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  Call made to lower bike licence age limit from 16 to 15

  24 May 2016 / 48 comments

  With more than 90,000 students riding to school daily without a valid motorcycle licence, a suggestion has been made to lower the minimum age to obtain a licence from the existing 16 years to 15 […]

   

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  Isuzu D-Max Beast limited edition launched – 2.5L and 3.0L 4×4 A/T, only 360 units, RM120k-RM128k

  23 May 2016 / 19 comments

  The Isuzu D-Max has gained a new limited edition model today – and it really is limited, to just 360 units. Called the Isuzu D-Max Beast, it’s meant to project a more rugged appearance on […]

   

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  Full cashless toll collection (ETC) in Malaysia by 2018

  23 May 2016 / 26 comments

  The electronic toll collection (ETC) system is expected to be fully implemented throughout the nation by 2018, according to Deputy Works Minister, Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shirlin, Bernama reports. Rosnah noted that the ETC implementation is […]

   

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  Bukit Aman: 455,458 outstanding summonses and arrest warrants for foreigners issued since 2010

  23 May 2016 / 10 comments

  There are 455,458 outstanding summonses and arrest warrants – issued since 2010 – against foreign citizens, according to Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Datuk Mahamad Akhir Darus, Bernama reports. Out of that […]

   

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  Two Proton recalls announced – Inspira for indicator switch, Exora CPS for fuel line inspection

  23 May 2016 / 55 comments

  This just in. Proton has announced two recalls, one each for the Proton Inspira and the Proton Exora CPS. The Inspira recall is related to a recall made by Mitsubishi Motors, which makes the Lancer […]

   

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  New WP Putrajaya F 1 to F 9999 number plates open for tender next week – will we see a new record?

  23 May 2016 / 47 comments

  The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is wasting no time in implementing the new ‘F’ license plate numbers for the administrative capital of Putrajaya. It announced today that the F 1 to F 9999 number plate […]

   

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  SPIED: Leopaard CS10 arrives in Malaysia for testing

  23 May 2016 / 56 comments

  No, that’s not a typo – it really is spelt the Leopaard CS10, with two A’s. The Chinese SUV has been spotted by our reader Sean Woo, undergoing testing here in Malaysia in left-hand drive […]

   

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  BAuto to take over SsangYong franchise in Malaysia

  23 May 2016 / 20 comments

  Berjaya Auto (BAuto) is close to securing rights to be the exclusive distributor of SsangYong vehicles in Malaysia, The Edge reports. BAuto, the parent company of Bermaz Motor, is synonymous with Mazda in Malaysia. In […]

   

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  93,600 students ride to school without a licence – JPJ

  23 May 2016 / 16 comments

  Some 93,600 students all over Malaysia are riding motorcycles to school without a licence, daily, according to Road Transport Department (JPJ) deputy director general, Datuk Yusoff Ayub, The Star reports. These unlicensed students make up […]

   

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  Renault and Groupe PSA supposedly in talks with Proton over a possible strategic partnership – report

  23 May 2016 / 57 comments

  Renault and Groupe PSA – previously known as PSA Peugeot Citroen – are supposedly in talks with national automaker Proton over a possible strategic partnership, The Edge reports. The publication cites industry sources familiar with […]

   

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  Potholes to be patched within 24 hours in Johor

  23 May 2016 / 13 comments

  Potholes are now required to be repaired within 24 hours in Johor. Concession companies in the state are also required to have a call centre to handle public complaints according to state public works, rural […]

   

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  Flash flood victims can sue local authorities – lawyer

  23 May 2016 / 20 comments

  Those affected by the recent flash flood in KL can sue the local authorities for damages, a lawyer said in a Bernama report. However, they would have to provide evidence supported by relevant experts to […]

   

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  Graphene-based nanolubricants a performance leap from current motor oils, Malaysian research team finds

  23 May 2016 / 21 comments

  Recent research has shown that adding nanoparticles to automotive lubricants significantly enhances some of these fluids’ properties. These tests have revealed that the inclusion of such nanofluids – synthesised using carbon nanotubes and various metallic, […]

   

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  2016 Subaru Forester facelift officially launched in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – priced from RM148k to RM211k

  23 May 2016 / 6 comments

  Following its launch in Peninsular Malaysia, the facelifted Subaru Forester has officially arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. In conjunction with the launch, Sebangga Auto also took the opportunity to announce its role as the authorised […]

   

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  Gov’t says no decision made yet on PLUS toll hike

  20 May 2016 / 32 comments

  There’s still no word on whether there will be an increase in toll rates for the PLUS highways, as The Sun reports. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government hasn’t made a decision […]

   

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