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August 15, 2001
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Jumaatun Azmi
New Straits Times
08-15-2001
Car rental yet to take off
Byline: Jumaatun Azmi
Edition: 2*

MANY Malaysians travel around their country in buses and trains because it is cheaper than other modes of transportation. Nevertheless, the country is a great place to drive around in because of the convenient distance between cities and the infrastructure already available and under construction.

"It is lovely to drive in Malaysia compared to other places," said SMAS Rent A Car managing director Kelly Ng. "After all, our highway system is the best in this part of the world."
Ng should know what he's talking about as he has travelled around the world and is heavily involved in the tourism ...

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