Malaysia Transport

Malaysia has announced plans to boost its automotive sector through the production of electric cars, hoping to both develop a lucrative export trade while actively combating carbon emissions at home. The industry will face competition, however, from other countries in the region whose green automotive initiatives are more developed.

Malaysia is at the forefront of a $485m infrastructure fund to forge closer transportation and logistics services between members of the ASEAN community.

Some important changes for the Malaysian aviation sector lie ahead, after the recent announcement by the main shareholders of the country’s two major airlines that they are beginning a new partnership.

With a young population and a growing economy, demand for residential property in the greater Kuala Lumpur (KL) area is expected to remain strong, as new transportation schemes to add to the city’s attractiveness.

With work set to begin on Kuala Lumpur’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network this summer, its supporters hope that the 150-km rail system will ease transportation congestion in the capital and boost economic growth. However, some sceptics are doubtful that the project can deliver on all of its promises and think the money would be better spent on improving the existing system.