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  2023 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L diesel to be launched in Malaysia on June 9, available from June 8; ROI open

  25 May 2023 / 12 comments

  The latest Ford Ranger Raptor is currently on sale in Malaysia in 3.0L biturbo V6 petrol guise, with which it produces 397 PS and 591 Nm of torque. This will soon be joined by a […]

   

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  KTM Komuter Batu Caves – Pulau Sebang to get new schedule from May 29 – KVDT2 work, only 1 track open

  25 May 2023 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge KTM has announced that its Komuter service, specifically the Batu Caves – Pulau Sebang line, will have a revised schedule from May 29 (for weekdays) and June 3 (for weekends) onwards. The […]

   

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  PJ Car Free Day this Sunday, May 28 – road closures

  25 May 2023 / 3 comments

  The first PJ Car Free Day for 2023 is happening this Sunday, May 28, at Laman MBPJ, Section 52. As its name suggests, the roads around the Petaling Jaya city centre will be closed to […]

   

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  EON appointed as Pro-Net dealer, to begin retail sales of smart #1 EV at its Glenmarie facility from Q4 2023

  25 May 2023 / 2 comments

  Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has confirmed the appointment of Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) as an official dealer for smart EVs in Malaysia. The dealership will begin selling the smart #1 when it arrives on […]

   

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  Continue with drag racing strips says Ismail Sabri

  25 May 2023 / 25 comments

  Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob exhorted the government to continue the project to build a drag racing circuit in every Malaysian state. The project was announced in the 2023 Budget during Sabri’s […]

   

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  Update your current address, JPJ tells vehicle owners

  25 May 2023 / 9 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) says that vehicle owners have to update their current address to ensure authorities can easily contact them, especially when notifications are sent out to owners after their vehicles have been […]

   

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  Mechanism for targeted fuel subsidy almost finalised – progress at 75%, a few issues left, says Ahmad Maslan

  25 May 2023 / 30 comments

  The government says that the mechanism for the targeted fuel subsidy that is expected to be introduced next year is close to being finalised. According to deputy finance minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, the the […]

   

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  RON97 petrol price May 2023 week five update – premium fuel price unchanged at RM3.35 per litre

  24 May 2023 / 11 comments

  It’s Wednesday yet again, which means it’s time once more for the weekly fuel price update, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of May 25 to […]

   

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  Household net disposable income metrics to be used for accurate distribution of targeted subsidies – Rafizi

  24 May 2023 / 45 comments

  The government is set to adopt a new approach to help refine its planned targeted subsidy scheme, which will begin with diesel and electricity. According to economy minister Rafizi Ramli, the approach will involve collecting […]

   

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  BMW High Voltage Expert Certification in Malaysia – training for EV technicians, first outside of Munich

  24 May 2023 / 5 comments

  The EVs are here, but do the car companies have the experts to maintain electric vehicles? BMW Group Malaysia is training technicians specialising in EVs with the BMW High Voltage Expert (HVE) Certification programme. Led […]

   

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  JPJ eBid: SMK and JWG number plates up for bidding

  24 May 2023 / 7 comments

  With FF done, dusted and RM34.2 million collected, we’re now back to regular programming. JPJ has announced that SMK and JWG are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online […]

   

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  Works ministry acknowledges shortcomings of RFID toll system, says steps being taken to address issues

  24 May 2023 / 24 comments

  The public works ministry (KKR) has acknowledged that there are technical shortcomings with regards to the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) for toll collection, but said that steps are being taken to address issues […]

   

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  Gov’t has no plans to abolish tolls at present, due to significant financial implications – works minister

  24 May 2023 / 22 comments

  Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the government has no intention of taking over existing highway concessionaires to abolish tolls at present, the Malay Mail reports. He said this in a written reply […]

   

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  Lexus Klang by PCM Klang Motor now officially open; brand’s first eco-friendly showroom with green tech

  24 May 2023 / 4 comments

  Lexus Malaysia has opened its latest showroom in the Klang Valley with Lexus Klang, which is operated by PCM Klang Motor and claimed to be the brand’s first eco-friendly showroom in Malaysia. Lexus Klang began […]

   

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  PLUS lane closures before Menora Tunnel, northbound

  24 May 2023 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge PLUS users who ply the North South Highway from Ipoh to Penang, take note. The highway operator has announced lane closures on the stretch between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar. Specifically, it’s from […]

   

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