KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has counseled the efforts by the federal government in initiating the Keluarga Malaysia automotive discount voucher geared toward serving to flood victims.
Under this initiative, discount vouchers of as much as RM1,000 for the restore or substitute of personal passenger automobiles shall be accorded by the federal government to victims affected by the large floods.
Whilst collaborating MAA member firms will provide a discount of no less than 25% on the overall price of restore work (together with of spare components and labour costs) in addition to free towing service to the closest authorised service centre for flood-affected automobiles.
“MAA also applauds the government for engaging and listening to the views of the automotive industry players prior to formulating the automotive discount voucher initiative,” it mentioned in an announcement.
“This is to ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities, and work as a team together in one big family i.e. Keluarga Malaysia to assist the victims promptly.
“It is also in line with the Government’s commitment to ensure a holistic assistance to all those affected by the flood disaster so that they can return to normal life as soon as possible,” it added.
As introduced by Finance Ministry lately, affected car homeowners don’t must make any utility to profit from the discount voucher.
“MAA had been assured by its participating member companies that their authorised service centres would endeavour to expedite the repair process of the affected vehicles, wherever possible and within the mean of each service centre,” it mentioned.
President Datuk Aishah Ahmad mentioned: “On our part, we had urged our MAA members to give their fullest support and cooperation to the authorities.”
“We had also urged our members to expedite the repair process and to lighten the burden of owners of the affected vehicles in the aftermath of this natural disaster.
“The victims are already suffering heavy losses and will need whatever assistance in order to alleviate their suffering,” she added.
Some of the collaborating MAA member firms like Perodua and Proton have confirmed that they’re keen to increase as much as 50% discount on the price of spare components.
