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Prices of fully imported (CBU) vehicles sold in Malaysia can be expected to increase as the Malaysian government is using a new method of calculating taxes imposed on each imported vehicle, the Malaysian Automotive Association […]
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GWM Wey 80 PHEV to be on full display at PACE 2025
It has just been revealed that the GWM Wey 80 will be on full display at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, happening this weekend July 19 and 20 at the Setia City […]
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BYD Atto 2 to be previewed in Malaysia at PACE 2025
The BYD Atto 2 will be previewed for the first time in Malaysia at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, happening this weekend July 19 and 20 at the Setia City Convention Centre […]
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National car brands hold 63% market share in Malaysia as non-national car sales down 7.9% in 1H 2025
According to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), national car brands commanded a market share of 63% in the first half of 2025. During that period, total industry volume (TIV) stood at 373,636 units, […]
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Price war in Malaysia not good for industry, owners in long term; value drops, early buyers lose out – MAA
The early bird doesn’t always catch the worm, at least not anymore these days. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) opines that the car price war in Malaysia, which has seen price cuts and discounts in […]
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MAA still waiting on OMV/402 revision update from MoF, price hike for CKD cars/bikes hangs in balance
Earlier this year, it was reported that the implementation of revised excise tax regulations under PU(A) 402/2019-Excise Tax Regulations (Determination of Value of Locally Produced Goods for Excise Tax Purposes), originally scheduled to come into […]
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Malaysian fuel prices July 2025 week three – diesel up 3 sen to RM2.91/litre, RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.21/litre
Today is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia. The finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week, of July 17 […]
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Malaysia TIV 1H 2025 at 373,636, down 4.6% vs 2024; MAA maintains full-year forecast of 780k vehicles sold
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales and production data for the month of June 2025 as well as for the first half of this year. Focusing on June 2025 first, last month […]
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MAA pushing for more hybrid tax incentives – other countries offer 50-75% of EV tax breaks to HEVs
While other countries are pushing buyers towards hybrids as a way to reduce carbon emissions – especially with rising fuel prices and as demand for full electric vehicles continues to shrink – Malaysia has been […]
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EV tax break should be extended to encourage wider adoption and for car brands to plan ahead – MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the government should extend electric vehicle (EV) incentives beyond the current established deadlines. At present, fully-imported (CBU) EVs are exempted from import duty and excise […]
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KLIMS 2026 moves to mid-year slot, June 12 to 21 at MITEC – alternates with Malaysia Autoshow
It’s only been seven months since the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) was held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), but we already have news of the next instalment set to […]
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Trump’s tariffs may increase car prices in Malaysia via impacting parts both imported and exported – MAA
US president Donald Trump’s tariffs may lead to car prices in Malaysia going up, indirectly through impacting automotive parts both imported and exported, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has said. “As far as [CBU] exports […]
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Four new MV15 (B5 Ownership Transfer) inspection centres appointed by MoT to ease Puspakom backlog
The Ministry of Transport has appointed four new Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres to carry out MV15 (previously known as B5) Ownership Transfer inspections, with an aim to reduce congestion at Puspakom branches, according to NST. […]
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Perodua ‘QV-E’ EV to get some form of AVAS? Low-speed pedestrian warning sound mandatory by 2026
Perodua’s upcoming EV has been spotted again, this time at Bukit Sentosa (very near P2’s Sungai Choh base) by user Chip Pkb, who shared his discovery on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Facebook Group. Chip has […]
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Rapid Penang free bus service for Minggu Perpaduan 2025 Peringkat Kebangsaan at Batu Kawan, July 17-20
Click to enlarge The Minggu Perpaduan 2025 Peringkat Kebangsaan event will be happening in Penang from July 17-20, which is this Thursday till Sunday at Stadium Negeri Pulau Pinang, Batu Kawan. As usual for large […]