Malaysia poised to lead EV, battery manufacturing in Asean -- MARii
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's strong electrical and electronics (E&E) sector positions the nation to lead the electric vehicle (EV) and battery component manufacturing sector to support the growing demands of the regional mobility ecosystem in ASEAN.
Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) chairman Datuk Aminar Rashid said the country's vision could only be realised by addressing infrastructure gaps, modernising logistics networks, and simplifying cross-border mobility to ensure the smooth flow of goods, services and talent.
"Our National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 outlines a clear vision to drive Malaysia towards becoming a regional hub for next-generation vehicles, mobility accessories, and Industry 4.0 technologies," he said in his opening remarks during the PwC Automotive ASEAN Conference here today.
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