Chinese company's fast-charging tech aims to help meet goal of 30,000 public chargers
An electric vehicle charges at a charging station in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia had 6,416 public chargers as of the end of May, well short of its target of 30,000 by 2030. (Photo by Norman Goh)
AMY CHEW
October 23, 2026 10:43 JST
KUALA LUMPUR -- Chinese auto giant BYD is partnering with Gentari, the clean energy arm of Malaysia's national oil company Petronas, to develop fast-charging infrastructure as the Southeast Asian country races to expand its EV charging network.