Weststar Maxus Participates in the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia

International Automotive Show

        Press Release Jakarta, 19 August 2015: An industry leader in commercial van segment, Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd, a member of The Weststar Group will participate and have a prominent presence at the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The most prestigious automotive exhibition in Indonesia, the event takes place at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City from the 20th to the 30th of August 2015. Participating under its Indonesian subsidiary, PT Weststar Maxus Indonesia, Weststar Maxus booth is strategically located at Hall 3, booth no. 3i. Presenting a cohesive combination of Weststar Maxus range of commercial vehicles, Weststar Maxus draws on the versatility of its customized V80 commercial van variants to spread its reach to a larger business and individual Indonesian demographics. Three units of customized Weststar Maxus V80 commercial vans along with three base models will be on display throughout the exhibition. The vehicles include a completely built-up caravan, a full-fledged ambulance and a luxury line VIP van. These commercial vehicles exemplify the class leading space, unparalleled versatility and groundbreaking flexibility of the model. For Indonesian customers, PT Weststar Maxus Indonesia offers a wide array of customization and fabrication options to choose from. Further, with the recent official launch of the Weststar Maxus V80, Weststar Maxus looks to cater to businesses and a growing segment of high-end lifestyle oriented customized vehicles to serve a niche market of up and coming Indonesians. Over the last two years, Weststar Maxus has been driving important stakes to establish its footing in Indonesia. Following an announcement in 2013, Weststar Maxus started its retail operation in Jakarta in late 2014. The last two years have seen Weststar Maxus progressively satisfying and obtaining all the necessary approvals after studying the Indonesian commercial vehicle market segment. This has provided Weststar Maxus a strong foundation in light of its recent retail and dealership expansion beyond Jakarta. The Weststar Group Managing Director, Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim remarks, “We have identified the Indonesian market as a viable destination for our regional expansion for a good number of years. Businesses in various industries, in particular transportation has grown steadily benefiting from the ripple effects of Indonesia’s growing tourism industry that’s been driving more demand for commercial vehicles.

Tan Sri Syed Azman adds, “We believe there’s a huge potential for the Maxus V80 taking into account its ideal size and various well thought out configurations. Throwing our expertise in automotive engineering design, customization and fabrication into the mix, the V80 can be fitted or customized for any commercial, personal and luxury applications you want it to be.” “Another finding we stumbled across after studying the Indonesia domestic market was well to do Indonesians here really fancy the customizability of our V80 commercial vehicles. They want these vehicles to be customized into various builds that characterize their personalized taste and individuality.” Tan Sri Syed Azman concludes. Currently, Weststar Maxus has eight sales and service dealers in six regions in Indonesia namely Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Makasar, Lampung and Bali. Headquartered in Jakarta, PT Weststar Maxus activities cover marketing, sales, after sales service, customization and related activities for the Indonesian market. About The Weststar Group The Weststar group is a highly diversified global corporation. Composed of ten subsidiaries, The Weststar Group core businesses are in the aviation and automotive sectors. Under The Weststar Group Automotive & Defense Division, Weststar Maxus activities cover the distribution, marketing, sales, after-sales services, customization and other related activities for the Weststar Maxus range of vehicles in Malaysia and Indonesia. In addition, Global Komited is a major supplier and fabricator of defense vehicles and equipment. Meanwhile, Weststar Auto, an authorized Honda dearer holds a nationwide reputation for being one of the biggest Honda dealers in Malaysia. At the other end of the spectrum, Weststar Aviation Services provides offshore helicopter transportation services to some of the world’s biggest oil and gas clients. Boasting a diverse portfolio, The Weststar Group is a fast growing multi-billion dollar corporation with business interests in other industries namely construction, properties and insurance. For more information, please visit www.weststar.com.my Contact: The Weststar Group Muhaini Mahmud Director, Corporate Affairs muhaini@weststar.com.my

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Weststar Maxus V80 Panel Van

Weststar Maxus V80 Passenger Van