Free Penang ferry for Thaipusam on Jan 31, Feb 1
There will be free Penang ferry rides on January 31 and February 1 for Thaipusam, the Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) have announced. According to SPPP chairman …
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Lalaport BBCC mall is the new KL-SG bus hub; 1 Utama, IOI City Mall, Sunway Pyramid soon – Loke
KL-Singapore commuters, do you have fond (or sad, leaving is sometimes difficult) memories of boarding the Aeroline at KL's Corus Hotel? The bus company's base at the famous old hotel opposite KLCC …
RM250k minimum price for CBU EVs expanded to new models from existing brands – MAA to clarify with MITI
Three weeks ago, a document snapshot, purportedly from Malaysia's investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI), revealed that from January 1, 2026, all new CBU imported EVs from new brands yet to enter …
Tax and duties for CBU EVs set at 30%+10%+10% or 5%+10%+10% depending on country of origin, FTA
The exemption of import and excise duties for CBU fully-imported electric vehicles (EVs) has ended along with the year 2025, and with a new year comes a new tax structure for imported …
No price increase for CKD cars in July 2026, OMV/402 issue resolved, delay to finalise calculations – MAA
It's good news for the Malaysian automotive industry as the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision issue that crops up every year end, threatening price increases of up to 30% for …
PLUS Putra Mahkota ramp to Southville and KL to close every night from Jan 19-30 – tree cutting works
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced that the slip road from Persimpangan Putra Mahkota (Ramp D) heading towards Southville and KL (northbound) will be closed to all traffic every night, from 10pm …
Rapid KL’s ‘Van Parlimen’ is back – T851 free service from KL Sentral, Taman Botani carpark, till March 12
Click to enlarge Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar opened the first meeting of the fifth session of the 15th parliament today. And with our YBs back in the Dewan Rakyat, …
Volvo ES90 spotted in KL, EV is launching this month
Click to enlarge Here are some shots of the Volvo ES90, which will be launching this month, according to Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM). Shot by our social media man Jordan Xavier in …
Kesas Highway’s Hicom R&R closed nightly till Jan 21
The Kesas Highway operator has announced that the entry and exit road of the Hicom rest area will be closed to all traffic every night, from 11pm to 5am. It will be …
Chery Tiggo 8 launched in Malaysia – non-Pro variant comes with Tiggo 7’s 1.6T, different rear/dash, RM130k
Chery Malaysia has introduced a new Tiggo 8 variant. Simply called the Tiggo 8 without the 'Pro' designation of the seven-seater SUV we're familiar with, it's a base variant priced at RM129,800 …
2026 Volvo EX60 new teaser pics dropped – 800V EV SUV with 810 km range debuting next week, Jan 21
Click to enlarge The all-new Volvo EX60 is set to be revealed next week, January 21, and the company has dropped a new batch of teaser pics along with bits of new …
JPJ eBid: CFF and PSC number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that CFF and QRX are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Pahang's latest running number series is ‘CFF’, …
RTS Link on track for year end completion – law to simplify joint border control to be tabled in Parliament
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project is running smoothly and is on track for completion by the end of this year. Transport minister Anthony Loke says that most of …
New Mitsubishi Xforce teaser shows Yamaha sound system, fabric-covered dash – open for booking in Feb
Click to enlarge Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has released a fresh teaser of the new Mitsubishi Xforce, following the official announcement of the model earlier this week. The B-segment SUV's order books …
Puspakom, MIROS collab on road and vehicle safety
Puspakom and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) recently conducted the Puspakom–MIROS Joint Programme as a strategic platform to strengthen collaboration in road and vehicle safety through data-driven approaches, governance …
PLUS UPM ramps to close every night till Jan 20
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced that the slip road from Persimpangan UPM (Ramp A) to the UPM toll plaza, and the exit road from Persimpangan UPM (Ramp B) to Kajang will …
Viral SG plate VW Jetta driver pumping RON 95 petrol in Johor pleads guilty, fined RM9k by court
Remember the viral video of a Singapore-registered Volkswagen Jetta refuelling with RON 95 petrol in Johor earlier in the month? The car had obscured 'S and 'M' letters on both ends of …
JPJ eBid: BSS and QRX number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that BSS and QRX are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Selangor's latest running number series is ‘BSS’, …
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ previewed in Malaysia – C174 EV, 792 km range, 320 kW charging, RM296k
The new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA made its Malaysian debut this morning at the new Stars@Mercedes-Benz Bangsar showroom, previously known as NZ Wheels Bangsar. This is a preview of the new CLA, which …
Perodua purchased RM11b of parts from local vendors in 2025, will continue to play ‘nation builder’ role
Perodua has just announced record sales of 359,904 units in 2025, which is 0.5% or nearly 2,000 units more than the 358,102 sold in 2024, the previous record. The market leader generally …
