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MITI In Talks With Proton, Perodua To Speed Up Production Of National EVs - Tengku Zafrul

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The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is in talks with local producers Proton and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) about speeding up production of national electric vehicles (EVs) and introducing more affordable EVs according to its minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Simultaneously, the approved permit guidelines are being improved to provide flexibility in terms of the maximum number of completely built-up vehicle imports for market research pre-assembly of EVs, allowing local assemblers to assess the needs of the new market in the EV segment prior to production.



"This move is also expected to broaden the range of EV options in the market for the people," he said on Wednesday in his closing speech on the royal address for his ministry in the Dewan Rakyat. For the record, at Perodua’s press conference on the company’s outlook for 2022, President and CEO Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad confirmed that development work is already underway for electrified Perodua models, which includes hybrids and electric vehicles (EV). Perodua will be investing RM 797.5 million to upgrade its test facilities, manufacturing plant, R&D centre, and digitization – all of it will also lay the foundation to support the development of hybrids and EVs.


As for Proton, deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah confirmed that the company's entry into the new energy vehicle segment will take place in three overlapping phases: initial deployment, growth, and production.


"Our pioneering phase stretches over two timelines where we will penetrate the market, develop our capabilities and strengthen market awareness. This will overlap with the EV growth phase, which will also span two time periods. "This is where we intend to begin local EV production, further develop the ecosystem, and accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia," he said.

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JPJ Running Numbers

KUALA LUMPUR

VRG6357

SELANGOR

BSR7090

JOHOR

JA5082J

PULAU PINANG

PSD9358

PERAK

APJ9570

PAHANG

CFH2061

KEDAH

KGH1740

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEK9653

KOTA KINABALU

SJT1527

KUCHING

QAB2242P

Last updated 21 Jul, 2026

Fuel Price

Petrol

RON 95

RM 3.97

+1.38

RON 97

RM 4.90

+1.75

RON 100

RM 7.20

+2.20

VPR

RM 8.23

+2.00

Diesel

EURO 5 B10

RM 5.12

+2.08

EURO 5 B7

RM 5.32

+2.08

Last updated 30 Apr, 2026

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