Biker blocks car using Smart Lane on toll highway
With the 2024 Lunar New Year balik kampung exodus in full swing, the Smart Lane system is in effect on certain stretches of Malaysia's toll highways. Done to alleviate traffic congestion on …
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Mr. Bean‘s Rowan Atkinson blamed for low EV sales in the UK – actor’s comment piece called “damaging”
Rowan Atkinson has been blamed for the slow adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom, reports Sky News. The Mr. Bean and Johnny English actor was name-checked during an environment …
Production to resume for 10 Daihatsu, Toyota, Subaru models at Daihatsu Kyushu Oita plant fr February 26
Following the production halt of Daihatsu vehicles in Japan after confirmation of safety testing irregularities in April last year, Daihatsu has announced that production and shipment of 10 models at the Daihatsu …
Incident of minister’s MPV allegedly tailgating ambulance on NSE – Nga Kor Ming issues statement
Earlier this week, it was reported in the news that a minister's MPV had been seen attempting to beat a traffic jam by tailgating an ambulance on the North-South Expressway on February …
No KL Car Free Morning this Sun, Feb 11 – CNY hols
The KL Car Free Morning (KLCFM) working committee has announced that there will be no KLCFM this Sunday, February 11. The weekly Sunday morning open circuit around the city has been cancelled …
New road tax for cars and bikes in Malaysia – not required to be displayed, valid in other countries
Earlier this year, the road transport department (JPJ) announced it would continue to issue physical road tax (LKM) to those who aren’t prepared to make the switch to a digital one. However, …
MBSJ announces permanent closure of Jalan Prima Tropika to Persiaran Lestari Perdana from Feb 15
Click to enlarge Residents of Taman Prima Tropika and Putra Permai, take note. MBSJ has announced a permanent closure of a part of Jalan Prima Tropika as well as a change of …
Government’s agreement with Spanco detrimental to Malaysia, thorough investigation needed – PM Anwar
Prime minster Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said the government is committed to combatting corruption amid the fleet project tender scandal involving Spanco for the supply, repair and maintenance of government vehicles. …
CNY 2024: 50 traffic hotspots, 11 accident blackspots identified in KL; 140 police deployed in Op Selamat 21
Kuala Lumpur police have identified 50 hotspots, which are areas with high traffic flow, and 11 blackspots - areas prone to accidents - in the capital city, reported New Straits Times. In …
Over 1m vehicles expected on KL-Karak Highway over CNY period – ANIH deploys 20% more staff and RELA
Click to enlarge It is estimated that 1,054,000 vehicles will be on the KL-Karak Highway over six days of the peak Chinese New Year travel period, which is from Feburary 8-13. Concessionaire …
Pan-Borneo Highway – Sarawak portion of the project set to be completed this year, says works ministry
Nine years after construction was first announced, the long-running Pan-Borneo Highway - first envisioned six decades ago - is expected to see the completion of the Sarawak portion of the project later …
KTM open payment system launched – debit/credit cards, Apple/Samsung Pay for Komuter; ETS excluded
KTM's open payment system (OPS) was launched by transport minister Anthony Loke at Ipoh's railway station yesterday. Just like with tolls, OPS allows the customer to pay using debit or credit cards, …
PDRM gains Honda Civic FE in patrol vehicle fleet
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received the latest Honda Civic for its patrol vehicle fleet, with the Kajang patrol unit in particular receiving the C-segment model as shown on the Cawangan …
JPJ driving licence renewal slip not valid in foreign countries – RM20 to get a card; other FAQs here
The road transport department (JPJ) has released a FAQ to explain how the new driving licence (LMM) renewal slip works in Malaysia. The issuing of this slip is for those who still …
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift – 1.8L petrol, hybrid; digital dash, EPB, wireless CarPlay, Android Auto
The Toyota Corolla Cross facelift has made its debut, over three years since the original made its global premiere in Thailand. Four variants comprised of one ICE version and three hybrids emerge …
Minister’s MPV allegedly caught tailgating ambulance on NSE – transport ministry will provide explanation
On February 3, a luxury MPV bearing a ministerial emblem was caught on camera supposedly attempting to beat a traffic jam by tailgating an ambulance on the North-South Expressway. Photos of the …
Gov’t looking to have inter-state express train services running regularly, not just during festive seasons
The transport ministry says it is looking into the possibility of having inter-state express train services operating on a regular basis, not just during festive seasons. Transport minister Anthony Loke said he …
Paris votes to triple parking fees for SUVs and heavy vehicles, including EVs, from Sept 1 – 18 euros/hour
Parisians recently voted on a measure that will effectively discourage SUVs and other large vehicles from parking on city streets by tripling the parking fees for such vehicles to 18 euros (RM92) …
BYD Seal EV launching in Malaysia Feb 23 – 3 variants
BYD Malaysia has revealed the launch dates for the BYD Seal, which will be unveiled on February 23 at The Exchange, TRX. The much-anticipated EV will be at the swanky new mall's …
Proton S70 uses torsion beam rear for sub-RM100k price – Proton ride and handling makes the difference
By now, I hope you've read our review of the new Proton S70 sedan – if you haven't, you can do so here – and it's safe to say the car has …
