Perodua
Automotive & EV
Last reviewed 11 September 2026
Perodua was established in 1993. The company operates across vehicle manufacturing, research and development, sales, after-sales and related automotive functions.
- Legal name
- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd.
- Industry
- Automotive & EV
- Business type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 1993
Business & industry context
Perodua derived its name from its official company name, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. The company says it was established in 1993 to provide mobility to Malaysians through products and services, and describes its portfolio as including vehicle manufacturing, research and development, sales, after-sales, body and paint repair, and pre-owned vehicles.
Perodua says its headquarters is on a 522-acre site in Sungai Choh, Rawang, comprising its corporate building, two vehicle manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities with a test track, a distribution stockyard, parts centre, training centre, eco-garden and child-care centre.
The company states that its Perodua Manufacturing and Perodua Global Manufacturing plants can produce up to 320,000 vehicles a year. It also describes a partnership with Daihatsu Motor Company of Japan involving investment, technical training and technology transfer.
Perodua's official site presents the company as part of Malaysia's automotive ecosystem, with manufacturing, technology development, supplier and dealer relationships, training and sustainability initiatives.
Company information
Identity
- Company name
- Perodua
- Registered name
- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd.
- Founded
- 1993
- Industry (source record)
- Automotive / Car Manufacturing / Car Retail & Dealership
- Business type
- Manufacturer
- State
- Selangor
Contact & location
- Headquarters
- Sungai Choh, Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Official website
- perodua.com.my
Business footprint
- Markets served
- Malaysia, Sri Lanka
- Customer segments
- Malaysian motorists, Fleet customers, Vehicle owners
Source record
- MalaysianRecord status
- Listed
- Source record reviewed
- 2026-09-06
Details imported from MalaysianRecord (export: 2026-09-11). Source status and review dates belong to that record; they are not a new verification by Next Malaysia.
Brands & related entities
Services & business activities
- Vehicle manufacturing
Manufacture and assembly of compact vehicles, including research, development, parts, engine, transmission, paint, assembly and testing activities.
- Research and development
Research and development for new and current models, including a research and development facility with test track.
- Sales and distribution
Sales and distribution of motor vehicles through a nationwide sales and service network.
- After-sales service
Service appointments, maintenance, body repair and paint, genuine parts, genuine oil, roadside assistance and owner manuals.
- Vehicle booking
Online vehicle booking and test-drive access are provided through the official website.
Key people
- Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin
Role: Chairman
Relationship: Current chairman designation shown on corporate overview page
Company history
Perodua was established in 1993. The company operates across vehicle manufacturing, research and development, sales, after-sales and related automotive functions. Its development has been closely associated with technical and equity relationships involving Daihatsu. Perodua's growth story is strongly linked with high-volume compact vehicles for the Malaysian market.
- 1993
Perodua was established in 1993.
Perodua was established in 1993.
- 1993
Perodua established
Perodua states that it was established as a private limited company.
- 1 December 2025
QV-E launched
Perodua's milestone page says it launched its first battery electric vehicle, the QV-E.
- 17 December 2025
Traz launched
Perodua's milestone page says it launched the Traz, a five-seater SUV.
Recognition & certifications
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification
Type: Certification
Awarding body: SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, AJA EQS Certification (M) Sdn Bhd, and SIRIM Certification (M) Sdn Bhd
Year: 2025
Image sources & credits
- Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, chairman
Source: https://www.perodua.com.my/corporate-overview
Displayed from the company's official website. No reuse licence was identified; copyright may belong to the company or its licensors.
Source record references 5
- perodua.com.my
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-05
- Corporate overview
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Milestones
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- After sales overview
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Perodua homepage
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
Frequently asked questions about Perodua
What does Perodua do?
Perodua was established in 1993. The company operates across vehicle manufacturing, research and development, sales, after-sales and related automotive functions.
Where is Perodua based?
Perodua lists its headquarters or primary business address as Sungai Choh, Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia.
When was Perodua founded?
Perodua records its founding year as 1993.
What is the official website for Perodua?
The official website recorded for Perodua is perodua.com.my.
Latest Perodua news
No published Next Malaysia coverage of this company yet. This hub is indexed only once it has a verified identity, a source pack and at least two substantive linked stories (§6.5).
Editorial sources & further reading
Official sources & further reading
- perodua.com.my (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Corporate overview (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Milestones (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- After sales overview (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Perodua homepage (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
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