AutomobilesEV maker is in 'advanced talks' with local partner to build cars in the countryBYD did not disclose the exact reason for abandoning plans to build its own assembly plant in Malaysia. © ReutersAMY CHEWSeptember 11, 2026 10:00 JSTKUALA LUMPUR -- Chinese auto giant BYD has shelved plans to set up its own assembly plant in Malaysia and is instead in "advanced talks" with a local partner to meet its production aims in the country.Read NextElectric vehiclesHungary's new government turns up pressure on China's BYD, CATLTradeChina's exports soar 25% in August; trade surplus tops $800bn for yearElectric vehiclesJapan trading house Mitsui exports Indian electric buses to AfricaAutomobilesToyota aims to boost profit outside auto sales 40% by fiscal 2030Big in AsiaChina's hypercompetition goes global as Beijing frets over backlashAutomobilesBYD profit rebounds as overseas sales offset China slowdownLatest on AutomobilesAutomobilesNissan looks to maintain Japan capacity at 1m vehiclesAutomobilesHybrids drive end of gasoline's dominance in India amid ethanol backlashAutomobilesToyota aims to boost profit outside auto sales 40% by fiscal 2030