Neolix, a leader in Level 4 autonomous logistics, has been approved by Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport to commence public-road sandbox testing of its autonomous delivery vehicles in Cyberjaya. This approval is part of Malaysia’s National Regulatory Sandbox framework, positioning the country as a strategic hub for Neolix’s expansion in Southeast Asia, a rapidly growing market for advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
The trials, expected to start in the coming weeks, will take place in Cyberjaya, Malaysia’s flagship smart city and technology hub. Neolix’s vehicles aim to revolutionise urban logistics by reducing operational costs and enhancing delivery efficiency. The initiative aligns with Southeast Asia’s increasing investment in AI, robotics, and smart mobility infrastructure, driven by the region’s booming e-commerce sector.
According to DBS Bank, Southeast Asia’s e-commerce economy is projected to grow from US$184b in 2024 to US$410b by 2030. Neolix’s Head of Southeast Asia Operations stated, “Malaysia represents an important next step in Neolix’s international expansion strategy.”
The testing will cover various environments, including closed-road and public-road settings, to evaluate vehicle performance in real-world urban conditions. The trials will be conducted with local partners, including Tiong Nam Logistics, AsiaMobiliti, and MindHub, focusing on use cases like express parcel delivery and on-demand e-commerce fulfilment.
Neolix has rapidly expanded its global footprint, with deployments in 15 countries and over 300 cities. The company plans to deploy more than 10,000 vehicles in the UAE by the end of 2026, whilst also expanding in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
