{
  "id": 10599382,
  "title": "Zeekr expands into Sarawak as Malaysian customer base tops 5,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/zeekr-expands-into-sarawak-as-malaysian-customer-base-tops-5-000",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T03:06:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/09/1543580/zeekr-expands-sarawak-malaysian-customer-base-tops-5000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has expanded its reach into Sarawak, with its first retail presence set to open in Kuching. The company's customer base in Malaysia now exceeds 5,000, according to figures from August. Zeekr Malaysia, in partnership with Ghee Hua Group of Companies, aims to bolster its retail and aftersales network in East Malaysia. A dedicated Zeekr Space Kuching showroom and service centre will debut in the first quarter of 2027, followed by a mobile service programme to offer maintenance and vehicle inspections across Sabah and Sarawak. Eddy Lu, general manager of Zeekr Malaysia, emphasized Sarawak's significance as an emerging market for premium electric vehicles. The establishment of a retail presence in East Malaysia signifies a pivotal step for Zeekr Malaysia in its nationwide expansion.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia (Zeekr Malaysia) has expanded into Sarawak with its first retail presence in Kuching, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker's customer base surpassed 5,000 nationwide in August.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}