JPJ issues a total of 346 notices to foreign drivers
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a total of 346 notices for various offences to foreign drivers in Kuala Lumpur recently as part of an operation (Ops PeWA) to nab foreigners driving …
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EPF, Grab sign MoU to promote i-Saraan to drivers
Ride-hailing service provider Grab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Employees Provident Fund to encourage its drivers to participate in the fund's voluntary retirement savings programme, Caruman Sukarela Insentif Persaraan …
Proton expects up to RM3,000 price increase with SST
Proton expects the prices of its cars to increase by between RM1,500 to RM3,000 when the sales and services tax (SST) makes its return in September. Currently, consumers are enjoying a “tax …
2018 Mazda 6 facelift previewed in M’sia – four variants
The facelifted Mazda 6 has arrived in Malaysia as a preview, ahead of its official market entrance for the country. Pricing has yet to be announced by official distributor Bermaz, though the …
Penang Bridge – sections of left lane closed in stages until August 30 to facilitate routine maintenance work
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced that the left lane at several locations on the Penang Bridge will be closed in stages until August 30 in order for routine under-bridge maintenance work to …
2018 Mazda CX-3 facelift launched in M’sia – RM121k
The facelifted, 2018 Mazda CX-3 has been launched in Malaysia following its preview, in sole 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G petrol guise. This unit outputs 151 hp at 6,000 rpm and 204 Nm of …
New Haval 3S centre opens in Bangi, Selangor
Haval Malaysia has announced the opening of a new Haval 3S centre in Selangor. Located at Seksyen 7, Bandar Baru Bangi, the sales, service and spare parts facility is run by authorised …
MEX highway to be closed on August 12 for MEX Ride
Maju Expressway (MEX) users, take note. Bernama reports that the highway will be closed to traffic for seven hours - from 5 am to noon - on August 12 to facilitate the …
Petron kicks off Road Safety Program in UTM KL, aims to inculcate good driving habits to 5,000 students
Petron has kicked off its Road Safety Program for the fifth year running. Together with the Malaysia road safety department (JKJR), the oil company will organise the event - which was initiated …
Melaka to launch free bus service on August 20
The Melaka state government has announced that it will be launching its free bus service on August 20. According to Bernama, the service will ply the Melaka Sentral-Hospital, Melaka-Melaka International Trade Centre …
Penang state government urged to implement new, better road surfacing techniques to fight flooding
The Penang state government has been urged to review the standard operating procedure and techniques employed for road resurfacing in the state. The call was made by DAP assemblyman for Batu Lancang, …
NAP review set to be completed by year-end – third national car project open to input and ideas, says MITI
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) says it is confident that the review of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) will be completed by the end of the year, The Sun …
AMH also opposes B10 biodiesel implementation – significant costs, shorter service intervals claimed
Yesterday, we wrote that the implementation of B10 biodiesel fuel, expected to commence next year, has received a bit of flak from the Pan-Malaysia Lorry Owners’ Association 1987 (PMLOA). Now, the Association …
RON 97 petrol price down 3 sen this week – RM2.61
Time for the weekly RON 97 petrol price update - users will pay less for the fuel this week, with the ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) announcing that it …
Johor MB wants JB-SG Rapid Transit System by 2019
Johor chief minister Datuk Osman Sapian has revealed that he wants the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) to start as soon as possible to ease congestion on the Causeway. According to …
Touch ‘n Go RFID public pilot begins Sept 3, launch in Jan 2019, SmartTAG sales discontinued immediately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzgYAqMjSGM Finally, some news on Malaysia's radio-frequency identification (RFID) system for paying toll fares. Originally slated to be implemented in January this year, the system will finally be trialled in a public …
KPDNKK urged to monitor car repossession agents
Car repossession is never a pleasant thing, with altercations inevitably taking place as a result of flared tempers. But, what if there's loutish behaviour on the part of repossession agents? A consumer …
Ford Pop-Up Store attracts more than 3,000 visitors
Sime Darby Auto Connexion's (SDAC) first experiential Ford Pop-Up store for the Ford Ranger has welcomed over 3,000 visitors so far since its tour began last month. The Pop-Up store kicked off …
Decision on LPT3 to be announced in Budget 2019
A decision on whether or not to continue phase three of the East Coast Highway (LPT) connecting Kuala Terengganu to Pengkalan Kubur in Kelantan will be made soon, and the outcome will …
LEKAS to be closed for RHB Shimano Highway Ride
Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS) users, take note. The E21 expressway will be temporarily closed to all motorists from 5 pm on August 18 until 4 am on August 19 for the RHB Shimano …
