Pos Malaysia has partnered with Autonomous Logistic Solutions (ALS) for Malaysia’s first autonomous logistics deployment of its kind. As part of the collaborative agreement, both parties will undertake a six-month proof of concept trial where a Zelos autonomous vehicle (AV) supplied by ALS will be used within Pos Malaysia’s operational environment. Zelos operates more than 15,000 autonomous vehicles across countries including China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, with ALS being the exclusive Malaysian partner responsible for bringing, localising, and operationalising Zelos vehicles in Malaysia. The trial will serve as a critical first step towards on-road adoption, supported by close collaboration with the ministry of transport, road transport department (JPJ) and Futuris to ensure alignment with regulatory, safety and national autonomous vehicle frameworks. “Our autonomous vehicle initiative signifies a pivotal milestone in our journey to transform Pos Malaysia into a modern, innovative, and sustainable logistics provider. Zelos represents more than just technological advancement, it represents a concrete step towards a more sustainable and efficient operation,” said Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar, chairman of Pos Malaysia. “The technology has the potential to reduce fuel consumption, optimise delivery routes and minimise wastage in our daily operations. We are proud to be at the forefront of Malaysia’s digital evolution and to lead the industry into a new era of automation,” he added. The Zelos AV is fully electric and features a comprehensive sensor suite that allows for Level 4 autonomy, meaning it is completely driverless. According to Pos Malaysia, the zero-emission autonomous logistics vehicle is purpose-built for business to business (B2B) goods transportation, particularly high-volume, repetitive, point-to-point delivery operations. Digital Nasional (DNB) is also involved as ALS’ strategic partner for 5G connectivity, an essential aspect for enabling advanced autonomous use cases. Pos Malaysia’s venture into autonomous logistics builds upon its sustainable mobility initiative which has resulted in it operating the nation’s largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet. The company says it has over 1,500 electric motorcycles and vans, with 25% of its entire fleet now fully electric. “Today, we are not just launching an autonomous vehicle, we are launching Malaysia into a new era of logistics. This autonomous pioneer is a testament to our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and serving our nation’s future. We are immensely proud to lead this transformative journey, and we are energised by the potential it unlocks for our customers and for the entire country. This is the first mile of a very long and exciting road ahead for Pos Malaysia,” commented Charles Brewer, group CEO of Pos Malaysia. “This collaboration with Pos Malaysia moves autonomous logistics beyond trials into live operations. By integrating seamlessly into existing post and parcel workflows, we are demonstrating that Level 4 autonomy is ready for real-world deployment. Together with Pos Malaysia, this sets a national precedent for wider industrial adoption and opens a clear pathway for autonomous vehicles to soon operate on Malaysian roads,” said Alan Chong, managing director of ALS. Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.