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Hyundai STARIA Goes Local as Hyundai Motor Malaysia Begins Sales of CKD Model

Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has officially begun sales of the locally assembled Hyundai STARIA. Produced at Inokom’s assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah — operated under Sime Darby Motors — the STARIA becomes the first locally produced model under HMY since its establishment earlier this year.

The move represents more than just a manufacturing milestone. Hyundai Motor Malaysia President, Eric Lee, said the start of local production reflects Hyundai’s confidence in Malaysia’s potential as both a key market and an emerging assembly hub within the brand’s global network. He noted that the investment is part of Hyundai’s long-term commitment to build a stronger presence in Malaysia, not only through product offerings but also through local industrial development.

The introduction of the CKD STARIA also signals Hyundai’s broader commitment to local investment and supply chain growth. Beyond assembling vehicles, HMY aims to contribute to the local economy by supporting Malaysia’s expanding automotive ecosystem. This initiative aligns with the brand’s long-term goal of positioning itself as both a mobility solutions provider and a strategic partner in Malaysia’s industrial development.

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Bookings Open for Locally Assembled Hyundai Staria in Malaysia

Hyundai Motor Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the locally assembled Hyundai Staria, now produced at the company’s plant in Kulim, Kedah. This marks another key milestone for Hyundai’s presence in Malaysia, offering a premium MPV that blends futuristic design, practicality, and comfort — now made closer to home.

The CKD Staria arrives with refreshed exterior colour options, including Jet Black, Snow Flake White Pearl, Meteor Grey, and Stormy Sea, giving customers a variety of shades to match different personalities and preferences.

Priced between RM179,888 and RM267,888, the locally assembled Staria is available in several variants with configurations for either seven or ten passengers, making it a versatile choice for families, businesses, and executive transport alike.

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WTCA Mulakan Pengeluaran GAC EMKOO Buatan Tempatan di Segambut

WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), pengedar rasmi jenama GAC di Malaysia, mencatat pencapaian penting dengan memulakan pengeluaran besar-besaran bagi model pemasangan tempatan kedua mereka, GAC EMKOO. Peristiwa bersejarah ini berlangsung di fasiliti pemasangan WTCA di Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, sekali gus menandakan satu lagi langkah kukuh dalam usaha penyetempatan jenama GAC di negara ini.

Pelancaran pengeluaran EMKOO bukan sahaja memperkukuh kerjasama teknikal antara WTCA dan GAC International, malah memperlihatkan kesinambungan kejayaan model terdahulu, GAC GS3 EMZOOM, yang telah mula dipasang secara tempatan pada tahun sebelumnya. Usaha ini menggariskan komitmen bersama kedua-dua pihak untuk membawa kualiti pembuatan automotif bertaraf dunia ke Malaysia menerusi operasi pemasangan tempatan yang canggih dan memenuhi piawaian antarabangsa.

Majlis Permulaan Pengeluaran (Start of Production – SOP) telah diadakan secara rasmi di kilang Segambut dan dihadiri oleh tokoh-tokoh utama daripada kedua-dua organisasi. WTCA diwakili oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, Encik Tan Keng Meng; Ketua Pegawai Operasi Perniagaan, Cik Yap Yoke Moi; dan Ketua Pegawai Operasi Komersial, Encik Loh Ling Howe. Manakala pihak GAC International pula diketuai oleh Naib Pengurus Besar, Encik Ye Shao Jian, bersama Pengarah Pusat Teknikal, Encik Li JianLu dan Pengurus Projek KD, Cik Carrie Liu. Majlis memotong reben yang berlangsung simbolik itu menandakan permulaan rasmi kepada fasa pengeluaran EMKOO.

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WTC Automotif Kicks Off Local Production of GAC EMKOO in Malaysia

WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the official distributor of GAC vehicles in Malaysia, has achieved a major milestone with the start of mass production for its second locally assembled model, the GAC EMKOO. The production rollout took place at WTCA’s assembly plant in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, marking a key step forward in the brand’s localisation journey.

The launch of EMKOO production reflects the strengthening of technical collaboration between WTCA and GAC International. It follows the successful local assembly of the GAC GS3 EMZOOM last year and underscores both parties’ shared ambition to scale up high-quality automotive manufacturing in Malaysia. The move also signifies WTCA’s growing capability in meeting global automotive standards through local operations.

A ceremony to commemorate the Start of Production (SOP) was held at the Segambut plant, where key executives from both WTCA and GAC International were in attendance. WTCA was represented by CEO Mr. Tan Keng Meng, COO of Business Operation Ms. Yap Yoke Moi, and COO of Commercial Mr. Loh Ling Howe. GAC International was represented by Vice General Manager Mr. Ye Shao Jian, alongside Mr. Li JianLu, Director of the Technical Center, and KD Project Manager Ms. Carrie Liu. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the formal commencement of the EMKOO’s production.

Mr. Tan highlighted the significance of the moment, stating that entering mass production with the EMKOO represents a new chapter for WTCA’s local CKD operations. He emphasised that the production of the new model demonstrates the company’s ability to meet international quality standards while assembling vehicles domestically. Tan added that the EMKOO showcases WTCA and GAC’s joint mission to deliver advanced, design-forward vehicles to Malaysian consumers with greater speed and efficiency.

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Berjaya dan Jetour Malaysia Menjalin Perkongsian CKD Strategik

Dalam satu langkah penting yang dijangka merubah landskap automotif negara, Berjaya Assembly Sdn Bhd — anak syarikat milik penuh Berjaya Assets Sdn Bhd — telah menandatangani perjanjian strategik bersama Jetour Malaysia Sdn Bhd, anak syarikat Jetour Auto. Majlis pemeteraian perjanjian itu disaksikan oleh Pengasas dan Penasihat Berjaya Corporation Bhd, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, dan Naib Presiden Jetour Auto, Encik Ke Chuandeng.

Perkongsian ini akan memberi tumpuan kepada projek pemasangan tempatan model Jetour secara Completely Knocked Down (CKD), di samping membawa masuk rangkaian kenderaan generasi baharu Jetour ke pasaran Malaysia. Inisiatif ini juga akan meletakkan Malaysia sebagai pusat strategik untuk pengembangan Jetour di rantau Asia Tenggara.

Peneraju dalam Transformasi Industri 4.0

Kerjasama ini turut menekankan komitmen kedua-dua pihak terhadap prinsip Industri 4.0, termasuk integrasi teknologi canggih seperti Kecerdasan Buatan (AI), Internet Benda (IoT) dan automasi robotik dalam proses pengilangan. Usaha ini bukan sahaja akan mengoptimumkan kecekapan operasi dan produktiviti, tetapi turut menyokong aspirasi Malaysia untuk menjadi pemain utama dalam pembuatan automotif pintar dan mampan.

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Berjaya Assets and Jetour Malaysia Forge Strategic CKD Partnership

In a landmark move set to reshape Malaysia’s automotive landscape, Berjaya Corporation Bhd’s Founder and Advisor, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, joined Mr. Ke Chuandeng, Vice President of Jetour Auto, to officiate the signing of a strategic agreement between Berjaya Assembly Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Assets Bhd) and Jetour Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone, focusing on Completely Knocked Down (CKD) projects and the introduction of Jetour’s next-generation vehicles to the Malaysian market. The agreement is poised to catalyse local assembly operations and position Malaysia as a key hub for Jetour’s expansion across Southeast Asia.

Advancing Industry 4.0 Manufacturing

Central to the partnership is a shared commitment to Industry 4.0 principles, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics into the manufacturing ecosystem. This integration aims to optimise productivity, boost flexibility, and support Malaysia’s ambitions to become a leader in smart, sustainable automotive manufacturing.

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Pengeluaran CKD GWM Haval H6 HEV Capai 1,000 Unit

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia dengan bangganya mengumumkan pencapaian signifikan dengan pengeluaran unit ke-1,000 GWM Haval H6 HEV di kilang pemasangan EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), Melaka. Pencapaian ini menyerlahkan komitmen GWM dalam menawarkan kenderaan berkualiti tinggi dan mesra alam, di samping memenuhi permintaan yang berterusan untuk mobiliti hibrid di Malaysia. Menyaksikan kejayaan penuh makna ini, penghantaran unit ke-1000 GWM Haval H6 HEV kepada pelanggan di seluruh negara kini bermula.

Dengan fokus keutamaan kepada kenderaan mampu milik, kecekapan bahan api, dan impak minimum terhadap alam sekitar, GWM Haval H6 HEV kini menjadi pilihan popular dalam kalangan pemandu yang cakna terhadap kelestarian alam sekitar. Pencapaian ini bukan sahaja memperlihatkan peralihan pesat pengguna kepada kenderaan hibrid, malah mencerminkan gaya pemanduan baharu rakyat Malaysia yang mencari inovasi alternatif bercirikan mesra alam dengan tawaran harga kompetitif.

Operasi pengeluaran GWM Haval H6 HEV dijalankan melalui proses penuh teliti, didukung oleh tenaga pakar kejuruteraan GWM Global yang terlatih dan berpengalaman. SUV berorientasikan keluarga ini direka bentuk untuk memenuhi piawaian keselamatan dan penarafan antarabangsa yang tertinggi, bagi menjamin kebolehpercayaan dan prestasi tiada tandingan untuk pengguna di Malaysia. Bagi menghasilkan kenderaan berkelas dan memenuhi piawaian global, GWM Malaysia kompeten dalam mematuhi setiap garis panduan untuk memastikan proses pengeluaran komprehensif, serta memenuhi permintaan pasaran tempatan yang semakin berkembang untuk mobiliti hibrid.

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GWM Haval H6 HEV CKD Production Hits 1,000 Units

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia celebrated a significant achievement with the production of the 1000th unit of the GWM Haval H6 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) facility in Melaka. This milestone marks GWM’s growing impact in the Malaysian automotive landscape, demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality, eco-friendly vehicles to meet the nation’s increasing demand for hybrid mobility.

The Haval H6 HEV has quickly gained popularity among Malaysian drivers for its affordability, fuel efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. This achievement underscores the country’s rapid transition to hybrid vehicles, fueled by eco-conscious consumers seeking cost-effective and sustainable driving solutions.

Locally assembled in Malaysia, the Haval H6 HEV benefits from GWM Global’s engineering expertise and meticulous attention to detail. Each vehicle is crafted to meet stringent international safety and quality standards, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability. GWM Malaysia has emphasised that its production approach prioritizes quality over quantity, reinforcing its commitment to delivering vehicles that customers can trust.

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Hyundai Motor Melabur RM 2.2 Bilion di Malaysia untuk Pengembangan Pengeluaran Kenderaan Tempatan

Hyundai Motor (HMC) mengumumkan pelaburan RM 2.2 bilion (USD 479 juta) di Malaysia dalam tempoh lima tahun akan datang, sebagai sebahagian daripada strategi pengembangan syarikat di Asia Tenggara. Pelaburan ini bertujuan untuk memperkukuh sektor automotif Malaysia dan memajukan visi syarikat untuk mencipta pengangkutan mampan melalui inovasi dan teknologi canggih.

Fasa Pertama Pengeluaran Bermula 2025

Pelaburan pertama akan dilaksanakan di kilang Inokom Corporation Sdn. Bhd. di Kedah, dengan fasa pertama pengeluaran dijadualkan bermula pada pertengahan 2025. Hyundai akan memberi tumpuan kepada pemasangan pelbagai kenderaan tempatan, termasuk van pelbagai guna premium, serta kenderaan SUV bersaiz sederhana dan besar serta kenderaan pelbagai guna (MPV) di bawah jenama Hyundai dan Genesis. Walaupun model khusus belum diumumkan, dijangka bahawa Hyundai Santa Fe dan Staria generasi akan datang, yang kini diimport sebagai unit terbina sepenuhnya (CBU) dari Korea Selatan, akan menjadi sebahagian daripada barisan.

Kemampanan dan Kenderaan Elektrik

Sebagai sebahagian daripada rancangan ini, Hyundai berfokus kepada pengeluaran kenderaan berasaskan pembakaran dalaman dan hibrid pada peringkat awal, dengan rancangan untuk memperkenalkan kenderaan elektrik (EV) pada fasa seterusnya. Kira-kira 30% daripada kenderaan yang dikeluarkan di Malaysia akan dieksport ke pasaran Asia Tenggara yang lain, mengukuhkan Malaysia sebagai hab pembuatan automotif utama dan menyumbang kepada pembangunan ekonomi rantau ini.

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Hyundai Plans RM 2.2 Billion Investment in Malaysia to Boost Local Vehicle Production

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) has revealed plans to invest RM 2.2 billion (USD 479 million) in Malaysia over the next five years, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy for Southeast Asia. The investment is set to bolster the automotive sector in Malaysia, with the first phase of production scheduled to begin in mid-2025 at Inokom Corporation Sdn. Bhd.’s Kedah facility.

Under the new initiative, Hyundai will focus on the local assembly of a range of vehicles, starting with a premium multipurpose van, according to WapCar. The company’s expansion will later extend to include mid- and large-sized SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) under both the Hyundai and Genesis brands. While Hyundai has not yet disclosed the specific models to be produced, it is anticipated that the next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe and Staria, which are currently imported as completely built-up (CBU) units from South Korea, will be part of the initial lineup.

This move is a part of Hyundai’s broader strategy to support Malaysia’s sustainability objectives by focusing on internal combustion and hybrid vehicles in the early stages of production, with plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) in future phases. As part of this plan, approximately 30% of the vehicles manufactured in Malaysia will be exported to other Southeast Asian markets, contributing to the region’s economic development and enhancing Malaysia’s standing as an automotive manufacturing hub.

In the second phase of Hyundai’s investment, the company will establish a battery pack assembly plant for electric vehicles, which will further integrate sustainable technologies into the country’s automotive infrastructure. The investment will cover the development of six different models, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

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