BYD Malaysia Shelves Tanjung Malim CKD Plant

BYD Malaysia has confirmed it will not proceed with plans to build a completely knocked‑down (CKD) vehicle assembly plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. 

However, the company stressed that its commitment to local assembly operations remains intact, with discussions now at an advanced stage to identify the most suitable solution for Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem.

Jacob Ma: BYD Aligning With Local Vendors

Managing Director Jacob Ma explained that BYD began engaging local vendors last year to explore ways of integrating into the existing ecosystem. 

He emphasized that the decision to shelve the Tanjung Malim project does not alter BYD’s long‑term production capacity plans, which span 10 to 20 years.

On supply, Adeline Lew, Managing Director of BYD Sime Motors, assured that current stocks are sufficient to meet demand, though some models remain limited. 

She added that BYD Malaysia has no immediate plans to import vehicles from Indonesia, as that facility will prioritize its domestic market.

Since its entry into Malaysia, BYD has sold over 35,000 vehicles, including 7,500 units in the first half of this year. 

Jacob also confirmed that BYD’s flash charging technology will soon be introduced locally, with further details to be announced.