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EV Connection (EVC), the operator of the JomCharge EV Charging network, and Gentari became the first parties to receive licenses for public installation of EV Charging Systems in Sabah from the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS). The license handover ceremony was held on 1 August 2024 at BMW Motorrad Regas Premium Sabah and also BYD Regas Sabah located in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu. Safe installations EVC and Gentari were also the first parties in Peninsular Malaysia to be licensed by ST. ECoS licenses are equivalent to the licenses issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) in Peninsular Malaysia and are pivotal in ensuring safe installations that comply with safety standards to protect public usage. EVC and Gentari were also the first parties in Peninsular Malaysia to be licensed by ST. The ECoS licenses were handed over by ECoS CEO, Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid and ECoS COO Ridwan Saham to the respective parties. Primary objectives of ECoS ECoS is a statutory body established by the State Government of Sabah on 10 January 2023. It operates as the official regulator for the energy sector within the Chief Minister's portfolio. The primary objectives of ECoS are to ensure secure, sustainable, affordable, and accessible energy for the State of Sabah. It plays a pivotal role in shaping Sabah’s energy landscape, promoting responsible energy practices, and safeguarding the interests of both consumers and the environment. EV Charging Station operators ECoS organized a briefing session that was attended by representatives from BOMBA Prior to the license handover ceremony, ECoS organized a briefing session that was attended by representatives from BOMBA, local authorities, installation contractors, and EV Charge Point Operators (CPOs) at the Asaya Hotel. "As a step to ensure safe installations that comply with standards to protect public usage, all EV Charging Station (EVCS) operators must obtain a license before commencing operations, in line with the requirements in Section 8 of the Enactment," said Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid, Chief Executive Officer of ECoS. licenses from ECoS Haikal Zubir, Chief Operating Officer of Gentari Green Mobility remarked, “Gentari is committed towards supporting the green mobility transition across the whole of Malaysia. Being the first CPO to be licensed in Sabah in partnership with EVC underscores Gentari’s focus on safety, reliability and customer-centricity in our operations. We are proud to offer the largest network of licensed charging points across Malaysia and are continuously working to add new chargers.” Ir Lee Yuen How, Managing Director of EVC, commented, “We are very honored to be one of the first CPOs alongside Gentari to receive these licenses from ECoS. Public safety whilst charging has always been of paramount importance to us and we look forward to working closely with ECoS in ensuring this.” EV Charging infrastructure As the number of EVs continuously grows in Sabah, EVC and Gentari is committed to supporting the Sabah EV Charging infrastructure that is required to underpin such growth.  This is in line with the sustainable energy agenda as a strategic initiative stated in the Sabah Energy Roadmap & Masterplan 2040 and also in tune with the federal government’s target of achieving 10,000 public chargers by 2025.

Gentari Green Mobility is now set to grow its Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) and charging point solutions in Indonesia. Its subsidiary PT Gentari Green Mobility Fleet has signed an agreement with PT Energi Selalu Baru (ESB), a subsidiary of PT NFC Indonesia Tbk, MCASH Group, to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding between PT Gentari Green Mobility Charge and Indonesia’s national utility company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN), will see the parties jointly expanding EV charging infrastructure in the country. VaaS subscription model In collaboration with MCASH Group, Gentari Green Mobility is currently focusing on two-wheel EVs, offering co-branded electric motorcycles through a VaaS subscription model, supported by a network of Battery Swapping Stations (SGB).  To date, a fleet of 300 electric motorcycles has been deployed across key regions of Jakarta, Tangerang, West Java, and East Java, and 30 Battery Swapping Stations have been activated in Jakarta, Tangerang, Depok, and Bekasi. Gentari Green Mobility and MCASH Group aim to significantly expand this fleet and the number of Battery Swapping Stations by the end of 2024. Expand charging infrastructure Gentari Green Mobility is collaborating with PLN to jointly develop public EV charging points Meanwhile, Gentari Green Mobility is collaborating with PLN to jointly develop public EV charging points, in support of the Government’s aim to accelerate EV adoption and expand charging infrastructure.  To kick off the collaboration, a joint study will be conducted on the technical, business, and commercial aspects of deploying public EV charging infrastructure, followed by a pilot project and subsequent rollout. Currently, Gentari Green Mobility is set to initiate the deployment of charging points in strategic locations across Java, including malls, condominiums, commercial areas, and highways. Nation’s climate goals Senthil Balan, Chief Venture Officer of Gentari Green Mobility, commented, “In Indonesia, Gentari Green Mobility is dedicated to supporting the growth of the country’s EV ecosystem by making the transition to EVs easier and more accessible." "We are committed to building partnerships and collaborations with local companies to help achieve the nation’s climate goals, including net-zero emissions by 2060, as the country advances towards becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2045. This aligns with Gentari Green Mobility’s goal to become Asia Pacific’s pioneering green mobility solutions partner.” Reducing carbon emissions Okie Octavia Kurniawan, Director of NFCX, remarked, “This milestone collaboration with Gentari Green Mobility marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize the green energy landscape." "Partnering with Gentari Green Mobility, an industry pioneer in Southeast Asia, will push us further towards our goal of accelerating electrifying changes in Indonesia, significantly reducing carbon emissions in urban areas and beyond. We're thrilled to expand the electric motorcycle infrastructure together with Gentari Green Mobility's profound understanding of the region's energy needs.” EV charging network Edi Srimulyanti, Director of Retail and Commercial of PT PLN (Persero) said, “PLN is committed to promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle in Indonesia, particularly in the transportation sector. We welcome the collaboration with Gentari Green Mobility, as working together will significantly enhance our efforts to expand Indonesia’s EV charging network, accelerating both adoption and infrastructure development to support the nation's clean energy goals.” Across Asia, Gentari Green Mobility’s network of more than 920 CPs covers Malaysia, Thailand, and India, while it has also deployed more than 3,800 EVs through its VaaS fleet across India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Hubject, the EV interoperability market pioneer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), to connect Gentari’s network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers to Hubject’s eRoaming platform, allowing EV drivers to seamlessly charge at an expanded network of charging points across the region. The collaboration marks a milestone towards the longer-term aim of enhancing the accessibility and reliability of the EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. Gentari's charging points Gentari is already in conversation with OEMs to enable Plug&Charge capabilities for their vehicles This advancement will be significantly boosted once Gentari's charging points are certified for Hubject’s Plug&Charge via the Gentari Go app, which allows EV drivers to pull up, plug in and start charging without having to use a mobile app or RFID card.  Gentari is already in conversation with OEMs to enable Plug&Charge capabilities for their vehicles, further advancing this seamless charging experience.  Gentari's strength Hubject Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Christian Hahn said, "We are delighted to partner with Gentari. Based on Gentari's strength in the renewable energy sector, the adoption of EVs will be further supported as renewable energies and electric vehicles are providing the highest level of value, like the collaboration between Gentari and Hubject." "This will help to establish Gentari as a new EV mobility champion in Southeast Asia. It's exactly this kind of collaboration that will scale up the switch to sustainable mobility." Network of EV charging stations  Gentari aims to ensure convenience and encourage more drivers across Southeast Asia Gentari is accelerating the shift to sustainable transportation by building a vast network of EV charging stations, addressing range anxiety, and promoting fast, accessible charging. By integrating renewable energy and leveraging Hubject's expertise in simplifying the charging of EVs, Gentari aims to ensure convenience and encourage more drivers across Southeast Asia to switch from fossil fuel cars to green mobility. Integration of EVs Shah Yang Razalli, Deputy CEO of Gentari and CEO of Gentari Green Mobility added: "We are committed to advancing the transition to sustainable transportation by empowering greater range confidence and ensuring safety, reliability, convenience and value for customers." "In line with our vision to become Asia Pacific’s pioneering green mobility solutions partner, for individuals as well as businesses, this partnership with Hubject will be a key booster towards the seamless integration of EVs into daily transportation options.”  Collaboration with Hubject Gentari currently operates the largest direct current (DC) charging network in Malaysia, with over 120 DC charging points (CP) from more than 400 CPs in the country. Through its clean energy platform, Gentari Go, Gentari enables access to over 2,400 chargers across Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand via an EV roaming network. This collaboration with Hubject, set to achieve one million networked charge points globally by 2024, is part of Gentari's strategic aim to streamline the EV charging experience in Southeast Asia with Hubject's connectivity technology.