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  2019 Toyota Corolla launched in Malaysia – two 1.8L variants; Toyota Safety Sense on 1.8G; from RM129k

  9 October 2019 / 103 comments

  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has finally launched the 12th-generation Toyota Corolla in Malaysia, which is available in a choice of two variants. While the C-segment sedan is now officially referred to as the Corolla here, […]

   

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  MPs question cost to develop fuel subsidy mechanism

  9 October 2019 / 23 comments

  Certain members of the parliament have asked the government to provide a full explanation over the RM25.03 million that was apparently spent to develop mechanism for its new RON 95 petrol subsidy scheme. Among them […]

   

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  Discount on motor insurance premium for careful drivers with a clean track record from January 2020

  9 October 2019 / 15 comments

  If you’re a careful driver with a clean track record, you can look forward to a discount on your motor insurance premium starting from January next year, as Bernama reports. Transport minister Anthony Loke said […]

   

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  Petrol subsidy scheme will ensure only those who need it will obtain it, not those with a Rolls-Royce – PM

  8 October 2019 / 42 comments

  The government’s new targeted RON 95 petrol subsidy scheme will ensure that only those who need the subsidy will obtain it, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said that it will put an […]

   

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  Government imposes two new requirements on e-hailing drivers ahead of October 12 PSV deadline

  8 October 2019 / 21 comments

  E-hailing drivers have until this Saturday, October 12, to comply with the ruling of having a mandatory Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence in order to continue operating, but while many drivers have already obtained their […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Mitsu Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, ‘Avanza’ climbing Genting – Perodua developing a new Alza?

  8 October 2019 / 29 comments

  Click to enlarge What do we have here from reader Pra Na Krish? On the surface, it’s a Mitsubishi Xpander, a Suzuki Ertiga and a funny looking Toyota Avanza getting a good cardio workout by […]

   

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  JSPT issues 507 traffic summonses during three-hour operation, most offenders were driving without license

  8 October 2019 / 1 comment

  A recent joint operation carried out by the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) and several other agencies have resulted in 507 traffic summonses issued, the bulk of which were for driving without […]

   

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  Immediate toll abolishment “not possible” – Tun M

  7 October 2019 / 18 comments

  The long and drawn-out saga of toll abolishment continues, and in the run-up to Budget 2020, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated that such a move would not be possible – at least, […]

   

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  Government willing to review bids for PLUS – Mahathir

  7 October 2019 / 3 comments

  Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed that the government is ready to review any bids to purchase PLUS Malaysia, according to a recent report by Bernama. This comes after Khazanah Nasional managing director […]

   

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  RON 95 subsidy scheme details announced – only for BSH recipients, cars below 1.6L, bikes under 150 cc

  7 October 2019 / 64 comments

  The government has finally revealed details of its targeted fuel subsidy scheme for RON 95 petrol, the new petrol subsidy programme (PSP) being outlined by domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin […]

   

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  Khazanah says it has no plans to sell PLUS Malaysia

  7 October 2019 / 7 comments

  According to a report by Bernama, Khazanah Nasional has stated that it has no plans to sell PLUS Malaysia to any party. The company’s managing director, Datuk Shahril Riza Ridzuan, said all takeover offers for […]

   

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  2019 Mitsubishi Triton Adventure X update; with digital video recorder, ARM, revised sound system – RM138k

  7 October 2019 / 0 comments

  The updated Mitsubishi Triton Adventure X surfaced on Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia’s rendition of the #TetrisChallenge, featuring a host of updates including the Flying Sports Bar that was added to the top Adventure X kit list […]

   

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  Budget 2020: Govt urged to focus on public transport

  7 October 2019 / 3 comments

  With the Budget 2020 announcement just around the corner, the government has been urged to focus on existing initiatives in the public transport sector to help reduce the public’s cost of living, said Universiti Putra […]

   

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  NZ Wheels opens new Setapak Autohaus 2S facility

  7 October 2019 / 2 comments

  NZ Wheels has opened the doors to the new Setapak Autohaus. Its fourth outlet is a 2S facility (service and spare parts) that’s equipped with Mercedes-Benz approved diagnostic tools and staffed with Mercedes-Benz Certified Service […]

   

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  Proton offers special financing packages for gov’t employees and fresh graduates – up to 100% loan

  7 October 2019 / 22 comments

  Proton – in partnership with Bank Rakyat – has announced the availability of special financing packages for fresh graduates and government employees on selected Proton models. The scheme, which runs until December 31, offers two […]

   

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