MG cars to start local assembly in 2026

MG cars to assemble in partnership with EPMB in Malacca

MG cars, under SAIC Motor Malaysia, will begin local assembly of MG vehicles in Malaysia from the first half of 2026 and reinforce Malaysia’s role as a regional hub for MG.

The announcement was made by Mr Emory Qi, Managing Director of SAIC Motor Malaysia. Also present were

• YBhg Datuk Dr Aminar Rashid, Chairman of the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
• YBhg En. Hamidon Bin Abdullah, Executive Chairman of EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB)

Local assembly will be in Malacca in partnership with EPMB. The facility will be capable of assembling battery electric vehicles (BEV) as well as hybrids (HEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models.

Since its launch just over a year ago, SAIC Motor Malaysia has expanded its network. There are now 26 MG Motor authorised dealerships nationwide, including three showrooms in Sarawak. In additional, there are three more on the way. Its five-model line-up now includes the all-electric MGS5 EV, reflecting the brand’s shift toward green energy vehicles. Malaysia is the best-performing market in Asia (excluding China) and Oceania for the all-electric roadster, the MG Cyberster.

There are several factors that make Malaysia the ideal location for local assembly. These include the 50-year friendship between Malaysia and China and Malaysia’s strategic location within ASEAN. Beyond vehicle assembly, the investment will create jobs, strengthen the vendor ecosystem, and lay the groundwork for future R&D development in Malaysia.

“Today’s announcement is only the beginning,” Emory concluded. “Together with our partners and local talent, we are building a future where innovation, sustainability, and opportunity drive Malaysia forward with MG.”