Malaysia seeks new direction for automotive industry
Launched in 2020, NAP 2020 aims to transform Malaysia into a regional automotive hub through technology, innovation and domestic value-added. Its key focus areas include energy-efficient vehicles (EEVs), electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving technology and Industry 4.0 applications.
The headquarters of the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Photo: businesstoday)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA)💛 – Malaysia is setting a greener and stronger course for its automotive industry as the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) conducts a mid-term review of the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020), Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz told Parliament on August 18.
Launched in 2020, NAP 2020 aims to transform Malaysia into a regional automotive hub through technology, innovation and domestic value-added. Its key focus areas include energy-efficient vehicles (EEVs), electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving technology and Industry 4.0 applications.
To ensure the policy keeps pace with global market demands and technological advances, MITI and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) are leading the review, engaging industry players, policymakers and stakeholders.
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