Update on Toyota production in Malaysia

Posted on May 20, 2011 10:02 AM

Engine assembly at ASSB

As the supply situation gets clearer from Japanese suppliers, assembly plants around the world are slowly resuming normal operations. Though there was concern that a shortage of parts from Japan would interrupt production these few months, it appears that recovery is quicker than expected. For Assembly Services Sdn Bhd (ASSB), UMW Toyota Motor’s assembly plant in Shah Alam, Selangor, 2-shift operations will resume from May 23.

“We are delighted that with the strong efforts taken by our principal, Toyota Motor Corporation and all related parties including our suppliers, we can resume to normal production earlier than expected,” said Ismet Suki, President of the company.

He added: “Our commitment to our customers remains topmost in our priority. We will continue our efforts to deliver vehicles to customers at the earliest possible timing. We appreciate our customers’ and business partners’ kind understanding during this difficult time. We will update all our customers on their vehicle delivery status individually.”

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