Perodua teams up with Telekom Malaysia to develop hi-tech EVs

KUALA LUMPUR: As the global automotive industry moves towards electrification, Malaysian automakers are also taking bold steps to keep pace with global sustainability trends. One recent step in this direction is the partnership between Perodua and Telekom Malaysia.

These two leading names will collaborate on electric vehicle development, digital innovation, and sustainable growth. This strategic collaboration will support the country’s vision of becoming a high-value, competitive automotive sector under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

The Perodua-TM alliance covers four strategic areas, namely:

• Hyperconnected Network
• Advancing Digital Technology
• Enriching Customer Experience
• Environmental Sustainability

In simpler words, the partnership aims to enhance Perodua’s digital capabilities and infrastructure. The telecom giant will help the automaker revolutionise production processes and develop next-gen electric vehicles and autonomous driving tech. How?

Well, TM’s enterprise solutions arm, TM One will perform the following responsibilities -

• It will provide advanced fixed and wireless connectivity solutions like SD-WAN for dealer networks and private 5G for automotive use, enhancing Perodua’s infrastructure.
• It will offer smart manufacturing solutions such as Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and AI, enabling the automaker to improve operations and manage data better in a better way.

The joint efforts will help Perodua develop innovative digital offerings for its upcoming EVs, such as customised infotainment systems and smart mapping solutions. These co-created products and innovative go-to-market strategies will elevate customer experience and offer the two leading brands an expanded market reach and brand visibility.

Under the partnership, Perodua and Telekom Malaysia will also work on clean energy solutions for EV charging and waste reduction with the aim to support the country's carbon neutrality goals.

Amar Huzaimi Md. Deris, TM’s Group Chief Executive Officer said, “Our partnership with Perodua reflects our commitment to enabling digital transformation in the automotive industry, improving user experiences and long-term value. By delivering secure, high-speed connectivity and scalable digital solutions, this partnership will support Perodua’s mission for greater innovation and growth, paving the way for a connected, sustainable future in the automotive industry. This marks another milestone in TM’s aspirations to become a Digital Powerhouse, pioneering industry growth through digitalisation and opening new opportunities to propel organisations and our nation forward.”

Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Perodua’s President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “This collaboration covers several aspects that will benefit our customers as well as having spillover effects to the country’s digital and automotive industries. There are vast opportunities for Perodua and TM to revolutionise how we do things and set benchmarks for the quality, efficiency, and delivery of our products and services. These opportunities will become clearer as we innovate further and address the issues and needs of our operations.”

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