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Published: 05 September 2016

Quester Open House: Arrived in Johor Baru

UD Quester trucks were first introduced in Malaysia in 2013. Followed by that, introduced earlier this year in May, the new Quester 8L has been launched. Currently, the 8 liter version of the Quester is making its way across Malaysia as part of the Quester Open House event, organised by TCIE.

Among the satisfied customers are Tang Pek Huang, Executive Director of Honwee Corrugated Carton Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Chin Kok Leong, Managing Director of Jangkauan Galaksi Sdn Bhd and Lee Chee Aun, Trading Manager of Jin Lee (Oil Mills) Sdn Bhd who were in attendance at the vehicle handover ceremony in TCIE Johor Bahru.

Honwee Corrugated Carton Sdn Bhd specialized in design and construction of customizable corrugated board that are unique and distinct to each and every of their customers. Tang Pek Huang, Executive Director of Honwee Corrugated Carton Sdn Bhd said “We have been in the industry for 15 years and we purchased our very first UD Truck in 2004. As of today, we have a total of 9 units of UD Trucks in our fleet including the recently delivered Quester. We trust UD Trucks as they produce very reliable trucks and excellent aftermarket services, we are definitely planning to purchase more UD Trucks in the future to distribute our products to customers all over Malaysia.”

Dato’ Chin Kok Leong, Managing Director of Jangkauan Galaksi Sdn Bhd said, “This is our first UD Trucks after being in the industry for 21 years. I’ve personally taken the new Quester truck on a test drive and was immediately captivated by how high-powered, easy-to-drive and comfortable. We purchased 2 units of the Quester prime mover and will be used mainly on transporting haulage from port to our customers within Johor Bahru. We look forward to establishing a pleasant relationship with UD Trucks.”

Jin Lee (Oil Mills) Sdn Bhd is a reputable and established palm kernel crushing factory based in Pasir Gudang. The company has been around for nearly four decades and they manufacture edible oil products such as crude and refined palm oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil and many more. “We purchased our first UD Truck in 2001 and to date we have a total of 6 units including the two new units of Quester tanker that we recently acquired. As you can see, our first UD truck is now 15 years old and with due care and excellent aftermarket service, our truck is still functional and is in tip top condition. As a result of this, we have confidence and trust in UD Trucks, we definitely look forward to more impressive trucks from them.” said Lee Chee Aun, Trading Manager of Jin Lee (Oil Mills) Sdn Bhd.

TCIE Chief Executive Officer, Wong King Yoon together with UD Trucks Malaysia Sales Director, Naoki Kobayashi presented mock key and appreciation gifts to Tang of Hon Wee Corrugated Carton Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Chin of Jangkauan Galaksi Sdn Bhd and Lee of Jin Lee (Oil Mills) Sdn Bhd at the Quester Open House in Johor Bahru. TCIE’s Wong said the Quester Open House event was not only intended to introduce their new vehicles, but also to thank customers for their years of support towards the company and its brand.

“The UD Quester 8L, which was launched in May this year, has been very well received by new and existing customers, this event is one way for us to show our appreciation to our customers,” he said. “We are delighted and honoured that UD Trucks has become part of so many successful companies, such as Hon Wee Corrugated, Jin Lee and of course, our new customer, Jangkauan Galaksi today. We hope that our Quester Open House events make it easier for new customers to learn about the new UD 8L Quester and our other offerings too.”

“UD Quester is the first real heavy-duty Japanese truck designed with heavy duty chassis, heavy duty cab and associated heavy features with a proven record of fuel-efficient engines and quality. UD Trucks have existed since 1935. That is almost a century of continued research and development in meeting the demands of our clients worldwide. Together with TCIE, UD will continue to provide solutions to various local needs through our high-powered, easy-to-drive and comfortable trucks, while providing top notch aftermarket service,” said Naoki Kobayashi, Sales Director, UD Trucks Malaysia.

As part of TCIE’s sales package, customers get to enjoy a year’s free maintenance on their UD Quester units as well as a two-year vehicle warranty. In addition, TCIE is also providing a special booking promotion to all Quester models booked within two weeks of the Quester Open House event.