Press Release: CARSOME Autofair 2025 Kicks Off with Unveiling of Official FAM Fleet

(From left) Datuk Mohd Joehari Bin Mohd Ayub, President of FAM, receives the symbolic car key from Mr. Eric Cheng, CARSOME’s Co-Founder and Group CEO, marking the official handover to the Football Association Malaysia. 

Petaling Jaya, 22 May 2025 –CARSOME, the Official Automotive Partner of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), today officially handed over 15 vehicles decked in CARSOME and FAM liveries to support the association’s operational and logistical needs. 

The 15-vehicle fleet includes the Proton X90, Proton X70, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Serena, BMW 3 Series, Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Toyota Alphard. These vehicles will serve the men’s and women’s national teams, as well as FAM’s management, ensuring safe and comfortable travel throughout the football calendar.

Held at CARSOME Automall, the handover also marked the start of CARSOME Autofair 2025, a four-day event from 22 to 25 May featuring exclusive deals, on-ground activities, and community engagement opportunities for customers and football fans.

The event was graced by FAM President, Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub, Tuan Jefri bin Ngadirin, Director General of the National Sports Council, alongside national football legend Dato’ Zainal Abidin Hassan, who currently serves as Exco Member. Their presence reflected strong and united support for the continued development of Malaysian football.

In his speech during the event, CARSOME Group Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eric Cheng spoke about working with FAM to contribute to the future of national players beyond the pitch. He highlighted CARSOME’s ongoing collaboration with FAM through CARSOME Academy as part of a broader effort to support long-term personal and professional development for players and staff.

(From left) Aaron Kee, CARSOME’s Chief Business Officer, Yang Berbahagia Datuk Hj Mohd Hisamudin Bin Yahaya, Chairman of the FAM Sponsorship and Marketing Committee, Yang Berbahagia Datuk Mohd Joehari bin Mohd Ayub, FAM President, Mr Eric Cheng, CARSOME’s Co-Founder and Group CEO together , Mr Teoh Jiun Ee, CARSOME’s Co-Founder and CARSOME Academy CEO together with Yang Berusaha Tuan Jefri Ngadirin, Director General of the National Sports Council (MSN) with the official CARSOME x FAM vehicle during the grand unveiling ceremony held at PJ Automall.

“The handover of these vehicles marks an important step in our partnership with FAM, providing the national teams with the mobility and support they need throughout the football calendar. As part of our commitment, we also want to help players, both men and women, prepare for life beyond the pitch. Through CARSOME Academy, we are opening up education and career opportunities in the automotive industry, which contributes 5 percent or RM82 billion to Malaysia’s GDP and supports over 700,000 jobs across the country. We are working with FAM to determine the courses and assistance required and hope this effort creates meaningful pathways for the football community to grow within a thriving sector,” said Cheng. 

The President of FAM, Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub, hopes that the collaboration with CARSOME will drive more success for Malaysian football, especially for the national team.

"The official collaboration between FAM and CARSOME began on March 25, the same day the national team secured a victory over Nepal in the opening match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Johor.

"This marks a positive start, and I hope that the partnership between FAM and CARSOME will continue to bring more success to Malaysian football in the years ahead.

"We are excited to work with CARSOME over the next two years and are grateful to have a trusted partner like them," he said.

FAM players with the official CARSOME x FAM vehicles during the grand unveiling ceremony.

During the Autofair, Malaysian football fans will also have a chance to meet National Team Players during a special meet and greet session on the 24th May 2025. Visitors who make bookings also stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes including signed jerseys from national football team players and 10 pairs of grandstand tickets to the Asian Cup Qualifiers (Malaysia vs Vietnam match - 10th June), car tint vouchers, one full car wrap voucher, and limited edition, CARkey Bola jerseys. 

Further details of the fan meet and greet will be posted on CARSOME and FAM’s official social media channels. 

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