WhatsApp says seven out of 10 Malaysians care about privacy, but only three out of 10 use its privacy toolsDatuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz says the import licence or approved permit system for motor vehicles must be maintained so that priority is given to the local industry in ensuring an inclusive automotive industry development in line with the aspirations of the National Automotive Policy 2020.
Hence, he said the move to issue AP on CBU import is still relevant and must be maintained due to additional justifications, he said during the Ministers’ Question Time session in the Dewan Rakyat today.The AP system is a mechanism for collating data and information to regulate and improve the current policies and guidelines for the development of the automotive sector in Malaysia.
He was responding to a question from Lim Lip Eng regarding the measures taken by the government so as not to abolish the issuance of import AP and tax exemptions such as excise duty and import tax on all types of EV including commercial vehicles and motorcycles.Tengku Zafrul explained that, as announced in Budget 2023, the excise duty and import tax exemptions provided by the government applies to all types of EVs including commercial vehicles and motorcycles.