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  Proton sold 9,792 units in May 2022, 10.8% up from April – with 2,779 units, X50 still B-segment SUV leader

  7 June 2022 / 30 comments

  Proton has announced its sales results for May 2022 – the 9,792 units (domestic and export) recorded by the national carmaker last month marks a 10.8% increase in volume compared to April, when it shifted […]

   

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  Driver accused of causing cyclist’s death in Temiang-Pantai road accident claims trial, case set for June 21

  7 June 2022 / 20 comments

  A research officer pleaded not guilty and claimed trial at the Seremban Magistrate’s Court on a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of another on the Temiang-Pantai road. Munirah Stapah@Salleh is facing a charge […]

   

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  Consider motorcycle ride-hailing services in Malaysia to deal with traffic congestion, says transport expert

  7 June 2022 / 33 comments

  With traffic congestion worsening in the Klang Valley, a transport consultancy firm has suggested that motorcycle ride-hailing services be considered again. As reported by FMT, transport expert Rosli Azad Khan said Malaysia seemed hesitant to […]

   

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  Proton X70 CBU recalled for radiator fan assembly

  7 June 2022 / 16 comments

  The fully imported (CBU) Proton X70 is the subject of a recall for the cooling fan assembly, according to a service bulletin sent to service centres, sighted by paultan.org. Categorised as a “service fix”, the […]

   

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  GST reintroduction could raise car prices in Malaysia by 1-3%, according to AmInvestment Bank analyst

  7 June 2022 / 27 comments

  According to AmInvestment Bank analyst Alex Goh (as reported by Bernama), car prices in Malaysia are expected to increase by 1% to 3% should the government switch back to the goods and services tax (GST), […]

   

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  Grab drivers turning off their app during high traffic periods, causing further shortage of e-hailing services

  7 June 2022 / 27 comments

  The increased traffic in the Klang Valley isn’t just causing motorists woes, it’s also having an impact on those using public transport, notably ride-hailing services. The lack of drivers and significantly increased demand have pushed […]

   

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  2022 Proton X70 MC launching on June 9 – new X70 to get SE wheels, 1.5L three-cylinder turbo from X50?

  6 June 2022 / 58 comments

  Proton has started its teaser campaign for the 2022 Proton X70 MC, with an official launch date of June 9 confirmed. If you haven’t look at the calendar lately, that’s Thursday this coming week! The […]

   

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  RON97 petrol sales have dropped by 65% in Malaysia

  3 June 2022 / 33 comments

  With the retail price of RON 97 petrol having hit an all-time high in Malaysia, reaching RM4.70 per litre two weeks ago, the question isn’t whether sales of the fuel have dropped, but rather by […]

   

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  2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric sold out in Malaysia; customers to get 2023 model-year facelift

  3 June 2022 / 4 comments

  Earlier this week, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) announced that the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric has enjoyed strong demand, with more than 400 orders received since the all-electric model’s local launch earlier in March this year; […]

   

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  Shell Malaysia to acquire a 50% stake in ParkEasy

  3 June 2022 / 3 comments

  Shell Malaysia Trading has announced it will acquire a 50% stake in Pixelbyte, which is the company behind ParkEasy, a mobile app that allows users to park quickly in shopping malls and other locations, as […]

   

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  Transport ministry to look into Proton X50, X70 spare parts issue, right to repair outside official 4S network

  3 June 2022 / 44 comments

  The Selangor and Federal Territory Engineering and Motor Parts Traders’ Association (EMPTA) has met with the transport ministry to air several issues faced by more than 1,100 member companies associated with EMPTA. One of the […]

   

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  Motorists changing tyre on roadside get hit by lorry

  3 June 2022 / 55 comments

  Two motorists were killed yesterday after they were struck by a lorry as they were changing a tyre on a Proton Preve near Bukit Rotan at KM11.5 of Jalan Kuala Selangor heading towards Kuala Lumpur. […]

   

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  JPJ reiterates ban on heavy vehicles above 7,500 kg in KL city centre during peak hours, lists no-go areas

  3 June 2022 / 12 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) says it has observed that of late, there are goods vehicles entering into the city centre during peak morning and evening hours, something that they are not allowed to do […]

   

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  New highway projects to be fully funded by concessionaires, no gov’t assistance – works minister

  3 June 2022 / 12 comments

  It seems that everyone is tightening their belts these days, even the government. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced that Malaysia will no longer provide any assistance for new highway projects – including three […]

   

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  MBSJ postpones implementation of two-hour parking limit in selected areas of Subang Jaya and Puchong

  3 June 2022 / 14 comments

  The Subang Jaya city council (MBSJ) has decided to postpone the implementation of a two-hour parking limit from June 1 in parts of Jalan USJ 10, Jalan SS15, Jalan Bandar Puteri and Jalan Kenari. In […]

   

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