KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 – Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd says its state-of-the-art new manufacturing plant in Rawang, named “Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd”, will be operational by the middle of 2014. The RM790 million plant is expected to have annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles on a single shift, said Managing Director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh in a statement.
“So far, everything is per schedule and Perodua will start the hiring process of employing 1,200 people soon.
“With the completion of the plant, the entire group will now be poised to leapfrog its quality, efficiency, productivity and cost management to global standards,” he said.
He said the plant will house the country’s most advanced automation, robotics, machinery and equipment as well as human capital development system.
“With the support of our partner Daihatsu Motor Co, the plant will be a role model for the entire Perodua group in terms of overall operation and approach,” said Aminar Rashid.
He said in line with its vision to become a global company, the group is set to spend RM2.3 billion in capital expenditure up to 2018 to upgrade all its operations. Perodua Global Manufacturing has a built-up area of 65,000 sq. m. and a paid-up capital of RM200 million with an authorised capital of RM500 million.
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