Sunway Group, one of Southeast Asia's leading conglomerates, has entered a distribution partnership with Neolix, a global provider of Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicles. The two companies announced the agreement at Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur and signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the arrangement. The collaboration is designed to bring Neolix's autonomous delivery solutions to Malaysia, initially targeting last-mile delivery and the movement of goods and medical supplies between facilities.
Deployment Across Sunway's Ecosystem
Under the partnership, Neolix's autonomous delivery vehicles could be deployed across Sunway's integrated townships and its businesses in property, construction, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The planned applications include deliveries between facilities and logistics operations within Sunway's wider business network. This initiative forms part of a broader set of future mobility programs unveiled by Sunway at the regional transportation conference.
Commercial Applications
The autonomous vehicles are designed to help businesses move goods and supplies with autonomous driving technology. Possible use cases include transporting medical supplies between healthcare facilities, supporting retail logistics, and connecting commercial properties within Sunway's ecosystem. By integrating these vehicles into its existing infrastructure, Sunway expects to improve operational efficiency and connectivity across its townships and business divisions.
Regulatory Progress and Local Partners
Malaysia is one of Neolix's most advanced markets in Southeast Asia. The company has conducted sandbox testing in the country for the past three months, and its safety assessment process is nearing completion. The sandbox program is set to enter the Vehicle Type Approval, or VTA, stage, while Neolix also works with Malaysian partners including Tiong Nam Logistics, SF Express, PLS, and Mindhub.
Executive Perspective
Zhao Xin, Head of Southeast Asia at Neolix, described Malaysia as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic logistics markets. He noted that Neolix vehicles are already running on Malaysian roads in the colors of local partners such as Tiong Nam Logistics and SF Express. Zhao said the company wants to put technology proven on public roads around the world to work for Malaysian businesses and grow with the local logistics community.
Sunway's Broader Mobility Vision
Datuk Anuar Taib, President of Sunway Group, said the initiatives reflect the group's ambition to harness innovation to improve quality of life while supporting Malaysia's participation in next-generation transportation technologies. He added that the collaborations could create opportunities for technology transfer, talent development, and greater involvement of Malaysian businesses in emerging industries. Sunway also announced plans with WeRide and AutoFlight at TXA 2026, signaling a wider commitment to future mobility.
About Neolix
Neolix is an AI-powered autonomous logistics company that develops full-stack Level 4 technology for commercial delivery. The company reports a fleet of more than 30,000 vehicles operating across over 320 cities in more than 20 countries. Its vehicles have completed more than 260 million autonomous kilometers, supporting the company's efforts to expand autonomous delivery operations worldwide.
The partnership between Sunway Group and Neolix signals a significant step toward commercial autonomous delivery in Malaysia. With regulatory approval progressing and established local partners already testing vehicles on Malaysian roads, the collaboration moves beyond concept into practical deployment. By combining Neolix's technology with Sunway's integrated townships and businesses, the two companies aim to create a scalable model for autonomous logistics that could contribute to Malaysia's broader mobility ecosystem.