Well, it’s always nice to hear that more are adopting the green path – pretty soon, it looks like a state government is going that route in a big way for its automotive-related needs. According to a report in The Star, Malacca state exco members and other top officials could be cruising in hybrid vehicles soon, if an offer to become more environment-friendly goes through.
The offer, in this case, is from Honda Malaysia, which has submitted a proposal to the state for it to change its current fleet of cars to far greener ones, namely the Insight hybrid.
“Honda is offering us a good deal and we are now waiting for the green light from the Federal Government. We have also assessed the proposal by Proton on similar cars and will leave it to the Federal Government to decide,” the state’s Chief Minister Datuk Mohd Ali Rustam said.
A new portfolio called Green Technology has been created, falling under the purview of Mohd Ali, who added that the state government was also contemplating the use of only electric-powered taxis and buses in order to create a greener Malacca.
He said that the state government was studying the blueprints submitted by Proton and a heavy vehicle manufacturer from China to introduce electric taxis and buses in the state, with the change to be carried out in stages if implementation begins.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments express support for Malacca's initiative to adopt hybrid vehicles for government exco members, praising it as a greener and more economical move compared to traditional petrol cars. Many highlight the importance of using locally assembled or Malaysian-made vehicles like Proton, P1, and Perodua for patriotism and economic reasons, criticizing officials for opting for foreign luxury brands. There's skepticism about the real environmental benefits of hybrids and questions about the government's commitment to green technology, with some mentioning the high costs and complexities of nuclear energy. Several comments also touch on the broader issues of government transparency, cronyism, and the need for better public transportation and energy policies, often with humorous or sarcastic remarks. Overall, the tone is mixed, with optimism for greener policies but concern over implementation and integrity.