Malaysia looks to Chinese companies to grow EV sector: official


Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to draw greater investment from Chinese companies to develop its electric vehicle (EV) sector to build up the infrastructure to enable wider adoption of EVs, a Malaysian official said.

The development of the supporting infrastructure for EVs is a major hurdle for Malaysia, but the government seeks to overcome this by encouraging companies with the expertise and technology to set up their operations in the country, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook told Xinhua in an interview.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
electric vehicle , EV , Anthony Loke

Next In Business News

New Sarawak deal broadens GDB’s credentials
BNM to issue syariah contract framework
Awanbiru bags RM8.68mil THP contract
Bursa Malaysia edges higher on bargain hunting
Shinyou targets ACE Market IPO
Sunway taps global mobility partners
NZ’s inflation surge points to more rate hikes
KIP-REIT eyes stronger earnings from Setapak mall
Johor acquisition to lift IHH Healthcare’s profit
Dialog on track for another record-high year

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read