The final batch of UD Croner trucks joins Alam Flora’s operations, featuring Terberg Malaysia compaction bodies for urban waste collection.
New UD Croner and Kuzer Trucks Boost Alam Flora Operational Efficiency
UD Trucks Malaysia and its sole distributor partner, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), have completed the handover of 173 new trucks to Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, a concessionaire company appointed to provide solid waste collection and public cleansing services to the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as the state of Pahang.
The fleet comprises medium-duty UD Croner and light-duty UD Kuzer models, procured to expand Alam Flora‘s working capacity and increase operational efficiency. Due to the scale of the order, deliveries were carried out in batches to align with production quality control and the customisation of truck bodies for waste collection operations.
The final batch delivery was marked with a handover ceremony at the premises of truck body builder partner Terberg Malaysia in Balakong, Selangor, where five units of the UD Croner were officially handed over to Alam Flora.
The ceremony was attended by Alam Flora Chief Executive Officer Shariman Yusuf bin Mohamed Zain, TCIE Chief Operating Officer Loh Thim Choy, TCIE Deputy General Manager for After Sales Service Tanasegaran Kesavan, Terberg Tractors Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Boo Wei Ching, and Terberg Zenith Malaysia Managing Director Jeremy Boanson-James.
UD Trucks Region Director for Southeast Asia & East Asia Keiichiro Ochiai said, “UD Trucks and TCIE have worked tirelessly together to deliver on our commitment, and we are grateful for the confidence and trust that Alam Flora has in us. Our customers’ trust represents an authentic barometer of our reputation in the market, and this underscores the capability, dependability and versatility of UD Trucks.”
Alam Flora CEO Shariman Yusuf bin Mohamed Zaid said the new trucks had already been deployed across the various concession areas and that fleet teams were satisfied with their performance. “Alam Flora is committed to advancing solid waste management and prioritises public health through all our services. Our fleet teams are very satisfied with the fuel-efficiency, durability and performance of the UD Trucks fleet,” he said.
Shariman added that reliable vehicles and strong aftermarket support were essential to Alam Flora‘s operations. “Alam Flora’s responsibility goes beyond collecting waste. We will also keep to a schedule to prevent trash from piling up. Apart from all the features of UD trucks meeting our needs, TCIE’s reputation for aftermarket care and extensive service network also played a key role in our decision to purchase such a large number of the vehicles,” he explained.
The UD Croner is equipped with a 6-cylinder engine suited to long-haul and heavier loads, with highly reliable automatic transmissions optimised for logistics and waste compactor operations. Meanwhile, the UD Kuzer offers versatility for urban environments, with an optimised driveline featuring fuel coaching technology for improved efficiency. Both models for Alam Flora are mounted with Terberg Malaysia‘s Olympus rear-loading compaction waste collection body and bin lifter technology.
TCIE Chief Operating Officer Loh Thim Choy described the completed deliveries as an important collaborative step. “The successful deliveries of 173 UD Croner and Kuzer trucks marked an important collaborative step in supporting Alam Flora in its role as one of the leading environmental management companies dedicated to preserving public cleanliness. TCIE is committed to building a long-lasting relationship with Alam Flora, and we will render any support that is needed for further advancing their solid waste management and public health priorities,” he said.
TCIE‘s aftermarket support for the fleet includes its UD Extra Mile Services package covering genuine parts, fixed-price maintenance plans with priority scheduling, 24/7 Res-Q roadside assistance, and quality service for sustained uptime.
