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2024 MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing takes over from RNF
Joining the 2024 MotoGP season as an independent team is Trackhouse Racing, partnering with Aprilia. Trackhouse takes over the previous RNF Racing from team principal Datuk Razlan Razali.
Trackhouse will campaign the Aprilia RS-GP, ridden by Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, both of whom are salaried riders with Aprilia. The team’s racing livery will only be revealed next year but during the team announcement in Milan the team unveiled a symbolic American flag-liveried Aprilia RS-GP, paying tribute to testing colours used by the late Nicky Hayden.
At the launch, Trackhouse founder and owner Justin Marks was joined on stage by Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola, Dorna Sports Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta and Dorna Chief Commercial Officer Dan Rossomondo. Last month, CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team saw the dismissal of Razlan, along with losing their grip spot for 2024.
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Puspakom’s Dec 2023 schedule for mobile inspection truck unit, off-site tests for Sabah and Sarawak
Puspakom has released the December 2023 schedule for its mobile inspection unit for Peninsular Malaysia, and off-site testing for Sabah and Sarawak.
The mobile inspection unit truck will visit Perak, Johor, Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan. The purpose of this initiative is to serve those living far away from Puspakom branches. Services offered include routine, transfer of ownership and voluntary vehicle inspections, among other tests.
Click to enlarge There’s no fancy “transformers” truck in East Malaysia, but personnel and equipment for off-site tests will visit Ranau, Kota Belud, Semporna, Kunak, Kapit, Limbang, Lawas and Marudi, among other smaller towns in Sabah and Sarawak.
The vehicle inspection company says that customers can go straight to the stated locations at the set dates, without needing to make an online appointment, as one would normally have to do for Puspakom branches. The mobile inspection unit’s normal operation hours are from 8am to 6pm, but some are from 8am to 1pm (marked in red), so check first before heading there.
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Proton looking to expand volume by exporting beyond ASEAN – Tg Malim aims 500k production, 50% export
Proton is looking to greatly increase its production volume to 500,000 units, of which 50% are destined for export markets. This was revealed by Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong during a press conference at the recent launch of the Proton S70.
This comes following a question posed to Li, who was asked by paultan.org on why Proton is taking so long to penetrate into the Thailand and Indonesia markets when it was previously reported that Geely wants Proton to be one of the top three automakers in the ASEAN region.
Li responded by first highlighting Thailand and Indonesia’s vehicle production figures which are well over a million units. He then pointed out that competition is a lot more intense in those markets compared to in Malaysia. “So, if you want to compete there, you must be ready with your product, this is important,” said Li.
The Proton CEO also acknowledged that the company’s previous entry into Thailand and Indonesia wasn’t highly fruitful. “Because we lost before in Thailand and Indonesia. So, we don’t want to easily to lose a second time, so we must prepare, then we can go.
Li then pointed out that there are plenty of other markets for Proton to explore, adding that it is possible to expand the number of markets the company can export to. He went on to say that Proton’s two shareholders – DRB-Hicom (50.1%) and Geely (49.9%) are discussing to produce 500,000 cars in Malaysia, with 50% being for exports. “As management, we must support. The world is huge, [there’s] not only Indonesia and Thailand,” Li ended.
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MyLesen programme to help more B40 households in Sabah obtain B2 motorcycle licenses next year
The MyLesen programme will benefit more households in the bottom 40% (B40) income bracket next year, enabling them to obtain B2 motorcycle licenses, the New Straits Times reported.
“The initiative, as presented in the Budget by the prime minister, is highly welcomed by the state government. It involves B2 motorcycle licence, e-hailing, and taxis, with the government bearing the cost of driving tests,” Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said yesterday.
Sabah received a 500-unit quota for the MyLesen B2 programme, for Kinabatangan and Tuaran. The Sabah state government yesterday presented B2 motorcycle licenses to 246 candidates who successfully passed the road transport department (JPJ) test for the license, the Sabah chief minister said.
“The selected recipients are from the B40 group, consisting of beneficiaries of Rahmah cash contributions, e-Kasih, persons with disabilities (OKU), and zakat recipients,” he said.
Towards the end of last month, the MyLesen programme saw 982 participants of the B40 group in Sarikei, Sarawak receive their probationary B2 motorcycle license following their completion of the programme.
The MyLesen B2 license assistance programme was launched on a national level in May this year, where RM2.7 million has been allocated for this purpose under Budget 2023, with tests and lessons priced at RM300 per candidate. This assistance is offered to 9,000 people from the B40 group.
In May this year, transport minister Anthony Loke said that the government intends to expand the MyLesen license assistance programme to vocational driving licenses, such as for the public service vehicle (PSV) and Class E (buses) categories.
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JPJ eBid: SJC and SB-H number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that SJC and SB-H are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid.
Sabah’s latest running number series is ‘SJC’, and it will open for tender on December 9. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on December 12. As usual, the results will be out the following day. The whole process is online now, as it has been for some time, and bidders will get the good (or bad) news via email.
Also available on JPJ eBid is the Sabah series ‘SB-H’. The bidding period will start on December 17 and will close at 10pm on December 21. Results will be out the day after the auction closes.
New car coming soon and want a nice number plate for the new ride? Why not DIY and skip the reseller’s markup and runner fees? If you have never bid for a number yourself, check out our step-by-step guide on how to navigate JPJ eBid and the techniques needed to get your preferred number at “retail price”.
SB 4 H would be quite the prize for a local tycoon.
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Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV to be sold outside China – co-developed with BYD and FAW
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV that was shown at Toyota’s Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium will enter the European market after all, the manufacturer confirms. A production version of the fastback crossover will see a European launch in 2025, Car Expert reported.
First shown in April this year at Auto Shanghai, as the bZ Sport Crossover Concept, the Sport Crossover Concept is a joint development between Toyota, and BYD and FAW, through a joint venture named BYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET).
There is little in the way of technical details on the Sport Crossover Concept, though the interior of the bZ Sport Crossover Concept this is based on could also apply to here, with that car’s minimalist dashboard featuring a pair of floating display screens for driver instrumentation and infotainment, along with a steering yoke.
Where the Sport Crossover Concept differs from the first bZ iteration is in the omission of its roof-mounted lidar sensor, along with its front fender trim. Its sleek shape is aided by creases in its body panels and wheel arches, while its tail lamps echo the design of the headlamps, itself a look also found on the Crown Sport SUV.
Another model that is a joint effort between Toyota, BYD and FAW is the bZ3, a fastback EV that packs a BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate battery that offers up to 600 km on the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). That model features a BYD-sourced electric motor on its front axle, offering either 184 PS or 245 PS.
GALLERY: Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV
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New MRT feeder bus for Kuang, Kundang, BRP, Gamuda Gardens to Sg Buloh station – starts Dec 15
Click to enlarge Good news for those living in Kuang, Kundang, Bukit Rahman Putra and even the new township of Gamuda Gardens.
Rapid KL has announced a new MRT feeder bus linking the areas north of Sg Buloh to the MRT Putrajaya Line station, and the three-month trial service starts on December 15. The fare is RM1 and the frequency is 35 minutes during peak hours and 45 minutes outside of peak hours. Operation hours are from 6am to 11.30 pm.
The T154 bus stops at plenty of prominent locations on the route from the MRT station to Pasar Kg Baru Kuang and back, including Bukit Rahman Putra, Kampung Gombak, Gamuda Luge (that’s the ski resort-style chairlift you see from the Plus highway), Kundang Jaya, the Kundang Lakes Club, Tasik Biru, Taman Masgenuine and Yamaha.
So, now you have an option to get to the MRT station without driving and parking. Aside from the Putrajaya Line, you can also take a short hop to Kwasa Damansara for the Kajang Line, which goes to PJ.
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Toyota is the most valuable automotive brand in 2023, says Interbrand – BMW overtakes Tesla; Mercedes 2nd
For another year running, Toyota has been named the world’s most valuable automotive brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2023 report. The Japanese carmaker ranked sixth overall in a list that includes 100 brands, and is one of just three automotive brands to crack the top ten, the other two being Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Outside the top ten, other automotive brands that made the cut include Tesla, Honda, Hyundai, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, Ferrari and Kia. In total, only 13 brands from the automotive sector were part of the Best Global Brands 2023 report, down from 15 in 2022.
According to Interbrand, the methodology to determine a brand’s value is based on three key analyses, including the financial performance of the branded products or services, the role the brand plays in purchase decisions as well as the brand’s competitive strength and its and its ability to foster loyalty, thereby ensuring sustainable demand and profit into the future.
With a brand value of USD64.5 billion (+8% from 2022), Toyota retained its top spot in the automotive segment ahead of second-place Mercedes-Benz with USD61.4 billion (+9% from 2022), although the latter did improve to seventh place overall from eighth last year.
Meanwhile, BMW’s brand value of USD51.2 billion (+10% from 2022) was enough to keep it in the third spot among automotive brands, while also improving to tenth overall from 13th place in 2022. The Munich-based carmaker also leapfrogged Tesla, which dropped to fourth among automotive brands and staying put in 12th overall with a brand value of USD49.9 billion (+4% from 2022).
Further down the rankings, Honda maintained its fifth position with USD24.4 billion (+7% from 2022) and is 27th overall. It is followed by Hyundai and Audi, both staying put in sixth and seventh respectively.
Porsche is another German automaker to register an improvement in brand value by overtaking both Volkswagen and Ford to be in eighth with USD16.2 billion. As for the last three brands, Nissan, Ferrari and Kia saw no change to their positioning in terms of brand value among automotive brands. Compared to last year’s report, Land Rover and MINI were not shortlisted in 2023.
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BHPetrol ‘Pam & Menang Kembali Lagi 2.0’ winners awarded; four winners score Proton Iriz, Dubai trip
The prize winners for the recently concluded BHPetrol ‘Pam & Menang Kembali Lagi 2.0’ contest have been awarded their prizes at an event last week, following the running of the event from August 1 until October 31, 2023.
Four winners scored the grand prize of a new Proton Iriz Active, as well as a trip to Dubai accompanied by Malaysian singer, actor and host Alif Satar. A further four units of the Iriz Active were awarded to second prize winners, while 14 winners of the third prize each took home a Modenas Kriss 110 motorcycle.
In addition, participants in the ‘Pam & Menang Kembali Lagi 2.0’ contest also stood to win prizes including 30,000 ePoints, 60 smartphones, 30 units of 32-inch LED smart TVs, 56 units of BHPetrol SynGard lubricants and weekly winners of limited edition BHPetrol umbrellas.
To enter the contest, customers at BHPetrol were required to spend a minimum of RM40 on Infiniti fuels (RON 95, RON 97, B10 diesel or B7 diesel), or in-store items in a single receipt. Excluded transactions for this contest were for any tobacco product, Touch ‘n Go top-up, ePay, utility payment and car cleaning.
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Are “solid” older cars really safe in an accident?
How safe was the car you drove in the 1990s? That was the question posed by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), which celebrating its 30th anniversary by reflecting on the vehicle models it first rated back when testing began back in 1993.
At the time, the programme was known as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that had the goal of making safety an important consideration for car buyers – this continues till today. Of course, the way testing was done back then was completely different, as only a single full-width front crash test at a speed of 56 km/h was the only one conducted.
In the early tests, vehicles were measured based on the relative protection offered to front-seat occupants (driver and front passenger), with the results published using a colour-code system representing the degree of injury risk. The star rating system that we’re familiar with wasn’t introduced until 1999.
Red would indicate serious injury that includes likely brain damage, chest compression of over 75 mm as well as likely upper leg injury. Meanwhile, amber indicated moderate injury risk (possible brain damage, chest compression of between 50 to 75 mm and possible upper leg injury. Last but not least, green indicated minimal risk of injury with unlikely injury to the brain, chest and upper leg.
In 1993, common cars you would find on Australian roads include the Ford Falcon, Mitsubishi Magna, Holden Commodore and Mazda 626. These, along with the Honda Accord, Subaru Liberty, Nissan Pintara, Toyota Camry and Volvo 940 were all featured in NCAP’s first round of safety ratings.
Of the nine cars tested, only the 940 came with an airbag for the driver, with the only significant safety feature present in all the vehicles tested being a standard seatbelt. The results were sobering, with the Pintara, Commodore and Accord carrying the highest risk of driver head injury. The Commodore also carried the highest risk of front passenger head injury, together with the Liberty and Magna. ANCAP points out that the standout performer at the time was the 940.
To reflect on the significant progress in vehicle safety over the past three decades, which has seen improved vehicle design as well as more comprehensive testing standards, ANCAP gathered a handful of the nine models featured in the inaugural 1993 ratings release and their current owners for a live crash test demonstration at Crashlab in Western Sydney.
The car subjected to modern testing standards (the speed is increased to 64 km/h) was a 1993 Mitsubishi Magna (TR series), which unsurprisingly didn’t perform well. Dummy injury measurements recorded showed the driver face a high risk of serious or fatal skull fracture and brain injury resulting from hard contact on the steering wheel without the cushion of an airbag.
Additionally, the driver’s upper and lower legs and pelvis would face high injury risk, with moderate injury risk for the chest. Rear passengers aren’t spared either and would have also sustained serious injuries slipping beneath the lap portion of the seatbelt with crash forces transferred across the abdomen.
“When I bought my car, I chose it because I thought it was bigger and stronger than a compact car. But seeing the results of this crash have made me realise that size and shape are somewhat irrelevant. What makes the difference are the safety improvements that have been introduced over time,” said Charlie Munns, current owner of a 1993 EB Ford Falcon.
“For me, safety has always been important. While my car is now 30 years old, it was the safest of its kind in ANCAP’s early testing, and it’s great to see the safety thread continue and improve, and expand across different makes and models,” said Stefan Bos, a current owner of a 1993 Volvo 940.
This isn’t the first time ANCAP looked to the past to see how far vehicle safety has progressed. Several years ago, it conducted its first car-to-car crash involving a 1998 Toyota Corolla and its more modern 2015 counterpart. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) also did the same to mark its 20th anniversary by pitting a 20-year-old Rover 100 (aka Metro) against a 2015 Honda Jazz. No surprise that the newer cars performed much better than the older ones.
“We’ve seen vehicle safety advance in leaps and bounds over the past 30 years as a result of ANCAP’s persistence and ability to influence consumer-driven change. Our founders were originally met with strong resistance from vehicle manufacturers, yet today, they’re the ones bringing forward new and innovative ways to prevent road crashes,” commented said Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP.
“Back then, the cars we drove were just regular cars. We didn’t think twice about what safety they offered, or didn’t offer. Today, the Australian consumer is well-informed and empowered with the tools to make safer vehicle choices, and the age of your vehicle can make all the difference,” she added.
ANCAP’s demonstration serves to highlight how far things have progressed in terms of vehicle safety in 30 years. There’s certainly no harm in enjoying old cars but please be careful when you take yours out for a spin. In a crash, it is likely your classic won’t offer the same level of protection as something a lot more modern – old isn’t always gold when it comes to vehicle safety.
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Works ministry received 5,440 road-related complaints through MyJalan mobile app as of November 30
The ministry of works (KKR) has received 5,440 complaints regarding damaged roads as of November 30, as submitted to the MyJalan mobile application that was launched on August 24, Bernama has reported.
Of the 5,440 complaints received by the works ministry, 1,435 were related to roads managed by the ministry and the remaining 4,005 complaints were related to roads under the supervision of other authorities, according to Bernama. In September, 1,000 complaints were received by the works ministry through the app in the two weeks since the mobile app’s launch.
“Through Budget 2024, KKR will get an allocation of RM2.8 billion for the maintenance of roads and bridges on federal routes, in line with KKR’s commitment to enhance the MyJalan KKR campaign,” the minister said.
Meanwhile, the tongue- and groove-shaped concrete drains used by the department of public works (JKR) – an innovation for more quality and effective drainage installation works – have been implemented in 35 JKR projects, particularly on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Attention is also being paid to smart traffic lights equipped with smart cameras at selected intersections nationwide, especially in crowded areas, Nanta said.
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Semua Boleh Setel campaign offers 10% cashback on non-fuel purchases – KK, Mydin, Tealive, Plus R&R, etc
Many people use the Setel app only for fuel purchases at Petronas, but the app does more than that – it can even be your e-wallet. And to promote non-fuel usage, the company is having the ‘Semua Boleh Setel’ year-end campaign offering 10% cashback at partner brands and 3% cashback elsewhere.
From now till January 12, 2024, Setel users can get 10% cashback at partner merchants such as KK Mart, Mydin, Village Grocer, Plus R&R, Ben’s Independent Grocer, Pasaraya OTK, OldTown White Coffee, Tealive, Chatime, Pasta Panas, Cafe Mesra, Bake With Yen, BSC Fine Foods, Leisure Grocer and redBus. Cashback is capped at RM5 per month.
“Setel has achieved a significant milestone by enabling cashless transactions at over 1.6 million retail outlets and addressing diverse vehicle needs beyond fuel. Today, we are excited to embark on a celebratory ‘Semua Boleh Setel’ campaign in collaboration with our valued strategic partners. This initiative aims to treat our users to enticing cashback promotions, marking another stride in our overarching mission to foster inclusive mobility,” said Setel CEO Mazlin Erawati Ab Manan.
Other than the above, Setel users can enjoy 3% cashback on a variety of transactions at other retail stores, parking, road tax, and 24/7 auto assistance services.
- Up to RM300 cashback for motor takaful/insurance: Receive up to 10% cashback on every motor takaful or insurance policy purchased, capped at RM300. No minimum spend required on the insurance policy.
- 50% cashback for parking: Users can earn 50% cashback, capped at RM2 per transaction, and redeem this benefit up to three times per throughout the campaign period.
- RM20 cashback for car battery
- 3% cashback for payments beyond fuel: From now till December 31, Setel users can earn 3% cashback, capped at RM5 per month, when using Setel for parking, road tax, EV charging, auto assistance or payments at retail and online stores.
- Up to RM800 cashback for buying or selling a car: From now till December 31, get RM350 Setel cashback for selling a car via myTukar and RM450 Setel cashback for purchasing a car through myTukar.
- Up to 3x Mesra points for fuel: Enjoy up to 3x Mesra points for every 1 litre of fuel purchased. Unlock new levels to go from 1.5x points, 2x points and up to 3x points.
- 3x Mesra points for Kedai Mesra and Deliver2Me: From now till December 31, get 3x Mesra points for every RM1 spent with a maximum of 500 points per month and a minimum transaction amount of RM1.
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Highway toll concessionaires in Malaysia protest direct awarding of MLFF project to private company
A total of 32 highway toll concessionaires in Malaysia have protested the government’s move to directly award multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) project, Free Malaysia Today reports.
Citing sources with knowledge of the matter, FMT says that the Malaysian government has signed an “appointment agreement” with KJS-SEP Synergy, a company linked to YTL Corporation, for the project valued at RM3.46 billion without consulting the highway concessionaires who will eventually foot the bill.
The Association of Highway Concessionaires Malaysia (PSKLM) has sent a letter of objection to the works ministry, and claim that the move violates their individual agreements with the government, according to the sources. PSKLM is seeking legal advice on the matter, as the government has offered KJS-SEP Synergy a 20-year concession.
The association adds that, in offering a concession to a third party over their existing concessions, the new offer is against the existing agreements.
“The ministry is putting up another paper any time soon to conclude the appointment without consent from the concessionaires. Neither were they given any details on the terms of the appointment. In the absence of those details, it is unfair for the government to do this without our consent as parties with live contracts,” a source was quoted by FMT as saying.
Separately, PSKLM had sent an official letter signed by all 18 companies representing the concessionaires, with an executive summary of how its new award would work against them and the government, according to another source informing FMT.
The main concerns are of the project’s estimated cost of RM3.46 billion, which PSKLM claims can be reduced by 30% is the individual companies are allowed to build and implement the MLFF system by themselves. The awarding of the project “smacks of a major monopoly”, according to one of the sources, which claims the total toll revenue annually is about RM6 billion.
Toll fare leakage – such as from toll evasion – is currently 0.01%, according to a source, who questions the ability of a third-party collection in sustaining the low rate of leakage with a barrierless system “After the implementation, the company will recover its implementation cost with an annual payment of between RM650 million and RM800 million by concessionaires,” it said, adding that the company has no experience in the industry, and that the cost competition “is questionable as there has been no cost-benefit analysis”.
In addition, the source adds that current toll operations and their validation process by concession companies will be taken over by KJS-SEP, with potential integrity issues in terms of traffic and toll revenue as the process would be controlled by a single company “without checks and balances”.
In October, The Edge Malaysia reported that a private sector proposal for MLFF implementation was met with lukewarm response.
The news outlet was told by sources that the concessionaires were not comfortable with third parties undertaking toll collection on their behalf because there could be leakages, which could affect overall toll collection. The current rate of leakage from vehicles not paying toll charges is 0.01%, and a source questions the ability of a third-party collection in sustaining the low rate of leakage from a barrierless toll system.
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Proton sold 12,296 units in November 2023 – 141,900 units YTD surpasses 2022 total; Saga still best-seller
Proton has announced its November 2023 sales report, with 12,296 units (domestic and export) sold last month, down 476 units (or about 3.7%) from October 2023. This brings the carmaker’s year-to-date (YTD) total to 141,900 units, which effectively means it has surpassed last year’s tally of 141,432 units, and there’s still one more month to go.
Of the 141,900 units delivered, 138,876 units were sold domestically while the remaining 3,024 units were for export markets. Proton points out that the YTD figure represents a 12% year-on-year increase and sees it command a market share of 19.7%.
Focusing on individual models, the newly launched S70 is being well received by the market, with over 900 bookings collected per week. The company said during the sedan’s launch in late November that it is targeting 5,000 bookings by the end of the year, and as per the latest announcement, it has exceeded 3,000 bookings. However, there’s no mention on how many units have been delivered so far.
Moving on to models with actual sales numbers, the Saga is once again the brand’s best-selling car with 6,349 units delivered last month for a YTD total of 64,155 units. The Saga continues to sit second to the Perodua Bezza in the A-segment sedan race for the month.
Meanwhile, 1,902 units of the Persona were sold in November 2023 for a YTD total of 22,557 units, which places it as the third best-selling B-segment sedan in the country. As for the Iriz, 518 units were sold last month (YTD 7,151 units) for it to be the fourth best-selling B-segment hatchback.
Moving on the Proton’s X series of SUVs, the X50 saw 2,115 units delivered (YTD 29,096 units) to become the second highest volume B-segment SUV. Since its launch, 102,325 units of the X50 have been sold, so it remains the fastest-selling SUV model in Malaysian history.
It is joined by the X70 with 739 units sold last month (YTD 10,444 units) that is also ranked second in the C-segment SUV market behind the Honda CR-V. Launched back in December 2018, 95,100 units of the X70 have been delivered to customers, the company pointed out in its release.
The X90 continues to be the highest volume D-segment SUV here with a YTD total of 4,285 units, of which 371 units were delivered in November 2023. Another model leading its segment is the Exora despite production of the MPV coming to an end in October this year. The Exora registered 302 deliveries, with its YTD total sitting at 4,212 units.
“November has shaped up well for us, and we’re poised for a strong year-end close. Our model line-up has been a key player, perfectly aligning with preferences for style, performance, technology, and practicality. The ongoing improvements in our after-sales services have strengthened customer confidence, ensuring a smooth ownership journey. We’re confident in delivering a strong finish this year, getting cars into the hands of our customers before the year concludes,” said Roslan Abdullah, CEO of Proton Edar.
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JDT vs Terengganu Malaysia Cup 2023 finals on Dec 8 – LRT Bukit Jalil operations extended this Friday night
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) will take on Terengganu in the 2023 Malaysia Cup final this Friday (December 8) at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and it is anticipated that a large crowd will show up for the game.
As usual with big football matches, Rapid KL will cater to fans with extended LRT operation hours. The rail operator says that LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line operations from the Bukit Jalil LRT station will be extended till 1am. The match kicks off at 9pm.
All connecting stations will also have extended hours. Rapid KL reminds riders to use Touch n Go cards and ensure that there’s sufficient credit.
Super League champions JDT are holders of the Piala Malaysia and are heading into the match as overwhelming favourites. In fact, the southern side are gunning for a ‘double treble’ – a clean sweep of all domestic titles for two consecutive seasons – a feat last achieved by Kedah in the 2000s. The last time Terengganu appeared in the Malaysia Cup final was in 2018, when the Turtles lost to Perak in a penalty shootout. But the ball is round and anything can happen in a final, as they say.
