NAP 2020 will be updated, in line with the rapid changes taking place in the automotive industry – Tengku Zafrul

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said it plans to review and update National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) to make sure it remains relevant in the future, Bernama report. According to MITI Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, updates are needed in light of the rapid changes taking place in the industry.

He said there have been many new developments in the automotive sector, especially in terms of energy efficient vehicles (EEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), since NAP 2020 was announced. The current policy, which aims to drive growth across several automotive-related dimensions throughout this decade, was revealed in February 2020 as an enhancement nap 2014.

“I really think that in any plan, especially in the long term, we need to be dynamic and open to making the necessary changes,” he told reporters after the launch of Proton’s. Campaign to serve Rahmah Yesterday.

Zafrul said MITI is in talks with companies in the industry to review the policy and they will also hold discussions with relevant authorities to review issues raised by the industry regarding the incorporation. new technologies. This will ensure policy keeps pace with developments, he said.