SHAH ALAM, June 21 – Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has denied allegations from the US that the Malaysian government subsidises the price of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSP) cells. He clarified that the sale of these cells is managed by individual companies and not the government. Nevertheless, the government will conduct the necessary investigations before providing an official response.
This statement follows the US International Trade Commission’s (USITC) decision to continue anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations on CSP cells imported from Malaysia and other countries. Tengku Zafrul emphasized that Washington’s actions are directed at the companies, not the Malaysian government. Additionally, he announced that the Five-Year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation is expected to be signed soon during the Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Malaysia.
This initiative aims to strengthen ties in key sectors like manufacturing and digital economy. Furthermore, two memorandums of understanding are expected to be signed to boost cooperation in the digital economy and green development. He also highlighted Chery’s new assembly plant in Shah Alam, which is expected to enhance domestic production and job creation, disproving claims about the inefficiency of Malaysia’s automotive supply chain.
