MAA: Clear Policies, Tariffs And Incentives In 13MP Pivotal To Turn Malaysia’s Hydrogen Car Technology Ambition Into Reality

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken the right step in making hydrogen car technology a national priority of its clean energy initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), but the right policies, tariffs and incentives are key ingredients to make it work.

New Customised Incentive Mechanism Set To Support Investments In Malaysia’s Automotive Sector - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is finalising the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM), aimed at providing a more transparent and attractive tax and incentive structure to strengthen Malaysia’s automotive industry.

Sime Darby Posts RM2.06 Bln Net Profit For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM2.06 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025), a decrease of 37.7 per cent from the RM3.31 billion last year, due to the absence of a one-off RM2 billion gain from the sale of its healthcare business.

Merdeka Sales Set To Drive Malaysia's Automotive TIV Growth For August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) for August 2025 is expected to be stronger than July 2025, driven by aggressive Merdeka celebration sales.

Malaysia's Automotive TIV Higher By 28 Pct In July -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) jumped 28 per cent to 70,057 units in July, compared to 54,863 units in June 2025, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

GATE 2025 Set To Attract RM500 Mln In Trade, Investment Value -- MARii

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Global Automotive Technology Expo (GATE) 2025 is set to attract around RM500 million in terms of trade and investment value, said its co-organiser, the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii).

Malaysia Needs More Original Technology, Innovation, Not Just More Products -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs more technology and innovation originating from within its borders, rather than just more products on the road, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Stands 55 Pct Chance Of Lower US Tariffs At 15-19 Pct -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.

HERE Teams Up With NIO’s firefly To Power Smart EV Navigation, Safety

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform, has announced a strategic collaboration with firefly, the latest electric vehicle (EV) brand launched by Chinese EV maker NIO.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracks Regional Losses And Oil Decline

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures and a decline in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Auto Sector To Have Minimum Impact From SST Expansion -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector.

MARii, Petronas Collaborate To Advance Automotive Innovation With AI Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has collaborated with Petronas Global Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd (PGTSSB) to revolutionise vehicle maintenance through advanced technology.