossover” category earlier, this European Car of the Year 2017, the Peugeot 3008 SUV, emerged as the overall Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Car of the Year 2018 at the awards ceremony that gathered the automotive industry’s crème de la crème, held at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Laurence Noel, CEO of Naza Automotive Manufacturing (second from left) and Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd (third from right) receiving the Car Of The Year 2018 Award from (from left to right) Dato’ Madani Sahari, CEO, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI); YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia; YB Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and Mr Yamin Vong, Chairman, Panel of Judges, Malaysia Car of the Year 2018

Lionel Faugeres (right), General Director, ASEAN Operations, Groupe PSA receiving the Compact Crossover Of The Year Category Award earlier in the evening

Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings who received the award said, “It is a great honour for Peugeot Malaysia to receive this coveted award as it stands as a testament to the Peugeot 3008 SUV’s enduring popularity. Being a celebrated SUV the world over, the Peugeot 3008 SUV received more than 60 international awards and accolades so far and with 430,000 units sold worldwide. The Peugeot 3008 SUV proved its mettle in Malaysia as our best-selling model in the country, and we will continue to offer best quality products to the market.”

Naza KIA Ends 2018 With Its Most Extravagant Promotion Yet!

Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, is ending the year with their “Year End Surprise” campaign starting from 1st December to 31st December 2018 with up to RM15,000 savings up for grabs! Headlining the campaign offers is a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage and also up to 5 years free maintenance service.

The all-time favourite Kia Cerato now comes with huge savings of RM15,000 and also comes with a FREE 1-year insurance. Save RM10,000 for the New Kia Optima large family sedan (above) or get the compact and fun Kia Picanto (below) that now comes with 2 years of FREE maintenance service for added peace of mind. Not forgetting the New Kia Rio with RM5,000 savings, this new hatchback comes packed with new advanced features such as the 6-speed Automatic Transmission and also is the first in its segment to comes standard with a Blind Spot Monitoring System, giving the driver a better alerted drive.

Looking for a bigger SUV? Get the New Kia Sorento (below) that comes with a powerful turbo diesel engine and an 8-speed transmission, or the New Kia Sportage that comes with a newly designed LED headlamp that is both practical and striking.

These offers are only applicable for all bookings within the campaign period and with limited units available. So don’t miss out on these deals! Terms and conditions apply.

Maserati Levante V8 GTS & Trofeo Shine @ Los Angeles Auto Show 2018

At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Maserati showcases the Levante SUV in the GTS and top-of-the range Trofeo trims, both equipped with the powerful “Made in Maranello” V8 engine able to deliver 550 hp for the GT and 590 hp for the Trofeo. The entire MY19 range will also be present on the Maserati stand, with Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante in the GranLusso and GranSport trims, the ideal embodiment of the Brand’s dual personality. Also on display will be the GranCabrio MC, a fine incarnation of the Maserati open-top GT concept.

A range which has never been so rich and complete, and is certain to stun the West Coast motoring enthusiasts visiting the Los Angeles Convention Center from 30 November to 9 December. The Maserati stand in the “City of Angels” will also host two of the Modena Brand’s historic partners, Ermenegildo Zegna and Bulgari, each with its own exclusive area.

The Trident stand also features Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante MY19, which combine new product contents with subtle restyling.
The GranCabrio in the MC trim, a real “Made in Italy” style icon and particularly popular on the Californian market, will be another key exhibit.

For the FULL press release on Maserati at the LA Auto Show, click to download this: Press Release_Maserati 2018_CS Los Angeles

Ford Ranger & Focus Favoured By Malaysians @ Carlist.my “People’s Choice” Awards 2018

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, recently claimed a double win for its Ford Ranger and Ford Focus at the Carlist.my People’s Choice Awards & Editors’ Choice Award 2018. The multiple-award winning Ford Ranger reaffirmed its popularity amongst Malaysians, winning a Gold for ‘Pick-up Truck of the Year’ while the dynamic Ford Focus was voted a second favourite, taking home Silver in the ‘Mid-Range Hatch’ category.

“We are elated that the Ranger continues to be a top favourite and that the Focus nameplate still holds a special spot in the hearts of Malaysians. We wish to extend our utmost gratitude to all Malaysians for their support as we continue to enhance the ownership experience for our customers in every way possible,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (below, at a different COTY event)

“With its ‘Built Ford Tough’ credentials, the Ranger is designed and engineered to handle the most extreme terrain with ease. At the same time, it delivers a level of refinement that offers customers the option of owning not just an adventure or commercial-ready truck, but also a lifestyle and family vehicle. Meanwhile, the Ford Focus significantly raises the bar in its mid-range hatch category by delivering a class-leading combination of smart technologies, innovative design and safety as well as exceptional fuel efficiency” – SDAC Malaysia.

2018 marks the second year that winners of Carlist.my’s awards were purely chosen by Malaysians. This year, a total of 7,000 people voted for their favourite cars over a four-week period in 18 categories.

For more information, visit SDAC’s multilingual website (www.sdacford.com.my), which also features a chatbot available in three languages – English, Bahasa Malaysia and Simplified Chinese.

PSA: C&C Receives Notice From Daimler AG On Call-Option To Acquire Remaining 49% Stake In Mercedes-Benz Malaysia

Reproduced in its un-edited entirety below, Piston.my has just received this notice:

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF 49.00% EQUITY INTEREST IN MERCEDES-BENZ MALAYSIA SDN BHD (“MBM”) TO DAIMLER AG (“DAG”)
Cycle & Carriage Bintang Assures Business Continuity and Commitment to Providing Exceptional Services

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (“CCB” or “the Company”) wishes to announce that it has, on 30 November 2018 (“Exercise Date”), received a notice from DAG that they are exercising their call option over 66,003,000 shares (“MBM Shares”) of MBM currently held by CCB. Pursuant to the exercise of such call option, the Company will be obliged to sell the MBM Shares to DAG (or such persons as DAG may nominate) for a consideration of RM66,003,000 (the “Disposal”) and will henceforth cease to be entitled to the annual dividend of approximately RM11.2 million even when MBM declares a dividend. Following the Disposal, CCB will cease to hold shares in MBM. Completion of the Disposal will take place 12 months from the Exercise Date.

CCB’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wilfrid Foo, says “Cycle & Carriage Bintang would like to assure all our customers that the recent decision by Daimler AG to exercise their call option on the company’s holding in Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will not impact our commitment or ability to continue delivering exceptional experiences to our customers across our nationwide dealerships in Malaysia. All dealerships will continue to provide you with quality sales and aftersales services in accordance with the strictest Mercedes-Benz quality standards supported by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.”

CCB has a longstanding relationship with Mercedes-Benz for over 50 years and wishes to reiterate that the Disposal will not directly impact any of its trading operations, trading performance or its support of customers. CCB is a leading Mercedes-Benz dealer group in Malaysia, with 13 sales and aftersales facilities across the country to serve Mercedes-Benz customers. It is committed to being the partner of choice of MBM and Mercedes-Benz customers alike, and will continue to work alongside MBM to grow the Mercedes-Benz brand in Malaysia’s luxury car segment.

Further details in relation to the Disposal can be found in the Company’s announcement to Bursa Malaysia dated 3 December 2018.

TECH: Petron Malaysia & WeChat Pay – Bringing Convenient Payment To The Masses!

WeChat Pay Malaysia and Petron Malaysia recently announced a collaboration that will allow motorists to pay using the WeChat Pay Malaysia e-wallet at 239 Petron service stations and gradually nationwide. The initiative is part of WeChat Pay Malaysia and Petron Malaysia’s commitment to enhance customer experience by providing ease of transactions at stations. This collaboration marks the first of ‘e-wallet payment option at the service stations in Malaysia’ made possible by WeChat Pay Malaysia. You can see the list of 239 “WeChat payment accepted” Petron stations in this downloadable link: Petron Service Stations List (239)

WeChat Pay is one of the most widely used payment methods in China, and is fast gaining popularity in Malaysia. The e-wallet only requires users to flash the phone at the counter, thus allowing customers to go cashless and even cardless. According to WeChat Pay Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Jason Siew, “We believe in forging collaborations, which help us deliver the best experiences to our customers. This collaboration with Petron will further encourage the growth of cashless payments in Malaysia. We will continue to strategically expand our collaboration for WeChat Pay to provide greater flexibility, access and choice for customers while enabling an easy and safe payment experience.”

Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Secretary General (Domestic Trade) Yang Berusaha Tuan Badrul Hisham Bin Mohd and Petron Head of Retail Business Mr Choong Kum Choy were present to officiate the launch of the WeChat e-wallet at Petron service stations. Speaking about the collaboration, Mr Choong said, “We are very excited to introduce WeChat Pay Malaysia at Petron service stations. We are confident that customers will enjoy this new safe, easy, and convenient e-wallet shopping experience. Customers’ convenience has always been our priority and the partnership with WeChat Pay Malaysia allows us to offer secure and wider payment choices for our valued customers.”

“We hope that more consumers will have the opportunity to experience Petron’s Fuel Happy hospitality, while gaining more satisfying rewards using Petron fuels and from the services we have introduced. This is in line with our commitment to provide consumers more benefits and rewards,” continued Choong. “This initiative is also in line with our strategy moving towards a cashless society whilst leveraging on the rise of e-commerce and the efficiency of Malaysia’s payment systems with electronic payments to create more rewarding customer experiences,” said WeChat Pay Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Jason Siew.

Bringing together this collaboration between Petron Malaysia and WeChat Pay Malaysia is Revenue Monster Sdn Bhd, a payment solutions provider and the first appointed merchant acquirer of WeChat Pay in Malaysia, to facilitate WeChat Pay transactions. Additionally, the company also offers progressive and comprehensive products and solutions, such as a remote terminal management system for centralised business operations, customisable food-ordering management services, together with an integrated management portal that allows merchants to manage its own Facebook Messenger and WeChat social broadcasts to publish promotions and manage customer loyalty programmes.

For more information on WeChat Pay MY and the campaign, visit WeChat Pay MY’s Official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WeChatPayMY.official) or Petron Malaysia’s Official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PetronMalaysia/) and Instagram page at @petron_malaysia.