The number of electric vehicle charging stations in Malaysia has increased by 12.5% as of June 25 compared to the first quarter of this year, which has been attributed to the government’s efforts in reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the installation process, Bernama reported.
Approvals of the installation of EV charging stations previously involved agencies and ministries including the Energy Commission, local authorities, the fire and rescue department, among others, said the minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
According to the ministry, 2,585 EV chargers have been installed nationwide as of June 25, excluding the federal territory of Labuan.
“The increase over the past two to three months has been significant. Initially, there were approval challenges, but meetings chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof successfully streamlined the process. We now have a one-stop centre to speed things up,” Zafrul said.
The Malaysian government is maintaining its target of having 10,000 EV charging stations nationwide by 2025, and the target for DC fast charging points in the country has been increased from 1,000 to 1,500 this year, the minister said. DC fast chargers are essential due to strong demand from the public even though they are costlier to install, he added.
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how many of them are working?
Still Less… Very Less… Be Productive a bit lah
Need EV chargers along Jalanraya Timur Barat. Those from Penang / Kedah / Perlis can’t go to Kelantan / Terengganu. Please install a few somewhere near Gerik and Jeli.
Ah yes the investment guy who said APs are needed to ensure the EV cars sold here are safe so should ask the AP holder if they have any experience or knowledge how to build an EV car and its power-ups since they are so special powerful here.
Yes bcoz this gomen is all about helping only the rich