Latest Stories (Page 178)
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The government will continue to provide incentives for the development of EV charging infrastructure, even though these incentives were not specifically mentioned in Budget 2025, Bernama reports. According to the investment, trade and industry ministry […]
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GV Ride also joins Malaysian e-hailing segment – first to offer EV trips in Klang Valley starting December
The ride-hailing segment in Malaysia has seen a surprising amount of movement this month with the introduction of Bolt and Lalamove Ride. Another player is now throwing its hat in the ring in the shape […]
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Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition unveiled – adjustable carbon swan neck spoiler, 19′ forged rims, Dec launch
Click to enlarge Race on Sunday, sell on Monday, they say. This is the best example of it, the new Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition, which looks a like a road version of Hyundai’s entry […]
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CATL unveils 2nd-generation sodium-ion EV battery
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced its second-generation sodium-ion battery, which it plans to launch in 2025 and is expected to be mass produced by 2027. This comes over three years after the company unveiled […]
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Gov’t to announce the system chosen for QR code immigration clearance at Johor border crossings soon
The decision on finalising the system that will be permanently used for QR code immigration clearance at the Malaysia-Singapore border will be made this year, according to home minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. At […]
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RON95 petrol subsidy: employment, dependents to be considered in distribution of targeted subsidies
A person’s employment status and their number of dependents will be among the cost-of-living indicators which will be used to determine the criteria for the targeted RON 95 petrol subsidy, reported The Star. These indicators […]
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BYD has produced its ten millionth NEV – Denza Z9 for Feng Ji, creator of Black Myth: Wukong video game
BYD recently held an event in China to celebrate its 30th anniversary as well as the production of its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). The latter comes just a few months after its nine […]
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MAA raises 2024 Malaysia TIV forecast to 800k units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has raised its 2024 total industry volume (TIV) forecast for new vehicle sales in Malaysia to 800,000 units this year, Bernama reports. This is an increase of 35,000 units from […]
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Remainder of MADANI number plates available from Nov 18 – from RM110 at JPJ Putrajaya, state HQs
Click to enlarge We focus on all the VIP number plates on the road and read about the huge sums that people pay for them, plus the considerable total revenue JPJ collects, but let’s not […]
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VIP escort car hits civilian car on rainy highway
A police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP hit the rear of a civilian Proton Saga at KM 259 of the PLUS highway on Saturday, November 16, in the rain. Bernama reports that the […]
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MyKad-based RON95 petrol subsidy plan poses data security concerns – identity theft, information misuse
As the Malaysian government considers the use of the e-wallets and the MyKad national identity card as a mechanism for implementing targeted subsidies for RON 95 petrol, data security remains a serious concern, reported The […]
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Bank Negara estimates Malaysia’s inflation to be between 2-3.5% in 2025 with RON95 targeted subsidy
Malaysia’s inflation is projected to average between 2% and 3.5% in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. The central bank’s governor, Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, said the estimates factor in domestic policy measures outlined […]
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532,125 road accidents recorded in Malaysia from Jan-Oct, 2024; 5,364 fatal crashes, 68% involving bikers
Road safety in Malaysia doesn’t have a good record, and the statistics continue to show that. In 2024, a total of 532,125 road accidents were reported from January to October, with 5,364 of them fatal […]
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NKVE-Elite Shah Alam exit temporary closure tonight
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced a temporary closure of a flyover on the NKVE’s Persimpangan Bertingkat Shah Alam. It will be in stages, and will be in place from 10pm tonight (November 18) to […]
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2024 MotoGP: The Martinator crowned king of MotoGP
Marc Marquez (#93) leads Jorge “The Martinator” Martin (#89) In an emphatic victory, Jorge Martín Almoguera, better known as “The Martinator”, won the 2024 MotoGP World Championship crown in Barcelona, Spain. Martin took third place […]