The Mazda Malaysia Vendors’ Association (MMVA) has issued a statement in support of the direction taken by the ministry of trade and industry (MITI) that places emphasis on localisation, capability development and long-term industrial resilience.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting automakers, including Mazda Malaysia, which continue to expand localisation in alignment with Malaysia’s national policy, and expressed appreciation for MITI’s engagement with industry players, and its “dedication to building a competitive and future-ready automotive sector.”
It stated that MITI’s latest policy framework for fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles reflects a clear commitment to strengthening the nation’s manufacturing ecosystem, by encouraging local participation, technology transfer and meaningful investment from foreign automakers.
The statement by MMVA continued to say that for vendors supporting Mazda’s operations in Malaysia, the direction by MITI “aligns with long-standing efforts to build a capable and competitive local supply chain”, and that “MITI’s policy reinforces this shared belief that Malaysia’s automotive future is strongest when its local supply chain grows together.”
“MITI’s direction provides a clear pathway for Malaysian vendors to grow alongside the nation’s transition into the EV era. We welcome policies that encourage foreign automakers to invest in local assembly, technology transfer, and meaningful industrial participation. These measures strengthen our capabilities, uplift our workforce, and ensure that Malaysian vendors remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape,” the association stated.
Last month, MITI stated that the new regulations were focused on developing the local automotive ecosystem by encouraging foreign brands to set up CKD local assembly operations and work with local suppliers, and not just to protect national carmakers Proton and Perodua.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
Good to see Miti kuat tongkat Potong, Perodaihatsu, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan.
Basically it is an local malaysian car wearing Japan badge. So how’s that Bangsa J?
but c type live in malaysia with NRIC ,so are they bangsa c or m?
type m comes from jawa. so is type indon or type malaysia?
malaysian ministers include bugis warrior, one guy from Java, and one former PM from kerala.
Cnfm la type malaysia. Sbb kalau malaysia kena serang, type m xlari. Type c cabut taiwan n mainland awal awal dah
Why Bermaz go sibuk EV stuffs ? they have nothing in their inventory related to EV. Just wanna bodek.
soon ber-maz will change name to ber-peng and distribute xpeng EV cars
exactly why mazda/bermas auto supports MITI. they are under protection since no EV at all. talk kok lah Bermas
Boikot mazda
Yeah. Says the brand who is a laggard in EV technology.