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The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is investigating the lorry involved in a fatal crash at the Kajang toll plaza, and it is focusing upon the lorry’s braking system in particular, which is […]
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Unsubsidised RON95 price of RM2.60 a litre to remain throughout Oct before switching to weekly market float
Yesterday, the finance ministry announced that the retail price of non-subsidised RON 95 petrol would be set at RM2.60 per litre throughout the month of October. This price will of course apply to those who […]
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Budi95 excludes 900,000 foreigners with Malaysian driving licences, saving Malaysia billions of RM – Loke
The government has said before that the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme could save Malaysia between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion a year by subsidising petrol only for Malaysians with a MyKad and a […]
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Proton opens self-operated 120 kW DC EV fast charger in Tanjong Malim – RM0.40 per kWh until Oct 31
Proton’s new energy subsidiary Pro-Net has opened its first DC fast charging station at the national carmaker’s plant in Tanjong Malim. The 120 kW facility, which houses two chargers (each with two guns), allows four […]
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Nearly two million road users at risk of getting blacklisted for outstanding AWAS summonses – JPJ
Nearly two million road users are at risk of being blacklisted by the road transport department (JPJ) for failing to settle traffic summonses relating to various offences, reported New Straits Times. The summonses are for […]
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2026 Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor now in Malaysia – RM248,888, RM40k less than AWD; 488 km EV range
The Volvo EC40, formerly known as the C40 Recharge, is now available in a new Single Motor variant for the 2026 model year. Priced at RM248,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Single Motor is RM40,000 less […]
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MACC clamps down on tyre smuggling with ‘Ops Grip’, seizes nearly 18,000 tyres in raids, RM70 million frozen
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) has raided companies suspected of tyre smuggling and falsifying import and export documents, activities that are said to have cost the government about RM350 million in lost tax revenue since […]
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Budi95: Pump displays price based on RM2.60 – see Petronas, Shell, BHPetrol, Petron, Caltex receipts here
Guess what we all did this morning? Of course – the government’s Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme starts for all Malaysians today, so we all went out to each of the major oil brands […]
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Budi95: Public transport usage patterns likely to stay the same despite cheaper petrol with subsidy – Loke
The usage patterns of public transport users are likely to remain unchanged despite the lower price of RON 95 petrol of RM1.99 per litre with the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) RON95 petrol subsidy that […]
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2026 Lotus Eletre and Emeya 600 in Malaysia – now RM100k less; up to 610 km WLTP EV range; new trims
In August this year, both the Lotus Eletre and Emeya were updated for the 2026 model year, with the big change being a revised variant naming scheme that makes it easier for buyers to pick […]
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RM307m Gombak Integrated Terminal (TBG) launched – East Coast gateway, capacity of 700 bus trips daily
The Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (Terminal Bersepadu Gombak, or TBG) was launched yesterday by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The RM307 million, seven-storey transport hub will serve as a gateway to the East Coast […]
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Gov’t sets unsubsidised RON95 petrol price at RM2.60 a litre – with Budi95, RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians
The finance ministry has announced the retail price of non-subsidised RON 95 petrol, setting it at RM2.60 per litre. This price, which will remain throughout the entire month of October 2025, will of course apply […]
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MACC reportedly investigating irregularities in tyre industry – import of unsuitable tyres, duty leakages
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) is reportedly investigating alleged irregularities happening in the local tyre industry. These irregularities include suspected price manipulation practices that are said to have placed an undue burden on consumers, as […]
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Government has no plans to impose charges on private vehicles entering city areas – prime minister
The Malaysian government has no plans to impose charges upon private vehicles entering city areas as the move may burden the people, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported Bernama. The move was not […]
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Budi95: Finance ministry, JPJ to resolve all technical issues before RON95 subsidy begins tomorrow
The finance ministry is working with the road transport department (JPJ) to resolve technical issues related to eligibility checks for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme ahead of its full rollout tomorrow. Under the […]