KPDN seized petrol, diesel worth RM32m since 2024
Ops Tiris 3.0, conducted by the Malaysian domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) between January 1, 2024 and March 27, 2026 as a crackdown on petrol and diesel smuggling, saw …
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To curb RON 95 leakages, foreign credit/debit cards will no longer be accepted at the pump from April 1
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has announced that the use of foreign credit and debit cards for RON 95 petrol purchases at petrol stations nationwide will start …
Tesla Model Y L previewed in Malaysia – stretched 6-seater, 681 km WLTP, adaptive damping, launch Apr 1
Tesla Malaysia not too long ago gave us a sneak peek of the Tesla Model Y L at its Cyberjaya base. This thing began life last year as a China-only model but …
Toyota bZ4X, Hilux EV and Urban Cruiser EV teased for Malaysia – at long last, Toyota EVs for our market!
Yup. You can just about make out the outlines of the bZ4X, new Hilux (which now has an EV version) and Urban Cruiser in the teaser above. They're all battery-electric vehicles. Finally, …
Finance minstry considering targeted diesel subsidy for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan in phases – KPDN
The ministry of finance is reviewing a proposed framework for the implementation of targeted diesel subsidy in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, the minister of domestic trade and cost of living Datuk Armizan …
BYD Malaysia CKD plans stalled – MITI sets RM200k min price, 80% export terms to protect local brands?
Remember the big news from last August, when BYD Malaysia confirmed plans to set up a local assembly plant in Tanjong Malim, Perak? If you’ve wondered why there has been no update …
Keeping 800L quota likely to boost e-hailing, but one group says it’s still insufficient for high-mileage users
The upcoming Budi95 quota adjustment, which will see the 300 litre monthly quota for RON 95 petrol under the Budi Madani RON 95 fuel subsidy programme being temporarily adjusted to 200 litres …
2027 Xpeng X9 EV facelift in Thailand – REEV looks, new 537 PS AWD, 615 km WLTP range, 542 kW DCFC
Another year, another "facelift" for the Xpeng X9, which went on sale in Thailand last week – just two weeks after it was launched in China. This time, the changes, seen at …
Budi95: Malaysian government exploring all options for RON95 subsidy to continue beyond May – Anwar
The Malaysian government will explore all avenues to ensure that the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy programme will be extended beyond May this year, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar …
Freelander teased – new EV/REEV brand with Land Rover name and design, Chery tech; March 31 reveal
In 2024, it was revealed that Chery struck a deal with its joint venture partner in China, Jaguar Land Rover, to licence the Freelander name for its own use. That was essentially …
Temporary Budi95 quota adjustment won’t affect 90% of Malaysians, no change to their daily life – Saifuddin
Nine out of 10 Malaysians will not be affected by the Budi95 quota adjustment, says home minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. From April 1, the 300 litre monthly quota for RON …
Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 – “AI-powered” 4×4 with PHEV powertrain, Beijing debut; up to 1,400 PS?
Having managed to stay away from the pseudo-hardcore 4x4 market currently dominated by Chinese brands, Geely has finally decided to wade into battle with the appropriately-named Geely Galaxy Battleship 700. The car, …
2026 BYD Sealion 5 DM-i – 1.5L petrol PHEV, 18.3 kWh battery, 95 km WLTP EV range; from RM93k in Thailand
The BYD Sealion 5 that is shown at the ongoing 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) is on sale in Thailand in two plug-in hybrid variants, the Sealion 5 DM-i Dynamic …
Diesel purchase limited in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan
In view of potential disruption to fuel supplies in Malaysia, diesel users in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan are limited in the quantity of diesel purchased. Taking effect April 1, this measure aims …
Honda shows Super Four E-clutch concept in Tokyo
Set to debut at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show is the Honda CB400 Super Four E-Clutch Concept. It will be joined by the full-fairing CBR400R Super Four E-Clutch Concept. The CB400 Super Four …
Lepas L6 EV world premiere in Bangkok – 242 PS, 510 km NEDC range, RM91k est; coming to Malaysia?
Chery's new Lepas brand has made it to Thailand, and at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), the L6 EV is making its world premiere. As the name suggests, this is …
Budi95, diesel subsidies now at RM4bil a month – MoF
The government says that due to the rise in global crude oil prices, the country is bearing petrol and diesel subsidies estimated at up to RM4 billion a month under the Budi95 …
Driving licences expired more than 36 months not eligible for Budi95 subsidised RON95 petrol – JPJ
Holders of Malaysian driving licences which have been expired more than 36 months will not be eligible for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy programme, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly …
Sony, Honda cancel Afeela 1 EV just months from production – SUV also canned, SHM JV to be reviewed
Well, it was bound to happen. With Honda ditching its 0 Series sedan and SUV earlier this month, it would little sense to keep the related Afeela models around, so the company …
Budi95 quota temporarily adjusted to 200L, e-hailing still gets 800L; temp diesel limit in E. Malaysia – Anwar
In a special broadcast today, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the 300 litre monthly quota for RON 95 petrol under the Budi Madani RON 95 fuel subsidy programme …
