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
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
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
Proton enters Kenya with first shipment of Saga
The cars were shipped as completely knocked down (CKD) kits and will be assembled by Simba Corp, a diversified conglomerate with sales and assembly experience in the automotive industry.
Sat Aug 22 2020
PENJANA can be catalyst for short-term economic recovery - Academics
The PENJANA worth RM35 billion is well-crafted and will become the catalyst for the recovery in the economy affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the short term.
Sat Jun 06 2020
Germany adopts self-driving vehicles law
Germany cleared the way for its giant automotive industry to develop and test self-driving cars, when the upper house of its parliament approved a law setting out the conditions under.
Fri May 12 2017
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle sales hit 2,612 units in 2016
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles (MBM CV) posted sales of 2,612 commercial vehicles in 2016, despite the 13 per cent dip in Total Industry Volume (TIV) last year.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Switching gears, Canada's BlackBerry to open autonomous vehicle hub
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend the launch by the Waterloo, Ontario-based smartphone pioneer, the prime minister's office said on Sunday.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Government must be bold enough to modify legacy of past leaders - Annuar
Citing car manufacturer Proton as an example, UMNO information chief, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the competitive automotive industry had prompted many companies to merge.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Abolishing open AP will affect used car players, nation's revenue - Pekema
Pekema president Datuk Zainuddin Abd Rahman said industry players, especially Bumiputera, will lose their source of income with the abolishment of the Open AP.
Sat Nov 28 2015
Malaysia needs 180,000 workers in automotive industry until 2020
In this regard, the government will focus on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) to produce more high skilled workers.
Sat May 23 2015
Apple's reportedly very serious about making cars. Don't hold your breath!
The Apple rumor of the moment is that the tech giant is stretching its wings and getting into the automotive industry.
Wed Feb 18 2015
Malaysia and Indonesia to join forces to make Asean car a reality
Malaysia and Indonesia will soon join forces in the automotive industry to make the Asean car a reality, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Tue Oct 21 2014
Najib: RM75m allocated for Bumiputera automotive entrepreneurs
As of April 2014, PUNB has created over 590 automotive businesses for 671 Bumiputera entrepreneurs with total value of approved projects at RM157 million.
Thu May 15 2014
Poll: Will NAP result in cheaper vehicles?
The launch of the new National Automotive Policy (NAP) today is expected to strengthen and help create a clear direction for the country's automotive industry.
Mon Jan 20 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024