Kuala Lumpur, 4 March 2026 – Motul Malaysia (Motul), together with MR Lubricant Sdn. Bhd celebrated a significant milestone in February with an exclusive 10-year anniversary gala dinner. The black-tie event brought together 85 trusted dealers from across the Northern and East Coast regions of Malaysia to Genting Highlands, marking a decade of a successful partnership with the globally renowned French lubricant brand.
Reflecting on the partnership’s evolution, Ravi Shankar, General Manager for Motul Malaysia said, “MR Lubricant’s journey from their humble beginnings as our Official Motul Tekma Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil Distributor in 2016 to becoming a comprehensive distributor for our passenger car engine oil range across Northern and East Coast Malaysia has been nothing short of remarkable. Their commitment to excellence, coupled with their passion for motorsports, perfectly embodies the Motul spirit. As we look ahead to their new integrated facility in 2026, we see not just infrastructure expansion, but a testament to sustainable growth built on trust, performance, and shared values.”
Alvin Toh, Co-Founder and Operations Director of MR Lubricant, expressed his gratitude: “This 10-year milestone belongs to every dealer, every team member, and every partner who believed in our vision. When we started, we were small in size but never in ambition. Today, we stand here because of the trust our dealers placed in us and the guidance Motul Malaysia provided throughout our journey.”
The gala dinner featured dealer appreciation awards recognising outstanding partnerships and the dealers’ vital role in helping MR Lubricant deliver exceptional service to customers across the Northern and East Coast regions. The evening included a live band performance, an innovative AI photo booth capturing memories from the celebration, and an exciting lucky draw with generous prizes.
Driving Innovation: Motul’s Product Excellence
Beyond the celebrations, the event showcased Motul’s continued commitment to innovation in automotive lubrication technology. As a global leader with deep roots in motorsport excellence, Motul has recently strengthened 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. This collaboration sees Motul providing advanced lubricants for engines, transmissions, and differentials. Combined with Motul’s long-standing partnership 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 racing-proven expertise consistently delivers cutting-edge solutions that set industry benchmarks for performance and protection.
Key products highlighted at the event bring this motorsport technology directly to Malaysian drivers:
The Motul Eco-Tech 5W30 represents Motul’s latest advancement in 100% synthetic fuel economy engine oil. Meeting the newest API SP and ILSAC GF-6A standards, this formulation delivers superior engine cleanliness, exceptional thermal stability, and outstanding fuel efficiency – particularly beneficial in Malaysia’s stop-go traffic conditions. Designed for modern turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines, the Motul Eco-Tech 5W30 provides comprehensive protection while optimising performance across a wide range of contemporary vehicles.
Additionally, the Motul NGEN Hybrid engine oil addresses the unique demands of hybrid powertrains, ensuring optimal protection during frequent start-stop cycles and extended engine-off periods – a reflection of Motul’s forward-thinking approach to sustainable mobility solutions.
Partnership Opportunities for Northern Coast and East Coast Dealers
Workshops and retailers in the Northern and East Coast regions interested in joining the Motul dealer network are encouraged to contact MR Lubricant to explore partnership opportunities. As an established distributor with a decade of proven expertise, MR Lubricant offers prospective partners comprehensive product training, dedicated marketing support, and access to Motul’s full range of premium automotive lubricants and maintenance solutions.
