April 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 5.8%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of April 2018, and overall numbers for both built and retail were down compared to the month of …
GST zero-rated: Full Honda pricelist, up to RM18k less
Honda Malaysia (HM) has released its full price list with zero-rated GST, which will be effective from June 1. Before this, we only knew the 0% GST prices for four models - …
GST zero-rated: Renault prices down by up to RM12k
In line with the government’s decision to set the goods and services tax (GST) at 0% from 6% on June 1, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has released updated pricing for its Renault …
MSF and TOC launch collaboration to grow Malaysian motorsports industry with skilled technicians
Local race event series Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) and TOC Automotive College recently signed a partnership deal for a technical course. The partnership will provide students of the college wider job prospects …
Proton dealer network upgrade – 79 outlets now 3S/4S
Proton, as part of its major turnaround plan, has announced that it will push for more dealerships to be upgraded to 3S or 4S facilities. As of May 18, approximately 79 outlets …
Shell kicks off Raya Charity Campaign 2018, partners Mastercard to help underprivileged children in M’sia
Shell has announced its Shell Raya Charity Campaign 2018, an initiative that aims to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in the country. The campaign, which began in 2015, …
PLUS Kuala Kangsar service centre closed till May 30
PLUS has announced that the Kuala Kangsar toll plaza customer service centre on the North-South Expressway will be temporarily closed until May 30. The closure is aimed at facilitating upgrading works at …
JPJ Kedah expects high demand for KEN number plate
The recent free-for-all landscape for special series vehicle number plates may have ended, but there's always the regular running number plate series to fall back on. One that is expected to be …
The end of the kopi-o license culture – automated system for driving tests to be introduced next year
The transport ministry is planning to introduce an automated system for driving tests, one that will see learner drivers taking their on-road practical test on a circuit without an examiner sitting next …
UMW Toyota recalls Alphard, Vellfire over EPB’s ECU
Toyota Alphard 3.5 (left), Vellfire 2.5 (right) UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced a recall to update the electronic control unit (ECU) of the electric parking brake (EPB) system of the Toyota …
Abolish Grab and give e-hailing operations to us – taxi association to govt’s Council of Eminent Persons
With a new government in place, and a Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) established to advice the administration on key issues, several interest groups are taking the opportunity to pitch their cases. …
Gov’t to halt sale of special series vehicle number plates – new e-bidding system begins January 2019
If you've been eyeing a fancy number plate, time is fast running out - or has run out - to purchase one, because the government has announced that it's putting an end …
All 800-plus SPAD personnel to be absorbed into JPJ
The transport ministry says that all 800 or so Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) personnel will be transferred to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) following the decision by the government to disband …
UP number plate series now available, supports MABA
Another week, another fancy number plate series. This time, it's UP, which officially stands for Unique Plates, although there are many other possibilities. "Up your health, wealth and luck with UP carplates," …
GST zero-rated: Maxus prices down, by up to RM10.2k
Weststar Maxus has announced a new price list for its range of Maxus vehicles in line with the changes made to the goods and services tax (GST), which will be zero-rated as …
GST zero-rated: Hyundai prices up to RM10,300 lower
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor has released new prices of Hyundai models without the six-percent goods and services tax (GST). Set to come into effect on June 1, the figures are in line with …
Gov’t not interested in buying back Proton – Tun M
Despite having previously voiced his objection towards the sale of a stake in Proton to Geely, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that the new federal government has no plans to …
GST zero-rated: Audi models up to RM37k cheaper
Audi Malaysia has revealed a revised price list for its models, which will come into effect on June 1, 2018. This is in accordance with the government’s decision to set the goods …
GST zero-rated: Naza Motor Trading revises car prices
Naza Motor Trading, the importer of pre-owned luxury car and bike brands beyond Naza Group’s automotive portfolio, has announced a new price list in line with the government's decision to reduce the …
PM: Land Public Transport Commission abolished, SPAD functions will return to transport ministry
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad chaired his first cabinet meeting as the seventh prime minister of Malaysia today, and in the press conference after the session, announced a couple of changes with regards …