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  Proton partnership deal will be beneficial for the brand, and it will remain a national carmaker – DRB-Hicom

  7 February 2017 / 48 comments

  The flurry of news activity reporting Chinese automaker Geely as the leading candidate to become Proton’s potential foreign partner hasn’t just stirred the movement of shares at both Geely and DRB-Hicom, which fully owns the […]

   

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  DRB-Hicom shares up on possible Proton-Geely deal

  7 February 2017 / 18 comments

  Nothing like conjecture to get the share prices moving. Last week, it was reported that shares of Geely Automobile soared to record levels following the report that the Chinese automaker was leading the race to […]

   

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  Insurance coverage for self-employed taxi, Uber and Grab drivers set to take effect from June 1

  7 February 2017 / 3 comments

  Self-employed taxi drivers as well as drivers for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Grab will soon be covered under insurance, according to a report by The Sun. From June 1, the Employment Injury Scheme […]

   

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  KTM Komuter to run 24h for 3 days over Thaipusam

  7 February 2017 / 1 comment

  Thaipusam is happening this week, and many will be heading to Batu Caves for the colourful annual ritual. Devotees and tourists can consider taking the KTM Komuter trains there, as the service will operate non-stop, […]

   

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  Geely shares soar following possible Proton purchase

  6 February 2017 / 75 comments

  Shares of Geely Automobile soared to record levels last week following the report that the Chinese automaker was leading the race to become Proton’s foreign partner, the South China Morning Post reports. Last Friday, Geely […]

   

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  Construction work on MEX II KLIA extension to start

  6 February 2017 / 16 comments

  Reports indicate that work has begun on clearing land parcels around the Putrajaya toll plaza area to facilitate the start of the Lebuhraya Putrajaya – KLIA (MEX II) expressway extension project. The new expressway plans […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia recalls 24,962 vehicles over Takata airbags – 2012 Accord, Jazz, City, Freed and Insight

  3 February 2017 / 32 comments

  Honda Malaysia has announced that it is initiating a precautionary recall for 24,962 vehicles over faulty front passenger airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. The issue affects the 2012 model year Accord, Jazz, Jazz Hybrid, City, […]

   

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  Volvo Malaysia eyeing five new export markets in 2017

  3 February 2017 / 43 comments

  This year, Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia will be looking to expand its exports to five new markets – Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan – according to the company’s managing director, Fredrik Karlsson. In a […]

   

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  Petrol prices will continue to rise over next 2-3 months

  3 February 2017 / 103 comments

  Petrol and diesel prices are expected to continue to rise over the next two to three months, based on the current economic climate. This was predicted by an expert on the matter, Datuk Chua Tia […]

   

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  Ambulance-blocking Myvi driver rushing for medicine

  3 February 2017 / 58 comments

  The driver of the now infamous Myvi caught on dashcam obstructing an ambulance on the emergency lane of the Federal Highway has surrendered himself at the Shah Alam police headquarters on Wednesday. Apparently, he was […]

   

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  Abdul Rashid Musa appointed as Proton Edar CEO

  2 February 2017 / 37 comments

  Proton has formally announced the appointment of Abdul Rashid Musa as the CEO of Proton Edar, effective February 1. Rashid replaces Rohime Shafie, who has been reassigned to DRB-Hicom as the head of automotive in […]

   

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  Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2b last year – Liow

  2 February 2017 / 31 comments

  Beyond the human cost, there is a financial price to pay for road accidents, to the tune of RM9.2 billion last year, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Based upon the latest […]

   

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  ‘RIMAU’ number plates to commemorate 2017 SEA Games released by KBS – e-bidding starts in March

  2 February 2017 / 16 comments

  Another special number plate series will soon hit the roads. After ‘PERFECT’, ‘NAAM’, ‘VIP’, and ‘GT’ from last year (and the ‘PATRIOT’ plates from 2015), Malaysians looking for unique plates will be able to bid […]

   

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  Malaysian petrol pump prices based on refined oil, not raw crude; lower than ASEAN neighbours – BN

  2 February 2017 / 58 comments

  Malaysians do not pump crude oil into their cars, and pump prices are based on the price of refined oil and not the raw material. And we still have the lowest pump prices in the […]

   

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  China’s Geely leads PSA in bid to partner Proton, both want majority stake in Tg Malim plant – report

  2 February 2017 / 77 comments

  With Proton aiming to announce its foreign partner in April, interested parties are currently on location and ramping up the groundwork for a proposal. The Star reports a two horse race between the PSA Group […]

   

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