◉ HEADLINES

electric vehicles

Private sector must drive Malaysia’s EV transition: Economists

Experts say Putrajaya should focus on regulation, standards and planning while allowing market forces to shape the growth of EV infrastructure

Malaysia’s EV charging race: Build ahead of demand or let the market decide?

Economists differ on whether early government investment is needed to spur EV adoption or risks creating costly, underused infrastructure as Malaysia targets 30,000 public chargers by 2030

EVs must be affordable for all, not just the rich: Bukit Bendera MP

Syerleena Abdul Rashid calls for nationwide infrastructure to ensure Malaysians can embrace electric mobility

MY EV policy not a barrier to BYD, but framework for high-value investment: MITI

Claims of restrictive pricing and export requirements labelled inaccurate by the minister

Energy sustainability isn’t govt’s challenge alone, all of society has role: MEF

Malaysian Employers Federation pushes for solar power, electric vehicle adoption where feasible to support government’s fuel rationalisation efforts amid war over Iran

◉ Popular

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’