DATUK WIRA SM FAISAL TAN SRI SM NASIMUDDIN RECEIVES YOUNG RETAIL CHAMPION AWARD

DATUK WIRA SM FAISAL TAN SRI SM NASIMUDDIN RECEIVES YOUNG RETAIL CHAMPION AWARD

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 November 2011: NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin is the recipient of ASEAN Outstanding Business Awards (Master Class Awards): Young Retail Champion.

Datuk Wira SM Faisal received the award from Y.B. Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. The award was given in recognition of NAZA’s enormous contribution to the industry development of retail and franchise in ASEAN + 6 Business Community regions.

Datuk Wira SM Faisal’s leadership has strengthened the NAZA brand and brought it to another greater height. The brand is now synonymous with the automotive industry in Malaysia, from cars to motorbikes that caters to the masses, including the high-end luxury segments.Also, Datuk Wira SM Faisal will be received on behalf of The Late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin for being awarded with the ASEAN Outstanding Business Awards: Posthumous Award from Y.B. Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob.

“I would like to thank Y.B. Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob and AOBA for the recognition, to me and also to my late father - Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin. It is really a great honor to be awarded together with my late father. He has taught me well since I was a kid. I fell back on many life lessons he taught to me at an early age. All the lessons have always being well-remembered. I have always tried to emulate him in a myriad of ways, in my striving to uphold my family’s legacy,” he said.

"These accolades are not only dedicated to me or my late my father Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, but also to all the management and staff of NAZA. It is a collective effort and a testament to the quality of our products and services. It also reflects the strength and growth of the organization,” furthered Datuk Wira SM Faisal.

Through NAZA businesses, the company has contributed to the growth of the country, providing opportunities in terms of business generation and also in the area of employment.

The team in NAZA is committed and passionate towards their brand and has great resilience and tenacity to overcome all challenges that come their ways. They are well received by their peers and the community at large.

Since 2009, the NAZA Group of Companies was awarded a total of 10 awards. Three of these awards were for the Malaysian Business Leadership Awards by the KL Malay Chamber of Commerce. Dato’ SM Faisal clinched the Masterclass Emerging CEO of the Year while NAZA was awarded the Business Leadership Award of the Year in the Automotive Sector. The late Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama SM Nasimuddin SM Amin was the sole recipient of a posthumous award for his contribution in the automotive sector.

Dato’ SM Faisal also received two other awards; from the Malaysian Business Review magazine, the International Business Review Award for Excellence in the Automotive Sector and the CEO Award in which he won the International Business Review Award for Leadership in the Automotive Sector.

In 2010, he was recognized for his contribution in building his brand portfolio when he was awarded the BrandLaureate Entrepreneur of the Year award by BrandLaureate, CEO of the Year by the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCIM), Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 by the KL Malay Chamber of Commerce, and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Asia Pacific International Entrepreneurs.

In 2011, Datuk Wira SM Faisal received the BrandLaureate Tun Mahathir SME Man of the Year award from former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and BrandLaureate CEO Dr. K.K. Johan. He also awarded with the International Business Leadership Award in Automotive Sector category at the 2^nd Middle East Business Leaders Summit and Awards which held in Dubai. Recently, he was also awarded with the Global Leadership Awards 2011 under the category Young Achiever of the Year.

Chevrolet Malaysia Unveils The New Captiva!

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 August 2011– Chevrolet Malaysia (Naza Quest Sdn. Bhd.) today introduces the new Chevrolet Captiva that is set to captivate the Malaysian crowd.

“We at NAZA QUEST are proud to bring to you the new Chevrolet Captiva. Carrying a new look, improved performance and advanced technologies, it raises the bar for SUVs in its class,” said Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman.

“Versatile, luxurious and comfort without sacrificing handling, the new Captiva is developed to meet the needs of the modern day family,” he added.

Sporting the ‘Chevrolet face’ – Chevrolet’s new design DNA that is accentuated by the signature dual-port grille and larger, grained golden bowtie (the mark of 100 years of excellence in the automotive industry) – the new Captiva boasts a list of first-in-class new features for SUVs in its class.

The immediately noticeable front-end of the new Captiva, features a completely re-sculptured front bumper, a sharper bonnet, prism projector headlamps, foglamps and LED turn indicator signals on the side mirrors. All models are equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, which will further improve handling in addition to enhanced aesthetics.

The interior, with a five or seven seating configuration, is redesigned with metallic materials, a more user-friendly layout and additional storage spaces, exquisite leather upholstery with air-conditioning for the third-row seats.

Some of the firsts found in the new Captiva include an electrically-operated parking brake that not only enhances ease of use, but further freeing up more useful storage space. Other features include a three-dimensional audio system or 3D Sound Staging and a multi-function, four-spoke steering wheel which incorporates controls for cruise control, audio and air-conditioning – the latter another first-in-class.

The new Captiva also receives updated powertrains, thanks to the new E85-capable 2.4L in-line four-cylinder ECOTEC gasoline engine featuring double overhead camshafts

(DOHC) with Double Continuously Variable Cam-Phasing (Double CVC) system which replaces the previous engine of the same capacity. The power of the new ECOTEC unit also provides more power compared to the previous engine, 100kW to 123kW and from 220Nm to 225 Nm.

The engine power is transferred to the driving wheels via, six-speed automatic transmission which features Driver Shift Control (DSC) – a function which allows the driver to have manual control over gear changes. It also comes with an ‘ECO’ mode which is programmed to help reduce fuel consumption in all driving conditions. The ‘ECO’ mode can be switched off via a selector button next to the gear lever.

The suspension of the new Captiva consists of independent Macpherson struts at the front and independent multi-link at the rear, developed to enhance driving performance and handling without sacrificing comfort. The all-wheel drive is controlled by electronics to provide balanced driving force to all four wheels in any given situation.

Safety is also a priority in the new Captiva – it features active and passive safety systems including dual front airbags as standard supplemented by curtain airbags, disc brakes on all four wheels (ventilated at the front) with anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), traction control, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including anti-rollover protection (ARP) and self-levelling suspension system (Self-Levelizer).

The new Captiva also features ‘Hill Start Assist’– a feature not found in other SUVs in its class. This feature prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when the brakes are released on a slope. It also features ‘Hill Descent Control’ which helps the Captiva maintain a constant speed when descending steep slopes to maximize traction and control.

The new Captiva is available in five body colors – Auburn Brown, Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Royal Gray, Tornado Red and Sterling Silver. Prices for the new Chevrolet Captiva is RM153,888 and is available at all Chevrolet showrooms nationwide.

For more information about the new Chevrolet Captiva visit www.chevrolet.com.my