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  Gov’t committed to solving KL traffic congestion issue

  23 January 2024 / 41 comments

  Traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur, especially in the city centre, remains a long-standing issue, but the government says it is committed to resolve the matter and is engaging in discussions with stakeholders to seek ways […]

   

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  B2 to full B bike license auto upgrade risky if rushed; kapchai and superbikes are two different things: PIMA

  23 January 2024 / 46 comments

  The proposal for an automatic upgrade of the B2 motorcycle license to a full B motorcycle license must be further scrutinised as it could have implications for the country’s road safety system, and many things […]

   

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  Ora 07 launching in Malaysia in Q1 2024 – single-, dual-motor variants; up to 640 km EV range, 408 PS

  23 January 2024 / 6 comments

  Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has confirmed the Ora 07 will be officially launched in the first quarter of 2024. The electric vehicle (EV) was previously teased by the company earlier this year but there […]

   

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  Seven roads in Batu Caves area closed for Thaipusam – traffic diversion for 23 roads in KL city centre

  23 January 2024 / 1 comment

  If you’re driving around or heading into the Batu Caves area over the next few days, be prepared to use alternative routes for your travel. That’s because seven roads in the area will be closed […]

   

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  Rapid Bus offering free feeder bus service in Penang and Batu Caves for Thaipusam from January 24-26

  23 January 2024 / 3 comments

  Rapid Bus will be providing free-of-charge feeder bus services to two temples for the upcoming Thaipusam, Bernama has reported. The two temples that will receive the free feeder bus services are the Sri Subramaniar Swamy […]

   

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  B2 to B motorcycle license upgrade: age, B2 license duration to be considered before proposal is finalised

  22 January 2024 / 15 comments

  Age, as well as the duration of being B2-licensed are among the factors which need to be considered before the proposal for the automatic upgrade to a full B license for motorcycles can be finalised, […]

   

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  PAC to launch probe on MLFF toll system project, to call in toll concessionaires, works ministry and LLM

  22 January 2024 / 10 comments

  The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says it is set to launch a probe into the multi-lane free-flow toll system (MLFF). In a statement, PAC chairperson Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that members of the committee […]

   

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  KKR considering upgrades to accident-prone, flood-affected Route FT003 fr Kota Tinggi to Mersing, Johor

  22 January 2024 / 0 comments

  The works ministry (KKR) is considering the upgrading and beautification proposal for the FT003 route, the Johor Bahru-Endau road that involves accident-prone and flood-affected areas near it, Bernama has reported. The FT003 route serves as […]

   

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  PJD Link – decision on reviving the project postponed

  22 January 2024 / 13 comments

  Having first been cancelled in July last year, and then said to be open to revival in the future should it meet requirements, the Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) elevated highway project is back […]

   

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  2024 Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium upgraded version launched – exterior tweaks; limited units; from RM136k

  22 January 2024 / 14 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has introduced an upgraded version of the Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium, which features a number of aesthetic improvements. Retailing at RM135,900 on-the-road without insurance, the improved variant is the same price […]

   

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  Lorry in Tasek Gelugor, Penang crashes into six cars at traffic lights due to brake failure; one injured

  22 January 2024 / 19 comments

  A lorry has crashed into six cars at a traffic light intersection in Tasek Gelugor, Penang, which resulted in one driver sustaining injury, reported The Star citing Bernama. The lorry was on its way from […]

   

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  PLUS Simpang Pulai to Gopeng lane closure till Feb 7

  22 January 2024 / 1 comment

  PLUS users who ply the North South Highway from Ipoh to KL, take note. The highway operator has announced lane closures on the stretch between Simpang Pulai and Gopeng. Specifically, it’s from KM291.4 to KM296.4, […]

   

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  Jalan Boh Habu C156 in Cameron Highlands closed temporarily until February 2, 2024 due to landslide

  22 January 2024 / 7 comments

  The road connecting Habu to the Boh Tea Estate is temporarily closed in both directions following a landslide. This was announced by the Cameron Highlands public works department on its official Facebook page, where it […]

   

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  JPJ eBid: NEB, SU-L number plates up for bidding

  22 January 2024 / 1 comment

  JPJ has announced that NEB and SU-L are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Negeri Sembilan’s latest running number series is ‘NEB’, and it’s […]

   

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  2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 FL in Malaysia – updated styling, latest MBUX infotainment; RM258,888 OTR

  19 January 2024 / 19 comments

  Following yesterday’s teaser of the facelifted H247 Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has today officially launched the updated crossover in a single variant, the GLA 200, priced at RM258,888 on-the-road without insurance. As with the pre-update […]

   

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