Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz on Thursday (March 20) officiated the flag-off of the Asean Unity Drive 2025 aimed at promoting cross-border electric mobility and strengthening ties between industry leaders, governments and communities.
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00:003, 2, 1, Flag off!
00:13As chair of ASEAN 2025, we are proud to lead the charge in shaping the region's mobility agenda.
00:21The ASEAN Unity Drive reflects Malaysia's vision for our championship,
00:27which is the theme is inclusivity and sustainability.
00:31It is also a reflection of our commitment to spearhead policies
00:36that fosters green transportation, enhance infrastructure development
00:41and encourage industry-driven innovations.
00:44We in Unity have always emphasised that Malaysia must move up the value chain
00:50to remain competitive and resilient.
00:53The automotive industry is a very important part of our economy.
00:57It drives GDP growth, is important for job creation and technological advancements.
01:03Under the Industrial Master Plan, we are also positioning ourselves as a regional hub
01:09for EV manufacturing, high-value automotive production and green mobility solutions.
01:14To achieve this, we are implementing initiatives to strengthen our role
01:19in the global supply chain for advanced industries.
01:22Our goal is very clear.
01:24We want to develop a vibrant, resilient and future-ready Malaysian economy by 2030.
01:31A major milestone in this journey is the launch of Proton E-MAS.
01:35As you heard from the CEO, the convoy will be six Proton E-MAS 7s
01:41that will serve to highlight the advancements in electrical mobility,
01:45supporting Malaysia's national EV agenda as well as ASEAN's broader sustainability agenda.
01:52Beyond Proton, Malaysia's driving EV ecosystem continues to attract manufacturers and investors,
01:58strengthening our regional competitiveness.
02:01We have the ASEAN Automotive Institute Alliance.
02:05This is an alliance that is committed to shape a unified mobility ecosystem.
02:10This will help strengthen ASEAN's position as a global leader in next-generation transportation.
02:17Let us continue driving ASEAN forward together.
02:21Safe travels to all participants.
02:24I look forward to welcoming you back to Malaysia.
02:29I think Proton wants to see the car in one piece.
02:32Please drive carefully and follow the speed limit.
02:36Thank you very much.
02:38Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Al-Fatiha.
02:40Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.