“The manager discusses Bermaz Auto as a performance drag due to underestimating the market impact of Chinese EV imports into Malaysia. However, the business is now recovering, supported by a highly cash-generative, asset-light model. Recent Mazda model introductions have been well-received, and the company's Xpeng brand distribution is performing well.”
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