UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) Expresses Massive Regret For The Incident At Its Dealer Where The Malaysian Flag Was Flown Upside Down

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UMW Toyota released an official statement on the recent debacle where its authorised dealer in Kuantan had flown the Malaysian flag upside down at its dealership. It may have been an accident but many actually raised concern on social media platforms. Of course, flying a nation's flag the wrong side round is indeed an insult. But obviously a multi-national company like Toyota would never have done it intentionally. 

And so UMW Toyota have apologised for the massive mistake done by their dealer and corrective action...i.e the flag is now in its correct position, and most likely the management of that dealership will forever make sure the Jalur Gemilang is displayed properly. Of course, right now, the backlash is strong. Go over to google maps and even on the dealership's review page, some are hammering them silly.

Never, ever take things like this for granted people. Sometimes a small black blemish may ruin what greatness a company has done. Personally, I don't blame the holding company here, I blame the dealer as Toyota has invested a whole lot into Malaysia over the years.

Official Press Release by UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd.

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) today expressed

their deep regret for the incident occurring at its Authorised Dealer, whereby Malaysian

Flags were hung up-side down.

The company acknowledged that the matter was brought to its attention by concerned

Netizens who took to Social Media to duly inform the organisation.

The company also stressed that such matters are treated very seriously and it had no

intention to disrespect the country; as it was a genuine and unfortunate mistake. The

Dealership has also since taken immediate corrective action by removing the flags and

stern action has been taken to ensure such matters do not recur in the future.

“We really appreciate our fellow Malaysians and netizens who spotted this mistake and

for notifying us. We have since corrected it and taken measures to ensure that such

incidences are not repeated in the future. We deeply regret and apologise for what had

happened. As Malaysians we have great respect and love for our country,” said Mr.

Ravindran K. President of UMW Toyota Motor.