Home / Local News (Page 216)

• 

  Proton diversifies income stream, ‘Global Services’ handles cafe, merchandise, R3 division, solar panels

  29 February 2024 / 3 comments

  Proton is diversifying its operations and revenue stream by exploring opportunities within the automotive ecosystem and beyond, and leading the effort is Proton Global Services (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar. Established in […]

   

  ---



• 

  SST for electricity above 600 kWh to increase from 8% on March 1 – EV charging to cost more in Malaysia?

  29 February 2024 / 44 comments

  The sales and service tax (SST) hike from six to eight per cent, slated for March 1, will also impact your electricity bill. According to The Star, the government has confirmed it will implement the […]

   

  ---



• 

  Road closures in KL for OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur 2024 event – Sunday March 3, 6:30am to 9:30am

  29 February 2024 / 0 comments

  The Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT KL) has announced that several key roads around the capital city will be closed this Sunday, March 3 for the OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur 2024 cycling […]

   

  ---



• 

  smart to have 13 dealerships soon, including first outlet in East Malaysia – Brabus version is top-seller

  29 February 2024 / 1 comment

  smart Malaysia celebrates its first 100 days in the market today, a rare leap year occurrence. “Our progress has been nothing short of remarkable. We’ve maintained a laser focus on prioritising our customers’ needs, ensuring […]

   

  ---



• 

  BYD Seal EV – over 1.3k bookings in 4 days; early bird deal with free home charger, credits extended to Mar 3

  29 February 2024 / 14 comments

  The BYD Seal was launched on February 22 at The Exchange TRX, and in four days of the event, over 1,300 bookings of the EV were collected by Sime Darby Motors (SDM). Due to what […]

   

  ---



• 

  MG4 vs BYD Dolphin Malaysia comparison – Chinese entry-level EV hatchbacks go head-to-head

  28 February 2024 / 13 comments

  UPDATE: The MG4 has been launched in Malaysia; this comparison has been updated with finalised pricing and specs. The MG4 is now open for booking, finally putting to rest rumours of MG’s Malaysian entry that […]

   

  ---



• 

  RON97 petrol price March 2024 week one update – premium fuel price still unchanged; RM3.47 per litre

  28 February 2024 / 6 comments

  It’s Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of February […]

   

  ---



• 

  Proton S70 R3 racecar confirmed for Sepang 1,000 km (S1k) endurance race – sportier R3 roadcar to follow?

  28 February 2024 / 8 comments

  Proton ‘S70 GT’ rendered by Theophilus Chin National carmaker Proton has announced that its motorsport arm, R3 Motorsports is developing a Proton S70 race car for entry into the Sepang 1000km (S1K) endurance race. The […]

   

  ---



• 

  2024 Volvo C40 Recharge EV Malaysia: 550 km range, 200 kW DC charging, still RM289k, RM10k rebate

  28 February 2024 / 5 comments

  Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced a comprehensive update for the C40 Recharge for the 2024 model year. No, it’s not called the EC40 (not yet, anyway), but Gothenburg’s refreshed coupé-style electric SUV still offers […]

   

  ---



• 

  Malaysia considering one-off subsidy for EV purchase – a special cash rebate to buy your first electric car?

  28 February 2024 / 40 comments

  Here’s big news for the Malaysian EV industry. Deputy minister of investment, trade and industry Liew Chin Tong said in parliament today that the government is considering a one-off subsidy for electric vehicle purchases. The […]

   

  ---



• 

  Malaysia EV sales: 13,257 units in 2023, 16,763 total, with 2,020 chargers; 20,000 EV sales expected in 2024

  28 February 2024 / 13 comments

  Sales of electric vehicles in Malaysia reached 13,257 units in 2023, bringing the total number of electric vehicles on Malaysian roads to 16,763 units in total, according to a statement by the Zero Emissions Vehicle […]

   

  ---



• 

  MG ZS EV now open for booking in Malaysia – B-SUV, 51 kWh batt, 320 km range, 176 PS/280 Nm, RM129k

  28 February 2024 / 5 comments

  Welcome to Malaysia, MG. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the latest auto brand to hit our shores, MG. The old timers among us would know the English brand from way back, while the middle […]

   

  ---



• 

  MG4 EV now open for booking in Malaysia – from RM104k, up to 520 km range, 435 PS/600 Nm XPOWER

  28 February 2024 / 29 comments

  Welcome to Malaysia, MG. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the latest auto brand to hit our shores, MG. The old timers among us would know the English brand from way back, while the middle […]

   

  ---



• 

  Toyota Vios crashes head-on with bike in Muar, Johor

  28 February 2024 / 29 comments

  pic.twitter.com/mv8uosYWQi — @ (@anthraxxx781) February 27, 2024 Dashcam footage A dashcam video of a head-on collision has emerged on social media, this time involving a Toyota Vios and a motorcycle on a two-way road. According […]

   

  ---



• 

  TNB gets 98 new EVs, plans 30% electric fleet by 2030

  27 February 2024 / 0 comments

  As the country’s electricity provider, you might imagine that Tenaga Nasional (TNB) will be spearheading the public sector’s move towards electrification. As it turns out, the utility company is making the first steps in that […]

   

  ---

Latest Fuel Prices