Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he discussed Telsa Inc.’s investments in the Southeast Asian country during a virtual meeting with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.
“I welcome the company’s interest and investment decisions in Malaysia as well as Elon Musk’s willingness to come to Malaysia,” Anwar said in a statement Friday issued after the call that lasted about 25 minutes.
Anwar said he also discussed Starlink and its ability to widen Internet coverage in rural areas.
Tesla is set to launch its lineup in Malaysia on July 20. The pre-booking for its Model Y range began this week, with a starting price of 199,000 ringgit ($44,000), according to its website. Deliveries will start next year.
The carmaker in March said it will build a network of supercharges across the country. Malaysia aims to increase its EV charging network by 10-fold within the next two years to reach 10,000 chargers.
--With assistance from Kok Leong Chan.
