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    $45,000 Petronas FP1 Streetbike Introduced In Malaysia

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    World-class road version of race-proven machine is another success story PETRONAS today
    unveiled the much anticipated road version of its PETRONAS FP1 motorcycle, Malaysia's very
    own first superbike. The launch of the machine was held at PETRONAS' fine art gallery, the
    GALERI PETRONAS, in Kuala Lumpur and was officiated by Malaysia's Minister of Youth and
    Sports Dato' Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. The event was also graced by the presence of
    PETRONAS' Chairman Tan Sri Dato' Seri Azizan Zainul Abidin.

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    Also present at the launch was Mr. Carl Fogarty, Principal of the Foggy PETRONAS Racing
    Team that has been charting up considerable success with the race version of the bike in the
    World Superbike Championship race circuits.
    The launch of the PETRONAS FP1 marks another important milestone for PETRONAS in its
    pursuit for excellence in the field of advanced engineering and technology. It also reflects
    PETRONAS' success and ability in harnessing the technology and expertise acquired through its
    involvement in the various fields of motor sports while developing and nurturing the capability of
    Malaysia's human capital.
    A total of 150 units of the road version of the FP1 have been manufactured to meet the condition
    set by the Fdration Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) before it could allow the Foggy
    PETRONAS Racing Team to compete in the World Superbike Championship. The first batch of
    75 units of the bikes was manufactured in the United Kingdom and had passed inspection in
    March of this year. The second batch of the bikes was assembled in Malaysia by PETRONAS
    using the resources and facilities of motorcycle manufacturer, MODENAS, in Gurun, Kedah. This
    batch passed FIM's inspection in July.
    Of the 150 units, PETRONAS will make available to interested superbike enthusiasts 100 units of
    this limited edition of the PETRONAS FP1.
    The FP1 began as a prototype engine undertaken by SAUBER PETRONAS Engineering AG
    (SPE), a joint venture formed in 1996 between Sauber Holdings and PETRONAS to further add
    value to their relationship forged a year earlier in the Formula One arena. SPE has since
    progressed from just meeting the engineering needs of the SAUBER PETRONAS Formula One
    Team to embarking on several projects, the most notable of which are the EO1 two-litre car
    engine and the GP1, the prelude to the FP1, using cutting-edge Formula One technology. Other
    initiatives included R&D in the areas of fuel and lubricant technology.
    Speaking at the launch, PETRONAS' Chairman Tan Sri Dato' Seri Azizan Zainul Abidin said the
    FP1 represented the coming of age of a new breed of Malaysian engineers who had proven their
    ability in the hi-tech automotive industry. "They have triumphed through various trials associated
    with Formula One to become specialists in fuel, lubricants, engines, electronics, chassis,
    aerodynamics, component and suspension development.

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    "Indeed, PETRONAS takes pride that we have played a vital role in nation building by helping to
    develop technical skills and expertise.
    "Of great significance is also the fact that we have successfully commercialised the technology
    and expertise we acquired through our involvement in motor sports."
    Tan Sri Azizan added that the knowledge base acquired in advanced technologies would not
    only go a long way in contributing to Malaysia's aspiration to become fully industrialised by the
    year 2020 but would also help in PETRONAS' strive to maintain the competitive edge needed to
    grow and sustain its businesses.
    The PETRONAS FP1 will be on display at GALERI PETRONAS, Level 3, Suria KLCC, until 5
    November 2003.
    About PETRONAS
    PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad), Malaysia's national petroleum corporation, was
    established as a business entity on 17 August 1974. Wholly owned by the Government of
    Malaysia, PETRONAS has evolved into an integrated oil and gas corporation engaged in the full
    spectrum of the oil and gas business and other value-adding related activities. Since the mid
    1990s, PETRONAS has aggressively embarked on a globalisation drive and has established
    strategic presence in more than 30 countries.
    PETRONAS is a Global 500 company and has consistently been ranked as one of the most
    profitable companies among the grouping by the Fortune magazine. For the financial year ended
    31 March 2003, PETRONAS recorded a turnover of US$21.4 billion, with a pre-tax profit of
    US$7.1 billion.
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