KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — Perodua is offering owners of its Bezza and Axia automobiles a 30 per cent discount on all labour and parts costs as part of its Auto Rahmah Package for 2023.

The campaign will run from today until May 15, 2023 in line with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

The goal was to reduce the impact of rising prices, while at the same time, promote best vehicle maintenance and safety for the upcoming festive season.

Perodua in a statement said this was in response to the newly launched Auto Rahmah Package by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), under the auspices of the Government’s Payung Rahmaj Programme, which aims to ease the burden of the public through various cost of living initiatives.

"Today, owning a vehicle has become a necessity for most people. As such, vehicle ownership costs such as loans, fuel expenses, tolls and maintenance also make up the main components of many Malaysians’ household expenses.

"In that regard, Miti is very pleased that Perodua has responded to the government’s 2023 Auto Rahmah Package by offering discounts for vehicle maintenance at its official service centres.

"We hope other car brands will also follow in the footsteps of Perodua to help contribute to the safety of car owners and their loved ones on the road, especially during the upcoming Aidilfitri festival season. It is the government’s priority to find ways in lessening the impact of rising prices in every way that we can and Miti is leveraging on our role to achieve this objective,” Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said.

Meanwhile, Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said this programme would benefit users by reducing their expenses.

"The Perodua Auto Rahmah 2023 is specifically for our Axia and Bezza customers in meeting their motoring needs, while at the same time, reducing the cost of living for our customers,” he said.

"Miti has always been our biggest supporter and is currently working with us on making this special service discount a reality.

"This is even more important with the Aidilfitri celebrations coming soon as most vehicle owners are planning to travel long distances to be with their loved ones. We wish everyone a blessed Ramadan and a wonderful Hari Raya ahead.”

Proton announced earlier today that it would be offering the same programme to its customers. Its initiative is fully funded by Proton and will run from today until May 31, 2023.

Proton’s programme is targeted at owners of its Persona, Iriz, Exora, Saga as well as older models like Inspira, Waja and Wira.

All they need to do is send their vehicles to an authorised dealer for a free 40-point safety check and a service package priced at RM150.