Malaysia’s EV push is facing growing tension between industrial policy and market reality, as stricter MITI rules and pricing floors raise questions about investment, competition, and consumer access. With reports of BYD reconsidering its Tanjung Malim plans even as EV registrations surge, is the country striking the right balance between protecting local industry and accelerating adoption?

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