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MITI moves to accelerate EV transition with 30,000 public chargers target

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Vibes↗ 7/31 17:51 X

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Local authorities and industry stakeholders are to expand charging infrastructure and encourage greater public adoption of EV technology

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MALAYSIA is set to accelerate the development of its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem with the government refining plans to support the rollout of 30,000 public charging facilities nationwide as part of efforts to boost consumer confidence in cleaner mobility.

Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said EV adoption could not be driven solely by attracting vehicle manufacturers, but required a comprehensive ecosystem supported by sufficient charging infrastructure, reliable electricity supply and strategic planning.

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Source: The Vibes
Originally published: Jul 31, 2026
Updated here: Aug 15, 2026
Produced by: Malaysia Times desk (brief) — reporting by the source
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