The Selangor state government in Malaysia aims to deploy hydrogen powered Smart Selangor buses by the end of 2025, pending readiness of the clean energy ecosystem and charging infrastructure managed by Worldwide Holdings Bhd. State investment, trade and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han told the legislative assembly that careful planning is needed due to high hydrogen production costs and the requirement for electrolysers and refuelling systems. Selangor currently operates 1,090 EV charging stations, with the highest concentrations in Shah Alam (226 stations), Kajang (221), Sepang (182) and Subang Jaya (145).
Why it matters: The hydrogen bus rollout signals a potential shift in public transport procurement beyond battery electric vehicles, though infrastructure cost barriers remain significant. For charging point operators, the existing 1,090 station network in Selangor provides a baseline for future hydrogen refuelling infrastructure planning and potential dual fuel strategies.