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  Full vehicle capacity allowed for fully vaccinated, no more 10 km limit in NRP Phase 1 states in Malaysia

  20 August 2021 / 33 comments

  The government has released the latest set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for states under Phase 1 of the national recovery plan (NRP), which comes following an announcement made on Thursday (August 19) by caretaker […]

   

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  Rapid KL announces temporary closure of 15 LRT, 8 MRT and all Monorail stations tomorrow, 9am to 3pm

  20 August 2021 / 3 comments

  Rapid KL has announced the temporary closure of a large number of train stations tomorrow, August 21. The closures are from 9am to 3pm, and is to “maintain public safety”. A total of 15 LRT […]

   

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  Puspakom Langkawi to reopen this Sunday, August 22

  20 August 2021 / 2 comments

  Puspakom’s services are an important cog in the process of buying and selling vehicles, and now that car factories and showrooms can reopen, sales will pick up again and demand for inspection is set to […]

   

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  Petron introduces newly-formulated Diesel Max Euro 5

  20 August 2021 / 1 comment

  Petron has officially introduced its newly-formulated Diesel Max Euro 5 with TriAction Advantage in Malaysia. The Euro 5 fuel is already environmentally-friendly, producing less emissions through its sulphur specification of 10 ppm compared to the […]

   

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  More rules relaxed for NRP Phase 1 states – dine-in, sports/leisure activities and motorsports now allowed

  19 August 2021 / 14 comments

  More good news for those residing in states under Phase 1 of the economic recovery plan (NRP). Earlier this evening, caretaker prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the relaxation of further economic measures for […]

   

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  Nissan showrooms to reopen in most states on August 20 – dealers in Kedah, Melaka and Johor still closed

  19 August 2021 / 1 comment

  In line with the government’s latest announcement regarding the relaxation of restrictions as part of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is reopening its showrooms in most states and […]

   

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  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors launches Smart Lease programme for Grand Starex, fr. RM2,800 for 5-yr plan

  19 August 2021 / 5 comments

  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has launched a Smart Lease programme for the Hyundai Grand Starex. The programme, which is being run in partnership with Sime Darby Rent A Car (SDRAC), offers corporations, businesses as well […]

   

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  UMW Toyota resumes sales, service, manufacturing operations – plans to build CKD hybrids also continue

  19 August 2021 / 2 comments

  Official Toyota and Lexus distributor UMW Toyota Motor has announced that it has resumed its sales, servicing and manufacturing operations since Monday, August 16, in line with the government’s easing of restrictions on the automotive […]

   

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  Proton reopens showrooms in Selangor, KL, Negeri Sembilan and Perlis – strict SOPs in place, no walk-ins

  19 August 2021 / 4 comments

  Following the government’s decision to allow sales and manufacturing activities for the automotive industry to resume, Proton has announced that all its sales outlets will gradually reopen in accordance with the benchmarks set by the […]

   

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  2021 Audi Q5 facelift lands in Malaysia – from RM377k

  19 August 2021 / 13 comments

  The facelifted Audi Q5 has finally arrived in Malaysia, nearly two months after it appeared on Audi Malaysia’s website. Only one variant is available for now – the Q5 S line 2.0 TFSI quattro is […]

   

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  New Volkswagen Cares app specially developed for Malaysia shows VPCM is serious about customer care

  18 August 2021 / 1 comment

  When purchasing a new car, you’re not just buying the car. Sure, that shiny set of wheels is what you’re taking home, but a car needs servicing, parts and updates – congrats, you’ve just started […]

   

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  2022 Proton Persona vs Perodua Bezza – we compare the service costs of both over five years/100,000 km

  18 August 2021 / 17 comments

  The new 2022 Proton Persona facelift was launched around two weeks ago, and as we pointed out previously, it now costs more to maintain the B-segment sedan compared to the outgoing 2019 model. This is […]

   

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  August 2021 week four fuel price – all unchanged

  18 August 2021 / 5 comments

  Another round of the weekly fuel price update beckons, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuel for the coming August 19 to 25 week. This will be the third week running […]

   

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  New L663 Land Rover Defender spotted in Malaysia

  18 August 2021 / 4 comments

  Last week, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia hinted at the launch of the latest L663 Defender by listing the off-road SUV on its official website, although it didn’t provide an official introduction date at the time. […]

   

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  Touch n Go eWallet’s GO+ fund now Shariah-compliant

  18 August 2021 / 2 comments

  Touch n Go Group and Principal Asset Management today jointly announced that Principal e-Cash Fund, the underlying fund for Touch n Go’s GO+ product, is now Shariah-compliant. This makes the GO+ fund Malaysia’s first Shariah-compliant […]

   

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