BYD leadership recently visited the Inokom assembly plant in Kulim, signaling a shift in the company's Malaysian production strategy. Partner Sime Motors highlighted the visit after reports that BYD's plan to build a proprietary factory in Tanjung Malim has stalled.
The move toward contract assembly follows new manufacturing license conditions set by Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) for late 2025. Utilizing an existing facility allows BYD to sidestep these stricter requirements.
This pivot could accelerate BYD's local production timeline. No official announcement has been made regarding the final assembly agreement.