KOTA KINABALU, Oct 29 (Bernama) – UMW Grantt International Sdn. Bhd. (UMW Grantt), a wholly-owned subsidiary of UMW Group, continues to support and participate in South East Asia’s biggest extreme off-road event; the 29th Borneo Safari International Off-Road Challenge (Borneo Safari).  For the fifth consecutive year, UMW Grantt is the Official Performance Lubricants Partner for the event.  This year, the eight-day expedition is expected to attract 400 specially-modified off-road vehicles and a record 1,220 participants.  They will pass through Beaufort, Sipitang, Keningau, Tenom and Tambunan districts and cover a total distance of around 400 kilometres.  The convoy was flagged-off by Datuk Christina Liew, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister who is also Sabah State Minister in charge of Tourism, Culture and Environment.

UMW Grantt corporate vehicles joining the convoy will be powered by GRANTT QUASAR SAE 15W-40 API CI-4 Mineral Grade.  The GRANTT QUASAR range is formulated with Advanced American Technology that delivers excellent engine performance and protection against engine wear, build-up, corrosion and overheating, even in the toughest driving conditions.

GRANTT’s full range of lubricants include Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO), Motorcycle Oil (MCO), Diesel Engine Oil (DEO), Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), industrial oil and greases.
 
“We are excited to be a part of Borneo Safari expedition which serves as an excellent platform for us to showcase our GRANTT lubricants, especially our QUASAR Diesel Engine Oil product.  This product is specifically formulated to deliver excellent engine performance and protection during the long and challenging journey.  Our GRANTT QUASAR range is no stranger to extreme driving conditions and this off-road challenge will prove its reliability and durability.  GRANTT lubricants are already available in Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei and Cambodia, and we hope to expand its market reach to Thailand and Myanmar in the coming years”, said Dato’ Abdul Rashid Musa, President of UMW’s Manufacturing & Engineering Division.

About UMW

The UMW Group is an international conglomerate that develops industries, manages partnerships and facilitates growth. It is involved in three core business segments - Automotive, Equipment and Manufacturing & Engineering.  The Group operates in 8 countries and has close to 8,300 employees.

Adopting its rallying call – Beyond Boundaries®, UMW is set to play a leading role in shaping the future of its industries globally. The Company will do this by inspiring vibrant ideas, nurturing potential, pioneering partnerships and delivering excellence in everything it does; the rewards of which will contribute to the progress and well-being of all its stakeholders.
 
SOURCE: UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (UMW) 

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