BYD Malaysia has finally settled on a local assembly (CKD) partner, announcing today that Sime Motors’ Inokom Corporation will be producing the Chinese brand’s vehicles at its plant in Kulim, Kedah. This comes a month after BYD Malaysia said it has shelved its planned Tanjong Malim facility, which was originally part of its CKD plan revealed over two years ago.
“BYD Malaysia appointed Inokom following an assessment of the local market and available manufacturing capabilities. Inokom’s vehicle assembly operations, experienced workforce and existing infrastructure provide a practical foundation for BYD Malaysia to advance its local assembly plans by building on Malaysia’s existing automotive capabilities,” the company said in its official release.
