PETALING JAYA: German auto supplier Continental has announced it will discontinue its tyre manufacturing at its plant in Alor Setar by the end of the year.

The decision follows an extensive business review focussed on enhancing the company’s competitiveness and overall performance in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Adapting to changing customer demand, the company seeks to optimise its local product portfolio and its manufacturing footprint,” it said in a statement today.

According to Continental, the Kedah facility, which produces tyres for cars, small lorries and motorcycles, employs 950 workers.

“The company’s priority is to support its employees by providing assistance and support, such as career counselling as well as exploring potential employment opportunities inside and outside of Continental,” it said.

Despite the closure, Continental said it remains committed to its customers and partners in Malaysia as it is a key market within the Asia-Pacific region.

It added that the Alor Setar plant had been part of the company since 2012, though it originally began operations in 1979.

The facility spans 133,000 sq m and has been an integral part of the company’s operations in Malaysia.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...ant-by-year-end

"Adapting to changing customer demand"???

but i don't wanna die yet bruh

Fuhhh..

950 workers will soon become jobless.

So this one salahan PuAS Sanusi?

IBM blah, Panasonic few plants closed, fujitsu exiting next year, now continental pulak

tutup je la who gives a shiat.. yg tak pannai buat business baik tutup semua kasi saupui semua

Even their office at Bandar Utama near 1U also closed down? I mean IBM

This post has been edited by xpole: Apr 28 2025, 05:09 PM

No more made in Malaysia Tires? GoodYear already closing now Continental.

LingLong > Harga Yahudi tyre

Itu not sure, I was referring to the global center that closed a few years back

FKR ada.

Foooh Alor Star labour cost not that high right...
Pun mau kolos...

GG Negeri Nusi

well, like /k said, open gate let china stuff in, survival to the fittest. 950 workers lost job, well suck to be them. LOL

/k can always talk shit on many things. But when the situation hit their paycheck/ricebowl, then they will lose their mind.

say wat u want, if u r not at receiving end. u will never knows how it feels to know that ur days are numbered.

my heart goes out to the 950 heads in conti tyres alor setar.

eh eh you persoal old ktard knowledge ke?

competiton mati good la, cheaper product for us kan.

most of them never had any dealing with China company or their management before. All of them out of touch or out of loop and not affected.

thats why i now wait 5-10 years we will see the effect of China crashing into our market. our government also not doing anythiing to stop the flood gate, buka je

PJ kan ada lagi. Tapi closing soon (for today)

Address: 2, Jln Tandang, Seksyen 51, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: *Closes soon* ⋅ 5:30 pm

This post has been edited by mick84: Apr 28 2025, 05:31 PM

Since they're closing down anyway... PAS gomen can at least go ask them donate 500 tyres that failed to meet production standard but still usable, probably lying in their warehouse .

This can help at least 100 buses in their aim to carry 5000 retrenched workers all the way to Selangor to find new jobs.

dont asyik serbu mom and pops saloons and shops saman short pants and skirt staff/customers.

This post has been edited by alanyuppie: Apr 28 2025, 05:33 PM

Damn.
I like their tyres

Last year, 2024 Goodyear closes Shah Alam plant.
Salah siapa?