KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — National automaker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) is in the midst of strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) capabilities and plans to launch and produce its own EV by 2027, said its deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The government’s target to install up to 10,000 public charging stations for electric vehicles in Malaysia by 2025 under the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint 2021-2030 is on track, with around 700 charging stations nationwide having been set up so far.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The government has proposed to extend the import duty and excise exemptions for imported Complete Built-Up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) until December 31, 2024 to support the use of EVs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The Transport Ministry through the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be offering full motor vehicle licence fee exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) and vehicles for persons with disabilities (PwD/OKU), says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Malaysia’s budget for 2022, its biggest to date, is focused on economic recovery, by providing assistance to most segments of the population and businesses with hopes of bringing them back to pre-pandemic levels.

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Oct 26 — An electric vehicle (EV) factory planned by Chinese automaking group Geely will produce cars under the premium Polestar marque, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.