Summary:
- Malaysia is developing its first homegrown electric vehicle (EV) to be produced in Tanjong Malim, a town in the state of Perak.
- This is part of Malaysia's efforts to become a regional automotive hub, with plans to manufacture EVs and other advanced vehicles.
- The new EV model is being developed by a local company, Proton, which is working to make electric cars more affordable and accessible for Malaysian consumers.