Air Freight Import & Export Ocean Freight Import & Export Daily Cargoes Trucking Services (Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei) General Trading and Transportation Freight Forwarding and Transportation (Domestic & International) Custom Clearance and Documentation at Custom Check Point Custom Brokerage, Permit Application and Taxes & Duties Exemption Application Heavy Equipment and Machinery Haulage Services Industrial Gases and Liquid Chemicals Haulage Services Commercial and Residential Premises Relocation Services Professional Packing Services and Supplies Crane and Forklift Services Warehousing and Distribution Services Single Car Carrier Service Our company owns more than 100 lorries to support our forwarding and logistic services to ensure that we fulfill our clients’ requirement. Below is our listing of lorries: 5-tonne Crane Lorry for lifting of heavy cargoes and to be deployed to other areas (Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei) based on clients’ requirements and necessities

3-tonne Forklift for loading and unloading at our warehouse 6-tonne Lorry (Opened Top) 6-wheeled Bonded Truck for the safety / securities of specific cargoes 40-footer Semi Trailer Cargo 40-footer Bonded Trailer Cargo 40-footer Platform Semi Trailer Cargo Custom-build concrete loading bay for loading and unloading of cargoes Warehouse with floor area of 12,000 square feet (Miri Head Office) and 2,500 square feet (Kuching Branch) for storage Operating towards two decades since its inception in Miri, Sarawak in 1996, HOTRADE SDN. BHD. has been synonymous with excellence, offering a comprehensive range of logistics solutions. Leave us an online message via Enquiry Form. We will get back to you at our earliest possible. A 4095 meter tall mountain Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Malaysia and the 20th tallest in the World. Mainly because of the biological diversity the mountain is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climbing the mountain is not an easy feat for the untrained;

though it will absolutely be one of the best experiences ever. Watching the sun rise in the early morning will definitely make you forget all the hardships you had to endure during the hike up. Sepilok rehabilitation centre is one of the biggest and most well known orangutan sanctuaries in Malaysia. The sanctuary is located nearby Sandakan; the total site is over 43 square kilometer in size. Tyres In Crawley Spindle WayAround 75 orangutans roam free within the forest reserve. Homes For Sale Cone Blvd Greensboro NcDuring their rehabilitation the animals rely heavy on the help of the people that work at the centre; Holmes Egg Shaped Air Purifierand also on the donations from tourists. Tourist can snap precious pictures during daily feeding time.

One of the most popular destinations in Sabah is the Kinabatangan River. This river has a length of 560 kilometers and stretches through half of Eastern Sabah. Alongside the riverbanks there is an abundance of wildlife. During a river cruise you will have a chance to spot the rare orangutan, the pygmy elephant, proboscis monkeys and saltwater crocodiles. During night cruises you might spot the leopard cat, numerous sleeping birds, wild boars, snakes and many crocodiles. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park TAR Marine Park is the perfect place to enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling and light jungle treks. The marine park is made up of five small islands: Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik. The best beaches and probably also the best corals can be found around Gaya island; the biggest of the five islands. The marine park is only a 20 minute boat trip away from the city of Kota Kinabalu. Mulu National Park is the biggest national park in Sarawak. The park is best known for the amazing caves.

The Sarawak Chamber is the world's biggest cave chamber. It is said that 40 Boeing 747 aircraft's fit in the cave. Clearwater cave is the world's longest cave with a length of over 110 kilometers. The caves aren't the only highlights at Mulu NP. The amazing pinnacles at Mount Api are absolutely stunning to witness. A visit to Mulu NP will bring your holiday in Malaysia to new heights! Main page Tips Cars Things to keep in mind when buying a car in Malaysia 1. There are almost no reliable cars below the RM5000 mark. Cars that are sold below RM5k often need repairs which could easily add a couple of thousand ringgits. Be prepared to pay at least RM7.000 to RM10.000 for an old (10+ year old) car. 2. A new car easily costs over RM100.000 in Malaysia. If you want to drive an American or European brand then be prepared to fork up a few hundred thousand ringgits. Even a BMW of at least 5 years old may cost well over RM150.000. 3. Most common brands in Malaysia are Proton, Toyota, Honda and Hyundai.

Most common European cars are BMW and Mercedes. Audi is currently gaining popularity (weird enough some locals have the impression that Audi is of less quality compared to BMW and Mercedes). 4. Banks are usually eager to give out (new) loans. Expats usually have a bigger income compared to locals, though expats also often stay less long in Malaysia. Loans are available but there may be restrictions in place (like a shorter payback time which means higher monthly costs). When you take up a loan there is usually a down payment of at least 10%. To get the loan you need to bring along bank statements (that proves your income), your passport with work-permit and often a company letter. A general rule of thumb is that you must have a salary of at least 3 to 5 times the monthly payment in order to get a loan. The interest rates for a new car are usually between 2% and 4% per year (second hand cars between 4% and 8%). Loans that can be applied are typically for around 10 years in case of a new car.

5. Proton, the national car of Malaysia, is perhaps not the best or nicest car to drive; however it is a car that everybody drives in Malaysia. This means that there is much knowledge at repair garages and parts are also less expensive. If you are on a tight budget, you are probably best off with a Proton car. 6. Make sure you bring along a local that at least speaks Bahasa Malayu. Chinese is often even better (as the 2nd hand car market is mostly dominated by Chinese Malaysians). 7. Check the service record to verify the vehicle’s history and mileage. 8. Have the vehicle tested by an independent service/repair shop and use the outcome to haggle on the price. .my to get an impression on prices for a certain type, year and model. If you see a car for sale for half the regular 2nd hand value then ask yourself the question what might be wrong with it. Believe it or not; it is not uncommon to see stolen cars offered for sale. 10. Don’t believe most of the unique selling points.

In Malaysia every 2nd hand car only had 1 previous owner, who is always 76 years old and always used to be a school teacher that only drove 50.000 kilometers in all those years. 11. Take the car for a test drive. Check whether essential functions like brakes, tires, clutch, gearbox, visors, lights, doors, electric windows (if any), central door lock and air-condition are working. 12. Cars keep their value more in Malaysia then in other countries. If you buy a car for RM15.000 chances are that two years later the car is still worth around RM13.000. Brand new cars do lose value immediately after buying the car (around 30% max). 13. Please check that the vehicle is actually owned by the seller. This can be done at JPJ (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan). 14. When you are buying the car you head over to JPJ near Amcorp Mall in Petaling Jaya just outside KL city center to have it registered under your name. 15. Only after you have registered the car under your name (and made sure up front that there are no outstanding loans, warrants and after the official car inspection) you will do the payment.

16. In Malaysia people can take up a loan (similar to a mortgage) on a car that is transferable after the sale. This means you can buy a car with an outstanding loan. Always check the background or history of the vehicle if possible before deciding to buy the vehicle for sale. 17. If you bring your car to a regular repair shop; always join the mechanic for a short drive to test the car. Our experiences are that they tend to fix the problem(s) at hand, but often do not look further than that. This means that there is a chance that you will run into new problems. Always be alert and always ask how many days of warranty come with the repairs. 18. If you run into trouble on the road be sure to have proper insurance. Our experience with Axa is pretty good. We ran into troubles a few times with our cheap car and we never had to wait for more than two hours for the towing company to arrive. Be sure to keep the number of your insurance company at hand. 19. Never rush into buying a car.