The use of electric vehicles at large-scale events in the country has been discussed, with the aim of being a catalyst for the development of the electric vehicle ecosystem in the country, as well as for the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, said Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob according to Bernama.
Incorporating the use of electric vehicles has the potential to attract foreign investment, create green jobs as well as reduce fuel subsidies from the government, the prime minister was reported as saying. The meeting also found agreement with the carbon market policy framework developed by the ministry of environment and water (KASA), which provides basic guidance for carbon credit transactions in Malaysia, he said.
“The framework emphasises the importance and advantages of carbon credit transactions at the domestic level to ensure the carbon market mechanism is implemented transparently, thus meeting international standards and contributing to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target,” the prime minister said.
According to the report, KASA is currently developing the Long-Term National Low Carbon Development Strategy that is in line with the government’s aspiration towards achieving net zero carbon emissions in 2050 at its earliest.
The Malaysian government’s commitment and efforts towards the climate change agenda will also continue through the country’s participation in the 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Egypt which takes place this November, and the Malaysian delegation will be led by the prime minister.
Last week, transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that new policies are needed in Malaysia in order to address various issues before the electric vehicle sector can flourish. The transport minister’s statement came after receiving a courtesy call from AlphaESS CEO and co-founder Alfred Wang earlier last week, where both parties exchanged views on EV development both in Malaysia and worldwide.
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Yet, your Gov wants to stop SST exemptions, making people buy expensive cars. Public transport is a mess want to talk about EVs?
https://paultan.org/2016/12/15/mrt-feeder-bus-free-for-one-month-says-pm-report/
Dah dapat free lagi nak komplen. Spesis yang tak tau bersyukur ni
Give one month free transport but tax cars for life. GST incoming as well, cukurlah spesis yg bercukur. Hahaha…
Because road tax for ev are ridiculously expensive
Haha! It takes tons of fuel to reduce the subsidy. Let’s see, how many decades will that take?
using PEV to LRT also can reduced greenhouse gas. Oppss they ban it already, too green, no tax, no income :D
But how many of us can afford an EV car? Also electricity tariff is not cheap and is expected to increase soon. Is the Gov’t doing something about bringing down the cost of ownership of EV?
Bring down the price of EV cars. Let more people use them, not just premium. RM 80-100k would be perfect for a lot of people to spend on an EV.
DiMalaysia lebih 90% elektrik dijana dengan bahanapi fosil yang keluarkan karbon dioksida distesen janakuasa. . Kereta letrik cuma memindahkan asap karbon dari eksoz ke stesen janakuasa.