BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV launching in Malaysia Nov 14
The BYD Sealion 7 will launch in Malaysia next Thursday, November 14, and the public can get up close and personal with the Tesla Model Y fighter at The Exchange 106 over …
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Jetour Dashing and 7-seat CKD SUVs launching in Malaysia ‘after CNY’ – T2 off-roader Q3 2025, T1 later
The Jetour brand - which was previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 in May - will be officially launching its first two models in our market 'after Chinese New Year' next year. …
Nuclear power for electricity in Malaysia – cleaner energy for electric vehicle charging to come soon?
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 …
Tokyo Auto Salon KL 2024 from Nov 8-10 – here’s a preview of the modified cars you will see at MITEC
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, …
More than 90% of MyLesen participants have obtained their B2 motorcycle, bus/e-hailing PSV, GDL licences
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 …
Express bus company failed safety code – Loke
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 …
JPJePlate for EVs – open to all EV owners from Nov 9, RM98; nearly 500 authorised installers available
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 …
APAD imposes temporary ban on charging socket use in all express buses following electrocution death
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 …
Transport ministry, works ministry in final stages of developing high-speed weigh-in-motion system
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 …
RM1.86mil in saman paid in first two days of PDRM 50% discount campaign, RM6.5bil still outstanding
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 …
MCE, Chinese firm Chuhang Technology to develop and make millimeter-wave radar systems in Malaysia
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 …
Bolt ride-hailing launched in Malaysia – multiple ride categories, introductory 50% discount on ride fare
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 …
MyKad may be used for implementing targeted RON95 subsidies, says Rafizi Ramli – scan IC at the pump
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 …
Malaysian fuel prices November 2024 week two – all unchanged; diesel RM2.95/litre, RON97 RM3.19/litre
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, …
JPJ issues 11,435 motorcycle saman in the first four days of two-month long Operasi Khas Motosikal
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 …
BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV open for booking in Malaysia – Tesla Model Y rival, up to 530 PS, 567 km NEDC range
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 …
Honda Civic, Civic Type R and CR-V recalled in Malaysia over steering issue – 36,000 units affected
Honda Malaysia has announced a recall for approximately 36,000 units of the Civic, Civic Type R and CR-V over an issue related to the steering on these cars. The models involved include …
E-wallets, MyKad being looked at for RON95 subsidy
As announced in Budget 2025 by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, targeted subsidy for RON 95 petrol will come into place from mid-2025. The two big things left to be determined …
Reckless driving top cause of fatal accidents during 2024 Deepavali period; 6,013 accidents since Oct 31
The majority of fatal road accidents reported during the 2024 Deepavali festive period resulted from reckless and dangerous driving, said Bukit Aman traffic enforcement and investigation department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd …
Works ministry identifies 1,577 high-risk slopes in Malaysia – RM104.84 mil on repair works as of Sept
The works ministry (KKR) has said that a total of 1,577 slopes along federal roads nationwide have been identified as high risk, Bernama reports. These high-risk slopes are part of the 34,714 …
