SPYSHOTS: DS3 Crossback gets spotted in Malaysia
It was back in January last year that DS Automobiles Malaysia hinted at the possible debut of the DS3 Crossback, which will join the DS7 Crossback and DS5 in the local line-up. …
JPJ offering free road tax, driving license, grant replacement for flood victims – sets up mobile units
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced measures to assist those who are affected by the current floods that have hit a couple of states badly. Replacement of the documents that are …
Nationwide implementation of B20 biodiesel delayed by six months, full rollout now expected in early 2022
The government is delaying its B20 biodiesel mandate by six months, with the fuel now expected to roll out nationwide in early 2022. The programme was launched in February last year, with …
Petronas deploys ROVR mobile refuelling truck to flood-hit Pahang, 3,000 litres for Kuala Lipis district
The heavy rains that parts of Peninsular Malaysia have been facing has caused many towns and areas to be flooded, with major roads blocked and transport links halted. Petrol stations have closed …
Selected MRT stations to close for three weekends this month for Putrajaya Line migration works, free shuttle
MRT riders, note that three stations will be closed for three out of four weekends this month, starting this weekend, January 9-10. The other weekends are January 23-24 and 30-31. Like the …
Kia Seltos SUV launched in Malaysia – EX and GT Line, 123 PS/151 Nm 1.6L NA engine, RM116k to RM134k
The Kia Seltos has been a long time coming to Malaysia. First teased on the last day of 2019, it has cropped up several times over the past year, culminating in an …
SPIED: 2021 Peugeot 508 seen in Balik Pulau, Penang
Peugeot has a new brand custodian in Malaysia with Berjaya Auto Alliance, and the latest model about to join the product line-up in the country appears to be this, the second-generation 508 …
KTM cancels Intercity trains to east coast due to floods
With the flood situation in the east coast not improving, KTM has announced the cancellation of all KTM Intercity train services there until further notice. The current conditions affect the safe operation …
2021 G80 BMW M3, G82 M4 configurator now live in Malaysia – RM80k carbon brakes, RM23k paintjob
BMW Malaysia introduced the G80 M3 and G82 M4 last December, with both being offered in Competition guise. The company is currently accepting pre-bookings ahead of deliveries, which are said to only …
MARii, MIROS sign MoU to improve vehicle safety levels, develop MyMAP star rating for motorcycles
Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to raise the level of vehicle safety via R&D in …
Berjaya Auto Alliance is requesting Peugeot owners to take part in its customer information update exercise
Berjaya Auto Alliance (BAASB) is currently is running a customer information update exercise in order to streamline its system, and is requesting current Peugeot owners to update their particulars online via the …
PDRM deny rumour of rear seatbelt checks and RM300 saman on Plus Highway, but you should still buckle up
There's been a viral WhatsApp message of a purported police statement saying that the force will conduct checks to enforce the wearing of rear seatbelts every evening on the Plus Highway. RM300 …
East Coast Highway (LPT1) Temerloh-Lanchang still closed to traffic – alternative route is a detour to N9
The East Coast Highway (LPT1), the main connection between the east and west coasts of Peninsular Malaysia, is still flooded at the Temerloh-Lanchang stretch in both directions. With water levels high between …
Honda Malaysia sold 60,469 cars in 2020, maintains No.1 non-national position for sixth consecutive year
Honda Malaysia today announced that it sold 60,469 units in 2020. With that, the brand maintains its position as the top non-national marque for the sixth consecutive year, beating compatriot Toyota in …
East Coast Highway (LPT1) still flooded – Karak-Temerloh, Temerloh-Lanchang closed to all traffic
Bad news for those who need to get from the east to west coast - the East Coast Highway (LPT1) is still flooded. According to LLM's update just before noon, the Karak-Temerloh …
2021 Toyota GR Yaris now priced at RM286,896, over RM12k cheaper with 50% CBU SST exemption
When UMW Toyota Motor launched the Toyota GR Yaris on December 17, it gave us the 2021 price for a car that will be delivered this year. Then, we understood that the …
Cyclists want motorcycle lane reserved for weekends
Cyclists are urging authorities to reserve the motorcycle lane on main highways for their use on weekends. This was said by Bukit Jelutong Plan A community organiser Faz Adhili, in the interests …
Top 10 most popular stories on paultan.org in 2020
How a year will shape up is typically anyone's guess, and safe to say, few could have foreseen the gravity of 2020's developments. Despite the effects of Covid-19 becoming visible across the …
2021 Toyota Innova facelift now open for booking in Malaysia – three variants, priced fr. RM112k to RM130k
Teased earlier, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has now announced that the order books have opened for the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift, which will go on sale here in three variant forms. Pricing …
2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift open for booking in M’sia – now with 204 PS 2.8L turbodiesel, AEB; from RM172k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially begun taking orders for the new 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift, which will be offered in two locally-assembled (CKD) variants. The range includes the petrol-powered 2.7 SRZ …
