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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024