TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Malaysia, the second-largest automobile market in Southeast Asia, is closing in on Indonesia, the biggest, due to robust consumer spending amid a strong economy.
Gap between region's top two markets narrowed to 8,000 units in Q2

EVs and hybrids are driving robust auto sales in Malaysia. One dealer said demand for hybrids has been "exceptionally high" this year. (Photo by Norman Goh)
TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Malaysia, the second-largest automobile market in Southeast Asia, is closing in on Indonesia, the biggest, due to robust consumer spending amid a strong economy.