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  2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition launched in Malaysia – 35th birthday special; 1,100 units; RM39,300

  9 July 2020 / 36 comments

  From L-R: The Saga AE with and without the optional bodykit Happy birthday, Proton Saga! The first national car is 35 years old today, and Proton has released this car – the Proton Saga Anniversary […]

   

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  Proton Saga Anniversary Edition – 35th birthday special is in black with yellow exterior, cabin accents

  8 July 2020 / 17 comments

  Proton has released a teaser video of the Proton Saga Anniversary Edition, the official name for the “Saga Black Edition” that the company is releasing to commemorate the Saga’s 35th birthday. The Saga Anniversary Edition […]

   

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  MIROS urges the government to enact a new law banning the sale of dangerous vehicle accessories

  8 July 2020 / 16 comments

  The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) wants the government to enact a new law banning the sale of dangerous vehicle accessories that could pose a fatal risk in the event of an accident. […]

   

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  What were the most searched car brands in Malaysia and ASEAN countries during the recent MCO period?

  8 July 2020 / 28 comments

  A few months ago, Malaysians had to comply with the movement control order (MCO) that kept most of us indoors, save for the occasional trip out to tapau food or to get groceries. The MCO […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia and NIOSH to develop safety and defensive driving training programmes

  8 July 2020 / 4 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that it will be partnering with the national institute of occupational safety and health (NIOSH) Malaysia in the coming year to develop safety and defensive driving (SDD) training programmes. […]

   

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  Negotiations underway to use portion of road tax revenue for repair of federal roads – works minister

  7 July 2020 / 31 comments

  Negotiations are underway to include part of road tax revenue within a special allocation for the repair of federal roads nationwide, said works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. This is one of the proposals put […]

   

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  2020 Lynk & Co 03+ sedan brought in to Malaysia for commercial shoot, not launching here anytime soon

  7 July 2020 / 11 comments

  Late last year, photos of the Lynk & Co 03+ made the rounds on social media, leading some to speculate that the Swedish-Chinese auto brand would be making an official appearance here. Well, that’s actually […]

   

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  Proton Saga Black Edition – 35th anniversary model to be launched online via Facebook, July 9 at 10.35am

  7 July 2020 / 17 comments

  On July 9, the Proton Saga will celebrate its 35th anniversary, and the national automaker is commemorating the milestone with the introduction of a special Black Edition Saga, which will make its debut on the […]

   

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  Misuse of rear fog lamps, illegal tail lights – 9,835 fined

  7 July 2020 / 42 comments

  The misuse of rear fog lamps and installation and the use of ‘ice blue’ light bulb for tail lamps can dazzle and distract nearby road users, and cause accidents as a result, said Bukit Aman […]

   

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  Throwback: 2010 Proton Saga 25th Anniversary Edition – fully-loaded BLM, 25 units, RM54,500

  7 July 2020 / 11 comments

  The Proton Saga will be 35 years old on July 9. On that date in 1985, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched the first national car based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. Three and […]

   

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  Compel banks to extend loan moratorium or expect record forfeitures, MTUC urges BNM, finance ministry

  7 July 2020 / 11 comments

  Another call to extend the six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments has been made, but not from the public. This time, it’s from the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), which urged the finance ministry […]

   

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  Proton developing new platforms for future models, to be closer to Geely-developed vehicles – Azlan Othman

  6 July 2020 / 50 comments

  Proton currently sells two different types of cars – the indigenously-developed Persona, Iriz, Exora, and Saga, as well as the rebadged, Geely-developed X70. While they share a few design cues and features like the Geely […]

   

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  Genting Highlands denied to car and bike groups?

  6 July 2020 / 38 comments

  While no official statement has yet been issued by the management, apparently the road leading up to Genting Highlands is closed to car and bike groups. Reports on social media have emerged from road users […]

   

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  Rapid Transit System: Malaysia on track to meet July 31 negotiations deadline set by Singapore – Azmin

  6 July 2020 / 2 comments

  The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) is on track to meet Singapore’s July 31 deadline, minister of international trade and industry Azmin Ali said, according to The Star. There were 222 unresolved issues on […]

   

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  Proton Saga – how was the first Malaysian car named?

  6 July 2020 / 16 comments

  Malaysia’s first national car, the Proton Saga, made its debut on July 9, 1985, and Proton is unveiling an Anniversary Edition this year on that date. How did the landmark car get its name, though? […]

   

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