50% highway toll discount for CNY, January 27-28
The cabinet has decided on a 50% highway toll discount for Chinese New Year (CNY). This will take effect from 12.01 midnight on Monday, January 27 until 11.59 pm on Tuesday, January …
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KLIA aerotrain back by Q2, no later than June – MAHB
It's hard to believe we've been doing without it for two years already, but Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izan Ghani has said that the Kuala Lumpur International …
JPJ cannot revoke driving licence of those certified as a disabled person, says transport minister Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the road transport department (JPJ) cannot arbitrarily revoke the driving licence of any individual who is certified as a disabled person. This is in response to …
Ipoh Sentral MoA signed – new multi-billion ringgit transportation hub to be established within 20 years
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said a multi-billion ringgit integrated transportation hub will be established in Ipoh within 20 years. As reported by The Star, the new Ipoh Sentral will be built …
MyDigital ID to simplify access to all official platforms, reduce government expenditure – Fahmi Fadzil
Public understanding of the benefits of MyDigital ID needs to be enhanced, as the system not only simplifies user access but also reduces government expenditure, communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has said, according …
Make CNY toll-free, remember pledge to rakyat – MIC
A few days ago, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the government would stop making highways toll-free for festive seasons and instead move towards a targeted approach to benefit …
Toll-free travel during festive seasons could return, pending cabinet’s decision today, says Ahmad Maslan
Deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has said the decision to end highway toll exemptions during festive seasons is not final and may still be revised, The Star reports. “Can this …
OMV/402 revision to cause 10-30% price increase of CKD cars, job losses, closure of factories – MACPMA
The Malaysia Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA) has shared its viewpoint on the OMV/402 matter. In an official statement issued to paultan.org, the association said the implementation of OMV/402 may result in …
2025 is Proton’s last year in “high school,” 2026 onwards is university; double sales by 2030 – CEO
Having announced Proton's big plans for 2025, which is to launch at least three new models this year, CEO Dr Li Chunrong revealed an ambitious sales volume target of 330,000 units by …
Deepal S07 previewed in Malaysia – up to 258 PS, 475 km WLTP EV range; Tesla Model Y rival; launch soon?
The Xpeng X9 wasn’t the only electric vehicle (EV) to be previewed by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) at today’s media event, as the company also showed off the Deepal S07 (also claimed to …
Xpeng X9 previewed in Malaysia – EV MPV with up to 503 PS and 575 km WLTP range; launching soon?
Following the sighting of an Xpeng X9 in Malaysia last year, the fully electric MPV has now been officially previewed during a media event hosted by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) today - we …
MLFF to be refined further to ensure safety, efficiency; views of industry players sought – works minister
The multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll collection system has been a long-running issue that has dragged on for way longer than its initially-planned deadline for implementation in the third quarter of 2024. …
Targeted highway toll fare exemption for B40, M40 groups on festive seasons being reviewed: PM Anwar
The Malaysian government is working on a targeted approach towards providing highway toll fare exemptions during festive seasons, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said, reported Bernama. According to the prime …
PLUS closed-system tolled highways like North-South Expressway to support Touch ‘n Go PayDirect soon
During the launch of its new SOS Balance feature today, Touch 'n Go eWallet operator TNG Digital has confirmed that several highways are in the process of adopting its PayDirect system, whereby …
Proton CEO on China OEM influx in 2024 – 15 brands, 35 new models in Malaysia, but only one proper CKD
Click to enlarge "I've been here seven years, I've never seen so many new brands coming into this mature market. At least 15 new brands and 35 models came into Malaysia, and …
Touch ‘n Go eWallet SOS Balance launched – delays toll payments for 24 hours, prevents baki kurang
We already detailed Touch 'n Go eWallet's new SOS Balance feature yesterday, but now it's official with its launch at the headquarters of Touch 'n Go's e-commerce arm TNG Digital today. As …
Proton confirms at least 3 new model launches for 2025 – AMA Saga, GMA eMas 5, X50 facelift and more?
Proton confirmed at last night's Chinese New Year media dinner that it will be launching at least three new models in 2025, as you can see in the slide above. AMA definitely …
Non-national carmakers to continue facing fierce competition from Chinese brands in Malaysia – analyst
Non-national carmakers sold 2.3% fewer cars in 2024 (311,058 units) than they did in 2023 (318,521 units), and an analyst infers that Chinese car brands are giving established non-national makes a serious …
BYD Seal Performance Day held in Malaysia to show off versatility and capabilities of top-selling EV sedan
To showcase the versatility and capabilities of the BYD Seal, BYD Sime Motors recently hosted members of the media to experience the top-spec Performance variant of the brand’s fully electric model, which …
Bank Negara maintains OPR at 3% after January 2025 meeting – hire purchase rates should remain the same
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has once again decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% following a monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting held today on January 22, 2025. The previous …
