English

  • New Guidelines Launched: The Ministry of Works (KKR) officially released the 'Design and Installation Guidelines for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems' on May 6, 2026.
  • National First: This is Malaysia's first comprehensive reference document, designed to standardize safety and location requirements for EV charging installations.
  • Expanding Accessibility: The policy aims to move beyond highway Rest and Service (R&R) areas, extending charging infrastructure to federal, state, and municipal roads.
  • Strategic Objective: Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan stated that the guidelines are intended to remove barriers to EV adoption by addressing the current lack of charging facilities.
  • Stakeholder Support: The document serves as a critical guide for contractors, designers, government agencies, and petrol station operators to ensure compliant and safe installations.

中文

  • 发布新指南：马来西亚工程部 (KKR) 于 2026 年 5 月 6 日正式发布了《电动汽车 (EV) 充电系统设计与安装指南》。
  • 全国首创：这是马来西亚首份综合性参考文件，旨在规范电动汽车充电设施的安装安全与选址标准。
  • 扩大覆盖范围：该政策旨在将充电基础设施的布局从高速公路休息站 (R&R) 扩展至联邦、州属及地方政府管辖下的道路。
  • 战略目标：工程部副部长拿督斯里阿末马斯兰表示，此指南旨在解决充电设施不足的问题，从而消除民众使用电动汽车的障碍。
  • 利益相关者支持：该文件为承包商、设计师、政府机构和加油站运营商提供了关键参考，以确保充电设施的安装合规且安全。