Blueshark, EPMB inks multi-stakeholder partnership

From left: Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd (Asean) CEO Jeff Chong, Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corp CEO Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor and EP Manufacturing Bhd executive chairman Hamidon Abdullah.

KUALA LUMPUR: Blueshark and EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) have announced a multi-stakeholder partnership with several local industry players including Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) as part of its market introduction in Malaysia.

Blueshark, a leading smart electric scooter provider, aims to catalyse business logistics by empowering corporates and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) while also facilitating the gig economy; thus, providing greater access to career opportunities for the B40 community.

Beyond the product and business model, Blueshark is also committed to enhancing and expanding infrastructure for two-wheel electric vehicles (2WEV) with the first viable ecosystem that is designed to support its growth on a national scale.

EPMB deputy executive chairman (non-independent) Zulkefly Baharuddin said: “As the world moves towards greener mobility and decarbonisation, we believe the most effective way to accelerate EV adoption is by providing consumers access to a superior, yet affordable product, powered by the most viable energy solution and a complete ecosystem to support it.” “On that note, we believe that as an industry first-mover, Blueshark is the most credible brand with the technology, infrastructure and market-readiness at this juncture which can deliver exactly that,” he said.

“Blueshark’s introduction in Malaysia is set to champion sustainable mobility for Malaysians whilst also catalysing business logistics by empowering both corporates and SMEs and facilitating the gig economy. Merging life-changing technology with a holistic approach to green urban mobility, Blueshark aims to create opportunities for Malaysians by providing a safe, accessible and carbon-neutral alternative for their daily travels”, Zulkefly added.

Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd chief executive officer (Asean) Jeff Chong said: “In what is an unprecedented move in automotive history, we believe that with our unique product ecosystem and business model, we will be making our products accessible to all, especially the B40 group and we will be putting a lot of focus on empowering this underserved group of people with subsidies, green jobs creation, green entrepreneurship programs and much more.”