Malaysia’s mature automotive ecosystem of over 640 vendors and skilled workforce positions it as a competitive hub for high-value assembly and export manufacturing.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem is strengthening its position as a competitive base for higher-value vehicle assembly and export-oriented manufacturing.
Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin said the established supply chain and skilled workforce support this capability.
“Malaysia offers a mature ecosystem of over 640 specialised vendors and a highly skilled technical workforce that manufacturers can leverage on,” he said at the Great Wall Motors WEY G9 launch.
He noted that local assembly activities align with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 by increasing economic complexity and strengthening domestic vendor participation.
Sim also highlighted the role of Malaysia’s 17 free trade agreements in enabling duty-free exports for locally assembled vehicles.
“Local assembly allows companies to capitalise on Malaysia’s free trade agreements, paving the way for duty-free exports to many countries around the world,” he added.
He said a deeper long-term industrial commitment is critical to position Malaysia as a sustainable export hub for right-hand-drive markets.
On the shift to new energy vehicles, Sim stressed the need for strong safety standards and reliable after-sales services to build consumer confidence.
