The Johor state government plans to develop a mechanism to support the future use of electric vehicles, with the participation of relevant industries, Bernama reported.
Mr. Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the move was in line with the Johor state government’s initiative to increase the use of electric vehicles in the state. gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030.
“It is inevitable, which means Johor must have a plan to establish a cooperative relationship with the local government. I will discuss this matter with secretary of state Tan Sri Azmi Rohani [for] a more organized and strategic mechanism, involving industries with sources of strength to support our strategy [on EVs] in the years to come,” said Onn Hafiz.
Johor Meneri besar and Singapore’s Transport Minister S. Iswaran also discussed the adoption of city-state trams when the two met last month, according to reports. Bernama. Separately, the meeting also discussed the proposal to introduce ferry service between Puteri Wharf in Johor and Tuas in Singapore, the report added.
In June last year, Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) has replaced five of its official vehicles with electric vehicles, and was carried out as part of the council’s long-term plan to make the district in Johor a modern and eco-friendly place, according to Datuk Asman mayor Shah Abd Rahman. Among the vehicles presented by the city council in June 2022 is one Tesla Model 3 and a Hyundai Ioniq 5.
