MALAYSIA is taking steps to strengthen its position in the electric vehicles (EVs) sector via myriad policy measures, leveraging the existing EV ecosystem and ensuring a solid talent pipeline to help the development of the industry in Malaysia, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry.
Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia is seriously looking into policies that will back energy sectors to ensure the EV ecosystem is complete and fully supported, including with standards, certification and verifications related to charging systems and battery disposal.