| Izah Azahari |
A TOTAL of BND28,866 in donations from various companies and personal donors was handed over to Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam yesterday, during the ‘Asiastar Coach Launching and Donation Campaign’ in support of Pusat Ehsan.
The event, held at S Naaz Sdn Bhd in Jalan Jerudong, was co-organised by Build Mix Trading and S Naaz Sdn Bhd.
Guest of honour Brunei-Muara District Officer Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim launched the coaches. Pusat Ehsan Executive Trustee Pengiran Datin Hajah Noraini binti Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin received the donation.
Build Mix Trading Managing Director Dennis Lim, Yangzhou Yaxing Motor Coach Co Vice President Shen Dehua and S Naaz Sdn Bhd Managing Director Zafar were also present.
The event started with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah.
Shen Dehua said Asiastar, manufacturer of China’s dream coach, witnessed China’s history of automobile industry for over half a century.
It has created many firsts since its birth, and in 2013, Asiastar became a subsidiary of Weichai Heavy Industry Group, he said.
He added that Asiastar products have passed international certifications such as the ISO 9001 Quality, National 3C, Australian ADR, US DOT and European ECE, and obtained the qualifications of the United Nations Procurement Supplier.
“Besides China, Asiastar has expanded sales to nearly 30 countries and regions,” the Vice President added.
The event continued with the handing over of the mock key by the vice president to Managing Director of S Naaz Sdn Bhd, the recitation of Doa Kesyukuran and launching of the coaches by the guest of honour and the Executive Trustee of Pusat Ehsan.
The event concluded with a mock cheque presentation to Pusat Ehsan and a photo session with all donors.
Asiastar buses/coaches are sold to countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa, North and South America.
In 2017, Asiastar exported 1,019 buses/coaches overseas and together with Shandong Heavy Industry Group, made a total turnover of over USD28 billion.
Working together with a local well-established trading company – Build Mix Trading, Asiastar penetrated into Brunei Darussalam’s market in October 2018.
Asiastar has also appointed Build Mix Trading as the Brunei Darussalam sole marketing agent. By the year end, 18 buses will arrive in the Sultanate.
Asiastar also plans to set up a Service Centre in Brunei.