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  RON95 subsidy removal should have been done long ago, we must stop giving subsidies to the rich: Anwar

  3 July 2024 / 45 comments

  The removal of subsidies for RON 95 petrol should have been carried out a long time ago, as the subsidies have been enjoyed by the rich, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime […]

   

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  W206 Mercedes-AMG C63S E Performance, new GLB35 and GLA45S launching in Malaysia this week

  3 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has teased three AMG models set to make their public debut at this weekend’s Mercedes-Benz World, which takes place at KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7. Based on the shadowy images posted […]

   

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  No policy paper yet on RON95 subsidy rationalisation

  3 July 2024 / 4 comments

  There is yet to be a policy paper on the implementation of the subsidy rationalisation of RON 95 petrol, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported the New Straits Times. While there have been previous […]

   

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  Diesel subsidy rationalisation showing results, avg Pen Malaysia daily sales down by over 30% – govt

  3 July 2024 / 8 comments

  In less than one month, the government’s move to rationalise diesel subsidy is starting to show results, especially in curbing smuggling. The proof of this is in the average daily sales of diesel in Peninsular […]

   

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  PLUS Malaysia partners Petronas to develop hybrid super stations along highways – Klang Valley first

  3 July 2024 / 1 comment

  PLUS Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas Dagangan to develop commercial hybrid stations along highways. According to Bernama, the Klang Valley has been identified as the pilot location for what is […]

   

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  Proton eMas – Pro-Net to fully manage the EV brand

  3 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Proton has announced that Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has taken the reins in managing its eMas (stylised as e.MAS) electric vehicle brand following its official launch earlier this month. The national automaker said that […]

   

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  Gentari switches to per-kWh EV charger pricing – from RM1.30 per kWh for DC, 90 sen per kWh for AC

  2 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry […]

   

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  BAIC BJ40 Plus – 2.0T off-road SUV, RM180-200k est

  2 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Last month, Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) previewed its BJ40 Plus in Malaysia, with the Chinese off-road SUV set to go on sale here first as a fully-imported CBU model, and then in CKD form when […]

   

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  Xpeng G6 EV SUV to be launched in Malaysia soon – brand’s local website, social channels now online

  2 July 2024 / 14 comments

  With Bermaz Auto having secured distributorship for the Xpeng brand of vehicles in Malaysia, the brand will be launching the G6 in Malaysia, reported The Edge Malaysia. A check online reveals a Malaysian Xpeng website […]

   

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  MINI Malaysia to host new MINI family launch at JioSpace, PJ on July 13 – pre-registrations now open

  2 July 2024 / 0 comments

  MINI Malaysia is welcoming fans to celebrate their Big Love for the brand and meet the new MINI family next Saturday on July 13, 2024 at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya. The MINI-styled event is perfect […]

   

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  Cycle & Carriage opens 12th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia, 4th outlet in Penang at Jln Sungai Pinang

  2 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Cycle & Carriage has launched its 12th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia and the fourth in Penang, located along Jalan Sungai Pinang in George Town. The new 2S facility opens its door in the year Cycle […]

   

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  Crackdown on tour buses begins after deadly Genting crash, 2 drivers already caught without licences

  2 July 2024 / 11 comments

  Just three days after a tour bus that crashed near Genting Highlands resulted in two deaths, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has initiated a “major” crackdown on tour bus and van operators today, following an […]

   

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  Chery Malaysia planning exports from new Shah Alam factory – RHD hub, R&D, RM1 bil investment pledged

  2 July 2024 / 14 comments

  Chery Malaysia has issued a press release spelling out its integration plans and investment milestones. It all centres around the new Chery Corporate Malaysia plant in Shah Alam, which was officially opened last month. The […]

   

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  Gov’t to issue a RFP as a ‘Plan B’ for MLFF toll project, looking to reduce RM3.46 bil cost – Ahmad Maslan

  2 July 2024 / 3 comments

  The government is set to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) project, paving the way for alternative bids to be made for the toll collection system, which is supposed […]

   

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  Bus involved in deadly Genting crash that left two dead had expired permit, is over 15 years old – MOT

  2 July 2024 / 15 comments

  Transport minister Anthony Loke has revealed that the tour bus that crashed near Genting Highlands on June 29, 2024 had an expired permit. As reported by Malay Mail and Bernama, Loke added the bus permit […]

   

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