Suzuki halts production at two plants in Myanmar after coup


Suzuki had a world premiere of the latest version of its Carry Pick-Up during the 2019 IIMS, which will have a starting price of Rp 135.6 million. - JP

TOKYO (The Jakarta Post/ANN): Suzuki Motor said Tuesday (Feb 2) it has halted production at its two auto plants in Myanmar to ensure the safety of its employees following a military coup the previous day.

The Japanese automaker, in a report by Kyodo News, said it stopped output Monday afternoon at its factories in Yangon where a total of 400 employees work.

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