Andrew Basham, Managing Director of Sime Motors; Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Sime Motors; Adeline Lew, Managing Director of BYD Sime Motors; and Jacob Ma, Deputy General Manager of BYD Malaysia, at the launch of BYD Mansion Macalister, Malaysia’s first BYD heritage-concept showroom. KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the authorised BYD retail partner under Sime Motors, has launched BYD Mansion Macalister in Penang, marking Malaysia's first BYD heritage-concept showroom. BYD Mansion positions itself as a holistic electric mobility destination, combining heritage, innovation and convenience for Penang's growing EV ecosystem. Sime Motors managing director Andrew Basham said BYD Mansion represents an important milestone in how it continues to evolve the automotive retail experience. BYD Malaysia deputy general manager Jacob Ma said the opening of BYD Mansion is a meaningful milestone for BYD in Malaysia, reflecting its continued commitment to growing the brand in ways that are closer to local communities.

Source: New Strait Times March 16, 2026 09:06 UTC