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The open and informal environment of roadside coffee stalls also makes them a local community gathering point as most of his patrons are night-shift workers, food delivery riders and university students seeking a late-night resting spot. - Photo illustrated via Canva

This gap in technical expertise, coupled with underdeveloped service infrastructure and safety concerns, threatened to slow the country’s EV adoption despite increasing market enthusiasm. - Photo edited via Canva

Although Malaysia’s push towards electric mobility reflects significant progress, automotive experts are warning that the supporting infrastructure, consumer protections and technical assistance frameworks have not kept pace. - Photo edited via Canva

For many Malaysians, particularly middle-income earners living outside major cities, EVs are still viewed as a luxury or a secondary vehicle rather than a practical primary option. Photo edited via Canva

Watson drove her blue Audi at 61 kilometres per hour in a 48-km/h zone in Oxford, on the evening of July 31 last year. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

People visit the Xiaomi stand during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 25, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

Mohd Azril Bahaman proudly owns 10 luxury classic cars - a dream he has realised within five years of falling in love with the brand. - Bernama photo

Vehicles run on a bridge in Berlin, Germany, on Jan 15, 2024. - (Photo by Ren Pengfei / XINHUA)

Former CEO of German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) Martin Winterkorn waits for the start of a resumed trial for market manipulation, on Feb 14, 2024 in Braunschweig, northern Germany. - (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP)

Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva