KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): PLUS Malaysia Bhd and Petronas Dagangan Bhd (KL:PETDAG) are collaborating to develop the country's first commercial hybrid stations along national highways, with the Klang Valley identified as the pilot location.

In a statement on Tuesday, PLUS announced that it had sealed the deal with PetDag by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently.

This partnership will witness the establishment of the first Hybrid Super Station, expected to set a new standard for highway services in Malaysia while offering greater comfort and options to road users, it said. 

PLUS managing director Datuk Nik Airina Nik Jaffar highlighted that the project will facilitate the nation's Low Carbon Mobility Development Blueprint. 

"These hybrid stations will also enhance our mobility service facilities to improve the highway user experience, while providing them with opportunities to engage in sustainable practices throughout their journeys," she said.

Meanwhile, PetDag MD and chief executive officer Azrul Osman Rani stated that each touchpoint of the upcoming Hybrid Super Station, spanning over 30,000 sq ft, will be designed to cater to customer trends and needs.

The station will offer comprehensive mobility services, including large-scale petrol and diesel stations, as well as fast-charging stations for electric vehicle users, and aim to provide improved public amenities, he said.

On the whole, the stations will be developed with an emphasis on sustainability through energy-efficient building designs, the inclusion of green spaces, and the use of renewable energy sources, while set to become new landmarks on the highways, he added.

He expressed confidence that this collaboration will enhance comfort and transform the highway user experience.

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