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  DUKE Highway open payment system trial begins – pay toll with Visa, Mastercard credit and debit cards

  29 August 2023 / 5 comments

  Trials for the open toll payment system (OPS) have started at the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway, more popularly known as the DUKE Highway. Open payment system means that you can pay toll at the with your […]

   

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  Malaysia’s fuel subsidy policy contradictory to its EV push, hampers higher adoption – Gentari deputy CEO

  29 August 2023 / 45 comments

  The push to drive electric vehicle (EV) adoption forward in Malaysia may be picking up momentum, but more can be done to ensure that it expands beyond that currently, the going-green camp points out. One […]

   

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  Free shuttle buses in Putrajaya on Aug 31, four routes

  29 August 2023 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge Merdeka Day is just two days away, and there will be a big parade in Putrajaya in the morning of August 31. Heading there to join the celebrations? Police are expecting 100,000 […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Corolla updated in Malaysia – new 12.3-inch instrument display, USB-C, wheels; from RM140k

  28 August 2023 / 69 comments

  Besides introducing the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) also updated the existing 1.8E and 1.8G variants of the C-segment sedan in Malaysia. The former now retails at RM139,800 on-the-road without […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Corolla GR Sport now in Malaysia – tuned suspension; sportier exterior, interior; from RM153k

  28 August 2023 / 44 comments

  As promised, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today officially launched the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport, which joins other sportified models like the Hilux GR Sport as well as the Corolla Cross GR Sport. Retailing at […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV spied in Kuala Lumpur – three-row EV in Merdeka livery; local launch soon?

  28 August 2023 / 4 comments

  The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV could be next from the brand to make its Malaysian arrival, if this Merdeka-themed example is any indication, which was sighted in the Suria KLCC premium parking area. Badging on the […]

   

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  NPE, Besraya highways open payment system trial begins – pay toll with Visa, Master credit/debit cards

  28 August 2023 / 1 comment

  IJM’s toll division has announced that trials for the open toll payment system (OPS) have started at the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya). Open payment system means that you can […]

   

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  18 Putrajaya roads closed for National Day rehearsals – 100k people expected to attend August 31 parade

  28 August 2023 / 10 comments

  Click to enlarge PDRM’s JSPT KL department has announced the closure of 18 roads in Putrajaya for rehearsals and the full rehearsal for the National Day parade. The morning closures – from 5am till 11am […]

   

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  Proton S70 – new Perdana based on Geely Preface?

  28 August 2023 / 23 comments

  Proton is set to introduce its new sedan, which is expected to be called the S50, in the near future. The upcoming car, based on the Geely Emgrand, will sit at the top of the […]

   

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  Motorsports in Malaysia is expensive and industry is lagging behind other SEA countries, says Alex Yoong

  28 August 2023 / 18 comments

  Alex Yoong has said motorsports is still expensive and needs to be made more accessible to Malaysians. In a report by NST, the former Formula 1 driver said bringing down the costs of competing in […]

   

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  Johor road closures around Simpang Renggam for state-level Merdeka Day rehearsal and parade

  28 August 2023 / 1 comment

  Click to enlarge Take note, Johor folks. There will be a few roads that will be closed to all traffic for the state-level Merdeka Day parade and rehearsals. The closures started this morning and will […]

   

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  Gemilang Bersama Triton UGC contest – celebrate this Merdeka with Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, win prizes

  28 August 2023 / 0 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced its latest campaign, the Gemilang Bersama Triton UGC Contest in celebration of this year’s national day. The contest, which runs from August 28 to September 17, invites Malaysians to […]

   

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  TTAP partners with YRMS to sponsor Selangor youth for six-month programme with Porsche Motorsport

  28 August 2023 / 0 comments

  The Technology Transfer Apprenticeship Programme (TTAP) under Persona Energy has announced its strategic partnership with Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor (YRMS) to sponsor five Selangor youths in the TTAP to join Porsche Motorsport technicians in the […]

   

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  BHPetrol ‘Pam & Menang Kembali Lagi 2.0’ – spend RM40, stand to win a Proton Iriz, Dubai trip and more

  28 August 2023 / 1 comment

  Stand a chance to win a Proton Iriz and many other prizes when you take part in the BHPetrol ‘Pam & Menang Kembali Lagi 2.0’ contest, which is currently ongoing until October 31, 2023. To […]

   

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  KLIA Ekspres/Transit flight check-in, baggage drop at KL Sentral is back – starts Sept 1, MAS only for now

  28 August 2023 / 0 comments

  Good news for travellers using the KLIA Ekspres and Transit to the airport. The flight check-in and baggage drop facility at KL Sentral is back, starting September 1. It’ll be Malaysia Airlines kicking off the […]

   

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