Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands

May 11, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Raymond Tribdino

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<p>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 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/11/malaysia-is-increasing-local-tariffs-to-protect-its-national-car-brands/">Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>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 ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/11/malaysia-is-increasing-local-tariffs-to-protect-its-national-car-brands/">Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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