The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) has taken delivery of 16 units of the Honda Civic 1.8 S for use as fleet vehicles. The handing over ceremony took place at the ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya.
It’s the first time the ministry is officially utilising Honda vehicles. “On behalf of Honda Malaysia, we are honoured that the ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs has chosen the Civic as its preferred car in accomplishing its tasks and duties,” said Honda Malaysia MD and CEO Toichi Ishiyama.
“We are also appreciative of the ministry’s crucial role in promoting and sustaining domestic trade in Malaysia, which is important as we are still facing challenges to boost the Malaysian economy which has been greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he added.
The 1.8 S variant is the baseline model in the local Civic line-up, and is powered by a 1.8 litre naturally aspirated engine producing 141 PS at 6,500 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. This is paired with an Earth Dreams CVT gearbox, sending drive to the front wheels.
The ministry joins the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) as government departments to utilise the Civic for official duties. Earlier this year, the police took delivery of 425 units of the Civic for use as patrol and enforcement vehicles.
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What the heck for civic?
There are no other made or assembled in Malaysia c car.
Proton Preve is c car assembled in Malaysia.
The Preve was discontinued more than two years ago. You think the pdrm got time machine is it?
Proton Persona is better & cheaper then Civic la..
Yes it is but Persona is not a Csegment car
The government entitle to purchased the car without tax. That meaning net pricing cost. Comparing quality, cost, reliability and some connection, it is sure honda is the win.
Civic is always the best choice. even government agency is supporting Honda instead of Proton. That shows how good Honda is that the trust for the brand is so substantial.
Its not that pdrm want to support Honda but they got no other choice. See Celup King explanation above
Civic best car in Msia. Pdrm made right choice.
to catch the fake meat cartels?
Apsal the govt tarak support barang Malaysia? Why dont buy and use P1 cars?
Why PDRM shy away from P1 cars? Rakyat Malaysia pun drive P1 cars.
Maybe this is the story of father crab teaching baby crab to walk right….
Copy paste: “Its not that pdrm want to support Honda but they got no other choice. See Celup King explanation above”
Some argued that these agencies have no other choice. But the truth is, the Civic 1.8 is a reliable workhorse. Besides, it’s loaded with equipment, very comfortable, refined & has very economical fuel consumption. Until the Geely Binrui aka Proton S50 comes in, the Civic still is very hard to beat in terms of value.
Ministry of “Domestic” trade ..i see very domestic indeed.
Really bad choice for getting a car. They should get a pickup instead as they will need to transfer whatever they confiscate to their store.If the item can fit in the pickup, no need to call their lorry to the site. Talk about cost saving.
I dont see the need to get a car….its not like they have to engage in a pursuit.
If really need a car then go for cheap2 car like the Persona or Malaysian favourite…Myvi-tidak pernah mengecewakan.
They could’ve chosen the Perdana but then that’s originally the old Honda Accord.
Too big and not cost efficient to run vs civic
The Altis seems decent alternatives and more reliable.