YB Dato Sri Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government of Sarawak said, “This development of better infrastructure to accelerate the uptake of electromobility amongst motorists in Sarawak is a move that we warmly welcome from all stakeholders in the industry. The confidence shown by BMW Group Malaysia and Regas Group on the viability of electrifying the automotive industry here aligns with our goals for sustainable mobility as well, and we hope to see more automakers taking inspiration from this to also work collaboratively in bringing up the ecosystem for electromobility here in Sarawak.”

Jolene Tay, Marketing Manager of Regas Premium Auto added, “As the only authorised BMW dealer in Sarawak, we are honoured to be able to represent the Future of Electrified Mobility here, on behalf of BMW Group Malaysia – with the installation of the new BMW i DC Fast Charger, one of only two DC fast charging facilities currently available in the state. The arrival of the all-electric BMW iX is also timely as customer interest and appreciation for electrified vehicles steadily rise in East Malaysia.”

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BMW Group Malaysia Electrifies Sarawak, Introduces the First-Ever BMW iX and All-New Fast BMW i Charging at Regas Premium Auto Kuching.

Kuching, 28th February 2022 – BMW Group Malaysia and Regas Group today welcomed the arrival of the First-Ever BMW iX and a new BMW i Charging facility at Regas Premium Auto Kuching, elevating the Premium Electric Ownership Experience for BMW customers and electric vehicle enthusiasts in Sarawak. The unveiling of the new BMW i Charging Facility was also officiated by YB Dato Sri Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government of Sarawak.

Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “2022 will be a momentous year for us at BMW Group Malaysia as we gear towards an electrified offensive that will transform the local automotive landscape to one that is electrifying and sustainable. As such, it is important that we continue working closely with all our stakeholders, especially our dealers, to ensure that essential charging infrastructures are in place to accelerate this shift across the country. The arrival of the First-Ever BMW iX, as well as the installation of a new BMW i DC Fast Charging facility at Regas Premium Auto Kuching are testament to this approach, and we are thrilled for our customers in Sarawak to experience Sheer Electric Driving Pleasure at its finest.”

Premium automaker further expands its network of BMW i Charging facilities in Malaysia with latest addition of a new DC (direct current) fast charger at Regas Premium Auto Kuching, in tandem with the arrival of the First-Ever BMW iX in East Malaysia.