JPJ eBid: MEB and DFH number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that MEB and DFH are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Melaka's latest running number series is ‘MEB’, …
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Proton eMas 7 EV bookings exceed 4,000 units, over 80% for the top Premium variant – 30 dealerships now
The Proton eMas 7 has recorded over 4,000 bookings to date, and over 80% of the names are down for the range-topping Premium variant. We last updated you in end-January and the …
KTM Komuter women’s-only coach reinstated today
KTM has announced that from today, February 13, its Komuter service in the Klang Valley will reinstate women’s-only coaches after a small break over the Thaipusam period. As a reminder, the women's-only …
Maroon 5 concert in B.Jalil tonight – no LRT extension
Anyone going to watch Maroon 5 live tonight at Bukit Jalil? There's plenty of material to sing along to, as Adam Levine and co have been around for over 20 years. Yes …
Top 20 EV brands in Jan 2025 – BYD still leads, Proton close second; Tesla 14th with only 13 units registered
Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) sales league has a newcomer in Proton, which started deliveries of its eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) last month. Launched on December 16, the brand's first EV …
Gov’t denies up to 30% price hike for CKD cars, bikes in 2026 – OMV/402 excise revision still being reviewed
Click to enlarge The government has responded to the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision quandary that has the local car and motorcycle industry up in arms. The finance ministry (MoF), …
JPJ eBid: JXT and QDC number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JXT and QDC are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor's latest running number series is ‘JXT’, …
PLUS supports highway peak hour lorry ban – signs on the North-South Highway, NKVE and Elite are up
Click to enlarge PLUS is supporting the government's move to ban big lorries on highways to and from Kuala Lumpur during peak hours, starting from February 19. "PLUS supports the government's initiative …
Perodua’s EV could be priced around RM80k, but with battery leasing – solves RV, batt degradation concerns
Click to enlarge What's the biggest cost in an electric vehicle? What do buyers fear going wrong the most? I bet your answer to both is 'battery'. So, would it be better …
Volvo EX90 EV coming to Malaysia this year – flagship 7-seater electric SUV is VCM’s next new model launch
The Volvo EX90 will be coming to Malaysia, very likely to be within this year. Not surprising; in fact, the brand's flagship seven-seater electric SUV was confirmed for our market some time …
Proton starts construction of RM82m EV plant in Tg Malim – CKD eMas 7 by end-2025, 20k capacity
Proton has started construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) production plant at its Tanjong Malim base, marked today by a ceremony officiated by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The …
Omoda C9 deliveries begin at Jaecoo Malaysia outlets
Deliveries of the Omoda C9 by Jaecoo have started. Up to 500 units of the D-segment SUV, launched in December, have made their way to Jaecoo dealerships nationwide, which means that we'll …
KTM Komuter bans bicycles on trains over Thaipusam period – 4D3N 24h service, free rides from Feb 10-11
Click to enlarge KTM has announced a bicycle ban on its Klang Valley Komuter trains over the Thaipusam period. It's for all types of bicycles, including foldable ones, and will be in …
BKE Kubang Semang toll heavy vehicle lane closure, Feb 7-12 – big lorries to use Jalan Permatang Nibong
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced that the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway's (BKE) Kubang Semang toll plaza will have its heavy vehicle lane (Lorong S12) temporarily closed for surface repair works. This is on …
2024 Malaysia car sales data by brand vs 2023 – take a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers
Malaysia is flying, as far as auto sales is concerned. We're a smaller country than Thailand, but our vehicle sales overtook the 'Detroit of the East' in 2023, and the narrow margin …
Lorries banned from highways to and from KL during peak hours – PLUS NKVE, Elite and DUKE from Feb 19
There will be a ban on lorries on highways to and from Kuala Lumpur during peak hours, starting from February 19. Gazetted by the government in October 2024, this rule is to …
Electricity base tariff going up by 14% not true, but expect a raise in H2 2025, rate to be determined – PM
Last month, it was reported that the base electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will be raised from the current 39.95 sen/kWh to 45.62 sen/kWh in July 2025, along with a new tariff …
JPJ eBid: NEF and TCS number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that NEF and TCS are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Negeri Sembilan's latest running number series is …
Honda Malaysia February 2025 CNY promo – up to RM8,000 off, 1-year free service for City Sedan/Hatch
Click to enlarge We've just ushered in Chinese New Year, so how about slithering into into the Year of the Snake with a new set of wheels as you hunt for prosperity? …
Rapid KL’s ‘Bas Parlimen’ is back – free van service from KL Sentral, Taman Botani carpark, Feb 3 – Mar 25
Parliament is sitting again, which is why the "Bas Parlimen" is back. Rapid KL has announced that the T851 service, which is actually a van, will be back in action from today …
