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<blockquote data-quote="zaki444" data-source="post: 2239" data-attributes="member: 568"><p>New Straits Times 31 Aug 2005APs: Ministry acts Deborah Loh PUTRAJAYA, Tues--------------------------------------------------------------------------------No more permits for ‘Wald’ brand cars Ministry of International Trade and Industry secretary-general Datuk Sidek Hassan said today the decision to stop issuing APs for Wald-modified vehicles was based on reports of non- compliance with import regulations by the local importer."Two weeks ago, we stopped issuing APs for Wald vehicles. The importer was informed of the decision prior to its implementation," Sidek told the New Straits Times.He did not say how many APs the ministry had issued for Wald vehicles this year.Wald vehicles are mostly Volkswagen and Toyota models that have been tuned-up and modified by Wald International Ltd of Japan.According to the first list of AP holders issued by the Prime Minister’s office in July, Wald vehicles are imported by Amazing Tempo. It is owned by Tunku Datuk Zainol Tengku Izham and Ramzia Arshad, who were allocated 2,025 APs this year.Asked why similar action was not taken against other importers of tuned-up vehicles, Sidek said the ministry had not detected any problems with them."We continuously monitor the industry, as we do with all other trade areas under our jurisdiction. This move against Wald is the result of certain reports we have received," he said.A controversy has been raging since former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad alleged the uncontrolled issuance of APs had caused the entry of relatively cheap foreign- made vehicles into the country and the malpractice of under-declaration. This, he said, had jeopardised sales of the national car, Proton.The matter was raised at the Umno general assembly, too. The Prime Minister’s office later issued a statement saying the Cabinet had decided the AP policy would be reviewed due to weaknesses.Sidek said the move to stop the import of Wald models was not part of the national automotive policy, which is being reviewed and is to be announced soon."That is different. What we are doing here is the result of our monitoring to ensure compliance with our rules."He said the Customs Department had been informed of the decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zaki444, post: 2239, member: 568"] New Straits Times 31 Aug 2005APs: Ministry acts Deborah Loh PUTRAJAYA, Tues--------------------------------------------------------------------------------No more permits for ‘Wald’ brand cars Ministry of International Trade and Industry secretary-general Datuk Sidek Hassan said today the decision to stop issuing APs for Wald-modified vehicles was based on reports of non- compliance with import regulations by the local importer."Two weeks ago, we stopped issuing APs for Wald vehicles. The importer was informed of the decision prior to its implementation," Sidek told the New Straits Times.He did not say how many APs the ministry had issued for Wald vehicles this year.Wald vehicles are mostly Volkswagen and Toyota models that have been tuned-up and modified by Wald International Ltd of Japan.According to the first list of AP holders issued by the Prime Minister’s office in July, Wald vehicles are imported by Amazing Tempo. It is owned by Tunku Datuk Zainol Tengku Izham and Ramzia Arshad, who were allocated 2,025 APs this year.Asked why similar action was not taken against other importers of tuned-up vehicles, Sidek said the ministry had not detected any problems with them."We continuously monitor the industry, as we do with all other trade areas under our jurisdiction. This move against Wald is the result of certain reports we have received," he said.A controversy has been raging since former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad alleged the uncontrolled issuance of APs had caused the entry of relatively cheap foreign- made vehicles into the country and the malpractice of under-declaration. This, he said, had jeopardised sales of the national car, Proton.The matter was raised at the Umno general assembly, too. The Prime Minister’s office later issued a statement saying the Cabinet had decided the AP policy would be reviewed due to weaknesses.Sidek said the move to stop the import of Wald models was not part of the national automotive policy, which is being reviewed and is to be announced soon."That is different. What we are doing here is the result of our monitoring to ensure compliance with our rules."He said the Customs Department had been informed of the decision. [/QUOTE]
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