Pos Malaysia Bhd has created history by successfully launching the first driverless vehicle in Malaysia, thus reflecting the beginning of a new digital era in the logistics industry.
This initiative is part of Pos Malaysia’s transformation and innovation agenda to strengthen its position as a modern logistics leader at the national level.
Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today officiated the launch ceremony which also included the signing ceremony of a strategic cooperation agreement between Pos Malaysia and Autonomous Logistic Solutions Sdn Bhd (ALS).
The cooperation agreement for the use of autonomous vehicles (AV) was signed by Pos Malaysia Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charles Brewer, and ALS Managing Director, Alan Chong.
Pos Malaysia has also gone a step further by introducing Zelos, a fully autonomous logistics vehicle powered by electricity with no carbon emissions.
Designed for repetitive and dense business-to-business (B2B) delivery operations, Zelos is not just a technological innovation, it is a testament to Pos Malaysia’s determination to change the face of the country’s logistics.
As the exclusive partner, ALS is responsible for bringing in, adapting and operating Zelos in Malaysia.
The platform, which has powered over 15,000 autonomous vehicles in countries such as China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provides Pos Malaysia with the opportunity to lead level 4 autonomous logistics in the local market.
Pos Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar stressed that these autonomous vehicles not only increase automation but also have the potential to reduce fuel consumption, optimise delivery routes and reduce waste in daily operations.
This move is in line with the company's Sustainability Roadmap which emphasises decarbonisation and operational efficiency.
5G network support by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) also plays a key role in ensuring Zelos functions efficiently and smoothly.
However, the question is to what extent this initiative can address the challenges of local logistics infrastructure and operational culture which have so far relied on traditional methods.
If successful, the autonomous vehicles will not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also mark a major transformation in the logistics sector which has been seen as relatively slow to change.
