MITI says EVs won’t become more expensive, but can Malaysia’s CKD industry fill the gap?
SoyaCincau [Unofficial]
May 10, 2026
Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Sim Tze Tzin says claims that electric vehicles (EVs) will become unaffordable under Malaysia’s new CBU EV policy are “inaccurate”. According to Sim, several Chinese brands including Zeekr are planning local assembly (CKD) operations in Malaysia, which means consumers will still have access to affordable EVs despite tighter […]
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