Problems Run Deeper Than Supply Issues Alone

As in many ASEAN markets, vehicle sales in Malaysia fell year-on-year (y-o-y) in May as domestic production was disrupted by parts shortages following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. However, even if production operations return to normal within the next few months as expected, a longer-term threat lies in the recent amendments to the Hire Purchase Act, which dealers already believe will harm the retail industry by making the loan process more

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