Automotive sector revs up to another resilient performance in 2024 as first national EV debuts


Proton and Geely engineers spent 700,000 man-hours developing the e.MAS 7. – Photos: AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star (MAINPIX)

KUALA LUMPUR: As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the sleek e.MAS 7 EV on Dec 16, priced from RM120,000 onward, it marked a key step toward Malaysia embracing electrification in line with the nation’s sustainable mobility goals.

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