Express bus company failed safety code – Loke
Last week, an 18-year old was sadly fatally electrocuted while charging his phone through a power socket on an express bus at Penang Sentral. Since then, the transport ministry has activated an …
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JPJePlate for EVs – open to all EV owners from Nov 9, RM98; nearly 500 authorised installers available
Owners of existing electric vehicles (EVs) who are looking to change their vehicle licence plate to the new JPJePlate, which was launched on September 9, will be able to do so starting …
APAD imposes temporary ban on charging socket use in all express buses following electrocution death
The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a temporary ban on the use of charging sockets in all express buses until the completion of the investigation into the death of a …
Transport ministry, works ministry in final stages of developing high-speed weigh-in-motion system
The minister of transport and the ministry of works (KKR) are in the final stages of developing a high speed weigh-in-motion (HS-WiM) system to address road crashes caused by overloaded vehicles, reported …
RM1.86mil in saman paid in first two days of PDRM 50% discount campaign, RM6.5bil still outstanding
A total of 17,002 traffic saman worth RM1.86 million were settled in the first two days of the Royal Malaysian Police's (PDRM) 50% saman discount campaign, which runs November 5-9, The Star …
MCE, Chinese firm Chuhang Technology to develop and make millimeter-wave radar systems in Malaysia
Local automotive electronics and mechatronics solutions provider Multi-Code Electronics, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, MCE Ventures, has announced it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese firm Nanjing Chuhang Technology to …
Bolt ride-hailing launched in Malaysia – multiple ride categories, introductory 50% discount on ride fare
The ride-hailing landscape in Malaysia has gained a new player with the official launch of Bolt, a ride-hailing service provider headquartered in Estonia. The official announcement follows the company's obtaining of its …
MyKad may be used for implementing targeted RON95 subsidies, says Rafizi Ramli – scan IC at the pump
Economy minister Rafizi Ramli said in yesterday's Dewan Rakyat sitting that the MyKad (identity card, or IC) may be used as a mechanism for the implementation of targeted RON 95 subsidies due …
Malaysian fuel prices November 2024 week two – all unchanged; diesel RM2.95/litre, RON97 RM3.19/litre
It's time once again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 7 to 13, …
JPJ issues 11,435 motorcycle saman in the first four days of two-month long Operasi Khas Motosikal
The road transport department (JPJ) says that its Operasi Khas Motosikal 2024, which began last Friday, November 1, has seen a total of 11,435 summonses being issued to motorcyclists nationwide in the …
BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV open for booking in Malaysia – Tesla Model Y rival, up to 530 PS, 567 km NEDC range
This just in – BYD Malaysia has announced that the Sealion 7 is now open for booking. Confirmation came as part of a social media post that finally revealed the car in …
Honda Civic, Civic Type R and CR-V recalled in Malaysia over steering issue – 36,000 units affected
Honda Malaysia has announced a recall for approximately 36,000 units of the Civic, Civic Type R and CR-V over an issue related to the steering on these cars. The models involved include …
E-wallets, MyKad being looked at for RON95 subsidy
As announced in Budget 2025 by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, targeted subsidy for RON 95 petrol will come into place from mid-2025. The two big things left to be determined …
Reckless driving top cause of fatal accidents during 2024 Deepavali period; 6,013 accidents since Oct 31
The majority of fatal road accidents reported during the 2024 Deepavali festive period resulted from reckless and dangerous driving, said Bukit Aman traffic enforcement and investigation department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd …
Works ministry identifies 1,577 high-risk slopes in Malaysia – RM104.84 mil on repair works as of Sept
The works ministry (KKR) has said that a total of 1,577 slopes along federal roads nationwide have been identified as high risk, Bernama reports. These high-risk slopes are part of the 34,714 …
Targeted subsidy must be done; 40% of RON95 used by foreigners, commercial, smuggling – Amir Hamzah
Targeted subsidy for RON 95 petrol has to be done because of subsidy leakage, which benefits groups who are not supposed to enjoy subsidies. According to second finance minister Datuk Seri Amir …
SmartLane only meant for cars and motorcycles – KKR
SmartLane routes have become pretty common, with the activation of the emergency lane for use by traffic on certain highway stretches during designated periods having proven that the system does work. Meant …
Proton Oct 2024 sales up 13.6% to 12,799 units, YTD of 125,557 is 3.1% down vs 2023, 18.9% market share
After a slightly disappointing September, Proton's sales have bounced back in October 2024 to 12,799 units. This figure, which as always also includes exports, represents a 13.6% jump over the previous month …
Zeekr X Premium RWD currently on display at Sunway Pyramid – 272 PS, 343 Nm, 440 km WLTP EV range
Here’s a gallery of the Zeekr X in Premium RWD guise, which is one of two variants offered for the fully electric crossover, with the other being the Flagship AWD. The X …
Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class and plug-in hybrid SL63 confirmed for Malaysia; 6-cyl G500 ruled out
Malaysia is set to get the fully-electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV (officially named 'G580 with EQ Technology') and the plug-in hybrid version of the SL63 grand tourer (officially called 'SL63 …
