JPJ eBid: APK and JYU number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that APK and JYU are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Perak's latest running number series is ‘APK’, …
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Honda Malaysia Feb 2026 promo offers up to RM60k discount – RM34k off e:N1 EV, RM18k rebate for CR-V
Chinese New Year is just around the corner now, and so is the holy month of Ramadan, which means that Raya is the next corner. Want to take those corners in a …
Zeekr 007 GT under consideration for Malaysia, RHD plans will determine – shooting brake EV, 0-100 2.95s
We've already revealed that the Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the brand's (and Geely Group's) flagship model is slated to arrive as early as the end of this year. This …
Zeekr 9X coming to Malaysia – China’s RR Cullinan due end-2026/early 2027, price ‘much higher’ than 009
The Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the brand's flagship model is slated to arrive as early as the end of 2026. This was revealed by Zeekr Malaysia's GM Eddy Lu …
Hybrids overtake petrol in European 2025 new car sales – EVs up 30%, now at 17.4% market share
Electrification is picking up pace in Europe as hybrids have overtaken pure petrol-powered cars in new car sales for the first time in 2025. In the European Union (EU), 1.88 million vehicles …
Gig Workers Act will be enforced in March, council membership to be announced later – HR minister
The Gig Workers Act 2025, gazetted on December 31, will come into force in March once all implementation mechanisms, including the consultative council, tribunal and related offices, have been finalised. Human resources …
NKVE Subang toll slip road from Ara Dsara closed
Stuck in a bad jam from Ara Damansara and the Subang Airport heading towards the Subang NKVE toll? PLUS has announced that the slip from this direction to the toll is closed. …
BYD Atto 3 Ultra gets new Atlantis Grey colour option – limited tax-free EV stock offered at RM105,800
BYD has announced that the Atto 3 Ultra is still available in tax-free form at a promotional price of RM105,800. Stocks are limited. There's also a new Atlantis Grey exterior colour option …
2026 Perodua Traz maintenance costs compared – much cheaper than Proton X50, but same as Ativa?
The Perodua Traz was launched one month ago, but it is two years late due to Daihatsu’s ‘procedural irregularities’ safety testing scandal that surfaced in late 2023. Everything has now been sorted …
Volvo launches ‘new car brand’ called Selamat – ES90 teasers part of year-long campaign focusing on safety
Today's launch of the Volvo ES90 also served as the reveal of 'Selamat'. Volvo Car Malaysia's teaser campaign for the all-new electric sedan centred on a 'new car brand' called Selamat. We …
Honda to discontinue production of fuel cell systems in the US, a JV with GM – goes solo with next-gen
Honda has announced its decision to discontinue production of the current model of fuel cell system now produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) in the US, before the end of 2026. …
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 …
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 …
