2024 Proton S50 group testing in Penang, Nov launch?
The upcoming 'Proton S50' sedan, codenamed SS11, has been spotted testing all over the country for quite some time now, and here is it again, putting on the miles as a batch …
Malaysia paid highway concessionaires RM861.22 million in 2022 to keep discounts, delay toll price hikes
More data from the Auditor-General’s Report 2022, this time in regards to toll compensation subsidies. According to the AG, out of the RM55.443 billion that the Malaysian government spent on subsidies last …
Malaysia spent RM45.184 billion in subsidies to keep fuel prices low in 2022 – over 350% more vs 2021!
According to the Auditor-General’s Report 2022, the government spent a total of RM55.443 billion on subsidies last year, which represents an increase of RM42.309 or 322.1% from 2021 where RM13.134 billion was …
Lekas Highway full closure on Oct 21 for cycling event
Click to enlarge Users of the Lekas Highway, take note. The Kajang-Seremban Highway will be fully closed to traffic for the RHB Lekas Highway Ride next weekend. The eighth edition of the …
Increase petrol prices by 20 sen every 3 months instead of targeted fuel subsidy: Malaysian think tank
Gradually increasing petrol prices is the answer to reducing Malaysia’s fiscal deficit, according to Datametrics Research and Information Centre (DARE). In a report by FMT, the Malaysian-based think tank says this approach …
More KL roads flooded – Jalan Cheras, Lebuhraya Salak, Bukit Jalil, KL-Seremban, LDP, Sprint, DUKE
Another rainy evening, more flash floods across multiple major roads in Kuala Lumpur. Jabatan Penerangan WPKL has just issued a notice listing eight roads affected today, as follows: Jalan Cheras Lebuhraya Salak …
DRB-Hicom, Geely set framework, mutual commitment for Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) Tanjong Malim
DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have a signed a master collaboration agreement (MCA) that sets forth the underlying principles, governance framework and mutual commitment for the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) project, …
RON97 petrol price October 2023 week two update – premium fuel price still unchanged, RM3.47 per litre
It's Wednesday, which is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of October 12 …
Smartlane from Kajang Silk KM28 to KM0.3 SKVE Conezion interchange – 6.30 to 10am, Mon to Sat
Click to enlarge Prolintas has announced the activation of a Smartlane from KM28 of the Kajang Silk Highway to 0.3KM of the SKVE towards Putrajaya, also known as the Conezion interchange. This …
Bang & Olufsen launches the Ferrari Collection in Malaysia – speakers, headphones; RM1.6k to RM28.8k
Bang & Olufsen has launched the Ferrari Collection in Malaysia, which is the result of a partnership between the Danish audio expert and Italian carmaker. The collection consists of reimagined Bang & …
S31 Nammi 01 compact EV coming to Malaysia via Pekema, Dongfeng – 200 km charge in 8 min
The Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (Pekema) has announced via a Facebook post that it will, with Dongfeng, be bringing the Nammi S31 to Malaysia. The description on the …
Nissan Navara ad in Malaysia features classic Fairlady Z vs Toyota Celica ‘F&F’ duel, with a fake Dom Toretto!
https://youtu.be/Gf3hqDcwg6I?si=uqtEgUBcOXENIyWZ It's shocking enough that an official Nissan Malaysia ad is featuring a classic Datsun Fairlady Z. Throw in a Fast & Furious-style street race with a first-generation Toyota Celica and a …
Geely to invest RM32 billion, make Malaysia export hub, increase local R&D participation – Anwar Ibrahim
Geely has big plans to increase its investments in Malaysia to the tune of RM32 billion, while making the country its production hub for export markets. Beyond that, the Chinese company – …
Budget 2024 to be tabled by finance minister, prime minster Anwar Ibrahim at 4pm on Friday, October 13
Malaysia's Budget 2024 will be tabled this Friday, October 13 at 4pm by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and as with previous editions of the Budget, we will …
2023 Mazda 6 in Malaysia – 2.0L sedan RM180k, 2.5L wagon RM231k; 20th Anniversary Edition at RM241k
The Mazda 6 in Malaysia receives its latest round of updates, this time arriving as a 20th Anniversary Edition as part of three variants across two bodystyles - the 2.0L Sedan at …
2023 Mazda 3 IPM now in Malaysia – 1.5L dropped; new 10.25-inch screen, Bose, USB-C ports; fr RM156k
Bermaz Motor today announced an update for the Mazda 3, which now comes with a revised kit list and a downsized variant line-up. As before, the C-segment model will be offered in …
Flash floods hit certain areas in KL, heavy traffic
Flash floods have come about in certain areas of the Klang Valley following a thunderstorm earlier this evening. The KL information department tweeted that various areas are expected to experience slow traffic …
BYD opens new 3S centre in Alor Setar, Kedah; mall-concept showroom in City One Megamall, Kuching
BYD's network in Malaysia is fast expanding. The EV-specialist recently added two new outlets to make it 12 showrooms nationwide, with more to come. The first is a 3S centre in Alor …
Tesla Supercharger in Sunway Pyramid – four units
Shortly after the opening of the Tesla Supercharger station in Iskandar Puteri, Johor comes the EV maker's addition of a Supercharger location in Sunway Pyramid, with the four outlets situated after the …
UMW Toyota sold 9,228 units in Sept 2023, 8% up YTD
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) sold 9,228 units in September, including 208 units of Lexus vehicles. With this, year-to-date sales as of September 2023 is at 76,511 units. Compared to the 70,872 units …
