Malaysia shouldn’t bring back F1 – economic experts
The subject of potentially bringing Formula 1 racing back to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), or at least the idea of it, has come up once again, but not everyone is keen …
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Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition – electric SUV becomes the closest thing to a series Batmobile, 300 units only
Holy flashy metal, Batman! Is this the new Batmobile? Uhm, not quite, Robin, but it’s the closest thing a small number of buyers will get to bat with, the Mahindra BE 6 …
Petronas Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 with Pro-Drive – now cleaner, more power, up to 20% better fuel economy
It has nearly been eight years since Petronas introduced its Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 with Pro-Drive, and as you’d expect, there have been revisions to its formulation since its Euro 5 iteration …
PDRM calls for safety review on drivers aged above 60 after group records nearly 6,800 fatalities since 2019
Not for the first time, the police has proposed that a closer look be taken at how to address road safety with regards to older drivers aged 61 and above, given the …
ITMax subsidiary Selmax secures 10-year contract as Shah Alam, Subang Jaya public parking operator
In July, the Selangor state government announced that a newly appointed concession company would take over public parking fee collection duties for four local councils (PBTs) in the state starting from August …
Proton sells 13,518 units in July 2025, up 22.1% from June – YTD 85,674 units, 19.2% mkt share, exports up
Proton has announced its group sales numbers for July 2025, revealing that it delivered 13,518 units last month, an increase of 2,249 units – or 22.1% - over the 11,069 units it …
Top 20 EV models in July 2025 – Proton eMas 7 on top, BYD Atto, Sealion 7 in top 3, Tesla Model Y drops to 4
Having climbed back to the top last month, the Proton eMas 7 has continued to secure the position of being the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia for the month, topping the …
JPJ seizes another 104 vehicles for various traffic offences in Ops Luxury 3.0, bringing total to 258 cars
Following the success of its Ops Luxury in June and Ops Luxury 2.0 operation in late July, which resulted in the seizure of 101 and 53 luxury vehicles linked to various traffic …
Authorities have to fix all potholes reported via the MyJalan mobile app within 24 hours – Ahmad Maslan
The works ministry says that all potholes reported via the MyJalan mobile app have to be fixed within 24 hours. According to deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, the reported issue …
Proton eMas 5 previewed – rebadged Geome Xingyuan, RWD, 250 to 325 km WLTP, Oct launch
Proton may have taken its time in getting the eMas 7 to market, but the national automaker is showing less inclination to linger about with its second all-electric offering, the eMas 5, …
PLUS to begin pilot of ANPR-based toll collection on NSE from October, using its JustGo mobile app
Malaysia’s move towards the planned implementation of a multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) barrier-free toll collection system is set to begin with the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) for toll payment, …
Geely EX5 launched in Nepal to rival the Proton eMas 7 – different badges, same price, from RM175k
The Geely EX5, known in China as the Geely Galaxy E5, continues its movement into Asian markets, with Nepal being the latest country to introduce the all-electric SUV. It was reported that …
JPJ seizes another 53 vehicles for various traffic offences in Ops Luxury 2.0 – no road tax, insurance
Following the success of its Ops Luxury operation in June, where it seized 101 luxury vehicles linked to various traffic offences, the road transport department (JPJ) has made another haul, netting 53 …
Gov’t working to revive MEX II Putrajaya-KLIA highway extension, to determine best way to complete project
The government has reiterated plans to revive the stalled Maju Expressway extension (MEX II), with the central agency currently finalising discussions with parties appointed by the project's sukuk holders to determine the …
GWM Haval H6 HEV gets new Phantom Black interior, battery warranty increased to 10 yrs, still RM139,800
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced a second interior colour for the GWM Haval H6 HEV, with a new Phantom Black scheme now available as a option to the existing dual-tone …
Chery Tiggo Cross CKD production starts in Malaysia – first 1.5 Turbo, Hybrid units roll out of Inokom plant
Local production of the Chery Tiggo Cross, which was launched in Malaysia on July 9, has begun, with Chery Malaysia announcing that the first units of the compact SUV have started rolling …
LRT3 Shah Alam Line 99.21% complete as of July 10
The upcoming Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line is now 99.21% complete as of July 10. Transport minister Anthony Loke, who previously indicated this back in February, reiterated the project's …
50 km of highways in Malaysia identified as lacking telecommunications coverage, incl PLUS, WCE, LPT2
The government is looking into the issue of cellular dead zones on certain stretches of Malaysian highways and will find ways to address this, according to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta …
Maxim announces it has APAD’s approval to continue operations in Malaysia, to ensure all drivers have EVP
Following InDrive’s announcement earlier today that it has officially received confirmation from the transport ministry (MoT) and the land public transport agency (APAD) that it could continue operations in Malaysia, ride-hailing provider …
Gov’t expands BAS.MY stage bus service with new buses for Kangar and Kota Setar operations
The federal government has expanded the BAS.MY stage bus service in the country, announcing an expansion of the service for Perlis in addition to an earlier one made for Kedah. Transport minister …
