Frankly speaking. I believe the mistakes are not caused by UMW, rather our country's tax structure and car policy.

The reason is very simple. If they import or we have those vios with overseas specs, this will make local BBQed cars like protong less competitive (It is not competitive now, yes. What I meant is less less competitive.) Let's say in this scenario, we have vios selling at 60-70k (full spec) with overseas specs, how much do you think we have to price protong and berodua? Even local baked car and vios priced at the same price range, with foreign brands more feature, do you think local fried brand can even sell?

By impose higher tax, encourage local dealers to sell at sky rocket price WITH reduced features, do you think consumers would be happy with the purchase.

Let me give another example:

NGL in Indonesia is selling at RM 80k. Well, let's not compare 2 country with different GDPs or whatever. Fair, but what are the differences are:

1) Bigger rim/ tyre
2) Double Din
3) Driver and Passenger air bags
4) Keyless
5) Shock sensor
6) Reverse camera

It is suppose to be "grand". At current offer, some would mention it is not value for money etc. I don't mind it is either 80k in Indon or 100k in My, but least give whatever specification sold overseas here.

Furthermore, another point is, our gahment don't really encourage dealers to bring in too many models. They much prefer those handicapped models on the road rather than those handicapped protong and maivee.

In the past, we more or less benefit by protong, but not these days. If possible, I rather that local baked brands close shops for the benefit of at least LYN car enthusiast!