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In view of the soon-to-be launched third national car, Chief Executive Officer of Automotive, Robotic and IoT Institute (MARii), Datuk Madani Sahari has said the criteria of “National Car” will be defined in the new National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2019.
“There is a need for the automobile industry to move away from petrol-based engines to hybrid and electric ones,” said Datuk Madani, as quoted by Bernama.
Last month, Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad said that the third national car should be capable of hybridisation or even electric vehicles. This will boost the expertise of our local engineering and develop new local vendors who are able to supply advanced high voltage parts.![“National Car” to be defined in NAP 2019 02]()
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With the definition of national car laid out, NAP 2019 will make technology and engineering as a foundation to further develop the automotive industry.
National Car will encompass six criteria:
- Majority equity holders are Malaysian
- Privately funded, no Government grants will be used
- Uses 75% local supply chain
- Employs 98% local workforce
- Research and development conducted in Malaysia
- Adaptation of Industrial Revolution 4.0
These criteria are applicable to Proton, Perodua as well as the third national car project.
Psychology graduate with over 4 years in the automotive industry, 3 in front of the camera. Occasionally seen at his family owned tyre shop. Will only buy cars that passes the big bottle test.
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