Cyberview Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roda Emas Industries Sdn Bhd (REIS) to develop a Smart Mobility ecosystem in Cyberjaya which focuses on improving the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs).

The signing ceremony took place at RekaScape in Cyberjaya and was witnessed by Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

The MoU outlines a collaboration between the two companies and will focus its efforts on the development of EV charging
infrastructure and the GO TO-U EV Lifestyle Hub. Essentially, the hub is a waiting lounge for EV owners while their vehicle is being charged.

“Malaysia is fully committed to being a key part of the global transition to a low-carbon, and eventually a net zero Greenhouse Gas emissions nation by 2050, at the earliest. One of the ways to reach this goal is to decarbonize the land transport sector through
the adoption of EVs to achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future for Malaysia,” said Nazmi.

Fundamentally, the two companies will look to leverage each other’s strengths, knowledge, networks and capabilities in developing a smart mobility ecosystem that’s focussed on EV infrastructure, adoption of electromobility and improving energy management in Cyberjaya.

Furthermore, the partnership will look into the expansion of EV charging stations and management systems to other strategic locations in Malaysia.

The minister added that concerted efforts have been put in place where ministries and government agencies are collaborating and working together towards implementing actions that consolidate the role of each stakeholder in the electric mobility ecosystem, especially in the rolling out of EV charging infrastructure nationwide. All these efforts are driving the aspiration to achieve low-carbon mobility.

“It is essential that we continue to focus on pushing the needle in decarbonising road transport as part of the sustainability equation. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that this segment accounts for 16% of all global emissions. Thus, it is pragmatic as well as necessary for Cyberjaya to support the transition to EV within the smart city. The IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario further indicated that by 2030, EVs will consist of 60% of all new cars on the road,” said Cyberview acting managing director Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim.

“Hence, here in Cyberjaya strategic collaborations, as we have here with REISB, need to be fostered. Through our combined efforts and expertise, we will make significant strides in meeting our sustainability goals. We hope this sends a signal that we are certainly open to collaborating with more automotive players – particularly within the smart mobility space in Cyberjaya,” added Hafiz.

“REISB has been at the forefront to encourage the adoption of EVs by providing safe and reliable EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) products and services to the market. With the launch of our GO TO-U EV Lifestyle Hub, we are aligning it to the government’s EV agenda to reach the target of having 10,000 public charging stations across Malaysia by 2025,” said REISB managing director Izuan Hafiz.

Izuan added that given the increasing consumer awareness of environmental protection and given recent development trends in the EV industry in Malaysia, REISB and GO TO-U is targeting the huge potential in Malaysia’s electric vehicle market.

“To support the current and future growth of EVs in terms of charging infrastructure, regulations and standards are being updated to ensure the safety of these premises. The Energy Commission (EC) has developed the EV Charging System (EVCS) License, which is recommended for charge point operators involved in developing infrastructure to charge EVs in the country to immediately obtain a valid public distribution licence for the installation of EV charging systems no later than Mar 31, 2023″, concluded Izuan.

According to Cyberview, there are currently 17 charging stations in Cyberjaya servicing more than 500 EV users with a recorded reduction of more than 54,000kg worth of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.