UPDATED 2PM | Saudi Aramco will also focus on M'sia, Anwar adds.

Tengku Zafrul says impact can lead to job creation, skilled workforce development.

An Automotive High-Tech Valley will be developed - Science Minister Chang.

They urge govt to defer the increase.

Registration period for purchase of vehicles at RTD extended until March 31, 2023.

Rare earth magnets widely seen as most efficient way to power electric vehicles and China controls 90pct of supply.

The stoppages have far-reaching implications on the entire automotive ecosystem nationwide, it says.

UPDATED 1.54PM | The growth is powered by demand in key markets both new and old.

The move will result in the creation of the world's fourth largest automaker.

The investment committee says over 97.3 percent of the investments are from Singapore, Hong Kong and the US.

The first phase of NAP 2019 will focus on the improvement of policies to infuse with new technologies.

 A QUESTION OF BUSINESS |  Just like all the other Malaysian cars, we Malaysians will be funding the Third Malaysian car.