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The multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll collection system has been a long-running issue that has dragged on for way longer than its initially-planned deadline for implementation in the third quarter of 2024. The main holdup […]
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Targeted highway toll fare exemption for B40, M40 groups on festive seasons being reviewed: PM Anwar
The Malaysian government is working on a targeted approach towards providing highway toll fare exemptions during festive seasons, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said, reported Bernama. According to the prime minister, toll fare […]
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PLUS closed-system tolled highways like North-South Expressway to support Touch ‘n Go PayDirect soon
During the launch of its new SOS Balance feature today, Touch ‘n Go eWallet operator TNG Digital has confirmed that several highways are in the process of adopting its PayDirect system, whereby toll payments will […]
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Proton CEO on China OEM influx in 2024 – 15 brands, 35 new models in Malaysia, but only one proper CKD
Click to enlarge “I’ve been here seven years, I’ve never seen so many new brands coming into this mature market. At least 15 new brands and 35 models came into Malaysia, and a majority of […]
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Touch ‘n Go eWallet SOS Balance launched – delays toll payments for 24 hours, prevents baki kurang
We already detailed Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s new SOS Balance feature yesterday, but now it’s official with its launch at the headquarters of Touch ‘n Go’s e-commerce arm TNG Digital today. As previously reported, the […]
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Proton confirms at least 3 new model launches for 2025 – AMA Saga, GMA eMas 5, X50 facelift and more?
Proton confirmed at last night’s Chinese New Year media dinner that it will be launching at least three new models in 2025, as you can see in the slide above. AMA definitely refers to the […]
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Non-national carmakers to continue facing fierce competition from Chinese brands in Malaysia – analyst
Non-national carmakers sold 2.3% fewer cars in 2024 (311,058 units) than they did in 2023 (318,521 units), and an analyst infers that Chinese car brands are giving established non-national makes a serious challenge in Malaysia, […]
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BYD Seal Performance Day held in Malaysia to show off versatility and capabilities of top-selling EV sedan
To showcase the versatility and capabilities of the BYD Seal, BYD Sime Motors recently hosted members of the media to experience the top-spec Performance variant of the brand’s fully electric model, which was also the […]
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Bank Negara maintains OPR at 3% after January 2025 meeting – hire purchase rates should remain the same
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has once again decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% following a monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting held today on January 22, 2025. The previous MPC meeting was […]
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Malaysian fuel prices January 2025 week 4 – RON97 up 5 sen to RM3.43/litre; diesel up 5 sen to RM3.13/litre
It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of January […]
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Malaysian paralympians bought Chery SUVs with big discounts – Omoda E5 EV for Liek Hou, ICE for Ziyad
Click to enlarge Chery Malaysia has delivered brand new SUVs to our country’s paralympians who competed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games last year. Unlike the free cars given to our Olympic athletes, these cars […]
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Denza D9 open for booking in Malaysia – up to 374 PS, 520 km range, starting from under RM300k?
That was quick. Just a day after announcing job openings for its Kuala Lumpur and Penang outlets, Denza Sime Motors has revealed that the Denza D9 electric MPV is open for booking. This is in […]
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PETRA commits to 10,000 EV chargers by year-end
The energy transition and water transformation ministry (PETRA) is committed to ensuring 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are established nationwide by year-end, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said, according to a […]
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Touch ‘n Go eWallet to launch SOS Balance – prevents users from getting stuck at tolls due to baki kurang
For years, we have been calling on Touch ‘n Go eWallet to offer a “pay later” function to prevent road users with insufficient balance or baki kurang from getting stuck at toll plazas and causing […]
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MAA wants more hybrid incentives: long-term policies for new investments, not short bursts like before
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) will continue to engage with the government on incentives for hybrid vehicles. This is to support the government’s target of having electrified vehicles (xEVs), which include both hybrids and battery […]