KUALA LUMPUR (July 1): Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd’s (Perodua) June car sales jumped to 21,250 units — its highest monthly figure so far this year and an increase of 169.5% over May’s sales of 7,886 units. 

The sharp rise followed the sales tax exemption announced by the government on June 5, said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad. 

He said the tax exemption, aimed at boosting car sales amid the Covid-19 crisis, has provided many benefits for consume