Chinese EV Giant BYD Picks Perak's KLK TechPark for First Malaysian Assembly Plant

Chinese EV giant BYD picks Perak's KLK TechPark for first Malaysian assembly plant

KUALA LUMPUR: Global electric vehicle leader BYD Co Ltd will establish its first automotive assembling plant in Malaysia at KLK TechPark in Tanjung Malim, Perak. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BYD to establish local assembly plant in Tanjung Malim by 2026

TANJUNG MALIM: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD will be establishing its Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) local assembly plant here.

BYD to assemble electric cars in Tanjong Malim from 2026

Construction of the assembly plant is expected to begin at the end of August, says an executive councillor.

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BYD Malaysia to CKD EVs in Tanjung Malim from 2026

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