Sunmaju Sdn Bhd (Sunmaju), a commercial fuels reseller, is leading the way towards better sustainability by being the first company in the petroleum segment in Malaysia to include UD Trucks’ latest Euro 5 commercial vehicles into its fleet.
This momentous occasion was celebrated in a recent vehicle handover ceremony in which two units of the heavy-duty Euro 5 Quester truck which Sunmaju had purchased through Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd’s (TCIE) Batu Caves dealership, were delivered.
Sunmaju, a homegrown Malaysian company founded over 20 years ago, started its business on a humble beginning with only two diesel tankers. In 2005, the company bought its first UD truck to help run its operations. Today, it has 57 UD trucks in its fleet and is the authorized commercial fuels partner for major oil companies namely Petronas, Shell and Petron in Malaysia.
John Foo, Director of Sunmaju Sdn Bhd shared during the handover ceremony, “We are honored and proud to be the first company in the petroleum segment in Malaysia to adopt UD Trucks’ Euro 5 Quester, as this signifies our commitment in striving to be an environmentally and socially responsible company.”
“Our business operation covers nationwide carrying not just diesel but also petrol and jet fuel. As such, quality and reliability of our trucks are extremely important as the vehicles will ensure that our entire operations run safely and smoothly.
He added that Sunmaju has been using UD trucks for almost 20 years and TCIE’s round-the-clock aftersales technical support as well as the in-house telematics system which provides real time updates have been a game changer for smoother fleet operation.
“Our fleet is the backbone of our success, driving Sunmaju’s journey which has been built on innovation and partnership. With all the support, we are poised to grow further and contribute to better sustainability with the new Euro 5 Quester trucks. We are absolutely thrilled to say that we envision adding more units of Euro 5 Quester in the future to replace some of our Euro 3 ones,” he said.
The heavy-duty Euro 5 Quester, along with the medium-duty Euro 5 Croner, were introduced last year ahead of the Euro 4 emission regulations in Malaysia. The trucks are assembled locally at Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd’s facility and boast a key feature which is the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology which can significantly boost environmental protection and fuel economy.
Steve Hedouin, Managing Director Hub Malaysia, UD Trucks said, “We would like to thank and congratulate Sunmaju for steering the way forward with our Euro 5 Quester trucks. Today’s handover is a demonstration of Sunmaju’s pioneering spirit in transforming the industry and being a step ahead of other players in its effort to minimize environmental impact.”
According to UD Trucks, Euro 5 trucks can reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions by 80% lesser and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 60% lesser than current Euro 3 trucks. Moreover, Euro 5 engines also have a lower fuel consumption and CO² emissions than an equivalent Euro 3 truck.
“Amidst the urgent need to address today’s environmental challenges, more companies are making the commitment towards sustainability and choosing to work with partners who share the same goals. Therefore, it is critical that UD Trucks continue to bring solutions to the industry that can improve business productivity whilst paving the way for our customers to raise their environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating,” he said.
The Euro 5 Quester offers features that enhance productivity, including the I-Coaching system to help drivers improve fuel efficiency and safety, and UD Connected Services to help companies monitor their trucks. In addition, the Escot automatic gearbox helps reduce driver fatigue as it functions to simplify the driving of heavy-duty trucks by removing the stress of gear changing, thus enabling the drivers to concentrate fully on road safety.
Loh Thim Choy, Senior General Manager of TCIE said during the ceremony, “On behalf of TCIE, we would like to thank Sunmaju for entrusting us with their logistical needs since 2005. It is a great honor to be able to support their daily operations and ensuring that their UD fleet runs smoothly. Just like Sunmaju’s success that is built on innovation and partnership, TCIE and UD Trucks will continue to go the extra mile together to support their business by bringing innovative Japanese solutions that are relevant for productivity and reducing environmental impact.”
