Can you drive a car in Malaysia wearing slippers?
A conversation with a friend raised the question, "is it illegal to drive a car in Malaysia while wearing slippers?" For a definitive answer, we checked with our source in the police …
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Pekema and Dongfeng to market and assemble S31 Nammi 01 EV in Malaysia; exports to Southeast Asia
The Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (Pekema) has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Dongfeng Motor. This will see the launch of Dongfeng’s first …
Lynk & Co 06 EM-P – updated Proton X50 twin gets 299 hp PHEV system with 2 motors, 102 km electric range
The car looks neat and contemporary, but what's truly caught our eye is the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P's technical specs. The 06 is a B-segment SUV that can be considered as …
Continental SportContact 7 UUHP tyre launched in Malaysia – available in 18-23 inch sizes; EV compatible
Continental Tyre Malaysia (CTM) has launched the all-new SportContact 7, which is part of the brand’s Generation 7 product range, with others being the UltraContact UC7 as well as the ComfortContact CC7. …
Honda and Mitsubishi Corp to work together on EV biz
Honda and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin discussions toward the creation of new businesses in the electric vehicle (EV) and EV battery sector. The two …
Proton and Geely considering setting up EV plant in Thailand, says Anwar Ibrahim – why not Malaysia?
Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said Proton and Geely have expressed interest in setting up an electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Thailand. No details were provided, but according to …
Experience the newly launched Porsche Cayenne at Porsche Centre Penang and Johor Bahru, Oct 14-15
With the recent launch of the all new Porsche Cayenne, here comes your chance to experience the new Cayenne and other Porsche models up close at Porsche Centre Penang and Porsche Centre …
EV buses too expensive for Malaysian government; going full electric will double costs – Anthony Loke
Electric buses are too expensive for the government to introduce, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to BFM News. Costs for purchasing EV buses are twice as much as those for …
2024 Proton S50 group testing in Penang, Nov launch?
The upcoming 'Proton S50' sedan, codenamed SS11, has been spotted testing all over the country for quite some time now, and here is it again, putting on the miles as a batch …
Malaysia paid highway concessionaires RM861.22 million in 2022 to keep discounts, delay toll price hikes
More data from the Auditor-General’s Report 2022, this time in regards to toll compensation subsidies. According to the AG, out of the RM55.443 billion that the Malaysian government spent on subsidies last …
Malaysia spent RM45.184 billion in subsidies to keep fuel prices low in 2022 – over 350% more vs 2021!
According to the Auditor-General’s Report 2022, the government spent a total of RM55.443 billion on subsidies last year, which represents an increase of RM42.309 or 322.1% from 2021 where RM13.134 billion was …
Lekas Highway full closure on Oct 21 for cycling event
Click to enlarge Users of the Lekas Highway, take note. The Kajang-Seremban Highway will be fully closed to traffic for the RHB Lekas Highway Ride next weekend. The eighth edition of the …
Increase petrol prices by 20 sen every 3 months instead of targeted fuel subsidy: Malaysian think tank
Gradually increasing petrol prices is the answer to reducing Malaysia’s fiscal deficit, according to Datametrics Research and Information Centre (DARE). In a report by FMT, the Malaysian-based think tank says this approach …
More KL roads flooded – Jalan Cheras, Lebuhraya Salak, Bukit Jalil, KL-Seremban, LDP, Sprint, DUKE
Another rainy evening, more flash floods across multiple major roads in Kuala Lumpur. Jabatan Penerangan WPKL has just issued a notice listing eight roads affected today, as follows: Jalan Cheras Lebuhraya Salak …
DRB-Hicom, Geely set framework, mutual commitment for Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) Tanjong Malim
DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have a signed a master collaboration agreement (MCA) that sets forth the underlying principles, governance framework and mutual commitment for the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) project, …
Brand new Proton X70 MC catches fire in Puspakom
A video of what appears to be a brand new Proton X70 catching fire at Puspakom Alor Gajah is making its rounds on social media platforms (as below). The short clip shows …
RON97 petrol price October 2023 week two update – premium fuel price still unchanged, RM3.47 per litre
It's Wednesday, which is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of October 12 …
Smartlane from Kajang Silk KM28 to KM0.3 SKVE Conezion interchange – 6.30 to 10am, Mon to Sat
Click to enlarge Prolintas has announced the activation of a Smartlane from KM28 of the Kajang Silk Highway to 0.3KM of the SKVE towards Putrajaya, also known as the Conezion interchange. This …
Mitsubishi teases electrified crossover MPV concept, debut at Japan Mobility Show 2023 – new Delica 4WD?
Click to enlarge This boxy off-roader is the first official teaser of what Mitsubishi Motors calls an 'electrified crossover MPV concept car'. It will debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 - …
How to sell your car in Malaysia and get the best price
If you're going to buy a new car, sometimes you might have an existing car that you are upgrading from. We usually would want to sell this existing car to use the …
