The government says it has not introduced any price control mechanism for public electric vehicle (EV) charging services and has no plans to do so, leaving the rates to be determined by charging point operators (CPOs), based on their own commercial considerations.
In a written parliamentary reply, as picked up by Bernama, the ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) said that this approach is intended to encourage private sector investment and foster healthy competition in the provision of EV charging services. It said that this would accelerate the expansion of the public EV charging network across the country.
The ministry said this in response to a question from Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew, who asked MITI to state the number of public EV charging stations and whether the prices charged by operators are subject to any regulatory framework, price control mechanism, licensing requirements or government oversight.
The ministry indicated that there was a total of 6,416 public EV chargers nationwide as of May 31, 2026. Of these, 2,143 units (33.4%) are DC fast chargers, while 4,273 units (66.6%) are AC chargers. It said that 6,176 units (96%) are located in Peninsular Malaysia, with 208 units in Sarawak and 32 units in Sabah.
It added that although the rates for public EV charging are not regulated by the government, the development and operation of charging facilities remain subject to various regulatory requirements, technical standards and safety requirements enforced by agencies including MITI, the energy commission (ST) and local authorities.
The ministry said the government will continue to ensure that the development of the EV charging network in the country is carried out safely, systematically and competitively through a comprehensive regulatory framework, while a conducive market environment will be maintained to encourage private investment and expand consumers’ access to EV charging facilities nationwide.
Good Job! MITIVIRUS to the rescue for all the charging port and company!
Want people to use EV, then control EV to be above 200k for cbu… and u have no choice but to buy from their POTONG and PEROSCAMMER!
if you remain in petrol, no problem… u only have 200L(for now) for the subs… after that, u are on ur own!
after those who buy ev during the honeymoon, come …. lets raise the TNB bills….
and now, oh yea baby… come build more charging station/port… now u can charge all u want, all u suka!
Good job!
Why ICE drivers get 200 of heavily Subsidies Petrol/Diesel. Or 12 months x 200litre x Rm2 (Savings) = Rm 4,800 per year. POOR EV drivers get NOTHING !!! Fair ???….. We EV drivers DEMAND GOVN be FAIR and GIVE Free 200kwh per month for all EV drivers too !!! Cost 200kwh x 1.20( Super Chargers ) x 12 months = Rm2,880/- …… STILL CHEAPER THAN SUBSIDIES FOR ICE. And Help Environment and Rakyat Health!!!