February auto sales down 4.4% year-on-year: MAA

PETALING JAYA: Total vehicle sales in February 2018 decreased 4.4% or 1,877 units to 40,578 units, compared with 42,455 units a year ago, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
In a statement, MAA said sales for this month is expected to be slightly better than the previous month on the back of a longer working month and rush for deliveries by companies with financial year ending on March 31.
Meanwhile, the association said vehicle sales in February 2018 was 9% or 3,997 units lower than January 2018, attributed to a short working month due to Chinese New Year festive holidays.