Perodua, the leading automaker in Malaysia, is anticipating a slight decrease in sales for 2025. However, the company is aggressively investing in its future by doubling its capital expenditure to RM1.6 billion. This investment will focus on improving manufacturing capabilities, expanding stamping capacity, and strengthening research and development.
Perodua , the dominant player in Malaysia 's automotive market, is forecasting a slight dip in sales for 2025. While the company acknowledges a projected 4.9% decrease in production to 350,000 units from 368,100 units in 2024, it emphasizes a healthy demand for its vehicles, with outstanding bookings currently at 68,000 units. To ensure future growth and self-reliance, Perodua is significantly boosting its capital expenditure (CAPEX) to RM1.6 billion this year, more than doubling the RM797.
5 million invested in 2024.This substantial investment will primarily be directed towards enhancing manufacturing capabilities, including upgrades to existing plants and the development of new tooling. Perodua also aims to expand its stamping capacity and strengthen research and development, product planning, and new model development initiatives. Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, president and CEO of Perodua, stated that the company's 2024 production success, exceeding its 320,000-unit capacity, was achieved through meticulous planning, coordination with vendors and dealers, and a commitment to agility in overcoming challenges. Despite the anticipated production and sales slowdown, Perodua remains optimistic about the future. Ahmad expressed confidence that these investments will solidify the company's position in the Malaysian and regional markets. He highlighted that 2025 will be a pivotal year as Perodua prepares itself and its partners for upcoming changes, ultimately aiming to achieve greater self-reliance in production, particularly in developing future products.
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