MAA Appoints Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain As New President

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has appointed Mr. Mohd Shamsor bin Mohd Zain as the new president. Announced during their 24th Annual Grand Meeting held at Sheraton Petaling Jaya, Shamsor took over the firm’s leadership for the 2023/2034 term, following the passing of MAA’s long-serving president, the late Datuk Aishah Ahmad.

MAA New President Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain (Photo Credit: The Edge Markets)

Mohd Shamsor bin Mohd Zain had his previous stint in the local automotive industry as the marketing director for UMW Toyota Motor (UMWTM). Commenting on his recent appointment, Mr. Mohd Shamsor said, “We will continue with the many good work undertaken by the late Datuk Aishah Ahmad, upholding the strong working relationships with key stakeholders such as government ministries and agencies, as well as the media”.

“Together with all MAA members, we will grow this association from strength to strength, for the good of our industry, society and country. I look forward to the continued strong support from all MAA members as we contribute to the robust development of the nation’s automotive industry,” said the newly-appointed president.

Tan Keng Meng (left) and Sarly Adle Sarkum (right)

Meanwhile, the two past MAA vice-presidents, Tan Keng Meng of Tan Chong & Sons Motor Co Sdn Bhd and Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd president Sarly Adle Sarkum have both reprised their previous roles for the upcoming term.

Both Tan and Sarly will be joined by Mr. Low Yuan Lung from Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) Sdn Bhd, who was elected to complete the firm’s vice-presidents line-up. Aside from that, Mr. Arman Mahadi from Daihatsu Malaysia Sdn Bhd was re-elected as Honorary Secretary/Treasurer of the MAA.

The MAA’s council for the 2023/2034 term was also expanded, where Mr. Syed Muzri Syed Faiz from Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has been elected as the newest council member. He’ll be joining the five other re-elected council members, including:

• Mr. Derrick Sim of Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd

• Mr. David Nah of Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd

• Dato’ Samson Anand George of Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd

• Mr Hoffen Teh of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) Sdn Bhd

• Mr. Say Teck Ming of Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd

The Malaysian Automotive Association was originally established in 1960 by the Federation of Malaya Motor Traders and Association (FMMTA), with an aim to discuss matters relating to the local automotive industry.