The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has added the Toyota Mirai to its fleet. The second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) was handed over to JPM by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) today and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was present to receive the car.
We also see Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain, executive director of UMW Toyota Motor – who is also chairman of the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) – in the above images, shared by PMX on its social media.
Anwar said the handover marks another important step in strengthening Malaysia’s agenda towards green mobility through low-carbon technologies and economic growth for a more sustainable future.
He further said the initiative reflects the confidence of industry partners – local and foreign – in Malaysia’s policies and direction, especially in developing a national hydrogen ecosystem, encouraging cross-border cooperation and leading automotive innovation in ASEAN.
PMX added that the Madani government will lead the region’s shift towards green and smart mobility, ensuring Malaysia is not only ready to meet the needs of the future, but also to pioneer and shape a mobility landscape that is cleaner, safer and sustainable for generations to come.
In May, the government’s journey towards hydrogen mobility in Peninsular Malaysia (Sarawak is leading the way) began with the launch of a mobile hydrogen refueling station (MHRS) pilot project in Putrajaya.
The MHRS is located in Precinct 2 and has two containers, the first with a 90 megapascal (MPa) compressor and two chillers for the compressor and dispenser, and the second with two storage containers (50 and 90 MPa). The dispenser is equipped with two nozzles for processing a full range of FCEVs. Nozzle one is similar in concept and design to a petrol nozzle for internal combustion vehicles, and this is used for a vehicle like the Mirai where refueling takes less than five minutes.
Nozzle two is used for buses and trucks, and refueling these vehicle types can be done within 15 minutes. In terms of processing capacity, the MHRS can deliver 100 kg of hydrogen per day, equivalent to refueling 20 Mirais. More about the MHRS here and the Toyota Mirai here.
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