UMW Toyota Restarts Manufacturing, Assembly Plant

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. has announced that its subsidiary, Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB) which is wholly responsible for the assembly & manufacturing of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, will resume its operations in full compliance with the guidelines & operating procedures as part of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

They are doing so with the full approval of the Selangor state government, which has implemented a stricter and more comprehensive list of requirements with regards to the resumption of business as compared to the regulations stated by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry, and approved by the Federal Government.

ASSB suspended all operations on March the 18th, as directed by the Federal Government upon the announcement of the Movement Control Order.

“We are grateful to the Selangor State Government for its decision to implement the CMCO with customised details and understand that it is in the best interest of the state and people. With the resumption of operations, we hope to help in boosting the economy, and adding momentum to the automotive industry & business moving forwards.”

Mr. Ravindran K., President, UMW Toyota Motor

Federal & state legislatures demanded the adherence to strict standard operating procedures in order to obtain approval to resume business. These standard procedures include establishing a working distance of 1- or more metres between staff, regular temperature checks of all staff reporting for duty, the provision of hand sanitisers & face masks throughout the facility, as well as the complete sterilisation of critical areas around the facilities, which are to be conducted three times a day. Additionally, work flows & working hours have been adjusted as to ensure the safety & welfare of UMW Toyota & Assembly Services employees.

UMW Toyota Motor & Assembly Services will be resuming operations at full capacity, in adherence with the strict standard operating procedures as set out by both federal & state legislatures. ASSB is reportedly at full compliance, to ensure the safety of its reported 2,000 staff on site.

“Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is very serious about providing safe & healthy conditions for all employees. As a member of the global Toyota family, ASSB can therefore draw on healthcare advice & best practices from TMC regarding additional measures that can be observed here in Selangor.”

Akio Takeyama-san, Deputy Chairman, UMW Toyota Motor

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