Bus Cap Berhad, Malaysia’s first pure-play bus builder listed on Bursa Malaysia, announced Tuesday that it has entered into a two-year memorandum of strategic collaboration (MOC) with Starcharge Energy Sdn. Bhd., an indirect subsidiary of StarCharge Digital Energy, to pursue joint opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and related technical services in Malaysia.
The collaboration covers charging station infrastructure, technical support and know-how, alongside potential semi-knocked-down (SKD) assembly, equipment sales, installation, maintenance and localization, Bus Cap said in a statement.
While commercial fleets are a natural market, the proposed cooperation also presents opportunities to address broader EV charging requirements.
The agreement marks another milestone in Bus Cap’s transformation from a traditional bus-body manufacturer into an integrated mobility and new-energy ecosystem group.
Following its August 2026 MOU with BYD Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. to explore a localized new-energy commercial vehicle platform, the StarCharge collaboration adds a complementary charging infrastructure and technical services dimension to Bus Cap’s growth roadmap.
Together, these separate initiatives could progressively connect vehicle manufacturing, new-energy technology, EV charging infrastructure and lifecycle services, expanding Bus Cap’s role beyond vehicle production.
StarCharge’s wider group operates across more than 70 countries and regions and has delivered up to two million EV chargers globally.
Its capabilities span smart-charging equipment, energy management, battery energy storage and solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions, with experience supporting commercial electric-bus operations, including Vietnam’s VinBus fleet.
The collaboration also aligns with Malaysia’s public transport electrification agenda, with Prasarana Malaysia Berhad planning to introduce more than 1,100 electric buses between 2025 and 2030, ahead of its target to transition to fully electric bus operations by 2037.
For Bus Cap, the cooperation presents an opportunity to combine international charging-technology capabilities with a Malaysian business focused on equipment delivery, installation, technical support and after-sales services.
The group’s ambition is to serve a broader customer base, including charging-point operators, property owners and developers, businesses and commercial fleet operators.
The initiative comes against the backdrop of Budget 2027’s proposed green-technology tax measures, including the extension of relevant investment incentives through 31 December 2030.
“Transitioning from a traditional bus-body builder into an integrated mobility group requires step-by-step execution. Over the past few months, we have systematically lined up the core pieces of our roadmap — starting with BYD Malaysia on electric buses, strengthening our Board with new-energy expertise, and now partnering with StarCharge on the supporting infrastructure,” said Bernard Ng Chong Yan, Executive Director of Bus Cap Berhad.
He noted that for transport operators, an electric bus is only one part of the equation, and they also need reliable charging systems, technical maintenance, and practical ways to manage power costs across their depots.
By combining vehicle manufacturing with charging installation and fleet-support services, the firms can participate across a much larger share of our customers’ transportation lifecycle and build recurring service income streams, he added.
“Looking ahead, this partnership also points towards our next phase of growth in renewable energy. As commercial fleets electrify, vehicle charging and clean energy generation naturally converge,
“Working alongside partners like StarCharge gives us a practical foundation to progressively explore solar integration, battery energy storage, and smart energy management — both for our customers’ fleet,” he said.
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