Proton eMas 7 PHEV gets new Emerald Green colour
Nearly two months after going on sale in Malaysia, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has now gained a new Emerald Green exterior colour. This joins the existing options that include Obsidian Black, …
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GWM Malaysia targets 6% market share, 60k units/yr, in top 10 carmakers, top 3 Chinese brands by 2028
Besides announcing a barrage of upcoming SUVs including the Tank 300 HEV, GWM Malaysia also revealed last night what it wants to achieve by 2028. These include to command a 6% market …
Isuzu D-Max EV, mild-hybrid variants – no confirmed plans for Malaysia; focus to remain on diesel models
2026 Isuzu D-Max EV in Thailand Despite the steep climb in the price of diesel regionally and in Malaysia, there is no confirmation of plans for the battery-electric Isuzu D-Max EV for …
KTM adds ETS train services to JB Sentral this weekend, including new ETS Platinum Basic class
Click to enlarge KTM has announced the addition of extra ETS train services to JB Sentral for this weekend, April 3-5. Ticket sales started at noon today, April 1. From KL Sentral, …
2026 Honda Prelude open for booking in Malaysia – hybrid 2+2 coupé official launch in second quarter
Honda Malaysia has announced that the order books have opened for the Prelude in Malaysia, ahead of its official launch in the second quarter of this year. Customers may also place their …
Petronas explains why West Asia conflict affects oil-producing Malaysia; enough supply until end-May
Petronas has taken to Facebook to explain how Malaysia is affected by the ongoing conflict in West Asia despite being an oil producer. According to the company, the conflict has disrupted the …
Tesla Model Y L launched in Malaysia – stretched 6-seater, 681 km WLTP, adaptive sus, from RM260k est
Tesla Malaysia has just launched the Tesla Model Y L starting at an estimated RM260k, making it currently the priciest new Tesla in our market (at least until the Juniper Performance gets …
Budi Diesel cash assistance stays at RM300 for April
The ministry of finance (MoF) has announced that the monthly cash assistance under the Budi Madani Diesel initiative will be maintained at RM300 for the month of April 2026. The assistance was …
Government engages Petronas, other oil companies to secure fuel supply to sustain subsidy mechanism
According to a report by NST, the government has engaged Petronas and other oil companies to ensure Malaysia’s fuel supply remains sufficient for about a month. This is to allow the government …
LRT Kelana Jaya Line facing delays this morning, fallen branch – shuttle train between KJ, Taman Jaya
LRT Kelana Jaya Line commuters, take note. Train services are currently experiencing delays due to a fallen tree branch near the Taman Paramount station. The branch is obstructing the tracks and repair …
Denza B8 registration of interest open in Malaysia – 3-row PHEV 4×4, 748 PS/760 Nm, 125 km CLTC EV range
Malaysia is going to get a second Denza model - after more than a year since the D9 MPV launched. You can now register your interest for the Denza B8 on Denza …
2026 Isuzu D-Max in Malaysia – 2.2L turbodiesel, 8-speed auto, updated styling; RM103k-RM163k OTR
The 2026 Isuzu D-Max line-up in Malaysia has been launched today, with the RZ4F-TC 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine replacing the RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre unit. This powers the majority of variants in …
GWM Tank 300 HEV launching in Malaysia soon – other upcoming models include B-SUV, luxury C-SUV
GWM Malaysia has announced in a release that the GWM Tank 300 HEV will be launching in Malaysia soon, and throughout 2026 and 2027, upcoming models include two B-SUVs, two C-SUVs and …
MITI says there’s no ban on CBU pick-up trucks like BYD Shark, GWM Cannon coming into M’sia, but…
BYD Shark in Malaysia - click to enlarge Minister of investment, trade and industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today issued a statement to clear the air on topics that have gone …
Tour bus operators say price hike unavoidable due to diesel increase, no SKDS – rental rates have shot up
Van and tour bus businesses, which are not covered by the targeted diesel subsidy scheme that was introduced in June 2024, are set to be further affected by rising diesel prices, with …
MITI issues statement on BYD CKD topic – open to all Chinese brands, floor price is RM100k, not RM200k
Over the weekend, a news report indicated that the ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) had imposed terms on BYD for its CKD local assembly plans, terms that the Chinese conglomerate …
2026 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 i-S EyeSight previewed in Malaysia – CBU Japan, NA boxer four; under RM190k
Making a surprise preview appearance on Malaysian shores is the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, which arrives in 2.0i EyeSight guise. This will be a fully imported (CBU) model from Japan and it is …
KPDN foils attempt to divert 800L of diesel in Johor – lorry had two pumps and ‘intermediate bulk container’
The big difference in price between subsidised fuel in Malaysia and the market price of fuel elsewhere, especially in the present Iran war situation, makes smuggling even more lucrative. When the returns …
No compromise on drivers under influence: prison, proposed compensation for victim’s families – Loke
The transport ministry is drafting a proposal for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to require those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to pay …
CCTV to curb RON95 leakage at high-risk petrol stations, especially near national borders – KPDN
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) will install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at petrol stations identified as high-risk locations for the misappropriation of subsidised RON 95 petrol, reported …
