January 2020 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 down 4 sen
It’s Friday, and as such, time once again for another weekly fuel price update. Good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the fuel is cheaper this coming CNY week (January 25 to 31) at […]
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MARii aims for zero foreign labour in vendor network, phasing out 70,000 personnel by year end – report
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) collectively aim to phase out the 70,000-strong foreign labour workforce in the local vendor ecosystem by the end […]
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Petronas offers customers a host of rewards this CNY
With Chinese New Year soon to be upon us, Petronas is offering a variety of rewards to customers to further enrich their festive experience. “This year, we want to reward our customers in a big […]
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Jeep returns to Malaysia with 2020 Compass and Wrangler; Renegade and Grand Cherokee to arrive Q3
Iconic American brand Jeep has once again re-entered the Malaysian market, following its previous return to the country at the end of 2014, then with sales and distribution under the care of DRB-Hicom. Here, the […]
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Automated system for driving tests to start by June
The road transport department (JPJ) says it plans to implement its automated driving test, or “e-testing” system, for driving schools nationwide by June, The Star reports. The system was first proposed in May 2018, when […]
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Mitsubishi Triton sales up 2.4% in 2019 on the back of 21% decline in truck segment – 16.5% market share
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a 2.4% year-on-year increase in Mitsubishi Triton sales with 5,792 units shifted in 2019. Sounds ordinary by itself, but the result is on the back of a 21% decline […]
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Malaysian 2019 vehicle sales performance compared to other ASEAN countries – Indonesia remains top
Now that we’ve seen how our local automotive market performed in 2019, let’s see how it compared to other ASEAN countries. Keep in mind that while the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released figures for […]
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2020 Proton X50 SUV – better with a black roof or not?
2020 Proton X50 render with a black roof (left), without (right) Last year, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin imagined what the Proton X50 SUV could look like, and he’s now back with another fresh set of […]
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Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, 2019 vs 2018 – a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) released sales and production figures for 2019 yesterday, and we have here the final sales table for last year, showing us which brands gained and which marques lost in 2019. […]
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Perodua to nearly double its investment in 2020 – to upgrade facilities in preparation for new DNGA model
At Perodua’s 2019 full-year review presentation earlier this week, the carmaker also highlighted its future investment plans, and it looks to be gearing up for some serious expansion this year. The company revealed it is […]
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Delayed vehicle pricing approval still an ongoing issue, says MAA – could take four months or longer
One of the issues that has been affecting car companies in Malaysia for the past few months is the delayed approval of vehicle pricing, particularly for CKD locally-assembled cars, which has led to certain launches […]
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MAA forecasts 0.5% rise in TIV for 2020 – 607,000 units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is forecasting a gradual increase in total industry volume (TIV) this year to 607,000 units, which is 2,703 units, or 0.5%, more than the 604,297 units delivered in 2019. The […]
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KPDNHEP ready to start petrol subsidy programme; waiting for cabinet green light, M40 reg process
The petrol subsidy programme (PSP) is ready to be implemented by the domestic trade and consumer affairs ministry (KPDNHEP), but it is waiting for the green light from the cabinet, The Star reports. According to […]
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Volvo sold 1,883 vehicles in Malaysia in 2019, up 36.1%; over 3,000 units exported to ASEAN and Taiwan
At its Chinese New Year media luncheon today, Volvo Car Malaysia announced that it had sold 1,883 vehicles in the country last year. A record for the Swedish brand, it represents a 36.1% increase over […]
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia delivered 10,020 cars in 2019 – remains the market leader in the premium segment
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced its 2019 full-year sales performance results, where it managed to deliver 10,020 cars last year. The figure was enough for the brand to retain its position as the market leader […]
