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  Loke instructs KTM, RapidKL to continue services on July 26 despite protest against government

  25 July 2025 / 8 comments

  You may have seen a notice purportedly issued by KTM circulating on social media today, informing of a service termination at the Bank Negara and Kuala Lumpur stations tomorrow from 9am to 5pm, with Komuter […]

   

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  Police announce 16 major roads in KL are expected to be affected by traffic diversions due to July 26 rally

  25 July 2025 / 3 comments

  With the ‘Turun Anwar’ rally taking place this Saturday (July 26, 2025), the police have announced that several major roads in Kuala Lumpur are expected to be affected by traffic diversions tomorrow. As reported by […]

   

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  JPJ introduces new ruling for electrical work in all buses from 2026 – IWS(e) Internal Work Sheet required

  25 July 2025 / 1 comment

  The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that all buses registered from January 1, 2026 will require additional certification from a competent party that additional electrical wiring work on the vehicle complies with requirements of […]

   

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  2025 Proton X50 facelift launched – major redesign, 181 PS 1.5L turbo 4-cyl, RM4k rebate, from RM86k

  24 July 2025 / 46 comments

  We’ve seen spyshots of the car since 2023 and have seen it uncovered and up close for the better part of two months now. Now, finally, the facelifted Proton X50 has been launched in Malaysia, […]

   

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  Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition now in Malaysian showrooms – RM8.5k styling package, 18-inch alloys

  24 July 2025 / 11 comments

  Unveiled at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in May, which is also when the order books were opened for it, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that the Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition is finally […]

   

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  Temporary closure of Hillview exit towards Taman Melawati/Ulu Kelang (Exit 3308A) on DUKE, July 24-25

  24 July 2025 / 2 comments

  Ekovest subsidiary Konsortium Lebuhraya Utara Timur (KESTURI), the concessionaire for the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), has announced that the Hillview exit towards Taman Melawati/Ulu Kelang (Exit 3308A) will be fully closed from 11 pm tonight, […]

   

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  BYD Atto 2 EV launched in Malaysia – one variant with 51.13 kWh battery, 350 km range WLTP; RM100,000

  24 July 2025 / 29 comments

  The BYD Atto 2 has now been launched in Malaysia, following its Thailand debut at the Bangkok Motor Show earlier in March this year. The Atto 2 arrives in Malaysia in a sole variant, priced […]

   

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  E-hailing operators InDrive, Maxim allowed to continue operations, but subject to three-month review – APAD

  24 July 2025 / 2 comments

  The land public transport agency (APAD) has announced that ride-hailing providers InDrive and Maxim have been allowed to resume their operations, but will be subjected to a three-month review period starting from July 24. This […]

   

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  Malaysian fuel prices July 2025 week 4 – all unchanged

  23 July 2025 / 5 comments

  It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week, of July […]

   

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  Proton faced losses from 2012-2016 before partnership with Geely in 2017, says MITI minister Tengku Zafrul

  23 July 2025 / 21 comments

  Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has said the strategic partnership between Geely and Proton is responsible for the latter’s return to profitability. In a parliamentary written response, he […]

   

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  Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid launched in Indonesia – ADM beats Perodua to market, 27.8 km/l, CBU Japan, RM76k

  23 July 2025 / 4 comments

  The Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid has been launched in Indonesia. This ‘Ativa Hybrid’ is Astra Daihatsu Motor’s first electrified model, which means that ADM has beaten its Malaysian sibling Perodua to be the first to market […]

   

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  Toll prices will not go up despite increase scheduled for 10 highways this year – gov’t footing RM500mil bill

  23 July 2025 / 14 comments

  Aside from more details about the forthcoming RON95 targeted subsidies set to be announced at the end of September, prime minister Anwar Ibrahim also confirmed during his special “rakyat appreciation” address that toll rates will […]

   

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  RON95 price to be reduced to RM1.99/litre soon for 18 mil rakyat – ultra rich, foreigners to pay around RM2.50

  23 July 2025 / 42 comments

  In his special speech announcing new measures being undertaken by the government to help ease the burden on the rakyat, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the plan to implement the RON 95 […]

   

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  Experience the Mitsubishi Triton in “Live the Drive” off-road-styled event, AEON Kota Bharu, July 25-26

  23 July 2025 / 0 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia will be offering Kota Bharu residents the chance to sample the Mitsubishi Triton in a series of exciting off-road styled exercises this July 25-26 to experience the outstanding performance of the award-winning […]

   

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  Volkswagen Malaysia announces national cycling hero Datuk Azizulhasni Awang as its brand ambassador

  23 July 2025 / 3 comments

  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has named national cycling hero Datuk Azizulhasni Awang as its first-ever brand ambassador. Nicknamed ‘The Pocket Rocketman’, Azizulhasni hails from Terengganu and has earned several achievements, including being Malaysia’s first […]

   

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