MotoGP – traffic diversions around Sepang, Oct 24-26
The area around KLIA is going to see quite a bit of traffic diversions in the coming week – besides those that will be in place for the 47th ASEAN Summit this …
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iCaur Damansara by Carramax Luxe opens – brand’s seventh dealership is new flagship outlet in Malaysia
iCaur Malaysia has continued its network expansion with the opening of iCaur Damansara, the brand’s seventh – and flagship - dealership in the country. Owned and operated by Carramax Luxe, the 40,000 …
47th ASEAN Summit 2025 – road closures in KL, traffic diversions on six highways and major roads, Oct 26-28
As the ASEAN chair this year, Malaysia is hosting the ASEAN Summit twice, as per the regular practice. The first round, the 46th ASEAN Summit, was held in Kuala Lumpur back in …
Budi95: Monthly quota of subsidised RON95 petrol doubled to 600 litres for full-time e-hailing drivers
The government has announced that the monthly quota of subsidised RON 95 petrol for full-time e-hailing drivers has been doubled. Under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) subsidy programme, 600 litres of …
Top 20 EV models in Sept 2025 – Proton eMas 7 leads, then Tesla Model Y, BYD Atto 3; chart gets new entries
The Proton eMas 7 continues its run as the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia, with the model again topping the category for September 2025. Based on the latest data from the …
Up to RM4k gov’t grant to scrap old cars a good step towards ELV, but should include other CKD cars: MAA
As indicated during the tabling of Budget 2026 last Friday by prime minister and finance minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the government will, together with national carmakers, offer a matching grant (or …
MAA welcomes gov’t move to implement lemon law in Malaysia, but says clear definition, criteria is needed
As announced during the tabling of Budget 2026 by prime minister and finance minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the government is set to amend the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to incorporate elements …
Proton sells 13,395 units in Sept 2025 – down 12.04% from Aug, but YTD 114,297 volume now ahead of 2024
Proton has announced its group sales numbers for September 2025, revealing that it delivered 13,395 units (domestic and export) last month, which is 1,833 units – or 12.04% - less than the …
Tesla Model 3 Highland now cheaper by up to RM13k in Malaysia – updated with signal stalk, front camera
Besides the introduction of a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant, there are also some changes to the Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift range for Malaysia, the primary one being a revision …
Cloned tyres uncovered in MACC’s ‘Ops Grip’ raids – tampered labels and production dates also detected
Bought any branded tyres on the cheap recently? Well, if you did, they could well be cloned or not certified, which could mean you’re going about on tyres that aren’t quite what …
Tyre manufacturers to help inspect and verify the nearly 18,000 tyres seized in MACC’s ‘Ops Grip’ raids
International tyre manufacturers will help inspect and verify the authenticity of the nearly 18,000 tyres seized in an operation carried out by the Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) earlier this week. A total …
Budi95: Extra allocation of subsidised RON95 petrol for full-time e-hailing drivers from October 15 – MoF
The government has announced that full-time e-hailing drivers will be granted additional eligibility for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy, with the additional allocation starting this October 15. In a …
JPJ seizes Toyota Fortuner using another vehicle’s rear number plate and racking up 42 AWAS fines
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that a popular motivational speaker has been detained after being caught using a different registration number on the rear of his Toyota Fortuner to evade …
Budi95: Gov’t working to enable Malaysians with Singapore driving licences to buy subsidised RON95
While all Malaysian citizens are eligible to purchase RON 95 at RM1.99 per litre at an allocation of 300 litres per month under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) subsidy initiative, which …
Budi95: Finance ministry and APAD to finalise details of extra RON95 eligibility for e-hailing drivers this week
The finance ministry and the land public transport agency (APAD) will finalise the application process for additional eligibility caps for e-hailing drivers under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) targeted subsidy programme …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
