![Tengku Zafrul: MITI futureproofing NAP 2020 Tengku Zafrul: MITI futureproofing NAP 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676893719_MenteriPerdagangan.jpg)
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 Automotive industry faces acute shortage of manpower, needs immediate solution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71648988978_kilang.jpg)
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 12th Malaysia Plan: Transforming in tandem with rebuilding the nations economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633325817_950x600.jpg)
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 Proton enters Kenya with first shipment of Saga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596536549_protonsaga.jpg)
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 PENJANA can be catalyst for short-term economic recovery - Academics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591403950_HaimHilmanAbdullah.jpg)
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 adopts self-driving vehicles law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81494595827_StuttgartGermany.jpg)
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 commercial vehicle sales hit 2,612 units in 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61472029592_MercedesEmblem.jpg)
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 Switching gears, Canada's BlackBerry to open autonomous vehicle hub](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51482108525_BlackberryLogo.jpg)
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 Government must be bold enough to modify legacy of past leaders - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51476610422_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
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 Abolishing open AP will affect used car players, nation's revenue - Pekema](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448695318_USEDCAR.jpg)
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 Malaysia needs 180,000 workers in automotive industry until 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/81432384574_295x200.jpg)
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! Apple's reportedly very serious about making cars. Don't hold your breath!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/71362877225_295x200.jpg)
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 to join forces to make Asean car a reality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/81413821515_295x200.jpg)
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 Najib: RM75m allocated for Bumiputera automotive entrepreneurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/51400139356_295x200.jpg)
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? Poll: Will NAP result in cheaper vehicles?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/41390194641_295x200.jpg)
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