Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands

CleanTechnica
By Raymond TribdinoMay 11, 2026, 12:33 am86 ptsTrending
Starting July 1 of this year, local tariffs for imported EVs to Malaysia will increase based on the value of the vehicle. Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said in a statement earlier this month, May 2026, that the significant policy shift is designed to protect national automakers…

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