Last month, it was reported that the government was in the midst of reviewing the action plan for the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which had changed the current economic landscape.
According to Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) CEO Datuk Madani Sahari, while the policy and its general outlines remain in place, a review of some elements and aspects have been necessary as a result of the disruption, which has affected the automotive industry in terms of investment, production and sales.
“We are reviewing the impact the pandemic has had on the industry. The policy was finalised before Covid-19, so when you look at it now, there are some elements that can be improved in order to help industry players recover faster. The government is looking at ways to incentivise automotive players given the current scenario, which is affecting not only the auto industry,” he said.
He said that review also covered incentives defined in NAP 2020, for which “improvements have been done and are now undergoing the approval process.” With regards to customised incentives, Madani said that discussions have been carried out with industry players, and some adjustments will come about. “An announcement will be made very soon pertaining to that matter,” he hinted.
In July, minister of international trade and industry Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said that the restructuring exercise will also see the government intensifying its efforts to attract more investments in high-technology segments and environmentally-friendly vehicles as well as in the development of a local skilled-workforce.
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Where is the Sinbad flying car-pet?
The Gov just can do anything they like or add anything, JUST DON’T EVEN increase car price … from Rakyat !!!
Which is exactly why the last one didn’t last all that long.
Our NAP has been the joke of the century. For 25 years, every 2 years they give us some kelentong. Until now, even the AP issue also they have no abolished.
Can the Government just let car players sell their cars without intervention?
I hear if this is done, we can even get Toyota Vios for even RM40k.
Perodua kata tak boleh or else they will go out of business and have to tutup kedai.
gosh, with or without this MARII agency, the car industry would just go along fine by themselves.
What is is MARII’s contribution for the past 10 years?
I thought they want to make the country as an EV or EEV hub but what happen now?
Those EEV cars assembled locally are just for local market. Nothing for export. I am not even talking about EV cars yet.
Become flying car-pet hub. Oh wait, that was a delusional dream from the previous gomen. Better luck next time.
For ev should be totally tax free and free charging, public parking and toll
Why stop there, might as well demand for EV car to be given free la.
Eh, Marii still relevant? Anyway, Malaysia can do without Marii just fine anytime.
I think Makcik selling nasi lemak is more important than Marii. Becoz makcik sell good, yummy nasi lemak, and ppl loves it dearly for the fair price.