Ipsos Press Release- Mobility Monitor
The findings from the recent Mobility Monitor study from Ipsos reveal:
- Private vehicles dominate mobility in Malaysia
- Road safety concerns drive support for stricter laws in Malaysia
- Electric and autonomous vehicles gain tractions across Southeast Asia
- Tech company gain ground in Malaysia’s automotive market
Thomas Tan, Research Director, Ipsos Malaysia mentions:
"Our latest Mobility Monitor highlights a strong reliance on private vehicles, with 77% of Malaysians depending on them for daily transport, underscoring the country’s car-centric culture. While initiatives such as the My50 Pass have improved the affordability of public transport, last-mile connectivity continues to limit wider adoption.
Additionally, heavy reliance on private vehicles coincides with rising reports of fatal road accidents, including cases linked to reckless driving. This has heightened public concern, with 7 in 10 Malaysians calling for stricter traffic laws and enhanced driver education.
Southeast Asia is seeing a growing openness towards electric vehicles and new automotive technologies. Malaysia demonstrates strong interest in EV, evidenced by doubled EV sales in Malaysia in 2025 and positive sentiment towards emerging mobility solutions, such as Tesla and BYD, even before recent increases in fuel prices/subsidy reduction, representing an opportunity to accelerate the shift towards more sustainable mobility.”
