Mobility Werk Group Sdn Bhd (MW Group) has officially signed a collaboration agreement with EZ-Charge (based in UK) to boost Malaysia’s EV ecosystem. MW Group aims to become the pioneer in the manufacturing of EV parts, components and EV chargers.
The Group’s long-term plan includes focusing on localisation of EV manufacturing to help shape a supply chain ecosystem that is competitive on the international stage. It is also gearing up towards IR 4.0 with a set-up of a smart factory encompassing IoT, robotics, data analytics and automation by 2023 to continue to deliver automotive parts and components to its customers. This will also serve the country’s objective of enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in building high skilled knowledge-based talents.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham bin Baba, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) alongside Zulkifli Bin Kasim, Executive Chairman of Mobility Werk Group.
“Malaysia as with the rest of the world is heading towards the EV industry. This indicates that the Internal Combustion Engine stage or known as ‘ICE’ will end at some point. Therefore, MW Group has taken strategic and sustainable steps to work with technological partners globally. MW Group has identified EZ-Charge, a company in the United Kingdom (UK) with more than 30 years of experience in Smart Electronic Solutions innovation and has credibility in the development of Renewable Energy as a technical partner in realising the development of EV in the automotive industry in Malaysia,” said Zulkifli.
Zulkifli added, “MW Group will seek more strategic collaborations including partners in Japan to bring about the localisation of EV parts and components. This forms our strategic plan in playing a pivotal role in transitioning the automotive industry to EV technology. With our years of experience in the automotive industry, we have the resources and local talent to now play a role in complementing the EV ecosystem in Malaysia. This collaboration with EZ Charge and future strategic collaborations will shape a competitive supply chain ecosystem for Malaysia.”
“The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) fully supports and welcomes strategic collaborations such as today’s event as it complements Malaysia’s drive towards EV industry readiness. The Government has taken early steps towards strengthening the development, validation and commercialisation of local EV technology development through the NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI) Programme. MOSTI is confident that MW Group strategic initiatives will help elevate the EV industry,” said Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham bin Baba, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
Speaking about delivering the next-generation mobility needs, Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham bin Baba added, “The development of a conducive ecosystem framework can provide comprehensive employment opportunities as well as developing highly skilled talent in addition to the existing policies to remain competitive on the international stage. These efforts can drive the main objective of TVET which aims to produce a competent workforce in specific fields. Mastery of various skill areas are essential to ensure that human capital is available to meet the challenges of the Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0).”
At the event, MW Group also officially launched its rebranding and unveiled its new logo.