LRT Awan Besar broken car windows suspect caught
Remember the row of cars at the LRT Awan Besar station with broken windows from earlier this month? PDRM says that it has detained a man believed to be involved in the …
Bank Negara keeps OPR at 3% in July 2024 meeting – hire purchase interest rates should stay the same
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced it would maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% following yesterday’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. The OPR has remained unchanged at 3% since it …
Last minute announcement of subsidy rationalisation to prevent traders increasing price many times – Rafizi
The government's practice of last minute or sudden announcements when it comes to subsidy rationalisation is to prevent traders from hiking prices of goods 'many times over', economy minister Rafizi Ramli said. …
Mitsubishi Xpander production in Malaysia reaches 40k milestone – 40,000th buyer to get RM10k holiday
You must know someone like that in work or in sports, the guy who goes about his business quietly, efficient but avoids attention. The Mitsubishi Xpander could be like that person - …
2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i M Sport Pro in Malaysia – black bits, 21-inch wheels, ACC, RM5k more at RM400k
Two years on from the introduction of the facelifted G02 BMW X4, BMW Group Malaysia has added a new M Sport Pro variant of the xDrive30i. Taking over from the regular M …
smart Malaysia launches smartCO programme for owners – networking and community privileges
At yesterday's smart #3 launch, smart Malaysia announced the smartCO programme for smart owners. The programme is "designed to create vibrant communities of automotive enthusiasts and turn hobbies into successful business ventures". …
Works ministry’s MyJalan app received 16,410 complaints since Aug 2023 – 87.51% cases solved
Click to enlarge Did you know that there's an app for you to send in complaints about road conditions? The works ministry's MyJalan app was launched in August 2023 and as of …
High Value Goods Tax being fine-tuned – HGVT or Luxury Tax for cars above RM200k soon in Malaysia
Remember the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT)? It was announced during the tabling of Budget 2024 last year and set to be implemented on May 1 this year, but was put on …
Shell Recharge launches its largest EV charging hub in Genting – DC rate at RM2.80/kWh, AC RM1.30/kWh
Shell Recharge has launched its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Malaysia located at the highest point of Resorts World Genting. The new EV charging hub signifies Shell Recharge’s successful strategic …
Malaysian fuel prices July 2024 week two – RON97 remains at RM3.47, diesel continues at RM3.35 per litre
It's time once again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of July 11 …
KPDN, oil companies in discussion for quicker approval of SKDS fleet cards for subsidised diesel
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) is urging oil companies to expedite the issuance of fleet cards to eligible logistics vehicle owners which have been approved under the …
No plans to implement RM3.35/litre diesel in Sabah, Sarawak due to economy, development projects – MoF
The government's diesel subsidy rationalisation programme, which has seen the price of diesel go up to RM3.35 per litre, is currently limited to Peninsular Malaysia, with no timeline set for its implementation …
Gov’t still paying RM10 bil in diesel subsidies – RM3.3 bil to maintain RM2.15 price in Sabah and Sarawak
The government says it is continuing to shoulder more than RM10 billion in diesel subsidies annually despite having carrying out its rationalisation of the fuel, which has seen its retail price climb …
smart #3 EV launched in Malaysia – Pro, Premium and Brabus; 0-100 in 3.7s, 455 km range; from RM175k
Finally, the smart #3 is now officially launched in Malaysia. After Pro-Net's now customary media preview-embargo-public debut sequence - which saw us bring you an initial preview with first impressions, the full …
RM200 aid is enough for 80% of diesel owners, amount decided based on in-depth research – MoF
The government is hoping that providing lower-income households with RM200 per month as part of the Budi Madani scheme will be able to offset its diesel subsidy rationalisation programme, which has seen …
Tyre dealers want to be allowed to hire foreign workers as young Malaysians don’t want to do “dirty work”
In the automotive realm, workshop mechanics and technicians provide a vital service to vehicle owners, but the associated toil of the industry and easier pickings elsewhere means that fewer folk are wanting …
Persons with hearing disabilities not prohibited from holding PSV license – deputy transport minister
Current policy by the ministry of transport does not prohibit persons with disabilities (PwDs) who are hearing- and speech-impaired from applying for a vocational public service vehicle (PSV) e-hailing license, deputy transport …
Peugeot Malaysia clarifies seven-year warranty option; no extra cost, complete coverage for full term
With the Peugeot franchise in Malaysia under the care of Stellantis Malaysia since March this year, the national sales company has started its product roll-out with the Malaysian-market launch of the 408 …
Tan Chong International profits fall by 86.6% in 1H 2024 due to “severe drop” in Subaru sales
Singapore- and Hong Kong-based Tan Chong International (TCIL) appears to be in dire straits at the moment – the group, which owns Asia's major Subaru distributor Motor Image, reported a whopping 86.6% …
Lemon law in Malaysia – KPDN looking at establishing an ombudsman to resolve vehicle complaint disputes
The government says the creation of a special ombudsman for the automotive industry to resolve disputes between consumers and vehicle companies is one of the mechanisms it is looking into as it …
