Pekema doing part to encourage switch to electric vehicles
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (Pekema) Sarawak has been doing its part to encourage more people to switch to electric vehicles. President Datuk Ismail Abang Saufi disclosed that the association had been doing road shows in major cities in the country, including […]
Proton plans to produce electric vehicle by 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: National automaker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) is in the midst of strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) capabilities and plans to launch and produce its own EV by 2027, said its deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah. Roslan said Proton has been discussing with potential partners to embark on the venture as it […]
Centre to use electric buggies from Sept 1
KUCHING: Small electric buggies will be used by Semenggoh Wildlife Centre as part of a new project to transport tourists around. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Len Talif said the Electric Buggy Services (EBS) initiative supported ecologically friendly living by incorporating the usage of electric vehicles for sustainability and biodiversity preservation. […]
PWD shifts gear on electric vehicle usage
By Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: Efforts are being stepped up to achieve the government’s target of electric vehicle usage of at least 50 per cent in the civil service by the year 2025. The Public Works Department, in this instance, is at the forefront of this drive with the first Electric Vehicle […]
More policies needed to encourage public to use electric vehicles
KUCHING: More policies need to be established to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister stated that the government, especially the federal government, should look at the implementation of policies that could cultivate the public’s interest in using electric vehicles. Using Norway as an […]
Long distance driving experience using electric vehicle
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR: Although the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for travelling on a long road trip is still uncommon in the country, several EV owners have decided to give it a try by driving the vehicle back to their hometown to celebrate Aidilfitri. Farhan A Rahim, 45, who drove the […]
Naim steps up sustainability efforts
KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies has taken another step towards achieving its sustainability goals, by putting an electric vehicle (EV) charger in one of its high-end developments here, the Naim Sapphire Condominium Home. Naim, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and technical partner Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) collaborated in the initiative. Naim also […]
Govt offers incentives for electric vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has offered incentives in the form of direct and indirect tax relief for the assembly or manufacturing of electric vehicles (EV), component parts, and the development of EV ecosystems such as charging facilities. Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said among the incentives are pioneer status […]
All abuzz about electric bus service
KUCHING: Locals and tourists alike now have another way of getting around the city, with the Kuching Metro Electric City Bus service, which was launched recently. The bus stops at popular locations such as Darul Hana Bridge, Chinese History Museum, Kuching Waterfront, Jalan Abell, iCom Square, Jalan Kulas and Jalan Haji Taha. As a Covid-19 […]
Time to get on the electric bus
KUCHING: Sarawak has become the first state in the country to offer free electric public buses with four of them officially commenced operations last Tuesday. I also did not miss the opportunity to take a ride on the electric bus. I used to take the express bus when going back to my village during holidays. […]
