The New York Times: Malaysia has discontinued the tax-free policy for imported electric vehicles and set a minimum pricing requirement for imported cars. Among vehicles produced in joint ventures established in Malaysia, only 20% can be sold domestically, while the rest must be exported; furthermore, the minimum selling price must not be lower than 100,000 Malaysian ringgit. This move aims to protect local employment, as the government hopes to encourage Chinese companies to assemble and manufacture automobiles in Malaysia.
So, did similar regulations exist when European, American, and Japanese gasoline-powered cars were sold in Malaysia before? It's like picking ripe persimmons—going after the easiest targets.
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