While not specifically referencing the recent controversy relating to BYD’s change of plans about building a factory to assemble some of its EV models locally, Perodua has taken the opportunity to commend the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) for clarifying its position on the prevailing National Automotive Policy (NAP) and reaffirming that the policy continues to be applied to all investors.
“By having guidance in accordance with the NAP, the automotive industry’s ecosystem will be further strengthened and creates significant economic spillover, ultimately fostering shared prosperity for all stakeholders. This includes long-term sustainable employment, investments in infrastructure, human capital enrichment, research and development (R&D), commitment towards technology and technical sharing as well as development of local entrepreneurs involving local vendors and dealers,” the Malaysian automaker said in a statement today.
Comprehensive, transparent and consistent guide
Perodua noted that the policy (introduced in 2020), vision and roadmap outlined by MITI work is a comprehensive, transparent and consistent guide for all automotive industry players.
Through the NAP’s Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) vision, Malaysians will see greater value and innovation in mobility that would benefit a majority of Malaysians. Such benefits include wider range of services offered by the players that suit customer preferences, add-on mobility services such as enhanced safety and mobile integration features leveraging on internet technology.
Perodua dealers grateful
On a similar note, the Perodua Dealers Association (PDA) thanked MITI for working closely with the PDA in developing the automotive sector as well as helping its members, numbering over 200, to expand and prosper.
“The trust showed by both the government and the Malaysian public have allowed us to reinvest into this country by way of business expansions and social responsibility programmes,” the association said.
It added that the local automotive retail business has different challenges, but clarity offered by MITI has been a saving grace for the association. The independent dealers feel that the consistency shown by MITI helps dealers plan better and to move in the right direction.
