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  Sinkhole on of KL-Karak Highway – westbound users to exit Bentong East, eastbound to Central Spine Road

  26 July 2023 / 6 comments

  A sinkhole has developed along KM66.1 of the KL-Karak Highway in both directions, operator Anih Berhad has announced. The sinkhole reportedly occurred at 8:34pm last night, according to The Star. All travellers heading west into […]

   

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  Government likely to lower RON95 petrol, diesel prices to ease cost of living in Malaysia, says MIDF Research

  25 July 2023 / 92 comments

  According to a report by Bernama, MIDF (Malaysian Industrial Development Finance) Research anticipates the government will cut fuel prices – particularly RON 95 petrol and diesel – to ensure price stability and ease the cost […]

   

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  MINI Malaysia sold record 1,000 vehicles fr Jan-June 2023 – recent MINIfest attracts over 2,300 attendees

  25 July 2023 / 6 comments

  MINI Malaysia recently held MINIfest at Sentul Depot on July 22, 2023, which attracted over 2,300 MINIacs (MINI enthusiasts) to bask in a day of Big Love and Big Fun. The MINI-styled festival featured an […]

   

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  Malaysia primed to become an EV powerhouse in Southeast Asia, says MAA president Mohd Shamsor

  25 July 2023 / 39 comments

  According to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain, Malaysia is on the right path to become an electric vehicle (EV) powerhouse in Southeast Asia. He said this is thanks to government initiatives […]

   

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  Next-gen Perodua Bezza likely to debut in early 2025

  25 July 2023 / 27 comments

  Render of next-gen Bezza, using new Axia as a base. The next-gen Perodua Bezza is expected to make its debut sometime in the first quarter of 2025. This timeline can be gleaned from electronics manufacturing […]

   

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  PEV TREX Night launched – Malaysia’s first PEV park at Eco Grandeur; from July 22 to Sept 3; free entry

  25 July 2023 / 0 comments

  Personal electric vehicles (PEVs) are growing in popularity in Malaysia, and to provide owners with a safe space to have some fun with their PEVs, MSF and EcoWorld have teamed up to launch the PEV […]

   

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  RM100k minimum price cap for EVs is short-term, market to liberalise, open up after 2025 – Tengku Zafrul

  24 July 2023 / 39 comments

  In Budget 2023, it was announced that the current import duty and excise duty exemption for fully-imported (CBU) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) had been extended to December 31, 2025. It was originally set to end […]

   

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  Installation of public EV chargers in Malaysia to be sped up, process down to 3 months – Tengku Zafrul

  24 July 2023 / 8 comments

  In March last year, the government – under the previous administration – reiterated its aim to have 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in place by 2025, as initially outlined in 2021 under the Low […]

   

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  Lotus Eletre in Malaysia – over 500 bookings for the electric SUV to date, deliveries starting in Q4 2023

  24 July 2023 / 18 comments

  Lotus Cars Malaysia (LCM) has received over 500 bookings for the Lotus Eletre in Malaysia. That’s a big surprise when you consider the electric SUV’s price point (great value for what it is, but RM578k […]

   

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  MACC hunting down 100 duty-free luxury cars brought out from Langkawi – gov’t lost millions in tax revenue

  24 July 2023 / 27 comments

  The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is hunting down 100 duty-free luxury cars brought out from Langkawi, including McLaren and Ferrari supercars. Owners of the cars are believed to be working with syndicates to take out […]

   

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  Tesla’s entry a boost to Malaysia’s EV ambitions, will spur development of EV ecosystem – Tengku Zafrul

  24 July 2023 / 11 comments

  Tesla’s entry into Malaysia, with the support of the ministry of investment, trade and industry’s (MITI) BEV Global Leaders initiative, sends a signal to the global market about the country’s electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, said […]

   

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  Sime Darby Motors offers corporate rates to AstraZeneca employees for EVs – BMW, Hyundai, BYD

  24 July 2023 / 4 comments

  Sime Darby Motors (SDM) and biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have partnered to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) among AstraZeneca’s employees. The partnership marks AZ’s commitment to transition to an EV fleet in line with […]

   

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  LDP evening peak hours contraflow study from Sunway toll to Puchong discontinued

  24 July 2023 / 11 comments

  Click to enlarge Litrak has announced the cessation of the evening peak hours contraflow study on the LDP’s Petaling Jaya toll plaza (most people know it as the Sunway toll) to Puchong. Announced last week, […]

   

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  Nationwide rollout of JPJ e-testing automated driving test system at the end of this year – Anthony Loke

  24 July 2023 / 8 comments

  Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the electronic driving test system (e-testing) is expected to be rolled out nationwide at the end of this year, The Star reports. The system is currently at the proof […]

   

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  EVx 2023: KINETA offers a wide range of EV chargers

  23 July 2023 / 0 comments

  It’s more than just electric vehicles at paultan.org EVx 2023. The cars need home charging, and when you shop for an EV, you’ll also need to research and pick a suitable charger for your home […]

   

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