Tekan Habis Podcast – EP62: "Hak Untuk Mengecas, Kitar Semula Bateri dan Pelbagai Soalan Dijawab!"
Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: Thoriq Azmi (Pengarang Kanan Caricarz.my), Irzal Kamal, Aiman Shuhaimi

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the hot-button issues surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia, particularly "hak untuk mengecas" (the right to charge), the challenges and future of battery recycling (kitar semula bateri), and a lively Q&A session addressing common questions from Malaysian consumers. With a blend of industry insights and everyday user concerns, the trio brings clarity and real-world context to the fast-changing landscape of automotive technology and sustainability.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hak untuk Mengecas di Malaysia

(00:01:15 – 00:22:00)

• Accessibility of EV Charging:
  The hosts unpack frustrations over limited public charging infrastructure and discuss proposals for "hak mengecas," potentially enshrining universal charging access in policy.

  • Thoriq: “Sekarang ni, orang cakap EV mudah dan mesra alam, tapi bila nak caj, susah cari tempat. Hak pengguna mesti dijamin supaya akses mudah.” (00:02:54)
  • They highlight logistical and policy lessons from countries like Norway and Singapore.

• Strata/Condo Dilemma:
  Special focus on residents in stratified (apartment/condo) living who face barriers getting chargers installed.

  • Aiman: “Lain cerita kalau rumah landed, tapi kita ni ramai duduk kondominium, pengurusan kadang-kadang was-was nak benarkan.” (00:06:41)
  • Discussion of recent JMB (Joint Management Body) rulings and hurdles for individual charger installation.

• Proposal: "Hak Untuk Mengecas":
  Debate over whether Malaysia should enact legal rights to guarantee residential charging.

  • Irzal: “Mungkin patut ada undang-undang khas, macam hak milik dalam strata, tapi untuk mengecas EV.” (00:14:11)

2. Kitar Semula Bateri – Mitos dan Realiti

(00:22:01 – 00:39:50)

• Misconceptions about EV Battery Waste:
  The hosts address public fears regarding EV batteries piling up in landfills.

  • Thoriq: “Ramai masih fikir bateri EV ni lepas habis pakai, buang macam tu je. Sebenarnya, helaian bateri tu boleh guna semula.” (00:23:28)
  • They explain the “second life” of batteries (energy storage, recycling, raw material recovery).

• Industry Response & Innovation:
  Overview of Malaysian and global efforts to recycle batteries, and local companies piloting “battery-to-grid” tech.

  • Aiman: “Tesla, Panasonic dah banyak kali cakap, 90% material dapat dikitar semula. Cuma dekat Malaysia, proses tu baru nak bermula.” (00:28:02)
  • Local pilot projects and pending legislation are discussed.

• Environmental Perspective:
  Discussion on EVs vs. traditional cars regarding carbon footprints over the entire vehicle lifecycle.

3. Pelbagai Soalan Pengguna – Sesi Q&A

(00:39:51 – 01:02:00)

• The hosts read and answer listener questions, covering:
  • “Bila sebenarnya masa sesuai nak beli EV?”
    Thoriq: “Kalau guna untuk urban area, dan rumah senang caj, sekarang pun dah okay. Tapi kalau suka travel jauh-jauh… mungkin nak tunggu lagi dua tiga tahun.” (00:43:09)
  • “Macam mana nak servis EV? Lepas warranty siapa boleh baiki?”
    Irzal: “Memang cabaran, tapi skim servis aftermarket sedang dibina. Training tengah giat dijalankan.” (00:47:23)
  • “Risiko kebakaran EV?”
    Aiman: “Statistik masih lebih banyak kereta petrol terbakar daripada EV, cuma bias media tu lain.” (00:50:17)
  • “Lata rekod resell value kereta EV?”
    The hosts discuss factors affecting EV resale and insurance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Aiman: “Macam kata Tesla, bateri ni punya nilai, bukan sekadar susuan tenaga. Bila dah habis, dia ada kehidupan kedua, ketiga.” (00:24:45)
• Thoriq: “Apa guna galak rakyat beli EV, kalau nak caj pun susah? Kita perlu galakkan, bukan sekat.” (00:15:12)
• Irzal: “Orang selalu takut benda baru, tapi kalau kita tengok negara luar, recycling bateri ni dah jadi bisnes besar.” (00:31:27)

Important Timestamps

• 00:02:54: Accessibility frustrations with public charging
• 00:06:41: Challenges for EV owners in condos/strata
• 00:14:11: Proposal for legal “right to charge”
• 00:23:28: Debunking battery disposal myths
• 00:28:02: Overview of global battery recycling rates
• 00:47:23: Future of EV servicing and maintenance
• 00:50:17: Fire risk in EVs vs petrol vehicles

Tone & Style

The episode maintains an easygoing, conversational—sometimes playful—tone, but is packed with data, analogies, and practical advice. The hosts often use everyday language and Malaysian cultural references, making complex topics accessible.

Summary

This episode offers an essential guide to current EV issues in Malaysia, from pragmatic charging rights to the future of battery sustainability. By addressing real user questions and busting persistent myths, Thoriq, Irzal, and Aiman bring the EV conversation down to earth—helping listeners make sense of headlines, policies, and personal decisions in the local context. If you’re curious about the road ahead for electric mobility, this episode is a great Malaysian perspective.