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Malaysia EV policy

Economists urge targeted EV spending, warn against diverting funds from essential services

Economists are divided over how much the government should invest in Malaysia's EV charging infrastructure, but agree that any spending must be fiscally disciplined, attract private investment and never come at the expense of healthcare, education or other essential public services

Malaysia must fix charging gaps, lower costs to boost EV adoption: Faizal Azumu

Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu says better charging infrastructure, lower ownership costs and targeted incentives are essential if electric vehicles are to become a practical choice for ordinary Malaysians

Malaysia needs urgent EV policy boost to stay competitive: Faizal Azumu

Malaysia must urgently accelerate investment, infrastructure and policy reforms as rapid technological advances and fierce competition from Thailand and Indonesia threaten to leave the country behind in the regional electric vehicle race, according to former Tambun MP

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