EV tax holiday ends this year, no extensions – BYD KL
EVs are duty-free now. Will that still be the case come January 1, 2026? According to Sime Beyond Auto, the top BYD dealership group in Malaysia, no. Yesterday, the company's Trec KL …
2025 Xpeng G6 facelift launched in Malaysia – now LFP only; new Performance AWD, Black Edition; fr RM180k
Following the start of order taking last week, the new Xpeng G6 facelift has now been officially launched in Malaysia. Sole distributor Bermaz Xpeng is offering the refreshed electric SUV in three …
Budi95: Finance ministry and APAD to finalise details of extra RON95 eligibility for e-hailing drivers this week
The finance ministry and the land public transport agency (APAD) will finalise the application process for additional eligibility caps for e-hailing drivers under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) targeted subsidy programme …
Speed limiters for commercial vehicles enforced from today, SLD slip must be presented during inspections
Enforcement of speed limitation devices (SLD) for commercial vehicles in Malaysia starts today (October 1, 2025). This will be implemented in phases to give owners and operators enough time to comply with …
JPJ eBid: BSP and SB-K number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that BSP and SB-K are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Selangor's latest running number series is ‘BSP’, …
MIROS investigating brake failure as possible factor in Kajang fatal crash; one-year-old thrown out of vehicle
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is investigating the lorry involved in a fatal crash at the Kajang toll plaza, and it is focusing upon the lorry's braking system in …
Unsubsidised RON95 price of RM2.60 a litre to remain throughout Oct before switching to weekly market float
Yesterday, the finance ministry announced that the retail price of non-subsidised RON 95 petrol would be set at RM2.60 per litre throughout the month of October. This price will of course apply …
Budi95 excludes 900,000 foreigners with Malaysian driving licences, saving Malaysia billions of RM – Loke
The government has said before that the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme could save Malaysia between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion a year by subsidising petrol only for Malaysians with a …
Proton opens self-operated 120 kW DC EV fast charger in Tanjong Malim – RM0.40 per kWh until Oct 31
Proton's new energy subsidiary Pro-Net has opened its first DC fast charging station at the national carmaker's plant in Tanjong Malim. The 120 kW facility, which houses two chargers (each with two …
Nearly two million road users at risk of getting blacklisted for outstanding AWAS summonses – JPJ
Nearly two million road users are at risk of being blacklisted by the road transport department (JPJ) for failing to settle traffic summonses relating to various offences, reported New Straits Times. The …
2026 Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor now in Malaysia – RM248,888, RM40k less than AWD; 488 km EV range
The Volvo EC40, formerly known as the C40 Recharge, is now available in a new Single Motor variant for the 2026 model year. Priced at RM248,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Single Motor …
MACC clamps down on tyre smuggling with ‘Ops Grip’, seizes nearly 18,000 tyres in raids, RM70 million frozen
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) has raided companies suspected of tyre smuggling and falsifying import and export documents, activities that are said to have cost the government about RM350 million in lost …
Budi95: Pump displays price based on RM2.60 – see Petronas, Shell, BHPetrol, Petron, Caltex receipts here
Guess what we all did this morning? Of course - the government's Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme starts for all Malaysians today, so we all went out to each of the …
Budi95: Public transport usage patterns likely to stay the same despite cheaper petrol with subsidy – Loke
The usage patterns of public transport users are likely to remain unchanged despite the lower price of RON 95 petrol of RM1.99 per litre with the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) RON95 …
2026 Lotus Eletre and Emeya 600 in Malaysia – now RM100k less; up to 610 km WLTP EV range; new trims
In August this year, both the Lotus Eletre and Emeya were updated for the 2026 model year, with the big change being a revised variant naming scheme that makes it easier for …
RM307m Gombak Integrated Terminal (TBG) launched – East Coast gateway, capacity of 700 bus trips daily
The Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (Terminal Bersepadu Gombak, or TBG) was launched yesterday by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The RM307 million, seven-storey transport hub will serve as a gateway to …
Gov’t sets unsubsidised RON95 petrol price at RM2.60 a litre – with Budi95, RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians
The finance ministry has announced the retail price of non-subsidised RON 95 petrol, setting it at RM2.60 per litre. This price, which will remain throughout the entire month of October 2025, will …
MACC reportedly investigating irregularities in tyre industry – import of unsuitable tyres, duty leakages
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission (MACC) is reportedly investigating alleged irregularities happening in the local tyre industry. These irregularities include suspected price manipulation practices that are said to have placed an undue burden …
Government has no plans to impose charges on private vehicles entering city areas – prime minister
The Malaysian government has no plans to impose charges upon private vehicles entering city areas as the move may burden the people, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported Bernama. The …
Budi95: Finance ministry, JPJ to resolve all technical issues before RON95 subsidy begins tomorrow
The finance ministry is working with the road transport department (JPJ) to resolve technical issues related to eligibility checks for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme ahead of its full rollout …
