2022.12.05

BMW Group Malaysia and Seong Hoe Premium Motors electrified the 32nd Malaysian Film Festival with the BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport.

Stars of the Malaysian film industry made a grand entrance in the shining star from the BMW 7 Series product portfolio – the electrified BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport.

 

Melaka, 5th December 2022 – BMW Group Malaysia and Seong Hoe Premium Motors provided an official fleet of six BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport to the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) for the 32nd Malaysian Film Festival in Melaka recently. The top five nominees of each category were treated to a special chauffeur ride in the hybrid luxury sedans from the BMW 7 Series portfolio, offering them an exclusive experience of electrified opulence.

 

Globally, the BMW Group is no stranger to the filmmaking scene, having been a patron of the arts for over 80 years. From the 1935 German film ‘Die Katz' im Sack’ to the recent Marvel Studios production, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the premium automaker continues to find new ways to champion the creative industry worldwide.

 

On a local level, the BMW Shorties has served as an influential platform by BMW Group Malaysia to encourage and support the creative expressions of emerging Malaysian filmmakers and digital content creators for the last 16 years. Over 1,000 entries have been submitted to the BMW Shorties for its annual short film competition since 2006, many of which have been screened at prestigious international film festivals such as Cannes, New York, Rotterdam, Oberhausen, Rome, Clermont-Ferrand and more.

 

To learn more about Seong Hoe Premium Motors, kindly visit www.bmw-seonghoe.com.my. For more information on the BMW Shorties, visit www.bmwshorties.com.my and follow the BMW Shorties’ official Instagram account at @BMWShorties.

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About the BMW Shorties

The BMW Shorties was launched in Malaysia in late 2006 as a platform for Malaysian short film makers to explore their talent. Since that time, it has become one of the most anticipated annual filmmaking events in Malaysia with BMW Shorties productions travelling to prestigious international film festivals in Cannes, Rome, New York, Rotterdam, Dubai and others. Today it serves both to provide Malaysian filmmakers and digital content creators access to international film making networks and as an unwitting platform for young Malaysians to cultivate their social conscience. 

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The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2021, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles and more than 194,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2021 was € 16.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 111.2 billion. As of 31 December 2021, the BMW Group had a workforce of 118,909 employees. 

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

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About BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd

BMW Group Malaysia is the representative of Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG in Malaysia with activities that cover the wholesale of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles, spare parts and accessories as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and other related activities in Malaysia. The organisation’s presence in the country includes its National Sales Centre (NSC) in Cyberjaya and BMW Assembly Facilities at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah which supports the Malaysian region as well as the BMW Group Data Centre (GDC), BMW Group Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Cyberjaya and BMW Group Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) at the Free Industrial Zone of the Senai International Airport in Senai, Johor which supports 22 markets in the Asia-Pacific region. BMW dealership network covers 39 outlets in various cities in Malaysia.

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About The Datai Langkawi

One of the world’s most stunning resorts, The Datai Langkawi, is situated on the northwest tip of the island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Located in an ancient rainforest rich in wildlife and overlooking the tranquil Datai Bay, awarded by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide, the iconic property enchants with mesmerising nature, visionary architecture, understated elegance and Malaysian hospitality. All the 121 rooms, villas and suites at The Datai Langkawi, including the five-bedroom The Datai Estate Villa, offer breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. Elevated among treetops, set in the very heart of the rainforest and located directly on the coastline, the dining outlets, which include the award-winning The Gulai House, The Pavilion, The Dining Room and The Beach Club, pay homage to the exotic flavours and culinary traditions of the region and beyond. Bespoke facilities include The Nature Centre, an educational facility and home to resident naturalists and marine biologists, and The Spa featuring Ramuan treatments, its own Akar retail range and Voya facials. Leisure facilities include three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre at The Health Club; an array of wellness activities including silat and yoga, retail outlet The Boutique, a reserved space to showcase local arts and talents at The Atelier, as well as one of the most scenic golf courses in the world designed by golf legend Ernie Els, The Els Club Teluk Datai. The resort founded The Datai Pledge in 2019 - a sustainability and conservation trust that supports Langkawi’s unique fauna, flora and communities. All proceeds from The Datai Pledge aid this work and contribute to local non-profit organisations. The Datai Langkawi is managed by Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd, an investment holding company incorporated to develop, manage and operate hospitality and attraction destinations.

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Issued by:
BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Sashi Ambihaipahan
Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, Malaysia
Telephone: +60123817182, Fax: (+603) 8887 3801
Email: sashi.ambihaipahan@bmw.com.my
Media Website: www.press.bmwgroup.com

 

Chan Ai Ling
Senior Corporate Communications Executive, Malaysia
Telephone: +6016 2763488, Fax: (+603) 8887 3801
Email: ailing.chan@bmw.com.my
Media Website: www.press.bmwgroup.com


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About SNS Products Sdn Bhd
 

Established in 2002, SNS Products Sdn Bhd is a home-grown company that is driven by the principles of promoting child safety awareness to ensure that all children are safe and well-protected in and out of the home. SNS Products Sdn Bhd is the Malaysian sole distributor for Joie, snskidz, mifold and Axkid, with a product line up to cater for all price ranges to suit different needs and situations. The company takes pride in advocating child occupant safety and strives to promote the safety message to all concerned parties including parents, caregivers, health care providers and retailers. Being committed to child occupant safety, SNS Products Sdn Bhd provides advice on child safety seats, conducts talks and training workshops, organises free car seat checks as well as offers a car seat rental programme. To learn more, visit https://www.safensound.com.my/

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