KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation today officially launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines at the EV and Battery Management Conference 2024, held in conjunction with IGEM 2024. The development of these guidelines, led by Northport (Malaysia) Bhd in collaboration with businesses and regulators across the EV ecosystem, was facilitated by MPC with support from the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) – provide a framework for industry self-regulation, by ensuring the safe and sustainable management of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV batteries.
In support of the guidelines, Dato’ Hairil Yahri Yaacob, Secretary General of MITI said the launch marks a significant step in Malaysia’s push toward sustainability and productivity in the growing EV sector.
“MITI fully supports the EVBM Guidelines as they offer businesses a clear framework to manage EVs and their batteries safely and sustainably. Premised on the principles of life-cycle management, the guidelines cover handling, transportation, disposal, and recycling of EVs and EV batteries. As such, this launch is a key step towards strengthening Malaysia’s positioning as a regional manufacturing hub for electric mobility and attracting future green technology investments”, said Dato’ Hairil.
“These guidelines empower the industry to self-regulate, making compliance more straightforward and giving businesses the freedom to focus on boosting productivity and enhancing competitiveness. By taking control of their regulatory practices, companies can maintain high safety and environmental standards while driving innovation and growth,” said Zahid Ismail, Director General of Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC).
The conference, organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) with support from MITI, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (NRES), MARii, and NanoMalaysia Berhad, brought together over 100 participants, including business associations and regulatory bodies, to discuss best practices in EV and battery management.
Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, CEO of Northport, highlighted the importance of these guidelines in managing the rise in EV adoption: “These guidelines ensure the EV supply chain operates safely and efficiently as adoption accelerates”.
The EVBM Guidelines are expected to become a foundational tool for businesses within the electric vehicle sector, enabling them to meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. By adopting these guidelines, the industry will enhance productivity and competitiveness while maintaining high standards of compliance.
