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  Toll prices will not go up despite increase scheduled for 10 highways this year – gov’t footing RM500mil bill

  23 July 2025 / 14 comments

  Aside from more details about the forthcoming RON95 targeted subsidies set to be announced at the end of September, prime minister Anwar Ibrahim also confirmed during his special “rakyat appreciation” address that toll rates will […]

   

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  RON95 price to be reduced to RM1.99/litre soon for 18 mil rakyat – ultra rich, foreigners to pay around RM2.50

  23 July 2025 / 45 comments

  In his special speech announcing new measures being undertaken by the government to help ease the burden on the rakyat, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the plan to implement the RON 95 […]

   

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  Experience the Mitsubishi Triton in “Live the Drive” off-road-styled event, AEON Kota Bharu, July 25-26

  23 July 2025 / 0 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia will be offering Kota Bharu residents the chance to sample the Mitsubishi Triton in a series of exciting off-road styled exercises this July 25-26 to experience the outstanding performance of the award-winning […]

   

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  Volkswagen Malaysia announces national cycling hero Datuk Azizulhasni Awang as its brand ambassador

  23 July 2025 / 3 comments

  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has named national cycling hero Datuk Azizulhasni Awang as its first-ever brand ambassador. Nicknamed ‘The Pocket Rocketman’, Azizulhasni hails from Terengganu and has earned several achievements, including being Malaysia’s first […]

   

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  Government considering formulating specific Act to encourage/make compulsory MyDigital ID registration

  22 July 2025 / 9 comments

  According to a report by The Edge, the government is considering making MyDigital ID registration mandatory due to low uptake. Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Zaliha Mustafa told the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (July 21, […]

   

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  Proton eMas 7 deliveries in 1H 2025 reach 4,003 units – still Malaysia’s best-selling EV, 250 units exported

  22 July 2025 / 5 comments

  The Proton eMas 7 continues to be Malaysia’s best-selling electric vehicle, with Pro-Net announcing that cumulative deliveries of the SUV in the first half of the year reached 4,003 units. The company delivered 604 units […]

   

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  UMW Toyota Motor is JDT’s official mobility partner – football club’s 2025/26 kits to have Toyota branding

  22 July 2025 / 3 comments

  Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (JDT) has announced UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) as its official mobility partner as part of a strategic partnership. In a statement, JDT said it will have Toyota branding on its […]

   

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  East-West Highway is safe for users; short-term, long-term plans in place for sustainable maintenance: Nanta

  22 July 2025 / 7 comments

  The East-West Highway (Jalan Raya Timur-Barat, or JRTB) is physically in good condition and it is safe to use, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, reported Bernama. “Physically, the JRTB is in […]

   

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  Meta Bright takes over EV charging station projects from ChargeSini operator as part of expansion

  22 July 2025 / 1 comment

  Meta Bright Group (Meta Bright) has announced that its 51%-owned subsidiary, Meta Bright ChargeSini (MBC), has executed novation agreements with ChargeHere EV Solution (ChargeHere) to effectively take over the rights, operations and revenue streams of […]

   

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  Omoda C7 spied testing on North-South Expressway – 1.6L turbocharged petrol; Malaysian debut this year?

  22 July 2025 / 10 comments

  The Omoda C7 has been sighted on the North-South Expressway, shown in this image posted by Iman Hakeem to the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. Previewed in May this year, the Omoda C7 is […]

   

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  Jaecoo Malaysia celebrates 1st anniversary – over 17,000 units sold, dealers now at 50 nationwide

  22 July 2025 / 3 comments

  You may have missed it, but last Friday’s J8 launch came exactly a year after Jaecoo Malaysia’s first car, the J7. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, announcing during the event […]

   

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  Lexus RX 500h F Sport Special Edition in Malaysia – RM512,888; 50 units only; exclusive design touches

  22 July 2025 / 4 comments

  Lexus Malaysia has silently introduced the new RX 500h F Sport Special Edition, which is a new, limited-run variant priced at RM512,888 on-the-road without insurance. That amount is RM4,000 more than the existing RX 500h […]

   

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  Targeted RON95 petrol subsidy rollout delayed due to mechanism review to avoid adverse impact on public

  21 July 2025 / 25 comments

  The Malaysian government’s plan to implement the RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation programme has been delayed due to a need for a more detailed review of the mechanism, communications minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has said, reported […]

   

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  EV charger at PLUS Senawang R&R southbound closed till midnight tomorrow for maintenance

  21 July 2025 / 2 comments

  EV owners who ply the North South Highway, take note. PLUS has announced that the EV charger at the Senawang R&R (southbound) will be closed from 6pm today till 11.59 pm tomorrow night for maintenance […]

   

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  Chery Super Hybrid platform launched in Malaysia – Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 PHEV CSH with up to 1,200 km range

  21 July 2025 / 16 comments

  Chery Malaysia today officially launched the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system in the country, despite the Tiggo Cross having already debuted the branding with the 1.5 Hybrid CSH’s launch two weeks ago. Still, the company […]

   

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