In a concentrated move to broaden the Weststar Group of Companies’ horizon and exert more presence abroad, Global Komited Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Weststar Group of Companies, signed a contract worth RM2.2 million for the supply of 10 initial Weststar General Service (GS) cargo military vehicles with the Defence Forces of Timor-Leste. Delivery of the vehicles is due to be completed within four months of the contract signing.

Following months of negotiations and trials, the defence forces of Timor-Leste has agreed to procure the Weststar GS Cargo utility vehicle as part of its military vehicle line-up expansion exercise. The initial batch of 10 units is part of the 50 units to be delivered in the pipeline later this year. The total worth of the contract is estimated to amount to about RM11 million.

Designed to facilitate a wide range of security and defence roles, the Weststar GS Cargo is available in various configurations that include hard and soft tops as well as manual and automatic transmissions sturdily put together to meet military-specific requirements for rigorous land base applications.

In addition, the 750 kg low maintenance utility vehicle, built off the base model of a civilian chassis boasts a generous volume capacity, which can carry up to ten soldiers with full gear and cargo. Further, the 2.5L engine vehicle operates efficiently on road and cross-country operations, hence offering a robust operational flexibility.