JPJ clearing leftover FH plates on MySikap from Apr 1
Click to enlarge Not every number has takers in the JPJ eBid auction – that’s how the rest of us get random ‘running numbers’ if we don’t pay for our pick. This …
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2026 Lexus IS facelift launched in Thailand – third update, refreshed cabin/tech, IS 300h from RM339k
It's not often that things get better with age, especially when it comes to modern cars. Sure, the classics (or modern classics, depending on when you were born) are beneficiaries of the …
Mazda 6e at BIMS 2026 – Deepal-based EV with 77.9 kWh batt, 550+km WLTP range, 0-100 in 7.9s, RM141k
Even though it's not a ground-up Mazda-developed car, the Mazda 6e is one of the more interesting EVs in the market because it looks different. Good even. Prices in Thailand are now …
Sime Motors names finalists for its 45th Anniversary Grand Giveaways Campaign, BMW 2 Series main prize
Sime Motors has named four finalists who are in the running to drive away a brand new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, the grand prize of Sime Motors’ 45th Anniversary Grand Giveaways …
BYD Malaysia appoints Jacob Ma as its new MD – Eagle Zhao to focus on BYD Indonesia president role
BYD Malaysia has appointed Jacob Ma as its new managing director, overseeing BYD and Denza brands in Malaysia. He succeeds Eagle Zhao, who will now fully focus on his role as president …
Rapid KL reduces rail, bus frequency for Raya hols
Click to enlarge Rapid KL has announced reduced frequency for its rail and bus services for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. This makes sense as the Klang Valley will be a very …
Road ban on goods-carrying vehicles for Raya 2026
Click to enlarge The usual practice of banning goods-carrying vehicles from the roads during peak festival periods is back this Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The rational behind this is that the big lorries …
Free GoKL bus for Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital – DBKL’s extension of Route 11 starts on April 1
The free GoKL bus service will be extended to the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (HRC) from April 1. DBKL will extend the GoKL route 11, which runs between MRT Maluri station and Bandar …
PLUS opens third lane from Simpang Renggam to Sedenak for Raya holiday season – Mar 18 to Apr 5
PLUS is opening a third lane on the North South Highway from Simpang Renggam to Sedenak, southbound, for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday travel season. This stretch, from KM45.1 to KM42.5, is …
JPJ eBid: CFG, QAB-P number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that CFG and QS-Y 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 ‘CFG’, …
Transport ministry proposes heavier penalties for LRT, MRT cable thieves – home ministry to take action
Last week, PDRM arrested four suspects believed to be involved in cable theft on the MRT Putrajaya Line, which happened near the MRT Sri Damansara Barat station on March 3. That incident …
PDRM arrests MRT Putrajaya Line cable thieves that sparked March 3 incident, 3 days of service disruption
PDRM has arrested four suspects believed to be involved in cable theft on the MRT Putrajaya Line, public transport operator Prasarana revealed. The arrests are the result of information gathered from intelligence …
No KL Car Free Morning on March 22, 29; Raya hols
The KL Car Free Morning (KLCFM) working committee has announced that there will be no KLCFM on March 22 and 29, which are the next two Sundays. The weekly Sunday morning open …
Jetour T2 launched in Malaysia priced at RM157k CKD – 2.0TD XWD boxy SUV with 245 PS, 375 Nm
Another month, another SUV launch. Well, yes, but this one is different. The Jetour T2 doesn't look like your typical family-friendly SUV and it isn't an EV or hybrid either. Instead, the …
PLUS expects 2.3m vehicles a day during Raya travel period, outlines measures to cope – use MyPLUS-TTA
PLUS is expecting a traffic surge to 2.3 million vehicles a day on peak days for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. The peak period is from March 18-20 for the annual …
Siti Nurhaliza collects her GWM Wey G9 Hi4 PHEV – music icon is luxury MPV’s brand ambassador
GWM Malaysia recently handed over the first CKD locally assembled GWM Wey G9 Hi4 PHEV to Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza. The music icon, who is also the luxury MPV's brand ambassador, collected …
Leapmotor B10 gets first OTA software update – one-pedal driving, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, shortcuts
The Leapmotor B10, launched locally in December 2025, is receiving its first over-the-air (OTA) software upgrade. Coming so soon after the EV's launch, Leapmotor describes the OTA as 'part of a long-term …
CKD locally assembled EVs will be tax-exempt till Dec 31, 2027, RM250k CBU floor price appropriate – MITI
Zeekr, Xpeng and MG are among the Chinese carmakers starting local assembly of EVs in Malaysia to continue to enjoy tax-free incentives, now reserved for CKD EVs, says the Ministry of Investment, …
JPJ eBid: PSE and QS-Y number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PSE and QS-Y are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang's latest running number series is ‘PSE’, …
EPMB adds MG S5 EV to its Melaka plant assembly list – targets 30k units a year and exports, even LHD
EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) has added another feather to its car assembly cap with the MG S5 EV, the first model from the SAIC brand to be locally assembled in Malaysia. The …
