Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology
EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Wed Oct 16 2024
RM5 million bribery: Former CEO of automotive institute claims trial
Datuk Mohamad Madani Sahari claimed trial in the Sessions Court to a charge of soliciting a bribe of RM5 million to help a company secure a training and work place programme.
Mon May 08 2023
Tengku Zafrul: MITI futureproofing NAP 2020
Under NAP 2020, the local automotive industry has been set to be developed and grown as a regional automotive hub for energy-efficient vehicles (EEV) and electric vehicles (EV).
Wed Apr 12 2023
Proton launches Rahmah service campaign with service package priced at RM150
This is aimed at encouraging owners to send their vehicles to authorised service centres for a free 40-point safety check.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Malaysia poised to become automotive hub for ASEAN market - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia can become the automotive hub for the ASEAN market, said Minister of International Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Sat Feb 04 2023
MOSTI: EVs a viable alternative towards achieving climate ambitions
EVs have emerged as a top viable automotive alternative towards achieving climate ambitions and ensuring a liveable planet, said MOSTI Deputy Minister, Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim.
Wed Sep 28 2022
PM Ismail Sabri wants UPSI to develop automotive research and training centre
Ismail Sabri has suggested that Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, which is located within the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) region, develop CAART.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Automotive industry faces acute shortage of manpower, needs immediate solution
Malaysia's automotive manufacturing industry is facing an acute shortage of workers which could derail the national automotive manufacturing (NAM) ecosystem if not resolved immediately.
Sun Apr 03 2022
Opening of Porsche factory another success for Kedah - Raja Muda of Kedah
The opening of a local factory for Porsche today is another success for Kedah in attracting foreign investment to the automotive sector in the state.
Mon Mar 28 2022
More service centres, workshops join auto discount voucher initiative, bringing total to 1,800
Some 1,800 service centres and workshops have so far registered to participate in the Keluarga Malaysia Automotive Discount Voucher initiative aimed at helping flood victims.
Sat Jan 08 2022
No application needed, almost 20 automotive companies agree to participate in the discount voucher initiative - MOF
Nearly 20 automotive companies with a network of more than 1,000 registered service centres have agreed to participate in the Keluarga Malaysia Automotive Discount Voucher initiative so far.
Fri Jan 07 2022
12th Malaysia Plan: Transforming in tandem with rebuilding the nations economy
The government has identified technology and digitalisation adoption as key priorities under the 12MP to transform Malaysia into a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable nation.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Electric supercars need to lose weight, power up and cool down
Car companies are also looking beyond motors in their weight-loss plans.
Mon Sep 27 2021
MAA appeals government to allow automotive sector activities to resume with strict SOP
The association said production and distribution of automotive products and sales of vehicles had halted since June 1, 2021.
Tue Jul 13 2021
The car that transforms into an aircraft in just two minutes
The Pal-V Liberty runs on unleaded automotive fuel (gasoline).
Tue Jun 22 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024