BYD Malaysia managing director Jacob Ma said local assembly is an important part of the company’s long-term commitment to Malaysia. (EPA Images pic)KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd has appointed Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd, a Sime Motors subsidiary based in Kulim, Kedah, as its local assembly partner for completely knocked-down vehicles.
In a statement, BYD said the appointment followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at its global headquarters in Shenzhen, China, formalising the collaboration between the two companies.
It said Inokom was selected after an assessment of the local market and available manufacturing capabilities. It said its vehicle assembly operations, experienced workforce and existing infrastructure would provide a solid foundation for BYD’s local assembly plans.
