News & Reviews:   MITI

Previously, we shared that Perodua will produce the first affordable electric vehicle (EV) for the local market by the end of 2025. Now, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated this plan, saying that the government is ready to help in achieving the goal.

Previously, we shared how the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will facilitate a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. However, MITI has since announced that the meeting has been rescheduled to a later date.

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has revealed that he will be facilitating a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The meeting is aimed at devising a strategy to make Malaysia the Digital Hub of ASEAN.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced that it will be reviewing the previously set target of having 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country by 2025. Its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz clarified that while the government is maintaining the target as of now, his Cabinet colleagues will re-examine whether it is actually achievable.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Bajet Malaysia 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat today, which includes several measures to further improve the electric vehicle (EV) industry in our country. Read on to find out more about the initiatives that will roll out starting next year.

The Malaysian Government may introduce a new incentive specific for the B40 group in the country to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) in Budget 2024. Such an incentive was touted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), but will only apply to purchases of e-motorcycles.

Following his meeting with Elon Musk, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the billionaire has agreed to make significant investments in our country. These include collaborations with the Malaysian government under Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink.

Proton Holdings Bhd has announced that it may accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) suitable for Malaysian consumers as early as 2025. Previously, the national car manufacturer set a target for 2027 but has since expedited its projection.

Today, our local minister of International Trade and Industry, Tengku Zafrul just announced that Tesla will indeed be making its way to the Malaysian market. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) also announced its approval, and we will be seeing Tesla's presence soon.

The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has revealed that it would be discussing with national car manufacturers Proton and Perodua on expediting the production of electric vehicles (EVs). Its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that both companies would produce national EVs and introduce affordable EVs to Malaysians.