F1 return to M’sia needs to be studied thoroughly: SIC
There's been a lot of talk since prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed his desire to bring Formula 1 back to Malaysia, with mixed responses all around (yes, we've read your …
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MIROS lauds growing adoption of dashboard cameras
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has lauded the growing adoption of dashboard camera in vehicles, saying that the installation of the device is a positive development, Bernama reports. Its …
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in KL to be partly closed off to all vehicles except buses starting from March 15
From March 15, 2019 onwards, a one-km stretch of Jalan Tuanku Abdual Rahman (Jalan TAR) from the Jalan Esfahan intersection to the Jalan Melayu intersection will be closed to all vehicles except …
Tun M hoping to see F1 race make a return to Sepang
Will Formula 1 make a return to the Sepang International Circuit? Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is hoping that it will, expressing his desire to see the race being run once …
Tun M to flag off MSF Saga Cup at Asia GT Festival
It has been announced that the prime minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, will be attending the Asia GT Festival to flag off both the China GT Championship races, as well …
2019 Toyota Camry gets five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
Along with the launch of its new labelling system, ASEAN NCAP has also announced the crash test results for the 2019 Toyota Camry. The latest XV70 model, tested in Thai-spec 2.0G form, …
ASEAN NCAP and KPDNHEP launch safety labels for showroom vehicles – compulsory from March 1, 2020
A new labelling system will help Malaysian consumers determine the safety rating and equipment of their next vehicle. The initiative, launched by ASEAN NCAP and the ministry of domestic trade and consumer …
Touch ‘n Go expands TNG Card to LKSA and Smart Tunnel – RFID now has more than 110,000 pilot users
Touch ‘n Go has announced that the working scope of its TNG Card/eWallet link feature, which was introduced in December last year as a pilot programme on the DUKE - and DUKE …
Perodua Myvi – over 100,000 units of third-generation model delivered since launch; 1,560 units a week
Perodua introduced the third-generation Myvi in November 2017, and today, the company has announced that it has delivered over 100,000 units of the model. The milestone further adds to the Myvi’s total …
Feb 2019 week two fuel price – diesel same, petrol up
It’s Friday, and as such, time for the weekly fuel price update. Expect plenty of activity later today at petrol stations nationwide, given the festive season and travelling about for many, because …
Police say that no decision yet on ending discounts for traffic summonses, to consult home ministry first
Following the transport ministry's recent call for the ending of discounts for unpaid JPJ summonses, the police say that it has not made a decision to abolish discounts on police-issued traffic summonses. …
Kia Picanto GT Line launched in Malaysia – RM57,888
Naza Kia Malaysia has officially launched the new Picanto GT Line in Malaysia, which is a new variant that joins the existing EX in the Picanto line-up (we previously reported on). Priced …
Perodua sold 20k cars in January – over 1,000 units of Aruz SUV registered from 8,000 bookings
Fresh from record calendar year sales in 2018, Perodua has started this year on a bullish note. The market leader revealed that it sold over 20,100 vehicles in January 2019, including 1,025 …
Malaysian vehicles with unpaid fines may be barred from entering Singapore – enforcement from April 1
Singapore has announced that starting from April 1, foreign vehicles with outstanding summonses for traffic offences could be denied entry into the country. This will also apply to parking or vehicular emissions …
2019 Proton Iriz facelift – first official pictures released
Proton has released the first official images of the Iriz facelift, and the pictures follow on the surprised reveal of the car through a video uploaded to the official Youtube channel of …
Volvo Car Malaysia records 35% sales growth in 2018
Last year was a great one not just for Volvo Cars globally, but for Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) as well. The local unit recorded sales of 1,384 units in 2018, a 35% …
Petronas launches Coffee Break campaign for Chinese New Year, introduces National Safest Driver Challenge
With many starting to head home for their annual Chinese New Year celebrations, Petronas has launched its annual Coffee Break safety campaign, offering complimentary refreshments, vehicle inspections and a new competition to …
Feb 2019 week one fuel price – petrol goes down
It's Friday, which means the usual weekly fuel price update, and there's some cheer for the festive season, specifically for motorists with petrol-based rides. The price of both RON 95 and RON …
Proton sold 7,007 cars in Jan 2019 – 2,777 being X70s
Proton has revealed that for the first month of 2019, it registered a total of 7,007 units, which translates to an estimated market share of 14.5%. According to the national carmaker, its …
No decision on ECRL yet, negotiations ongoing – PM
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed said that the government has yet to make a decision regarding the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), and that negotiations between Malaysia and China are still …
