The Malaysian government has no intention of phasing out the approved permit (AP) system for vehicle imports, minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said, reported Bernama.
“We are not discussing [abolishing the AP system] yet; there is no intention at this point of time,” Zafrul told reporters, adding that the AP system would still be in use even though the approved company is another carmaker, as long as it brings the technology that Malaysia seeks.
The AP system remains in effect even though the government has allowed Tesla Motors to sell its vehicles in Malaysia without the AP rules required of other car companies selling cars in Malaysia, as the American EV maker was the first approved applicant in the BEV Global Leaders initiative by the ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI).
“The AP [system] is still there. What we have announced is that we want [the companies] to bring the technology. We are consistent not just to Tesla, but to whichever that brings the value that Tesla can bring, we are going to treat it consistently. It’s not exclusive for Tesla,” the minister said.
Last Friday, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk through a video call, which was also attended by minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz; minister of communications and digital Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil and SpaceX senior director Lauren Dreyer.
The prime minster said that Musk has agreed to make significant investments in Malaysia including the setting up of Tesla’s Malaysian headquarters in Cyberjaya, as well as to collaborate with the government through SpaceX and the satellite-based internet service Starlink, reported Bernama.
The Tesla Malaysia online configurator came online last week, bringing with it the prices for the Model Y in three variants – the Model Y RWD from RM199,000, the Model Y Long Range AWD from RM246,000, and the Model Y Performance AWD from RM288,000; prices include SST.
The configurator also brought pricing for a range of optional upgrades, such as black, silver or blue paint for RM5,000, red multi-coat paint for RM10,000, a black/white interior scheme for RM5,000, a 20-inch ‘Induction’ wheel upgrade for RM10,000, Enhanced Autopilot for RM16,000 and Full Self Driving for RM32,000. Orders can now be placed for a non-refundable RM1,000 fee, and deliveries are estimated to begin early 2024.
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This AP nonsense has made many cronies rich
yes, very true
AP= Aiyoh Pengsan system.
Only the well connected cronies get richer n richer.
How has the system lifted the wealth of the bulk of the bumiputeras? Many r still B40s n receiving MADANI bantuans.
A better system to uplift the economy of the bumiputeras should be in the pipeline.
We should see more bumiputeras upgraded to T20 status.
PH menang, AP hapus.
You forgot to change your email for your “Menteri Formula” dupe
sykt scammer dua kali lima
Refer my name
chapati lagi satu!
Sorry. We forgot our promises. I hope you guys don’t mind.
Of course no intention to abolish AP la. OKU people how can survive without free money from its own people. OKU mana ada otak mau cari wang guna cara lain seperti menteri berkaliber di negara lain
What “technology” is he talking about specifically?
Can someone explain to me why Tesla gets a free pass while Porsche or Mercedes EVs don’t?
the whole world fighting for tesla investment. i guess thats the reason kut. if tesla were to put a gigafactory in south east asia, the choice they have is indonesia, thai, msia, indon out bcz lack of infrastructure and supply chain. the gigafactory capacity to produce car in 600k a year which equivalent to msia total sale of car per year.
For what give Mercedes or Porsche?? Lu bodoh ka? All european cars are only a burden to their customers and countries. What benefit for any country?? Didnt the article said about Tesla satelite for rural area? Its very useful for Malaysians. I suggest Gov remove AP for all non luxury cars. For high end brands, must be beneficial to the country as the article above mention only can get AP removed.
Quite agree with you. Mercedes already becoming more luxury car, yeah same goes to Porsche. But anyways, why buy mercedes when mercedes now poor and soon mercedes no longer give discounts but mercedes still come with poor specs.
Well, no one cares about mercedes as people are going to buy bmw, audi, lotus and even soon to be tesla already
The satellite internet has nothing to do with it. It’s based on fulfilling certain MITI requirements. Here’s an excerpt from another new site;
“To operate in Malaysia without a local Bumiputera partner supplying the AP, Tesla must install a minimum of 50 DC fast chargers with a minimum power of 180 kW. Of these, at least 30 percent or 15 chargers must be available for public use, accommodating electric vehicles from other brands.
This is based on the requirements outlined in MITI’s BEV Global Leaders initiative. Tesla is the first company to receive the above accreditation from MITI.”
So my question would be;
1. How long this AP exemption will apply to Tesla. Is it perpetual as long as they maintain their charging infra, or is there a time limit before AP tax kicks in again?
2. If another carmaker, say Toyota or BYD for example, also commits to installing DC fast charging stations, will they get the same treatment?
Even BMW, Audi, Tesla and Lotus although premium brands but at least not as high end and maintenance cheaper and more worth than Mercedes and Porsche
Even Camry and CX8 also not even high end brand car which is premium
tongkat continues
Kerajaan tongkat.
G9mrn should focus in hrlping consumers and not the AP holders. Anwar himself esnted to anolish ” rent seeking” part of our rvonomy and AP should be one of the first to be abolish apart from bumi shareholding requirements for licenses and tender bidding.
Gomen should focus in helping consumers and not the AP holders. Anwar himself wanted to abolish ” rent seeking” part of our economy and AP should be one of the first to be abolish apart from bumi shareholding requirements for licenses and tender bidding.
Kudos to kerajaan Perpaduan. Best!!
Lu bayar gua kaya
all politicians are bullshit kings la…all wayang only before election…after election they will do whatever to enrich their gang and cronies ….
rakyat benefits and wellbeing are at bootom of their concerns la……until they rid the country of corruptions and cronies …all will be wayang only
in Pyongyang.
AP is needed when import cars as CBU (so high technology) and SELL
So Tesla factory is out of the question?
Elon Musk maa..
that’s why… what has Zafrul contribute to the country? he didn’t do anything and now it is proven where he said AP will continue. Whether finance or miti minister, he cannot perform.
Apitome of corrupt cronyism shall not perish from bolehland.
The apitome of corrupt cronyism shall not be allowed to perish in bolehland.
Phase out gaji buta and dead wood
terukla AP ni, kenapalah zaman muhyiddin hari tu tak hapuskan AP ni. ish2.