KUALA LUMPUR (March 7): Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the exclusive distributor for Ford in Malaysia, has launched its latest dealership in Penampang named Ford Kota Kinabalu (Penampang), Rightpower Corporation Sdn Bhd.

In a statement on Tuesday (March 7), the company said this marks the second Ford 3S Centre in Kota Kinabalu, and its eighth facility in East Malaysia.

The company said it aims to serve one of Kota Kinabalu’s key town centres, complementing the existing dealership in Inanam.

With an investment of RM1 million into renovations, the new Ford 3S Centre will cater to customers’ end-to-end needs, offering sales to after sales services.

The 3S Centre spans a total of 12,000 square feet, comprising a showroom area of 4,300 square feet and a service centre area of 4,500 square feet.

It includes four service bays with a team of 16 members, comprising trained Ford certified technicians and service personnel.

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford managing director Turse Zuhair said Sabah is an exciting market with a high demand for the Next-Generation Ford Ranger.

“As we continue to expand our customer base in Kota Kinabalu, we are pleased to introduce Rightpower Corporation as our second dealership, targeted at expanding to customers in the Penampang district.

“The new dealership enables customers to embrace the distinctive Ford experience and we look forward to providing high quality services through this facility,” he said.

Ford Kota Kinabalu (Penampang), Rightpower Corporation Sdn Bhd is located along Jalan Penampang Baru, in Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The 3S Centre operates from 8am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and from 9am to 3pm on Sundays.