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  Gov’t mulls using cash transfer for targeted subsidies

  18 October 2023 / 22 comments

  As everyone likely knows, the government has long talked about phasing out the current blanket subsidy system in place of targeted fuel subsidies. While there was no specific mention of it in the tabling of […]

   

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  Proton EV to debut as early as 2025 – Hong Leong IB

  18 October 2023 / 24 comments

  Geely’s Geometry E EV Proton’s electric vehicle (EV) is set to debut as early as 2025. This is according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB), which research note released yesterday maintained its ‘buy’ rating on […]

   

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  Unsubsidised diesel could affect pick-up truck sales

  18 October 2023 / 69 comments

  In Budget 2024, it was announced that the government will introduce a targeted diesel subsidy in phases. As stated by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his tabling of the budget, subsidised diesel would […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV launching in Malaysia this Friday – one more EV by end of 2023, the EQE SUV?

  18 October 2023 / 9 comments

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia president and CEO, Amanda Zhang, has confirmed that the EQS SUV will be launching in Malaysia this Friday, October 20. She said this in a Budget 2024 commentary, adding that MBM will launch […]

   

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  Carro Care – myTukar rebrands its car aftersales network, in partnership with Jardine Cycle & Carriage

  17 October 2023 / 0 comments

  myTukar’s parent company Carro – in partnership with Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) – has announced the introduction of Carro Care, an after-sales workshop business powered by proprietary tech capabilities. Carro said its USD60 million […]

   

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  Chery CKD operations in Malaysia will cover Omoda and Jaecoo brands – Exlantix EV under consideration

  17 October 2023 / 1 comment

  During an official interview with Chery Malaysia president and Chery International VP Shawn Xu at the Chery Owner’s Summit 2023 in China, it was revealed that Chery Malaysia’s CKD operations will cover both Omoda and […]

   

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  Sime Darby Motors and Gentari sign MoU to accelerate setting up of EV chargers at showrooms, public areas

  17 October 2023 / 3 comments

  Sime Darby Motors (SDM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gentari to accelerate the building of EV charging stations and infrastructure across SDM’s network, as well as in other publicly accessible locations. The […]

   

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  Sept 2023 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 6.4%: MAA

  17 October 2023 / 10 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of September 2023, announcing that a total of 68,156 vehicles were delivered to buyers last month. This is 4,653 units less than […]

   

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  Puspakom Langkawi shifts to temporary location from October 22 – Kompleks Kilim, Jalan Air Hangat

  17 October 2023 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge Take note, those who use Puspakom services in Langkawi. The vehicle inspection company has announced that Puspakom Langkawi’s operations will be moved to a temporary location from October 22. The temporary location […]

   

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  JPJ to review regulations, SOPs related to EVs – Loke

  17 October 2023 / 25 comments

  The transport ministry says it has tasked the road transport department (JPJ) to review the standard operation procedures (SOPs) and regulations related to electric vehicles (EV), especially those for the commercial sector. According to transport […]

   

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  Malaysia vs Tajikistan Merdeka Tournament football finals tonight – LRT Bukit Jalil operations extended

  17 October 2023 / 1 comment

  Malaysia will take on Tajikistan in the Pesta Bola Merdeka (Merdeka Tournament) final tonight (October 17) at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and it is anticipated that a large crowd will show up for the […]

   

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  Tesla Model Y seen burning in Puchong last night – first recorded case of EV fire in Malaysia?

  17 October 2023 / 61 comments

  Social media was set ablaze last night with videos of what appears to be the first case of an electric car on fire in Malaysia. Footage of a white Tesla Model Y said to be […]

   

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  Former MIROS director-general charged with falsifying documents in the procurement of crash test vehicles

  16 October 2023 / 25 comments

  Former MIROS D-G Datuk Khairil Anwar, third from left One of the main tasks of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is to perform crash tests under the ASEAN NCAP banner, and to […]

   

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  DC Handal – six DC charging locations now online, no app needed, pay via card on site, RM1.50 per kWh

  16 October 2023 / 5 comments

  New electric vehicle DC charge point operator DC Handal has announced that it has installed multiple chargers at six new locations, five of which are in the Klang Valley, opening up more fast charging options […]

   

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  New toll for the road going up to Genting Highlands? Gantries being built at Gohtong Jaya – how much?

  16 October 2023 / 37 comments

  Click to enlarge Does this look like a toll gantry? It does, right? These are pics from Gohtong Jaya shared by Vincent Chow from the Eat Sleep Touge (Chat & Chill) Facebook group, and it […]

   

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