Dangerous, reckless driving cases up 50% for 2026
Traffic police has expressed concern reckless and dangerous driving cases are up 50% in the first six months of 2026. This reflects a worrying trend which could lead to road rage or …
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Jaecoo J5 Hybrid to get larger 5.1 kWh battery for more EV range, V2L upgrade; 354 PS 1.5T powertrain?
2026 Jaecoo J5 Hybrid update; image by Yu Lei Kan Che via Car News China The Jaecoo J5 Hybrid has been sighted in China sporting a range of upgrades, including a hybrid …
Proton says its participation in Teksi Madani is aimed at helping modernise the country’s taxi service
With the introduction of the Teksi Madani national taxi renewal programme today, Proton says its participation in the programme is aimed at helping the country modernise its taxi service through a new …
New RM10 million matching grant for taxi drivers – up to RM4k off to upgrade to Proton S70 Teksi Madani
In his speech at today's launch of the Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme, Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a new RM10 million matching grant for the trade-in and …
Teksi Madani gets new EV-style JPJePlate – GET series with white plate, red lettering and grey tag
Looking at the new Teksi Madani launched by prime minister Anwar Ibrahim today, you will have noticed a new number plate stuck onto the specially-outfitted Proton S70 Premium units. This is similar …
JPJ to open on weekends this month for Budi Diesel applications – Fri-Sat for Kelantan, T’ganu, Kedah
JPJ has announced that it will be operating on weekends this month to cater to those applying for the Budi Diesel subsidy programme. The extension is from July 4 to 26, and …
MITI’s new CBU EV policy on July 1 is in effect, but existing stock still sold at old prices until it runs out
The new rules concerning imported electric vehicles (EVs) may have quietly come into effect, but it looks like there will be some time before everything becomes clear and concrete on pricing-related matters. …
Toyota Outrun 2026 – road closures in Putrajaya from 8pm Sat to 12pm Sun, Dataran Wawasan race village
Click to enlarge There will be road closures in Putrajaya to make way for the Toyota Outrun 2026 event, which will happen this Sunday (July 5). The race village and start/finish line …
Teksi Madani launched – red Proton S70 turbo, no livery, without taxi topper, excise/sales tax exempt
Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme at Merdeka Square in the capital. At the heart of this is the new Proton S70 …
Federal government to fund Johor E-ART project: Loke
The Malaysian federal government will provide funding to finance the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project in Johor, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported Bernama. For now, the detailed method of …
Loke to meet Sultan of Selangor to explain LRT3 facts
Transport minister Anthony Loke will seek to meet the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, to offer further explanation on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line project. This comes after the Sultan …
Proton sold 16,052 units in June 2026 – YTD hits 100k mark, best 1H result in 15 years; on track for 200k aim
Proton has announced its sales numbers for June 2026, with the automaker saying it shifted a total of 16,052 vehicles last month. This is a 5.5% – or 943 units – drop …
Volkswagen Tayron teased for Malaysia: 7-seat Tiguan Allspace replacement; Elegance, R-Line confirmed
It's been coming for a while now, but Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has finally teased the Tayron, hinting at an impending launch. While the image is very dim, the front and …
PM Anwar Ibrahim to launch Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme tomorrow – new Proton taxi?
The Malaysian transport ministry has just posted this on Facebook - what exactly could prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim be launching tomorrow at Merdeka Square? Proton is listed as a strategic …
MV15 ownership transfer report now valid for 120 days
Puspakom has revealed on Facebook that following a transport ministry directive, the MV15 (previously known as B5) private vehicle ownership transfer inspection report is now valid for 120 days, doubled from 60 …
Smart Lanes on highways are safe, with only 36 minor accidents recorded from Jan to May, 2026 – Nanta
The use of Smart Lanes on highways - to aid in the reducing traffic congestion - has not come at the expense of safety, with the rate of accidents involving these lanes …
MBSA to work on safe, sheltered pedestrian walkways for LRT3 Shah Alam Line stations with Prasarana
Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA) will work with Prasarana to ensure safe, sheltered pedestrian walkways around LRT3 Shah Alam Line stations. This assurance comes after incidences of people encountering difficulty in walking …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV amasses 11,000 bookings; 26,492 Proton eMas cars sold to date, Malaysia’s top EV brand
Proton eMas has announced on Facebook that as of end-June, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has collected 11,000 bookings, and 26,492 Proton eMas cars have found Malaysian homes. It remains the country's …
Porsche Taycan, Macan EV in Malaysia get price hike – now up to RM410k more with CBU EV tax included
Prices of Porsche electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia have increased by as much as RM410,000, with every model and variant affected. Starting with the Taycan, the base variant that was previously priced …
Selangor Intelligent Parking system back online after cyberattack – local council enforcement resumes
Those who cheered and fist pumped internally when news of a cyberattack on the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system broke, leading to a break in enforcement, your joy is short-lived. Menteri Besar …
