Malaysia sticking to its guns on flying car, says Redzuan

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Aug 2019 7:54PM · 4 Comments

Entrepreneur Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof stresses that the flying car project is a private, and not government, initiative. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 27, 2019.

MALAYSIA maintains its stance on the flying car project, said Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof, despite the widespread criticism against the initiative, including by United Nations special rapporteur Professor Philip Alston.

“We are open to any opinion… the UN can have their (own) opinion,” the entrepreneur development minister told a press conference in Petaling Jaya today.

He was commenting on Alston’s statement that a flying car is not practical in Malaysia, where there are frequent storms, and will likely use too much fuel.

Alston also reportedly said the venture is a waste of resources for the country, which should be preparing for the effects of climate change instead.

Redzuan said different quarters hold different opinions, adding that Alston’s view of the project is that of a third party.

“He must have made some specific references, but this is not a government initiative, this is a private initiative. We cannot curtail or prevent anyone who wants to get involved in that industry.”

The project should be seen as a business opportunity that can contribute to the national economy, he said.

“If you look at the ecosystem in the industry itself, (it is worth) about US$500 billion (RM2.1 trillion) worldwide. It’s a big industry that we should get involved in and support.”

A prototype of the flying car is being built by a Malaysian company in Japan, and is 85% completed. – Bernama, August 27, 2019.

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  • He is hell bend on having the flying car. I wonder why?

    Posted 4 years ago by T E · Reply

  • This is a nut! He and Maszlee must share something in common.

    Posted 4 years ago by Kampung Boy · Reply

  • Another useless, incompetent and racist Minister who gets his priorities all wrong.

    Posted 4 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • I say give the flying car a go, should not be afraid of failure. It is worth the effort as we will know where we stand in the world.

    Posted 4 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply