MG Motors, together with SAIC Motor Malaysia (SMM), has announced the local assembly (CKD) of MG vehicles in Malaysia. This CKD operation will take place at a facility in Melaka through the automakerโs collaboration with EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB).
The CKD operation is set to begin in the first half of 2026, and the MGS5 EVย will be the first model to be locally assembled at the Melaka facility. According to MG, the facility is capable of assembling BEV, HEV, and ICE vehicles.
Managing Director of SAIC Motor Malaysia, Emory Qi, also noted that the necessary preparations to run the CKD operations have been completed, including training local talent. He added that the models assembled in Malaysia will mirror the same quality as MG models in the United Kingdom.
โOur assembly line will fully meet customer demand, ensuring a smoother and faster ownership experience,โ said Executive Chairman of EP Manufacturing Berhad, Emory. โMost importantly, quality is non-negotiable. Every locally assembled vehicle will undergo stringent global-level inspections through SAICโs Quality Sustenance Programme.โ
According to SAIC Motor Malaysia, the strategy behind this operation centres on affordability, faster delivery, and stronger localisation. SMM also pointed out that Malaysiaโs location within ASEAN makes the country a natural hub for regional distribution and growth. Beyond vehicle assembly, the investment will create jobs, strengthen the vendor ecosystem, and lay the groundwork for future R&D development in Malaysia.
MG Motors has established its presence in Malaysia with a five-model line-up, including the MG S5 EV, MG Cyberster roadster and the MG4. The company has also set up 26 authorised dealerships nationwide, including three showrooms in Sarawak, with three more coming soon.
MG Motors localising the assembly of its vehicles is timely, coinciding with the end of EV CBU subsidies later this year. Additionally, production is expected to further strengthen the automakerโs presence in the Malaysian market.
