Gov’t looking into ID system for targeted fuel subsidy
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) says it is discussing the use of a special identification system as part of its targeted subsidy mechanism for diesel and RON …
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JB-Singapore RTS Link rail project – 41% completed
Another update on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, which will connect Bukit Chagar in JB to Woodlands in the republic. According to Johor works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman …
Congestion time at Causeway reduced by two hours, to go down by another hour by year end – Johor MB
Johor says that efforts by government agencies to ease the Causeway jam has reportedly reduced the traffic congestion time at the land crossing between Malaysia and Singapore by at least two hours …
2023 Honda WR-V – spec-by-spec comparison of S, E, V and RS Malaysian variants; from RM90k to RM108k
Launched yesterday, the 2023 Honda WR-V goes on sale in Malaysia in four variant forms, starting with the base 1.5L S (RM89,900), followed by the 1.5L E (RM95,900) and 1.5L V (RM99,900). …
2023 Honda WR-V – Modulo kit, accessories packages
The 2023 Honda WR-V made its Malaysian debut yesterday, and goes on sale here in four variant forms, starting with the base 1.5L S (RM89,900), followed by the 1.5L E (RM95,900) and …
Gov’t to provide an additional 200 free PSV bus licences to B40 in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu
The government says it will be providing 200 vocational public service vehicle (PSV) bus licences for free to the B40 group in east coast states. This is in addition to the 500 …
Anwar’s meeting with Elon Musk scheduled for today
Last week, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicated that he would be meeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to discuss the possibility of the latter increasing his investments in Malaysia. The discussion …
smart #1 EV set to make its first official appearance in Malaysia at EVx 2023 this coming July 22-23, SCCC
During the signing of the distributorship agreement between Proton and electric carmaker smart Automobile Company in August last year, it was announced that the smart #1 would be the first model from …
2023 Honda WR-V launched in Malaysia – 1.5L NA, 121 PS/145 Nm, four variants, from RM90k to RM108k
Honda Malaysia has officially launched the 2023 Honda WR-V, with the A-segment/small B-segment SUV making its debut earlier today, four months after it was indicated for our market. As correctly suggested from …
EVx 2023: Get up close with the Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge Pure Electric this July 22-23 at SCCC
If you're curious about electric vehicles and want to know what’s available on the scene at the moment, then you simply have to make a beeline for the paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo …
2023 Honda WR-V – 2,500 bookings for the SUV ahead of its launch, four variants confirmed for Malaysia
The Malaysian launch of the 2023 Honda WR-V looks to be imminent, given the sighting of undisguised units of it on a transporter earlier today. Ahead of its arrival, Honda Malaysia has …
EPMB secures approval for EV manufacturing licence from MITI – plans to build an assembly plant in Melaka
EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has announced that it has secured conditional approval for a manufacturing license from the ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) to manufacture and assemble four-wheel energy-efficient vehicles (EEVs) …
Anwar-Musk meeting will have a huge spillover effect in boosting Malaysia’s EV ambitions – economist
The upcoming meeting between prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to provide a huge boost to Malaysia as it strives to become an electric vehicle …
Potential collaboration between Malaysia and Tesla won’t just be limited to the EV sector – Tengku Zafrul
Last week, it was reported that prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tesla CEO Elon Musk were set to meet this week to discuss the possibility of the American company making …
ETCM announces upgraded Puchong showroom, now featuring latest Nissan Retail Concept-NEXT global CI
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced the opening of its newly-upgraded Nissan showroom in Puchong, which showcases the automaker's latest Nissan Retail Concept (NRC-NEXT) global corporate identity. The opening was officiated …
Thailand’s strong EV push paying off handsomely as investments from Chinese automakers roll in
Thailand's efforts to push its electrification agenda and make the country the EV hub for the region has certainly been, for want of a better word, aggressive, and the efforts by the …
MTUC asks gov’t to overhaul procedures for driving licence tests, making it more affordable for B40 group
A trade union has called on the government to overhaul the procedures needed to obtain a driving licence in the country, especially the costs involved in getting one, which it says is …
2023 Honda Civic in Malaysia – prices up by RM1,200 for all three petrol variants, e:HEV RS unchanged
The Honda HR-V isn't the only vehicle in the Honda Malaysia model line-up to get a price increase for 2023. News about the HR-V's RM1,100 price hike emerged early - ahead of …
Honda HR-V price increased for 2023 in Malaysia – up by RM1,100 for all four variants, now from RM115,900
With a weakening Ringgit, it's inevitable that prices of things will increase, and new cars are no exception. In January, Honda Malaysia said that it was not increasing prices at the start …
Gov’t to provide 4,000 free PSV licences to B40 group – RM2 million allocated for MyPSV initiative this year
The government has allocated RM2 million to provide 4,000 vocational public service vehicle (PSV) licences for free to the B40 group through its national-level MyPSV programme for 2023. The initiative, first announced …
