The blind spot in our green transition: How Malaysia’s EV policies deepen social injustice


MALAYSIA is hurtling towards an electric vehicle (EV) future, spurred on by an aggressive suite of government incentives, corporate tax holiday and ambitious sustainability targets.

On paper, the goal is noble: slash carbon emissions, modernise our national fleet and position the country as a regional green hub. However, strip away the glossy marketing of zero-emission driving, and a troubling reality emerges.

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