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  GAC GS3 Emzoom CKD assembly started in Segambut – MoU for LHD export to Vietnam, Emkoo for Malaysia

  1 April 2024 / 3 comments

  Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has announced the start of local production (CKD) for the GAC GS3 Emzoom at the Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) plant in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. This comes two months after […]

   

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  Toyota Hiace SLWB open for booking in Malaysia – 177 PS/450 Nm 2.8L turbodiesel, 6AT; from RM169k

  1 April 2024 / 16 comments

  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is now taking orders for the Hiace Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB) 10-seater window van, with pricing from RM169,000. Being of the Super Long Wheelbase (SLWB) variant of the sixth-generation model, this […]

   

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  Mobile hydrogen refueling station project in Putrajaya set to start operating before the end of 2024 – MOSTI

  1 April 2024 / 12 comments

  The government, through the ministry of science, technology and innovation (MOSTI) aims to start operation of its mobile hydrogen refueling station (MHRS) pilot project in Putrajaya before the end of this year. It minister, Chang […]

   

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  PLUS Highway expansion project to be extended to Ayer Hitam exit; no additional costs – Ahmad Maslan

  1 April 2024 / 3 comments

  The North-South Expressway (NSE) expansion project by PLUS Malaysia will be extended to the Ayer Hitam exit, from its original plan of Simpang Renggam, deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has said, reported Bernama. […]

   

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  Tesla Model Y gets new Quicksilver colour option in Malaysia – RM7,500; palette now includes six colours

  1 April 2024 / 5 comments

  Tesla Malaysia has updated the colour options for the Tesla Model Y again, this time adding a new Quicksilver hue. This joins the existing Pearl White Multi-Coat, Deep Blue Metallic, Solid Black, Stealth Grey and […]

   

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  2024 BYD Seal in Malaysia – full galleries of Premium, Performance; up to 530 PS, 570 km range; fr RM180k

  1 April 2024 / 18 comments

  Just over a month on from its launch, we’ve gotten our hands on the BYD Seal. The handsome new electric sedan is shown here in both Premium and Performance AWD versions, giving you an opportunity […]

   

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  PADU: basic info will be entered into system for those that didn’t sign up; 10.85 mil registered at deadline

  1 April 2024 / 16 comments

  According to reports by The Star, Bernama and FMT, Malaysians who choose not to update their information on the Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) socio-economic database will still have their basic data automatically entered into the […]

   

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  Penang LRT construction to begin Q4 2024 – Loke

  1 April 2024 / 9 comments

  Construction of the Penang LRT project will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported The Star. The Penang LRT Mutiara Line project has been taken over by […]

   

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  New EV road tax structure to be announced this month – cheaper than ICE vehicles to promote EV adoption

  1 April 2024 / 19 comments

  The transport ministry is currently in the final stage of reviewing a new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs), with an announcement on the matter expected to take place before the end of April […]

   

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  Carro Malaysia presents “Siapa Siti?” for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, its first festive film after myTukar rebrand

  29 March 2024 / 0 comments

  With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, Carro has released its first festive film following its rebranding from myTukar, highlighting the thread that joins loved ones as well as the connections and memories made […]

   

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  High-Value Goods Tax implementation put on hold, finance ministry says gov’t to announce new date later

  29 March 2024 / 42 comments

  The High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT), which was supposed to be implemented from May 1, 2024, has been put on hold. It was reported that this is due to the finance ministry’s postponement in presenting the […]

   

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  Motorcycle lane diversion for Shah Alam Expressway

  29 March 2024 / 1 comment

  A motorcycle lane traffic diversion is in effect for the Shah Alam Expressway (SAE) from kilometre 24.2 to 23.3. The diversion will run from March 30 to April 19, 2024. This is to facilitate construction […]

   

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  Bad weather results in fallen trees – why Special Perils add-on for your car insurance is a good idea

  29 March 2024 / 11 comments

  The occurrence of adverse weather that results in fallen trees and roadside furniture can be unpredictable, and as depicted by these images from a Sri Petaling community Facebook page, vehicles parked in the vicinity of […]

   

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  Don’t tie targeted subsidies to PADU registrations, as many needing aid likely to be excluded, say academics

  29 March 2024 / 54 comments

  It has already been stated that the Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) socio-economic database, for which registration ends on March 31, will be used as a key component in how the government retargets subsidies and assistance. […]

   

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  Vehicle inspection service providers to be allocated urban, rural locations; RM15 million capital required

  29 March 2024 / 8 comments

  Puspakom will no longer be the only party providing vehicle inspection services from next year, transport minister Anthony Loke said last week, and the transport minister has revealed the latest guidelines which vehicle inspection service […]

   

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