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  • BYD Accelerates Nationwide Expansion with New EV Showrooms and Service Hubs

    BYD Accelerates Nationwide Expansion with New EV Showrooms and Service Hubs

    PETALING JAYA, 6 March 2026 – BYD Sime Motors continues to solidify its leadership in Malaysia’s electric vehicle market through rapid infrastructure expansion and strong sales momentum. The company has established over 40 showrooms nationwide and is on track to operate 34 aftersales touchpoints by 2026, reflecting a strategic push to strengthen both retail and service capabilities.

    This growth comes on the back of impressive performance figures, with 14,407 vehicles delivered in 2025, marking a 68% year-on-year increase. The brand’s customer base has grown rapidly, achieving its first 10,000 customers in 20 months and doubling that figure in just 13 months. BYD has also climbed the rankings to become Malaysia’s sixth best-selling car brand and the fourth among non-national marques.

    With continued investments in facilities, talent development through the BYD Academy, and a centralised parts distribution system, the company is addressing key barriers to EV adoption such as maintenance concerns and service accessibility. As competition intensifies, BYD’s integrated ecosystem positions it strongly to lead the next phase of Malaysia’s EV transition.

    Appendix:
    To date BYD Sales & Marketing Points in Malaysia

    No.Dealer GroupBYD Outlet NameLocationRegionType
    1SDBABYD MacalisterPenangNorthern3S
    2Goh BrothersBYD Ipoh – Goh BrothersIpohNorthern3S
    3Goh BrothersBYD Ipoh – Goh BrothersIpohNorthern1S
    4Goh BrothersBYD Taiping – Goh BrothersTaipingNorthern3S
    5Denver AutoBYD Perai – Denver AutoPraiNorthern3S
    6Hong ThaiBYD Alor Setar – Hong ThaiAlor SetarNorthern3S
    7IROLL EVBYD Juru – iROLL EVJuruNorthern3S
    8Lee MotorsBYD Sungai Petani – Lee MotorsSungai PetaniNorthern3S
    9SDBABYD Ara DamansaraAra DamansaraKlang Valley3S
    10SDBABYD Kuala Lumpur @TRECKL (TREC)Klang Valley1S + 2S
    11MillenniumBYD Bandar UtamaBandar UtamaKlang Valley3S
    12MillenniumBYD CherasCherasKlang Valley3S
    13MillenniumBYD IOI City Mall, PutrajayaPutrajayaKlang Valley1S
    14MillenniumBYD KL NorthJalan KuchingKlang Valley3S
    15SismaBYD GlenmarieGlenmarieKlang Valley3S
    16SismaBYD Mutiara DamansaraMutiara DamansaraKlang Valley1S
    17SismaBYD PJ33PJ33Klang Valley1S
    18HarmonyBYD HartamasHartamasKlang Valley3S
    19HarmonyBYD Plaza ArkadiaPlaza ArkadiaKlang Valley1S
    20Wing HinBYD BalakongBalakongKlang Valley3S
    21Wing HinBYD IOI Mall PuchongPuchongKlang Valley1S
    22BE DriveBYD Setia AlamSetia AlamKlang Valley3S
    23BE DriveBYD Kota KemuningKota KemuningKlang Valley1S
    24Lian HongBYD KlangKlangKlang Valley1S
    25Kah ProgressionBYD SetapakSetapakKlang Valley3S
    26SDBABYD Mid Valley Southkey JBJohor BahruSouthern1S
    27SDBABYD TebrauTebrauSouthern3S
    28MillenniumBYD SerembanSerembanSouthern3S
    29HarmonyBYD SkudaiSkudaiSouthern3S
    30HarmonyBYD Iskandar PuteriIskandar PuteriSouthern1S
    31EV SupremeBYD Batu PahatBatu PahatSouthern3S
    32EV SupremeBYD KluangKluangSouthern3S
    33Sing KwungBYD MelakaMelakaSouthern3S
    34Sing KwungBYD MuarMuarSouthern1S
    35Macinda EVBYD KuantanKuantanEast Coast3S
    36Raza E-AutoBYD Kota BharuKota BharuEast Coast1S
    37Prima MotorBYD Kuala TerengganuKuala TerengganuEast Coast3S
    38Regas EVBYD Kota KinabaluKota KinabaluEast Malaysia3S
    39Regas EV AutoBYD Kuching, CityOne MegamallKuchingEast Malaysia1S + 2S
    40Regas EV AutoBYD SibuSibuEast Malaysia3S
  • Accelerated Solar Project Delivery Drives 90.5% Profit Jump for Samaiden in Q2 FY2026

    Accelerated Solar Project Delivery Drives 90.5% Profit Jump for Samaiden in Q2 FY2026

    Samaiden Group Berhad (“Samaiden” or “the Company”), a specialist in renewable energy primarily engaged in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of renewable energy systems and power plants, has reported strong financial results for the quarter ended 31 December 2025 (Q2 FY2026). The Group recorded revenue of RM102.79 million, marking an increase of 28.4% from RM80.05 million in the preceding quarter. This growth was largely driven by accelerated construction activities and higher progress billings from ongoing utility-scale solar projects. Profit Before Tax rose to RM10.82 million, up 64.9% from RM6.56 million in Q1 FY2026, reflecting improved project momentum and contributions from projects with stronger margin profiles. In line with this performance, Profit After Tax increased by 90.5% to RM9.03 million, compared with RM4.74 million in the previous quarter, highlighting the Company’s ability to translate higher revenue into stronger bottom-line growth.

    Datuk Ir. Chow Pui Hee, Group Managing Director of Samaiden, stated that the quarter’s performance reflects stronger on-site execution and steady progress across key projects. Higher construction activities contributed to increased revenue recognition, while projects with healthier margin profiles enhanced overall profitability. Despite recent increases in solar panel prices, the impact on the Company has remained minimal, supported by early procurement planning, strategic sourcing, and disciplined cost management, ensuring projects remain on track. He emphasized that Samaiden continues to focus on maintaining operational discipline while executing its expanding pipeline of renewable energy projects.

    The renewable energy sector in Malaysia continues to offer significant growth opportunities, supported by evolving policy initiatives such as the updated Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), the introduction of Feed-in Tariff 3.0 (FiT 3.0), and the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), which was implemented following the conclusion of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme. Against this positive industry backdrop, the Group expects continued growth momentum from the ongoing rollout of renewable energy initiatives.

    As of 31 December 2025, Samaiden’s order book stood at RM600.5 million, providing a strong foundation for revenue recognition in the coming financial periods. With a healthy pipeline spanning CRESS, LSS5+, the Corporate Green Power Program, and rooftop solar projects, Samaiden is well-positioned to capture further growth in Malaysia’s renewable energy sector.

  • Auto Bavaria dan Kumpulan AFFIN Usaha Perkembangan Infrastruktur Pengecasan EV untuk Pengangkutan Elektrik

    Auto Bavaria dan Kumpulan AFFIN Usaha Perkembangan Infrastruktur Pengecasan EV untuk Pengangkutan Elektrik

    Sebagai sebahagian daripada inisiatif utama untuk mempercepatkan penggunaan pengangkutan elektrik di Malaysia, Auto Bavaria, peneraju dalam penyelesaian automotif premium, telah mengumumkan kerjasama strategik dengan Kumpulan AFFIN untuk mempertingkatkan infrastruktur pengecasan kenderaan elektrik (EV) di seluruh negara. Kerjasama ini selaras dengan prinsip alam sekitar, sosial, dan tadbir urus (ESG) yang menjadi matlamat bersama kedua-dua organisasi, yang bertujuan untuk menggalakkan penggunaan pengangkutan yang lebih bertanggungjawab dan berdaya lestari.

    Auto Bavaria, pengedar utama BMW Group di Malaysia, terkenal dengan komitmennya terhadap inovasi dan kecemerlangan dalam industri automotif. Sebagai peneraju pasaran, Auto Bavaria sentiasa menyokong usaha negara untuk bergerak ke arah pengangkutan yang lebih efisien dan pintar. Melalui kerjasama dengan AFFIN, sebuah institusi kewangan yang berpegang teguh kepada nilai kelestarian alam sekitar, Auto Bavaria bertekad untuk mempercepatkan dan memperluaskan penyediaan infrastruktur pengecasan EV di seluruh Malaysia.

    Vi Thim Juan, Pengarah Urusan Auto Bavaria, berkata, “Di Auto Bavaria, kami percaya bahawa kenderaan elektrik akan menjadi teras pengangkutan masa depan. Kerjasama ini dengan AFFIN adalah manifestasi komitmen kami dalam memperkukuhkan pembangunan infrastruktur EV dan menyokong peralihan negara ke ekonomi rendah karbon. Bersama-sama, kami berhasrat memberi pilihan pengangkutan yang lebih bertanggungjawab kepada pemandu dan mengurangkan kesan karbon dalam pemilikan kenderaan mereka.”

    Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, Presiden & Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Affin Bank Berhad, turut menyuarakan kegembiraannya terhadap perkembangan projek pengecasan EV yang akan datang. Beliau menegaskan bahawa kerjasama jangka panjang dengan Auto Bavaria adalah penting dalam mencapai matlamat kelestarian yang lebih besar. “Kerjasama ini mencerminkan komitmen AFFIN terhadap agenda ESG yang memberi impak positif kepada masa depan, sambil menawarkan pengalaman pelanggan yang unggul. Inisiatif ini turut menyokong Pelan Strategi AX28 kami yang mengutamakan ‘Perkhidmatan Pelanggan Tiada Tandingannya’ dan ‘Perbankan Bertanggungjawab yang Memberikan Kesan Positif’.”

    Beliau menambah lagi, “Dengan memanfaatkan kepakaran kami dalam bidang pembiayaan kenderaan, kami berazam untuk mempermudah proses pemilikan EV. Pelanggan kini boleh memilih daripada pelbagai pilihan pembiayaan EV yang kami tawarkan, yang disesuaikan untuk memudahkan pembelian dan menjadikan EV lebih mampu dimiliki. Kami percaya langkah ini akan mempermudah perjalanan pemilikan EV dan menyokong peralihan ke arah pengangkutan yang lebih lestari.”

    Kerjasama ini akan melibatkan pemasangan tujuh unit pengecas AC dan satu unit pengecas DC di stesen pengecas EV Menara AFFIN, Tun Razak Exchange, yang merupakan pusat kewangan utama di Malaysia. Dengan memberi tumpuan kepada pembangunan infrastruktur mesra alam, kedua-dua organisasi ini mengambil langkah aktif untuk menggalakkan penggunaan pengangkutan lestari dan gaya hidup pintar dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia.