About Us

Our founder: The late Datuk Ibrahim Abdullah

Our Story

Falida Motor Sdn Bhd (1981 – Present)

Falida Motor Sdn Bhd (FM) was established in 1981 by our founder, the late Datuk Ibrahim Abdullah. We are a member of Persatuan Pengimport Dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (PEKEMA) and have been involved in the import and trading of new and used ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars ever since.

Current 2 showrooms are located at Kota Kinabalu (HQ) and Damansara. FM has been recognised by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) as one of the few Class-A Approved Permit holders since 2009.

  • In August 2022, FM initiated the sales of brand-new Tesla EV in Sabah. 
  • Our Gallery Showroom at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah underwent an extensive renovation in 2022 to integrate our sales, after sales, spare parts and accessories facilities to cater for both ICE and EV cars. We have also collaborated with EZ Care Warranty, a leading auto warranty provider in Malaysia, to provide warranty programs for our imported cars sold.
  • Our service centre is headed by a Certified High Voltage Expert providing a one stop after-sales service destination for both ICE and EV cars.

FM Autohaus Sdn Bhd (2010-2018)

  • FM Autohaus Sdn Bhd, a 4S Centre, was appointed the sole distributor of BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI and Rolls Royce in Sabah. Achieved 300% growth in sales in the first year of operations after taking over from Auto Bavaria Kota Kinabalu.

EVA Imports and Exports Pty Ltd Australia (2021 – Present)

  • A Imports and Exports Pty Ltd (EVA) Australia was incorporated by Datuk Ellisa Ibrahim and her son, Mr Adam Nazri. EVA is a registered exporter under PEKEMA authorised Supplier List. Started exporting new and used EV, Land Cruisers, Ford Mustangs and other used vehicles from Australia to Malaysia since 2022.

Our Achievements

2006

FM was the first Sabah imported car dealer to establish a presence in Peninsular Malaysia.

2010

FM Autohaus Sdn Bhd achieved 300% growth in sales in the first year of operations after taking over from Auto Bavaria Kota Kinabalu.

2015

FM Autohaus Sdn Bhd won the Best Aftersales Award for BMW Motorrad at the BMW International Dealer Convention in Lisbon, Portugal.

2017

FM was awarded “Excellence in Luxury Vehicle Importer” by the Malay Chamber of Commerce.

2018

FM was awarded “Luxury Automotive Excellence Global Responsibility Award” by the Institute of Sustainability SDG

Awards