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  2023 BMW iX M60 launched in Malaysia – 561 km EV range; 619 PS, 1,100 Nm; 0-100 in 3.8s; from RM612k

  5 August 2023 / 11 comments

  BMW Malaysia today launched the iX M60, which is the fourth variant of the brand’s all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) after the xDrive40, xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50 Sport. The new range-topper, which is making its […]

   

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  BMW Malaysia and Gentari sign MoU to explore green mobility services and renewable energy deployment

  4 August 2023 / 0 comments

  Gentari and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BMW Malaysia to explore the implementation of green mobility services and solutions as well as renewable energy deployment. Both […]

   

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  No new proposal from Malaysia for KL-SG HSR project yet, says Singapore – RFI exercise extended to Nov 15

  4 August 2023 / 14 comments

  According to a report by The Straits Times, Singapore has not received a new proposal from Malaysia for a high-speed rail (HSR) line between the city state and Kuala Lumpur. This was revealed by Singapore’s […]

   

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  Stopped your vehicle beyond the white line at traffic lights? You may face a RM2,000 fine or six months jail

  4 August 2023 / 58 comments

  Motorists who stop their vehicles beyond the white line at traffic lights may face a fine of RM2,000 or a jail term of six months, the police have warned as it conducts the nationwide ‘Ops […]

   

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  JPJ eBid: SML and KFR number plates up for bidding

  4 August 2023 / 2 comments

  JPJ has announced that SML and KFR are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabah’s latest running number series is ‘SML’, and it’s open […]

   

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  2023 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 with Performance Pack teased for Malaysia – coming as a CKD model?

  3 August 2023 / 13 comments

  Volkswagen Malaysia has begun teasing an update for Golf R Mk8 on its social media pages, with each post carrying the caption “things are about to get R-rated.” Based on the purposely blurred images, the […]

   

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  Malaysian P-hailing riders association wants career development funds for entrepreneurship training

  3 August 2023 / 20 comments

  The Malaysian P-Hailing Riders Association (Penghantar) is asking for the RM42 million allocation for the Career Development Programme to be used towards establishing programmes related to entrepreneurship training, in order for the association’s members to […]

   

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  GoKL bus names changing from colours to numbers

  3 August 2023 / 3 comments

  Click to enlarge Commuters who take the GoKL free buses, take note. DBKL has announced that the GoKL route names will be changed from the original colours to a more conventional number system. The routes […]

   

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  JPJ branches directed to remove ‘no more physical road tax’ notice, stickers are still being issued – Loke

  3 August 2023 / 19 comments

  Road transport department (JPJ) branches that put up a notice stating that a physical copy of the road tax for private vehicles was no longer being issued by the department have been directed to remove […]

   

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  Bosch opens new Penang semiconductor backend site to test automotive chips – will invest RM1.62 billion

  3 August 2023 / 8 comments

  Bosch has opened one of Asia’s most advanced semiconductor backend sites in Penang for the final testing of automotive chips and sensors. Spanning a land size of 100,000 square metres, the new site covers around […]

   

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  Shell Asia mobile app now online in Malaysia – pay for fuel, collect rewards points, integrated with BonusLink

  3 August 2023 / 3 comments

  The Shell Asia mobile application has become available for Shell retail customers in Malaysia, for Apple iOS and Android mobile platforms. To begin, a BonusLink card is required for registering on the Shell Asia app. […]

   

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  KLIA Transit Salak Tinggi to KLIA now starts from 5am

  3 August 2023 / 1 comment

  ERL has announced some minor adjustments to the KLIA Transit schedule that takes effect from August. There’s good news for airport staff and travellers who park at the Salak Tinggi Park & Ride and take […]

   

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  Kesas Highway motorcycle lane temporary closure – Hicom to Kemuning, 11pm tonight till 5am tomorrow

  3 August 2023 / 1 comment

  Click to enlarge Motorcyclists using the Kesas Highway, take note. There will be a temporary closure of the motorcycle lane from KM33.0 (Hicom interchange) to KM30.0 (Kemuning interchange), westbound to Klang. The closure will start […]

   

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  Proton sold 13,326 units in July 2023, 7.1% decrease – 20.5% market share; YTD up 26.6% at 90,647 units

  3 August 2023 / 5 comments

  Proton has announced it delivered a total of 13,326 units (domestic and export) in July 2023, which represents a 16.1% year-on-year (YoY) improvement but 7.1% down when compared to June 2023. With this, the carmaker’s […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia’s Aug 2023 promotion, up to RM9k off

  3 August 2023 / 7 comments

  It’s August, the Merdeka month. Honda Malaysia’s “Savour the Flavours of Unity” monthly promo for August 2023 celebrates our shared love for nasi lemak and eating in general, as well as good deals. Everyone loves […]

   

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