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Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands
Starting July 1 of this year, local tariffs for imported EVs to Malaysia will increase based on the value of the vehicle.
Summary
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 Proton and Perodua and their domination of the lower-priced mass-market EV segment while foreign brands compete primarily in the premium category.
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