LRT3 99% complete, to start operating Sept 30 – Loke
The 37.8-km LRT3 Shah Alam line is now 99% complete and is set to start operating on September 30, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to The Edge. The line, which …
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Over RM20 billion allocated for subsidies towards consumer goods this year, including fuel, says KPDN
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has revealed more than RM20 billion has been allocated for subsidies towards consumer goods this year, The Star reports. According to KPDN …
2025 Proton X50 facelift spotted again – full-width tail lamps, rear wing, shift from three cylinders to four?
The 2025 Proton X50 facelift has been spotted again, this time by Yong Owen and Lee Sherman. Some of the sheetmetal changes are visible, including a redesigned tailgate that houses the chiselled …
MariiCAS rebate for e-bikes is back, but only for CKD
If you are contemplating buying an electric motorcycle or scooter (e-bike) in Malaysia for 2025, the MariiCAS purchase rebate of RM2,400 is back. However this is only applicable to e-bikes that are …
Triumph Motorcycles 2024 record sales, 134,635 sold
A record breaking year for Triumph Motorcycles in 2024, with 134,635 units sold worldwide. This represents a growth of 64% over the previous year. Triumph’s sales were up in all its regions …
High Value Goods Tax (HVGT) still on hold – report
The implementation of the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT) is still on hold, the finance ministry told the Dewan Rakyat today, according to The Star. The ministry added that the government is …
Mercedes-Benz begins road tests of solid-state EV battery – over 1k km range expected fr EQS prototype
Mercedes-Benz announced it has begun testing solid-state battery technology on public roads. Widely regarded as the next big thing for electric vehicles (EVs), solid-state batteries are claimed to be safer, more efficient …
Diesel subsidy rationalisation has saved Malaysia RM600mil each month since programme began: Anwar
The government says that the subsidy rationalisation for diesel fuel has significantly reduced leakages caused by smuggling and misuse by ineligible businesses to the tune of around RM600 million each month, the …
Perodua EV to launch December, start testing in June
Theophilus Chin's idea of what the production Perodua EV could look like, based on KLIMS 2024's eMO-II concept Perodua's first production electric vehicle (EV) is set to launch this December, with testing …
JB-SG RTS Link fares to factor in currency exchange – announcement next year; rail system works 50% done
According to a report by Bernama, various factors will be considered to determine the fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit Link (RTS Link), including the difference in currency exchange rate between …
No plans to extend EV road tax exemption past 2025
The Malaysian government does not plan to extend the exemption of road tax for battery-electric vehicles in Malaysia past its present end date of December 31, 2025, the minister of investment, trade …
Volvo ES90 uses 800V tech – 700 km WLTP EV range; 10-80% SoC in 20 mins; AWD, 106 kWh confirmed
After introducing us to the “brain” of the Volvo ES90, the Swedish carmaker is now revealing early details of powertrain that will feature in its upcoming electric sedan that is set to …
Malaysian fuel prices March 2025 week one – all unchanged; diesel at RM3.18/litre, RON97 RM3.43/litre
It's Wednesday, and so it's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for the coming week of February …
BMW details Gen6 eDrive technology for Neue Klasse EVs – 800V; 30% more range, faster charging speed
BMW has provided some initial insights into the development of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using its sixth-generation eDrive technology (Gen6 for short). These systems will go into every full electric …
Volvo EC40 in Malaysia – renamed C40 Recharge with 554 km range WLTP; new Cloud Blue paint, RM289k
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced the Malaysian arrival of the Volvo EC40, the renamed C40 Recharge EV that made its global debut in February last year. Now, EC40 brings slightly more …
Honda reveals next-gen hydrogen fuel cell module – 50% lower production cost than previous model
At the recent H2 & FC Expo event in Japan, Honda revealed preliminary specifications of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell module, which it aims to begin mass producing in 2027. According to …
Tesla Model Y Juniper deliveries begin in China
Tesla has started delivering the Tesla Model Y Juniper to customers, with Chinese customers taking delivery of the first batch of units today. In Malaysia, deliveries are expected to begin in April …
30.4% more xEVs sold in Malaysia in 2024 – Zafrul
There were 30.4% more electrified vehicles (xEVs) sold in Malaysia in 2024 versus 2023, investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has said, according to The Star. …
2025 Isuzu D-Max Low Ride 4×2 MT launched in Malaysia – fr RM92k; over RM8k less than Single Cab
Following the start of order taking in January this year, the Isuzu D-Max 1.9L 4x2 MT Low Ride is now formally launched in Malaysia. Targeted at business owners, the Low Ride serves …
Heavy vehicle operator licence suspensions up to 247 last year; seven licences cancelled from 2022 to 2024
A total of 247 heavy vehicle operator licences were suspended in 2024, up from 101 licence suspensions in 2023 and 94 suspensions in 2022, reported New Straits Times. For comparison, just eight …
