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Penang can look forward to a brighter future, from a street lighting viewpoint at least. The state aims to be the first in the country to have 100% LED street lighting by 2020, Bernama reports. […]
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LRT3: Initial RM10bil budget insufficient – Prasarana
The LRT3 project is currently in the midst of a massive cost-cutting programme, and over the weekend the project’s operator Prasarana has released a statement saying that it was fully aware that the initial RM10 […]
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SST bill to be passed in Parliament in August – rate to be set at 10% for sales and 6% for service, as before
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng has announced that the bill on the sales and services tax (SST) will be passed in parliament in August, paving the way for its reintroduction in September, as previously announced. […]
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Mitsubishi Triton, ASX, Outlander – up to RM15k off!
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is running a promotion for its range of ASX and Outlander SUVs and Triton pick-up trucks, where its models are priced without GST while stocks last until August 31 or when […]
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Temporary closure for Port Dickson toll exit slip road
PLUS has announced a temporary closure of the Port Dickson toll plaza (northbound) exit slip road from July 16-20, from 8pm to 8am. This is to facilitate pavement upgrading works. As such, highway users from […]
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JB-SG Rapid Transit System project still uncertain
Back in May, when news broke about the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project being put on hold, it was reported that the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) link project would go on, although […]
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Number plates earned Perlis JPJ RM45m in two years
Number plates are serious business these days, and while the new government has put a stop to privately issued number plates, there are still some attractive “running series” numbers available. Perlis, with its R suffix, […]
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Proton launches upgraded 3S centre in Shah Alam
Proton’s wholesale refurbishment of its sales and service network continues with the launch of an upgraded 3S centre in Shah Alam. Operated by Rahman Brothers Automotive, the outlet also wears the new light blue colour […]
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Proton to improve products and after-sales; sees Japanese as competitors, not Perodua – CEO
Proton will be moving upmarket, and will eventually compete with Japanese marques such as Honda and Toyota, and not market leader Perodua. This was mentioned by Proton CEO Li Chunrong at the launch of an […]
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Toll will be abolished, but later, says works minister
The Pakatan Harapan government’s promise of abolishing toll collection will be carried out, though the people will have to be patient for it, works minister Baru Bian told The Star. “We are trying hard to […]
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LRT3 project goes ahead, but costs reduced by 47% – 6 stations axed, smaller buildings, less/shorter trains
The LRT3 project linking Bandar Utama to Klang will go ahead, but with final costs reduced by 47%, from RM31.65 billion to RM16.63 billion, finance minister Lim Guan Eng announced yesterday. Nothing is for free, […]
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MINI Hatch facelift launched in Malaysia – Cooper S 3 Door and 5 Door, JCW 3 Door; RM227k to RM283k
Four years on from its debut, the third-generation MINI Hatch has been given a facelift, which has just been launched in Malaysia. As before, the fashionable supermini is available in two bodystyles, the F56 3 […]
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Taxi, ride-hailing commissions capped at 20%: report
It’s been reported that the commission earned by taxi and ride-hailing companies has been capped at 20% of the total fare, following complaints that these services were charging drivers up to 25% in commissions. According […]
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Proton resumes exports to Middle East; Gen2, Persona
Proton has resumed exports to the Middle East, the first time it is shipping out cars since Geely became a partner. A symbolic flag-off ceremony was held at Westport in Port Klang today, where 440 […]
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AOS 2018: Malaysia’s biggest custom car and bike show is back at MAEPS, Serdang on July 28 and 29
Growing in strength from year to year is the Art of Speed Festival (AOS), now in its seventh edition. Scheduled to be held at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park in Serdang, Selangor this July 28 […]