Najib (front, second left) visits the exhibition site after launching ‘Connected Mobility’ roadshow and Malaysia Autoshow 2018. — Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR: The government under the administration of Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to support the transformation of the automotive industry to achieve future mobility needs if given the mandate to helm the government administration, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Speaking at the ‘Connected Mobility’ roadshow and the launch of the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 yesterday, the prime minister said this was because the National Mobility Policy 2018 was important as an engine that motivated the Malaysian economy to reach a higher level.
“Benefits from the review of the National Automotive Policy can only be achieved through the continuation of the government under my administration.
“With the achievement of progress and presence of futuristic elements in the transportation system, the people will enjoy benefits in terms of efficiency, productivity improvement and technological development.
“The BN government is a party that can be trusted to bring the aspiration of all the Malaysian people through new experiences in futuristic transportation in the years to come,” he said.
Also present were secretary-general of the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Datuk Seri J Jayasiri and chief executive officer of Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Datuk Madani Sahari.
Najib said MITI and MAI had already initiated a review of the National Automotive Policy 2018 (NAP 2018) encompassing four major pillars namely the New Generation Vehicle, Mobility, Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and Artificial Intelligence.
“In order to realise this vision, the policy and regulations must be reviewed and adjusted.
“A holistic involvement that cuts across stakeholders including the ministries, automotive industry agencies and the youths is crucial in planning and implementing the strategies of the industry towards the same direction besides improving the country’s competitiveness in the automotive industry,” he said. — Bernama