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  Nuclear power for electricity in Malaysia – cleaner energy for electric vehicle charging to come soon?

  8 November 2024 / 45 comments

  Malaysia could adopt nuclear power as one of its energy sources in the coming years, economy minister Rafizi Ramli has said. The decision on the country’s potential use of nuclear energy has been made, and […]

   

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  Tokyo Auto Salon KL 2024 from Nov 8-10 – here’s a preview of the modified cars you will see at MITEC

  8 November 2024 / 3 comments

  The 2024 edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) opens its doors to the public today. Taking place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from November 8-10, this year’s show […]

   

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  More than 90% of MyLesen participants have obtained their B2 motorcycle, bus/e-hailing PSV, GDL licences

  8 November 2024 / 1 comment

  The transport ministry says that more than 90% of the 35,000 participants in this year’s MyLesen programme have completed their training and obtained licences. Transport minister Anthony Loke said that the rest of the participants […]

   

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  Express bus company failed safety code – Loke

  8 November 2024 / 12 comments

  Last week, an 18-year old was sadly fatally electrocuted while charging his phone through a power socket on an express bus at Penang Sentral. Since then, the transport ministry has activated an investigative task force […]

   

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  JPJePlate for EVs – open to all EV owners from Nov 9, RM98; nearly 500 authorised installers available

  7 November 2024 / 8 comments

  Owners of existing electric vehicles (EVs) who are looking to change their vehicle licence plate to the new JPJePlate, which was launched on September 9, will be able to do so starting from this weekend. […]

   

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  APAD imposes temporary ban on charging socket use in all express buses following electrocution death

  7 November 2024 / 0 comments

  The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a temporary ban on the use of charging sockets in all express buses until the completion of the investigation into the death of a teenage bus passenger […]

   

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  Transport ministry, works ministry in final stages of developing high-speed weigh-in-motion system

  7 November 2024 / 12 comments

  The minister of transport and the ministry of works (KKR) are in the final stages of developing a high speed weigh-in-motion (HS-WiM) system to address road crashes caused by overloaded vehicles, reported Bernama. Installation of […]

   

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  RM1.86mil in saman paid in first two days of PDRM 50% discount campaign, RM6.5bil still outstanding

  7 November 2024 / 5 comments

  A total of 17,002 traffic saman worth RM1.86 million were settled in the first two days of the Royal Malaysian Police’s (PDRM) 50% saman discount campaign, which runs November 5-9, The Star reports. Bukit Aman […]

   

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  MCE, Chinese firm Chuhang Technology to develop and make millimeter-wave radar systems in Malaysia

  7 November 2024 / 2 comments

  Local automotive electronics and mechatronics solutions provider Multi-Code Electronics, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, MCE Ventures, has announced it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese firm Nanjing Chuhang Technology to develop and market […]

   

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  Bolt ride-hailing launched in Malaysia – multiple ride categories, introductory 50% discount on ride fare

  7 November 2024 / 5 comments

  The ride-hailing landscape in Malaysia has gained a new player with the official launch of Bolt, a ride-hailing service provider headquartered in Estonia. The official announcement follows the company’s obtaining of its license to operate […]

   

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  MyKad may be used for implementing targeted RON95 subsidies, says Rafizi Ramli – scan IC at the pump

  7 November 2024 / 20 comments

  Economy minister Rafizi Ramli said in yesterday’s Dewan Rakyat sitting that the MyKad (identity card, or IC) may be used as a mechanism for the implementation of targeted RON 95 subsidies due in mid-2025, reports […]

   

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  Malaysian fuel prices November 2024 week two – all unchanged; diesel RM2.95/litre, RON97 RM3.19/litre

  6 November 2024 / 2 comments

  It’s time once again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 7 to 13, 2024. No change […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Carnival by Hap Seng Star Nov 8 to 10 – up to RM26k savings

  6 November 2024 / 0 comments

  Hap Seng Star is hosting a Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Vehicles Carnival this weekend, November 8 to 10 at the Hap Seng Star Balakong Pre-owned Centre. The company is promising significant savings of up to RM26,000 […]

   

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  JPJ issues 11,435 motorcycle saman in the first four days of two-month long Operasi Khas Motosikal

  6 November 2024 / 3 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) says that its Operasi Khas Motosikal 2024, which began last Friday, November 1, has seen a total of 11,435 summonses being issued to motorcyclists nationwide in the first four days […]

   

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  BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV open for booking in Malaysia – Tesla Model Y rival, up to 530 PS, 567 km NEDC range

  6 November 2024 / 34 comments

  This just in – BYD Malaysia has announced that the Sealion 7 is now open for booking. Confirmation came as part of a social media post that finally revealed the car in full after weeks […]

   

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