No Tesla factory, yet EV growth soars in Malaysia

China Press headlined that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim refuted claims of a Cabinet reshuffle this month.

Anwar said he had no knowledge of such plans until yesterday.

Industry insiders confirmed that despite Tesla not setting up a factory in Malaysia, the expansion of electric vehicle sales and charging infrastructure continued unabated, with no sign of Tesla exiting the Malaysian market, reported Nanyang Daily.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman announced plans to present a proposal to the Cabinet next week to review and amend over 3,000 outdated legal provisions, reported Kwong Wah Daily.

Penang Island City Council decided to prosecute 20 individuals for littering, front-paged Guang Ming Daily.

In Kabul, the faces of mannequins in clothing stores were obscured with fabric, foil, or tape, reported Sin Chew Daily.

A clothing retailer in Kabul revealed that authorities had instructed businesses to cover the faces of mannequins and their photos, the daily added.

Editorial

The Olympics have always advocated peace and unity, said Sin Chew Daily.

The 2024 Paris Olympics should remind us that it is time to end wars; with empathy, said the daily.
We can live in peace, the daily said.

War and peace often hinge on a single thought, the daily added.

Malaysia is a nation of diverse attributes, with a long history of coexistence among its various ethnic groups, said Nanyang Daily.

The enduring harmony among these groups is rooted in their sincere attitudes towards one another, said the daily.

Racial harmony and unity are the country’s most valuable spirits, and all citizens must integrate this spirit into their daily lives, added the daily.

Nanyang Daily hoped that the country’s political leaders would cherish these positive traits, develop a broader worldview, and work towards making Malaysia a model of global harmony.