KTMB Komuter free rides to Batu Caves, Jan 31-Feb 1
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will be offering free rides on its Klang Valley Komuter service for two days, on January 31 and February 1 in conjuction with Thaipusam this year, reported …
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MAA: 30,848 new EVs sold in 2025, 109% YoY increase in Malaysia – hybrids also up 25% with 38,515 units
Data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) revealed a total of 30,848 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in 2025. This marks another year that sales of EVs went up year-over-year (YoY), with …
2025 Malaysia new car sales TIV hit record 820,752 units, Dec and Q4 also highest-ever month/quarter
Malaysia's appetite for cars is just... unbelievable. In a land of not even 40 million people, we bought 820,752 new cars last year (yet another record), or 0.5% more than 2024's 816,747. …
No price increase for CKD cars in July 2026, OMV/402 issue resolved, delay to finalise calculations – MAA
It's good news for the Malaysian automotive industry as the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision issue that crops up every year end, threatening price increases of up to 30% for …
2026 Proton eMas 7 CKD – local-assembly adds spec upgrades, price now under RM100k, RM6k cheaper
Proton has announced the introduction of the locally assembled (CKD) Proton eMas 7 EV, which goes on sale in two variants. This will emerge from Proton's dedicated EV plant in Tanjong Malim, …
JPJ to continue strict enforcement, public awareness efforts to curb red-light running: Director-general
The road transport department (JPJ) will continue strict enforcement and public awareness efforts to curb running of red lights and improve compliance with traffic regulations, reported New Straits Times. Non-compliance with traffic …
300 EV vans for Rapid On-Demand between late-2027 and end-2028, zones expanding, in-app payments soon
Rapid On-Demand is going EV - 300 electric vans (130 in the Klang Valley, 170 in Penang) are planned to enter service between late-2027 and end-2028, Bernama reports, with Prasarana Malaysia strategy …
Failure to wear seatbelts and running red lights were most common traffic offences in Perak in 2025 – JPJ
According to the Perak road transport department (JPJ), failure to wear front seatbelts and not complying with traffic light regulations were among the most common offences recorded during a special operation focusing …
Kelantan JPJ to conduct checks on participants of RXZ Forever Legend event taking place February 6 to 7
File image The Kelantan road transport department (JPJ) will conduct random checks on participants of the upcoming RXZ Forever Legend event that is set to take place on February 6 and 7 …
JPJ to get more bodycams for enforcement officers; up to 500 units in total to be deployed this year
The road transport department (JPJ) will expand the deployment of body-worn cameras, or bodycams for its enforcement officers this year, reported New Straits Times. The department is in the process of procuring …
PLUS Putra Mahkota ramp to Southville and KL to close every night from Jan 19-30 – tree cutting works
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced that the slip road from Persimpangan Putra Mahkota (Ramp D) heading towards Southville and KL (northbound) will be closed to all traffic every night, from 10pm …
Chery Malaysia begins exporting Jaecoo J7 to Brunei
Chery Corporate Malaysia has begun exports to Brunei, its second ASEAN market after Vietnam last February. The first batch comprises the Jaecoo J7 PHEV and Jaecoo J7 2WD, identically equipped to the …
BMW Group Malaysia announces newly relocated Lee Motors dealership, new EV charging station in Kedah
BMW Group Malaysia has announced the unveiling of the newly relocated Lee Motors dealership in Alor Setar, Kedah. Designed in line with the German brand’s Retail.NEXT concept, the new facility has a …
Rapid On-Demand fare doubling to RM2 from February
Prasarana is doubling the fare for the Rapid On-Demand service to RM2 a journey from February. The RM1 promo fare has existed since the 2023 proof-of-concept phase. The new fare also applies …
Rapid KL’s ‘Van Parlimen’ is back – T851 free service from KL Sentral, Taman Botani carpark, till March 12
Click to enlarge Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar opened the first meeting of the fifth session of the 15th parliament today. And with our YBs back in the Dewan Rakyat, …
Volvo ES90 spotted in KL, EV is launching this month
Click to enlarge Here are some shots of the Volvo ES90, which will be launching this month, according to Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM). Shot by our social media man Jordan Xavier in …
Kesas Highway’s Hicom R&R closed nightly till Jan 21
The Kesas Highway operator has announced that the entry and exit road of the Hicom rest area will be closed to all traffic every night, from 11pm to 5am. It will be …
Chery Tiggo 8 launched in Malaysia – non-Pro variant comes with Tiggo 7’s 1.6T, different rear/dash, RM130k
Chery Malaysia has introduced a new Tiggo 8 variant. Simply called the Tiggo 8 without the 'Pro' designation of the seven-seater SUV we're familiar with, it's a base variant priced at RM129,800 …
2026 Tesla Model Y updated in Malaysia – two variants, now with 16-inch screen, black headlining; fr RM195k
Following the update of the Chinese-market Tesla Model Y earlier this month, Malaysia now, too gets the updated model that brings updated equipment, first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model Y L …
BMW Malaysia 2026 price list – up to RM16k more with extended warranty; 3 Series up RM9k; EVs unchanged
BMW Malaysia has revised its price list for 2026, with several models costing more than before. The increases are as much as RM16,000 or 2% at the models’ on-the-road pricing inclusive of …
