Nik Nazmi: Public transport is best option, but we still need EVs

EXCLUSIVE | Budget 2024, which was passed at the policy stage in the Dewan Rakyat this week, provided a slew of incentives to the electric vehicle (EV) industry as part of the government’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions.

While electric vehicles have the potential to address climate change by producing significantly less greenhouse gas emissions, arguments have surfaced that prioritising public transportation would provide a more significant contribution towards decarbonisation.