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A sum of RM257 million is required for the annual maintenance of railway assets managed by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), New Straits Times has reported. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the sum is […]
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Rapid KL MyCity 1-day travel pass now costs RM1 more at RM6 due to new Klang Valley MRT, LRT lines
Rapid KL operator Prasarana Malaysia has announced that the price of its MyCity one-day travel pass has increased by RM1 starting today, March 8. This means the unlimited pass, introduced back in 2019, will now […]
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Malaysia facing serious subsidised diesel leakages, gov’t aims to stop mismanagement – Amir Hamzah
Malaysia is facing a serious problem with subsidised diesel leakages, with a possibility of ineligible parties still enjoying the subsidy, according to finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Citing the example of subsidised […]
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Gombak, Karak tolls will not be closed – funds needed for road maintenance, safety, says works minister
Earlier this week, an opposition lawmaker has suggested that the government close the Gombak and Karak toll plazas on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) and East Coast Expressway (ECE) to ease congestion. The proposal has […]
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Goodyear Malaysia factory closure – Rafidah urges government to respond, analyse future investments
Yesterday’s revelation that Goodyear was to close its factory in Shah Alam took everyone by surprise, the plant having been a mainstay of the automotive manufacturing scene for the past 52 years. The move sparked […]
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KTM to add 10 new ETS sets starting from early 2025
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) will be adding 10 new sets of electric train service (ETS) coaches to its rail service, with the first of these scheduled to begin operation early next year, The Star reports. […]
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Ismail Sabri calls for reintroduction of GST in Malaysia
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called for the reintroduction of the goods and services tax (GST) once again, The Star reports. In the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (March 7, 2024), the former prime minister and […]
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BNM maintains OPR at 3% in March 2024 meeting, so hire purchase interest rate won’t go up, for now
Following today’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%. The 3% OPR has been the same since May 2023 when it was […]
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Wheelcorp EV launches smart Setia Alam showroom
Wheelcorp EV has officially launched its new smart showroom in Setia Alam. Boasting a contemporary design and premium ambiance, the showroom spans 800 square metres and comes equipped with two 150 kW DC chargers for […]
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Traffic lights at Bank Negara roundabout from March 8
Klang Valley motorists, especially those who drive in and out of KL city, take note. DBKL has announced a traffic lights trial at Bulatan Dato Onn. The trial is for one month, starting tomorrow, March […]
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MY2023 BYD Atto 3 now offered with RM20k discount in Malaysia – Standard Range starts from RM129,800
Seemingly in response to the launch of the Chery Omoda E5 yesterday, BYD Cars Malaysia has announced it’s offering a massive RM20,000 rebate on 2023 model year units of the Atto 3. The electric SUV […]
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2024 Volvo C40 Recharge in Malaysia gallery – 550 km EV range, 200 kW DC, Pixel LED headlamps; fr RM289k
In late February this year, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) updated the C40 Recharge for the 2024 model year, which sees improvements to the electric vehicle’s powertrain as well as kit list. Pricing for the locally-assembled […]
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Gov’t to release data on road accident deaths daily in a bid to create awareness among Malaysian motorists
In a bid to create awareness about road safety, the government is aiming to make statistics on fatal road accidents available daily to the public. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the road transport department […]
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Auto Bavaria Balakong opens for business; new BMW, MINI 4S centre replaces 27-year old AB Sungai Besi
The landmark that is Auto Bavaria Sungai Besi is no more. Established in 1997, one of the oldest BMW dealerships in town has relocated to Balakong. The new Auto Bavaria Balakong 4S centre is now […]
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JPJ eBid: VMF and QRU number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that VMF and QRU are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. WP Kuala Lumpur’s latest running number series is ‘VMF’, and […]