KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 – Malaysia’s automotive battery ecosystem is set to strengthen its environmental sustainability efforts following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BateriHub, Global Energy Battery Sdn. Bhd., and MNA Metal Resources to enhance the collection, documentation and recycling of used automotive batteries nationwide.
Under the agreement, MNA Metal Resources, a Department of Environment (DOE)-licensed recycler and smelter, has been appointed as the preferred collector of used automotive batteries from BateriHub and Global Energy Battery’s nationwide operations. The collaboration aims to ensure that scrap batteries are channelled through licensed, traceable and environmentally responsible recycling processes.
The partnership comes amid continued expansion in Malaysia’s automotive sector. According to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), the country recorded 820,752 new vehicle sales in 2025, marking a second consecutive record year and highlighting the growing importance of responsible end-of-life battery management.
BateriHub General Manager Stanly Ng said the initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to ensuring every battery replacement is followed by proper disposal.
“Every battery replacement has an afterlife. When customers replace a battery with us, the old unit should not disappear into an unknown chain. It should be collected, documented and handled by licensed professionals,” he said.
As Malaysia’s largest direct-owned automotive battery retailer, BateriHub operates at the point where used batteries are collected from customers through its retail branches and on-demand battery replacement services. Meanwhile, Global Energy Battery contributes additional collection volumes through its wholesale, supply and distribution network.
Together, the two companies have channelled approximately 280,000 used automotive batteries, equivalent to around 4,200 tonnes, into licensed recycling and disposal channels over the past three years.
Global Energy Battery Chief Operating Officer Sandy Yap said sustainability must extend beyond the point of sale.
“A responsible battery industry requires proper collection, proper documentation and proper recycling. This partnership enables us to strengthen that commitment across our nationwide business network,” she said.
MNA Metal Resources Fleet Manager Genly Villa Olaguer described the collaboration as an important step towards improving transparency and accountability within Malaysia’s battery recycling industry.
He noted that used lead-acid batteries contain hazardous materials such as lead and sulphuric acid, making proper collection and recycling essential to protect the environment while enabling valuable materials to be safely recovered through licensed facilities.
The companies said the collaboration is expected to improve traceability throughout the battery supply chain, ensuring scrap batteries collected from retail outlets and distribution channels are transported through regulated pathways before reaching authorised recycling facilities.
For BateriHub, the MoU also reflects a broader strategy to integrate responsible waste management into its customer service proposition rather than treating it solely as a back-end operational process.
Established in 2011, BateriHub has grown into Malaysia’s largest direct-owned car battery retailer, operating 200 branches nationwide, serving more than one million customers, employing over 5,000 personnel, and covering more than 500 service areas across 11 states. The company has also accumulated over 70,000 positive customer reviews across Google, Facebook and major e-commerce platforms.
