Perodua Hits Over 6,000 Units Registered For August!

As Perodua gradually resumes its manufacturing and sales operations, the company has a total of 6,998 vehicles in August, compared to only 655 units in July. 

In June 2021, all of Perodua’s operations were forced to pause following the national lockdown. With the nationwide lockdown lifted on August 16, the company is hopeful for better months ahead for this year.

“We would see the production and registration numbers multiply in September as the situation normalises,” said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad. 

Perodua sold 104,933 vehicles in the first half of the year, down 12.5 percent from the 119,977 vehicles sold in the same period last year.

“We are working on closing this gap by further increasing our manufacturing output as well as further improving our standard operating procedures to ensure the safety of our people and our customers. Based on the time and resources available, we are reducing our sales target by 10.8% to 214,000 units for this year from our earlier target of 240,000 units,” he added.

Touching on the semiconductor chip shortage, the president noted that Perodua was able to secure enough in ensuring a smooth production process for the year, and outstanding orders will be fulfilled within the year. 

“Our main concern now is to ensure that the automotive industry will be able to sustain itself this year as COVID-19 and the semiconductor supply shortage continue to haunt the manufacturers both domestically and globally. For now, the semiconductor chip supply is still a global issue, and we are working with our partners and suppliers to limit any disruption it may cause,” Zainal said.