BYD reassesses Malaysia factory project as talks stall with the government

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Apr 21, 2026, 16:36 0

Credit: AFP

In August 2025, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD announced plans to build a completely knocked-down (CKD) assembly plant at the KLK Technology Park in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia's Perak state, with operations expected to begin in 2026.

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