In February, Motul Malaysia marked a major milestone alongside MR Lubricant Sdn. Bhd. with an elegant black-tie gala dinner commemorating a decade of successful collaboration. Held in the cool surrounds of Genting Highlands, the exclusive event brought together 85 dealers from Malaysia’s Northern and East Coast regions to celebrate ten years of shared achievements and growth.
What began in 2016 as a focused distributorship for Motul’s Tekma Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil has since evolved into a comprehensive distribution partnership covering passenger car engine oils across Northern and East Coast Malaysia. Over the past decade, MR Lubricant has steadily expanded its capabilities and reach, driven by a commitment to service excellence and a deep passion for motorsports.
Ravi Shankar, General Manager of Motul Malaysia, praised the distributor’s remarkable journey, highlighting its transformation from a specialised diesel oil distributor into a key regional partner for Motul’s broader automotive range. He also pointed to MR Lubricant’s upcoming integrated facility in 2026 as a clear indicator of sustainable, long-term growth built on trust and shared values.
Echoing this sentiment, Alvin Toh, Co-Founder and Operations Director of MR Lubricant, credited the milestone to the unwavering support of dealers, partners, and team members. He reflected on the company’s early days, noting that while the business may have started small, its ambitions were always bold. The anniversary, he said, belongs to everyone who believed in the company’s vision.
The gala dinner served not only as a celebration but also as a platform to honour dealer excellence. Special appreciation awards recognised outstanding partnerships and the crucial role dealers have played in delivering quality service and premium products to customers across the regions.
Guests were treated to live entertainment, an AI-powered photo booth capturing memorable moments, and a lively lucky draw featuring attractive prizes—adding glamour and excitement to the milestone occasion.
Beyond the festivities, the event reinforced Motul’s global reputation for technological innovation and motorsport heritage. The French lubricant specialist has further strengthened its racing credentials through its partnership with McLaren Racing, serving as the official lubricants partner for both the McLaren Formula 1 Team and McLaren Endurance Racing’s FIA World Endurance Championship programme.
Motul’s racing legacy also includes its long-standing involvement with the 24 Hours of Le Mans since the 1950s and its role as official lubricants partner of the FIA World Endurance Championship since 2016. This deep motorsport involvement ensures that technologies tested under extreme racing conditions are translated into products designed for everyday drivers.
Among the highlighted products at the gala was the Motul Eco-Tech 5W30, a fully synthetic engine oil engineered to meet the latest API SP and ILSAC GF-6A standards. Designed to deliver enhanced engine cleanliness, thermal stability, and improved fuel efficiency, it is particularly suited to Malaysia’s urban stop-and-go driving conditions. Compatible with modern turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines, it provides robust protection while optimising overall performance.
Also featured was the Motul NGEN Hybrid engine oil, specially developed to meet the unique demands of hybrid vehicles. With enhanced protection during frequent start-stop cycles and extended engine-off phases, the formulation reflects Motul’s forward-looking approach to sustainable mobility.
As MR Lubricant enters its second decade with Motul, workshops and retailers in the Northern and East Coast regions are invited to explore opportunities to join the growing dealer network. Prospective partners can expect comprehensive product training, dedicated marketing support, and access to Motul’s extensive range of premium lubricants and maintenance solutions.
With ten years of proven partnership behind them and ambitious plans ahead, Motul Malaysia and MR Lubricant are poised to continue driving performance, innovation, and growth across Malaysia’s automotive landscape.
