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The Pakatan Harapan government will retain Approved Permits (AP) to protect the interests of consumers by ensuring the import of foreign cars comply with set standards, the prime minister said.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the market for vehicles in the country was too open, including the import of foreign cars.
“We are a very open market. You see all sorts of vehicles being driven in Malaysia.
“There is a need to control, to ensure no wrongdoing.
“That is why there needs to be a license to ensure what is sold comply with the quality declared by the manufacturers (of the vehicles),” he said during the launch of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 in Kuala Lumpur today.
Also attending today’s launch were International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking and his deputy Ong Kian Ming.
Meanwhile, Mahathir said the NAP 2020 will not sideline bumiputera industry players.
He said the policy would provide for training and guidance to this group, as well as how they can improve marketing and promotions. - Mkini
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