Hanoi, Nov. 15 -- Malaysia is shifting into high gear as it positions itself to become Southeast Asia's leading hub for smart, sustainable mobility, powered by breakthroughs in electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.

Speaking at the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted how these technologies are rapidly transforming Malaysia's automotive landscape.

Zafrul said that AI is redefining how vehicles are designed, built and driven. From predictive safety systems to automated manufacturing lines, AI is enabling a new wave of smarter, safer and more efficient mobility solutions.

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