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New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
UMW Toyota delivers 7,932 vehicles in April
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) delivered 7,932 vehicles in April 2025, maintaining its strong sales momentum and pushing its year-to-date total to 27,876 units. The company said the continued growth reflects the strong relationship it shares with Malaysians, built on a foundation of trust, quality, and a mutual commitment to progress through mobility. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) said its dedication to sustainability and innovation will be on full display at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2025, where it plans to unveil its latest advancements in hybrid electrified mobility. Attendees can look forward to an impressive showcase featuring Toyota's newest hybrid models, including the Vellfire HEV, Corolla Cross HEV, Camry HEV, and the cutting-edge Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). "More than just a product showcase, this exhibit reflects Toyota's belief in offering practical, accessible pathways to sustainable mobility for every Malaysian. "This is part of Toyota's broader Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, which considers emissions from production to recycling, not just what comes out of the tailpipe," it said. UMWT president Ravindran K said the company remains focused on its Multipathway strategy, aiming to provide a wide selection of electrified vehicles that enable Malaysians to make eco-friendly choices while still enjoying top-tier quality, safety, and driving performance. "At UMW Toyota Motor, our mission extends beyond delivering vehicles—it is about driving meaningful progress through sustainable mobility solutions," he added.
New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
UMW Toyota delivers 7,932 new vehicles to customers in April
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd continueds its upward momentum in April, delivering 7,932 units compared to 7,929 units in March. This brings UMW Toyota's year-to-date total delivery to 27,876 units. "Guided by our multi-pathway strategy, we are committed to offering a diverse range of electrified options that empower Malaysians to make environmentally conscious choices without compromising on quality, safety or driving enjoyment," said UMW Toyota president Datuk Ravindran K. UMW Toyota is offering flexible financing packages from just RM658 per month under its May promotions. The deals include a maintenance options through the Toyota Service Savers programme, from as low as RM33 per month.
Hype Malaysia
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hype Malaysia
UMW Toyota Invests RM20 Million To Expand T-TEP To 25 Institutions, Training 7,000 Skilled Grads & Counting
UMW Toyota Motor marked a pivotal milestone in its commitment to developing Malaysia's future workforce with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand its Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP). The ceremony, held at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, brought together leaders from the Ministry of Education, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), and key private institutions in a shared effort to elevate the country's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape. Originally launched in 1991, T-TEP has since evolved into a comprehensive and enduring industry-education partnership model. Over the years, it has provided a structured platform for nurturing technical talent, aligning closely with the automotive industry's evolving needs. With the recent expansion, the programme now encompasses 25 partner institutions – up from just 5 – each adopting Toyota's integrated training syllabus and benefitting from cutting-edge tools such as hybrid and electric engine simulators. This growth reflects Toyota's forward-thinking approach to future mobility and workforce readiness. To date, UMW Toyota has invested close to RM20 million in the T-TEP programme, which has helped produce approximately 7,000 skilled graduates across Malaysia. This long-standing investment highlights the company's belief in the power of education – not just to shape careers, but to uplift communities and industries alike. 'T-TEP goes beyond preparing students for entry-level roles. It equips them with real world experience and the mindset to grow into future leaders in the automotive field,' said Mr Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain, Executive Director of UMW Toyota Motor. 'This programme demonstrates how industry can play a proactive role in shaping a future ready, high-income workforce that aligns with the goals of Malaysia's National TVET Policy 2030.' With over 100 service centres and three manufacturing plants nationwide, UMW Toyota continues to provide students with meaningful internships and hands-on exposure to the standards, technologies, and innovations shaping the future of mobility. More than just a programme, T-TEP reflects Toyota's broader purpose – to Move Your World – by moving skills, careers, and lives. Through this, UMW Toyota is helping to shape a generation of technically skilled, confident, and resilient individuals equipped to drive Malaysia's social and economic progress. 'T-TEP embodies our belief that true progress starts with people,' said Datuk Ravindran K, President of UMW Toyota Motor. 'It's our commitment to advance not just automotive excellence, but also the lives of individuals and communities through knowledge and opportunity.' With the programme's expansion, UMW Toyota reaffirms its role as a proactive nation-building partner, dedicated to cultivating a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce that's prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.
