Kuala Lumpur, April 2 -- Malaysia remains open to automotive investments from China, with its policy framework designed to facilitate high-value participation rather than restrict market entry, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) said.
Its minister Johari Abdul Ghani said Chinese automotive brands have a significant presence in Malaysia. As of December 2025, 14 out of 34 foreign brands in the market are from China, including BYD, Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Haval, Wey, MG, and Volvo.
He stated that Malaysia's automotive policies are developmental in nature, aimed at moving the country towards advanced manufacturing rather than limiting competition.
The country aims to position itself as a regional production and export hub for ...