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By Muhammad Adil Muzaffar Mohd Fisol
CYBERJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- New government guidelines tightening the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the development of Malaysia’s local EV ecosystem, according to the Bumiputera Car Dealers Association, better known as Persatuan Pengimpot dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (PEKEMA).
BATU KAWAN, May 8 (Bernama) -- Claims that all electric vehicles (EVs) will become more expensive following the reimposition of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) EVs from July are inaccurate, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The measures taken by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) regarding BYD’s proposed investment underscore a calibrated approach to balancing foreign direct investment in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector with national interests.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said it imposes no isolated unfavourable conditions on carmakers, stressing that the requirements reflect a consistent policy applied to all new automotive investments in Malaysia since September 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The full implementation of the open market value (OMV) tax structure for locally assembled Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicles will not burden the B40 and M40 income groups, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said today.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has strengthened its long-term commitment to the country’s automotive industry with the launch of its latest model, the locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9), aimed at supporting technology transfer within the new energy vehicle segment.
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to increase the use of electric buses significantly, is seen as opening up new growth opportunities for local manufacturers, including Johor-based Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to consider maintaining a balanced policy framework that continues to support both completely built up (CBU) and completely knocked down (CKD) electric vehicle (EVs) segments.
By Zairina Zainudin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the existing tax incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the upcoming Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s electrification goals and attract long-term investments.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Honda Malaysia has launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e:N1, priced at RM149,900.
KUALA LUMPUR 18 April (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a 'neutral' recommendation for the automotive and automotive components sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has raised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for this year by five per cent to 790,000 units, up from its previous estimate of 750,000 units.
