Industry & Manufacturing news in Malaysia
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Malaysia needs comprehensive EV policy, not just higher taxes: experts
Automotive analysts say Malaysia should learn from Thailand's higher taxes on fully imported EVs but caution that raising taxes alone will not drive meaningful localisation. They stress the need for meaningful local content rules and incentives for local component vendors to reduce the country's automotive trade deficit.
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GWM Malaysia renews Malayan Xpedition partnership, subsidised entry for Tank owners
GWM Malaysia has renewed its partnership with Malayan Xpedition for 2026 through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at PARC Subang on August 19. Eligible GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 owners will receive subsidised participation fees to join the off-road expedition. GWM also highlighted two modified Tank 300 Diesels completing all six legs of the Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 in Thailand.