The Indonesian government will put in place a regulation on the production of low-cost green cars (LCGC) after an automotive manufacturer there invested heavily in green cars, according to a report published by the Antara news agency.
“The ministry of finance will ensure that the LCGC regulation is put in place,” said Ministry of Industry secretary general Anshari Bukhari. He added that the ministry wants to implement the regulation by the end of this year.
Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo has prepared the regulation on LCGC because of the government’s concerns regarding the tax incentives for the production of low-cost cars, according to Anshari. “It also reflects investors’ trust in the government,” he said.
Anshari said the Toyota Group has upped its production capacity of cars that comply with LCGC requirements, among which are an engine capacity of below 1,200 cc and a minimum fuel consumption of 20-22 km per litre. The automaker recently launched the NAV1 eight-seater MPV in the country.
In September, Indonesian-based manufacturer Astra launched the Toyota Agya (pictured) and its Daihatsu Ayla sibling at IIMS 2012, both of which should fall under the LCGC category.
Anshari noted that the policy will boost car production in the country. The Indonesian automotive industry has enjoyed a 7.52% growth as of the third quarter of this year.
“The automotive, steel and food industries have contributed to the national industrial growth significantly,” he said.
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I remember somewhere that our finance minister is trying to make Malaysia into a green car hub of SEA, during the launch of the truly ridiculous CKD Honda Jazz Hybrid.
Having been unable to compete with Thai and Indo in car manufacturing , we will focused on Green cars. Well looks like we have competition , a competition ,as to way things are now, that we will play second place
Ageed, I really hate the CKD Jazz Hybrid because it’s more expensive than the CBU Japan Jazz Hybrid, if we put in all the airbags, disc brakes, paddle shifters, auto lights/wipers, cruise control, etc…
CKD M’sia is more expensive than fully imported CBU Made in Japan Honda Jazz, what is wrong?
Same goes to CKD Inspira also more expensive than fully imported CBU Made in Japan Lancer GT (Check the Langkawi price to confirm). What is wrong again?
lets be clear. our stupid governments incentive is no tax for the buyers. Which makes this almost no different from many other countries in the world. Here, indonesia is putting tax incentives for companies. That is already better then what this stupid country has to offer.
Not enough competition for Proton, now it is competition among nations (govt vs govt) to attract investments and creating more new jobs.
NAP, Tongkat, Protectionism etc. it’s all irrelevant now and only embarrass yourself on global scale!
Toyota group = passo..
indonesia 1 step ahead again…. similar policy with thailand.
Duh……….
Indon is LCGC “happening place”!
Thai is “Detroit of East Asia”!
And finally, Bolehland is the “Sick Automotive of Asia” come with Jaguh Kampung No. 1 & 2 players!
With Thailand’s eco car and Indonesian LCGC policy, it would be an incompetent management if Proton does not have a plan for a sub 1.2L car in the near future.
Toyota Agya
Daihatsu Ayla
Perodua Aiya!!!!!!!!
nothing to worry about…
We are better…
We have NAP maaa….
Nothing can beat our NAP…
NAP, NAp, Nap, nap, zzzzzzzz….
Looks like Dr Mamak also the Father of Indon automotive industry. Bagus ya Pak!
Indeed MITI stands for Ministry of Indon Trade Industry.
Memang brengsek punya polisi mobil NAP (Never Against Proton)! Penyusah rakyat Malaysia No.1!
soon, indonesia will take over thailand as detroit of asia…
But Bolehland still remain jaguh kampung playground!
still early to claim that..
Indonesia has 240 mil population compared to 70 mil in Thailand.
Stupid la gomen malaysia, mane NAP ni?
Our gov practice low quality high cost policy.
Thailand, Indon shows that car industry and patriotism not related at all.
All they care is how many MILLION JOBS created to their rakyat. Here, it’s all about feeding BILLIONS EASY MONEY to KRONIES!
Our government policies only look good on paper….but the execution sucks big time….
Lets vote current one out and let new laws to be implemented la. Realli tired of current G policies. Exp, rm200 rebate for smart phone below rm500. Tats ridiculous. All d policies being made funnily when GE is near. Are they digging their own grave? Coz all i can see is that they are goin down the next GE. They wont win much, even if they still stay in the parliament.
aiyoooo. macamana BN mau menang PRU kali ni. aiyoooo.