The Malaysian auto industry was rocked today by the news of the passing of Datuk Aishah Ahmad Badjunaid, president of the Malaysian Automobile Association (MAA). In an official statement, the association said Aishah passed away peacefully on the morning of February 2, 2023 in Jeddah and will be buried in Saudi Arabia today.
“The passing of Datuk Aishah is truly a great loss, not only for all members of the Malaysian Automobile Association but also for the entire automotive industry,” the statement read.
“Rated in the local auto industry as well as by foreign partners in ASEAN, APEC and the Malaysian government, Datuk Aishah is a legend and one of the leading figures in the automotive sector. , who devoted the best years of his life to contributing to growth and development. of the Malaysian auto industry with her vision, dedication and passion,” it continued.
Aishah has held its position since 1991 (MAA was formerly known as the Malaysian Automobile Dealers Association of MMTA) and established MAA as the leading automotive industry association in the country.
“Under her management, MAA has grown in size, membership, and resources. With her strong leadership and commitment, the association has engaged in many dialogues, discussions and proposals with the government to solve industrial problems and consider expanding support policies. and sustain the automotive industry in Malaysia,” the association said in a press release.
In addition to being the president of MAA, Aishah, 71 years old, has also been the president of the Malaysian Automobile Federation (AFM) since 1998. AFM is the sponsor association for MAA, the Malaysian Automotive Parts Manufacturer (MACPMA). ) and the Malaysian Motorcycle and Scooter Assembly and Distributors Association (MASAAM).
At the regional level, Aishah served as president of the ASEAN Automobile Federation (AAF) for three terms and helped grow the stature and size of the organization. One of the highlights of her AAF presidency from 2015 to 2017 was her success in recruiting the Automobile Association of Myanmar (AAM) and the Cambodia Automobile Industry Federation (CAIF) as members, bringing all set of ten industry associations of ASEAN member states into the AAF.
A giant in her own right, Aishah has been involved in the auto industry for over 40 years, making her one of the longest serving individuals in the field. Her illustrious career began in the mid-1970s with the Inchcape Group in Malaysia, followed by positions at Ford Malaysia and Tractor Malaysia before her retirement at Sime Darby Motors – she continues to be a board member. management of the Sime Darby Group after retirement.
With the news of her Aishah passing, DRB-Hicom also released a statement mourning the loss of the MAA president, with DRB-Hicom group chief executive Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar saying she is irreplaceable and her legacy is the impact she has made on the world. industry that she loves very much.
“Her leadership, vision and dedication to running MAA had a lasting impact on the industry and she will be remembered as a tireless fighter for growth and development. of the automotive industry in Malaysia. Her passing is a great loss to the industry and to the entire community,” Syed Faisal said. “DRB-Hicome extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Datuk Aishah. May Allah bless her soul and bring her to Jannah,” the statement read.
we live paultan.org was also saddened by the passing of Datuk Aishah Ahmad Badjunaid and will remember her hospitable nature, insights and engaging discussions with members of the media. We send our deepest condolences to her family.
