Malaysia’s push to incorporate advanced digital technologies like cloud computing and intelligent connected vehicles into the electric vehicle (EV) and smart manufacturing sectors was highlighted at the recent Huawei Malaysia Automotive Industrial Executive Symposium, hosted by Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia).
During his opening remarks, Mr. Andy Wei, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Huawei Technologies (Malaysia), praised the Malaysian Government’s policies, which he noted have significantly propelled the automotive sector. He expressed support for the Government’s plan to install 10,000 EV public charging stations by 2025.
Mr. Wei acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly the need for better infrastructure to support new energy vehicles, such as widespread charging stations. He also emphasized the importance of integrating cloud computing and IoT technologies, as well as enhancing collaboration within the automotive supply chain.
As a leading global provider of information and communications technology, Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) is committed to addressing the evolving needs of Malaysia’s automotive sector by leveraging its global expertise and local insights. Mr. Wei assured that Huawei Malaysia is well-positioned to contribute significantly to the industry’s connectivity and digitalization efforts through its advanced technologies and collaborations with key local automotive players.
The symposium featured two key sessions showcasing Huawei’s smart automotive industry solutions. Mr. Shen Xianbo, General Manager of Smart Automotive Industry Solution at Huawei Cloud, presented on ‘Smart Connection on the Cloud: One Step Faster with Huawei Cloud,’ while Mr. Wubin, Vice President of Cloud Service Outbound Business and Solution at Huawei Consumer, discussed ‘HMS for Car: Global Automation Intelligent Solution.’ These sessions highlighted how cloud services can drive innovation within the automotive sector.
In addition to Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) presentations, the symposium included insights from various industry leaders. The Federation of Motor & Credit Companies Association of Malaysia (FMCCAM) shared perspectives on the resilience and potential of Malaysia’s automotive industry in their session ‘Market Insight of Automotive Industry Malaysia.’ Geely Auto’s presentation, ‘Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) near Kuala Lumpur,’ emphasized Malaysia’s crucial role in the global automotive supply chain.
ACO Tech, a Malaysian firm specializing in Connected Cars solutions, presented its vision for the future of mobility in ‘Driving the Future of Mobility.’ Yonyou Malaysia, a major ERP Software and Cloud Service Provider in Asia, discussed enhancing operational efficiency in ‘Global Digital Solution for Automotive Industry.’ Credence, Telekom Malaysia’s cloud and digital services company, highlighted the importance of digital empowerment in ‘Empower Your Digital Capabilities, From Infrastructure to Insights.’
The symposium also served as a platform for dialogue between Malaysian and Chinese automakers, fostering collaboration and addressing industry challenges to support the growth of Malaysia’s automotive sector.
Malaysia’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) and National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) set ambitious targets, aiming for EVs to account for 15% of the industry volume by 2030 and 80% by 2050. Huawei Technologies is dedicated to collaborating with local enterprises to build the digital infrastructure needed to support the entire EV ecosystem, from manufacturing to logistics, helping Malaysia achieve these goals while staying globally competitive.
