JPJ eBid: TCR and QTY number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that TCR and QTY are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Terengganu's latest running number series is ‘TCR’, …
Gov’t says policy specifically for EVs being developed, with a special taskforce currently working on it – MITI
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) says a policy specifically for electric vehicles (EV) is currently under development. According to deputy trade minister Liew Chin Tong, the policy - which …
MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara Entrance B temporarily closed – to PBD, alight at Semantan, take shuttle bus
More construction-related inconveniences for MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara users. Commuters, take note that MRT PBD's Entrance B will be temporarily closed. Rapid KL says that it's due to "construction activities by third …
KLIA Ekspres, Transit now allows bicycles, scooters
Putrajaya is a popular destination for cycling during weekends due to its nice scenery, unique architecture and the sheer vastness of the place. Whether it's on the administrative capital's broad boulevards or …
Sandvik to set up production plant in Malaysia for EV mining trucks; equipment production to start Q4 2023
Swedish engineering group Sandvik is establishing a new production site in Malaysia for the manufacture of underground loaders and trucks in its effort to meet demand for battery-electric vehicles in the mining …
MoT establishes national regulatory test facility for micromobility vehicles, guidelines also determined
The transport ministry (MoT) has announced the establishment of a national regulatory ground test facility for micromobility vehicles in Shah Alam. This will be used to trial and monitor micromobility vehicles in …
Betamek signs MoU with Krakatoa Technologies for development of EV battery management systems
Electronics manufacturing services provider Betamek has signed a deal with Singapore-based semiconductor company Krakatoa Technologies for the expansion of its vehicle electronic product range into the development of a battery management system-on-a-chip …
Free trial period for MRT Putrajaya Line? Launch on March 16, wait for PM’s announcement, says CEO
Phase 2 of the MRT Putrajaya Line will open to the public on March 16, completing the full second MRT line that will run from Kwasa Damansara to Putrajaya Sentral. The first …
Go To-U Rekascape chargers now cost RM1.60/kWh
After an introductory period where EV owners could charge for free, the Go To-U EV Lifestyle Hub in Rekascape, Cyberjaya has moved to a pay per use model. The fee to use …
KTM Komuter Kajang 2 station to open on March 13 – 46 train services on weekdays, 33 on weekends/PH
Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has announced further details on the KTM Komuter Kajang 2 station - the new station will begin operating from this coming Monday, March 13, with 46 train services …
UMW Toyota sells 9,297 units in Feb 2023, 45% higher
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) sold a total of 9,297 units in February 2023, including 64 units of Lexus vehicles. Compared to January's 6,786 units, it's an increase of 37%, the company's highest …
Sime Darby Auto Selection introduces +HYBRID extended warranty programme for used BMW PHEVs
Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS), Sime Darby Motors' multi-brand used car dealer, has introduced an extended warranty programme (EWP) for pre-owned BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). Called +HYBRID, the EWP is in …
TNB Electron DC chargers – six more locations in 2023
Last month, following the official introduction of its Electron DC fast charging network, Tenaga Nasional (TNB) announced that it would be expanding its network reach with an additional six DC fast charging …
MIROS and UTAC formulate OASIM bike test criteria
With motorcyclists representing 43% of road fatalities in South-East Asia, ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) intends to provide vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers with the necessary development and evaluation tools. …
DBKL free shuttle van for Pusat Bandar Damansara workers to MRT station, no more walking on highway
If you've seen "crazy people" endangering themselves and other motorists by walking on the highway at the Damansara Link near the MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara area, where the Petron station is, this …
Rapid Bus to begin its bus electrification programme – 100 EV buses in phase one, 481 units in phase two
Rapid Bus, the operator of Rapid KL buses in the Klang Valley, is set to expand its fleet with electric buses as part of its Rapid Bus fleet electrification programme. Transport minister …
Sprint Highway entry into Jalan Maarof, Bangsar to remain closed until December – use alternate routes
According to a report by The Star, motorists will have to wait until December if they want to use the Damansara Link on the Sprint Expressway to head to Jalan Maarof, Bangsar. …
Puspakom extends operations on Saturdays Mar 11, 18
Puspakom will open for business this Saturday and the next Saturday, March 11 and 18. This extended operations is for selected branches across the country. The selected branches should be open from …
KTM Komuter Kajang 2 Station opening in March 2023
Click to enlarge The Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has announced that the KTM Komuter Kajang 2 station will start operating this month, March 2023. The RAC says that the Kajang 2 station …
Bank Negara Malaysia maintains OPR at 2.75% again
For the second time this year, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75%, the same as it was back in January. This was announced following …
