Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today proposed to the national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sendirian Berhad (Perodua) to cooperate in introducing affordable electric vehicle (EV) charging rates for the people.

Ismail said that TNB was currently working to increase its energy production by using renewable energy sources and providing adequate EV charging stations.

“At the same time, Perodua can use this opportunity by exploring new fields such as producing high-quality EVs that Malaysian families can afford.

“In fact, telecommunications companies like Telekom Malaysia can also work with these two parties to provide data packages that will enable users to book EV charging sessions online,” he said when launching the all-new Perodua Alza at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today.

The PM said such smart cooperation should be forged as soon as possible to overcome the effects of climate change that had hit the world, and also to ensure sustainable development of the country.

He said the cooperation would also help achieve Malaysia’s target of being a carbon-neutral nation by as early as 2050.

Ismail added that the government was willing to discuss with the private sector how to ensure that all policies or initiatives introduced were in line with the country’s direction.

He said he had recently asked Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, located in the High-Tech Valley, to develop a training and research centre, to be known as the Centre of Advanced Automotive Research and Training.

On the all-new Perodua Alza, Ismail said the new model would be well-received by the people because of its competitive price and improved safety features.

“Based on media reports on this all-new Perodua Alza, I am impressed with its advanced features with significant improvements made in terms of driving comfort and versatility,” he added. – Bernama, July 20, 2022.