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  East Coast floods – KTM cancels 12 train services

  29 November 2024 / 0 comments

  It’s been gloomy and wet lately, and unfortunately for some in Peninsular Malaysia, flooded as well. The East Coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu have been particularly badly hit and now, KTM has cancelled 12 […]

   

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  Geely enters Thailand, Indonesia, Australia – what happened to using Proton for RHD, ASEAN markets?

  29 November 2024 / 85 comments

  The launches of the EX5 (or Geely Galaxy E5, or Proton eMas 7) in Thailand, and Aletra in Indonesia, mean that Geely per se is now in these major ASEAN markets. The Chinese giant has […]

   

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  Peugeot 3008 now available with up to RM40k rebate

  29 November 2024 / 11 comments

  There are no shortage of promos around, this being the end of the year, but some jump out more than others. How about RM40,000 off a new Peugeot? That’s the Peugeot 3008 SUV, which is […]

   

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  RM200m LPT1 flood mitigation project to be completed by Dec 2028 – road elevation, improved drainage

  29 November 2024 / 1 comment

  Aside from the RM2.1 billion Karak Highway and Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) 1 widening project that we detailed yesterday, concessionaire AFA Prime Berhad (previously known as Anih Berhad) is also working on a LPT1 flood […]

   

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  Negeri Sembilan committed to installing EV chargers

  29 November 2024 / 1 comment

  Following news that the investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI) is working on having DC EV chargers in all Selangor and Johor districts, the Negeri Sembilan state government has chimed in, stating its commitment to […]

   

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  Penang Island parking rate increase by 50% beginning March 2025 deemed unjustified by local association

  29 November 2024 / 10 comments

  The announced increase of parking rates in Penang Island beginning March 2025 has not been well received by Penang Ratepayers Association (PRA), The Star reports. According to its president, Lee Kim Noor, the reason given […]

   

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  Bermaz Changan to sell Deepal EVs in Malaysia – S05 and S07 SUVs confirmed for launch, likely in mid-2025

  29 November 2024 / 0 comments

  Deepal S07 at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show Bermaz Changan, a newly incorporated subsidiary that is 85% owned by Bermaz Auto (BAuto), has been awarded distributorship rights for Deepal brand electric vehicles (EVs) in […]

   

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  KL Monorail to get three more train sets, undergo RM16.81m upgrade – auto platform gates at all stations

  29 November 2024 / 3 comments

  A total of RM16.81 million has been allocated for the phased upgrade of all 11 KL Monorail stations, including RM6.81 million for automatic platform gates (APG) throughout and RM10 million for lift and escalator repair […]

   

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  RM2.1b Karak Highway, LPT1 widening project starts in Jan 2025 – Gombak to Bentong, new tunnel, 4 years

  28 November 2024 / 16 comments

  Proposed new tunnel at Genting Sempah – click to enlarge Things will get worse before it gets better. That’s a line from Tan Sri Azmil Khalili Khalid, chairman of the AFA Group. Formerly known as […]

   

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  Legal Liability to Passengers motor insurance add-on could become compulsory in Malaysia soon?

  28 November 2024 / 8 comments

  The transport ministry will examine the implications of making car insurance compulsory for private car passengers, as it could significantly impact insurance costs for vehicle owners, reports Bernama, with transport minister Anthony Loke saying a […]

   

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  Ferrari 12Cilindri launched in Malaysia – coupe from RM4.7 mil, Spider RM5.1 mil; 6.5L NA V12 with 830 PS

  28 November 2024 / 11 comments

  Following its world debut in May this year, the Ferrari 12Cilindri (or Dodici Cilindri in full Italian) has now been launched in Malaysia. According to the brand’s official importer and distributor, Ital Auto Malaysia, the […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia collaborates with hotels, golf courses and CPOs to expand EV charging network

  28 November 2024 / 3 comments

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has partnered several hotels, golf courses and charging point operators (CPO) to expand its EV charging network for its customers in the country. The lifestyle destinations in question are Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang […]

   

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  Deepal S07 – second EV SUV coming to Malaysia via Bermaz; up to 258 PS, 475 km WLTP range

  28 November 2024 / 2 comments

  As previously reported, Deepal is set to enter Malaysia under Bermaz starting in the middle of next year, and today we’re taking a look at the Deepal S07. Previously called the S7, this is an […]

   

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  BMW Group Malaysia officiates expanded Regional Parts Distribution Centre in Senai, Johor; 65,000 sq m

  28 November 2024 / 1 comment

  BMW Group Malaysia has officiated its expanded regional parts distribution centre in Senai, Johor, which was officially opened in 2017. This was held in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the regional parts operation that […]

   

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  Chery Omoda 5 dons pink wrap with Ariana Grande to promote Wicked at TGV Pavilion Bukit Jalil until Dec 11

  28 November 2024 / 10 comments

  Chery’s upstart Omoda brand has announced a collaboration with Universal Pictures to promote the latter’s new film Wicked, currently in cinemas. The partnership will see the carmaker wrap its Omoda 5 and Omoda E5 in […]

   

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