OCTOBER 9 — In our ongoing battle against carbon emissions and climate change, electric vehicles have emerged as a powerful ally. Running on electricity and emitting no exhaust from their tailpipes, EVs have become a global symbol of our commitment to a greener future. Across the world, nations are actively transitioning from petrol and diesel vehicles to EVs, and this monumental shift holds immense promise.
Meanwhile, Malaysia is also on the path to transition towards EVs, a move that holds immense promise. This shift not only reduces our reliance on subsidised petrol but also opens the door to greener and more sustainable energy sources, such as solar power. The positive impact of EVs on air quality, especially in densely populated urban areas, cannot be overstated. However, the current reality is that EVs are primarily accessible to high-income households due to their substantial price tags.
Malaysia can draw valuable insights from Japan’s remarkable achievement in reducing smoking prevalence by nearly 40 per cent from 2002 to 2019. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon