The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) says a policy specifically for electric vehicles (EV) is currently under development. According to deputy trade minister Liew Chin Tong, the policy – which is aimed at accelerating the country’s electrification agenda – was being drafted by a special taskforce on EVs.
He said the special EV taskforce, which was approved by the cabinet on February 17, will review manufacturers, importers and brands, so that opportunities can be given to local companies, as the New Straits Times reports.
“The taskforce will also review the secondary aspect involving charging stations other than electronic and electrical (E&E) networks with EV manufacturers,” he said in the Dewan Rakyat during the question and answer time earlier today.
“So, the government needs a little more time to outline the future of EV,” he said in reply to a supplementary question from Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai) on the government’s efforts to expand the EV industry in Malaysia.
Liew added that local EV production might even happen in the next two years, given the rapid development of the industry on a global scale. “From their pricing and manufacturing, it shows there are rapid changes that involve competition and a switch from conventional engines to EV. Following the progressive changes in the industry, there might be new opportunities in a year or two,” he said.
Talk of a dedicated EV policy has been around for a while now. In 2021, a specific policy for the segment was reportedly on the cards, but nothing came of it. While the government’s move to exempt EVs from import, excise and road tax, announced during the tabling of Budget 2022, has improved the take-up of EVs in the country, a clear policy is needed to outline proper direction.
A comprehensive EV policy should also include a timeline for the government to phase out internal combustion engines, as many countries have already pledged.
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Being developed? Big joke!. It shd be atleast ready as draft for testing. It shows malaysia is wasting too much time on politics. It is a joke but im not laughing!!!
Their in discussion lah broo…. on who to give a big chunk of the commission to, who to get “middle-man” privilege, whose pocket to fill, etc2
Very unfortunate for gov still in study or kajian phase, should hire its mot agencies to do this task.
Charging EV is so expensive. Would like TNB to promote 3 phase supply to domestic household so as we can charge at home and off peak tarif. At present my home is single phase. Wants to convert to 3 phase and install 3 phase 22kw home charger.
As for charging station, hope ST the authority will implement kw charging rate not by time base.Hope the Rakyat will benefit with new EV policy.
Phase out ICE vehicles?
Not gonna happen based on what we see so far…
Public transportation is no where able to cater for the mass public especially out of KL area.
The B40s doesn’t seem to be going anywhere and having T20s living the life and dropping into M40.
Look at the highway on the weekends now especially after Covid19.
The amount of cars on the road and stopping at the rest areas are insane.
Travelling time have increased significantly.
Haven’t solve the root problems but already planning to accelerate electrification?
Real joker.
EVs are rich boy toys.
EVs are not convenient for frequent long distance travelers.
When Ev prices drop to BELOW rm 100K. Hope you guys are ready.( End 2023 )When EV drops to below Rm60K ( End 2024) … Hope B40 are ready. Mean while ICE manufacturers (Proton and Perduo ) will start to scale down .With many implications. If …… Govn allows FULL access of Chinese EV manufacturers without Approvals, Permits, Bumi, etc . the adoption of EV will be FAST. Currently China EV’s are from RM 30,000(Mini EV ) to RM 1,000,000 ( SuperCars ).And China is now having a PRICE WAR of ALL vehicles. BMW3 series < RM 150,000 ( Shocking ? )
Doctor laugh,u r damn correct.
EV is a rich man’s toy.It only enrich the big boys like Elon Musk n BYD.
Watch out..the billion dollar rollout of charging infra..hopefully wont be like the 5G controversial rollout where a midget company is getting the main cake.
Remember,the flying car ? What happened?
Nak cari cara buat duit lah tu. Taknak issue AP for EV charger ke?
instead of only looking at EV, they should be more inclusive and look at bridging tech like Hybrids and Range extended evs.
Our infra is still in infancy, people want to buy ev but don’t want to queue to charge.
Hybrids are also more environmental friendlier than petrol so I don’t get why they wanna jump straight to EV from petrol, like from A – C instead of to bridiging tech first then to EVs?
People who are used to driving hybrids and range extenders will be familiar with the infra and will be more receptive to EVs eventually.
short sighted. no vision.
Hybrids combine the disadvantages of ICE’s and EV’s altogether (engine maintenance + lots of mechanical parts + expensive battery + buyer have to pay for both).
Seems like a knee jerk reaction to not feel left out to Thailand, Indo and Sg.
Why would anyone want to develop their products here when they could do it in countries with less cronyism and better policies?
If the intent is for environmental benefits, your current policies don’t seem to support this. Let’s face it, this “task force” is to see how to best monetise and take from the public.
Whatever there are, please emphasize on job creation, wether in the the manufacturing of the EV battery, assembling the car(CKD) or maintaining the EV and attract more investment on EV in Malaysia.
Every time changed of gomen, always understudy n then set up task force to look into the matter. So when is tentative date to implement the changes after talking so many yrs already.
Oh please don’t tell me a rebadged imported parts from China is called “national”. We are not foolish. If the local contents do not exceed 70% don’t even call them locals, let alone “national”. I hope this new admin will deliver a better policy than a mere symbolism aka syiok sendiri.