UMW records 9,512 automotive sales in August

"Currently, both marques have a healthy level of outstanding bookings, and will be focusing on ramping up production to ensure timely delivery to our customers whilst ensuring full compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures," said UMW president and group CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali

KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Group posted a surge in automotive sales to 9,512 units in August, a significant improvement over 2,105 units sold in the previous month, as its showrooms and automotive assembly plants restarted operations.

The August figures were based on about two weeks of operations, which resumed following the easing of the Full Movement Control Order restrictions on Aug 16.