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Perodua's first EV model, still covered, is showcased at the Malaysia Autoshow on May 8. (Photo by Norman Goh)

NORMAN GOH

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian national car brand Perodua will localize more than 60% of components for its first electric vehicle, which is slated to enter the local market by the end of this year, its chief executive said, as the Southeast Asian country aims to build supply chains for greener cars.

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