50% fare discount on LRT, Monorail could be expanded
The 50% fare discount for commuters riding on LRT, Monorail and BRT services between 6am and 7am could be expanded to other periods of the day, according to The Sun. Rapid Rail …
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No kapchai ban in Kuala Lumpur city centre – Ku Nan
The expected u-turn has popped up. Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said there will be no ban on small underbone motorcycles, popularly known as kapchais, in the Kuala …
Johor taxi drivers want exemption from S’pore RRC
Taxi drivers in Johor are urging Singapore to grant them an exemption from the Reciprocal Road Charge (RRC), according to The Star. The S$6.40 (RM20) fee, which matches Malaysia's Road Charge (RC) …
PLUS offers 50% toll rebates during Chinese New Year holidays; public urged to follow travel time advisory
The Chinese New Year holidays will soon be upon us, and PLUS Malaysia is looking to ensure proper traffic distribution and highway operations so the public can enjoy a smoother journey on …
Gov’t needs to review kapchai ban proposal – police
The government needs to review the proposal on banning small underbone motorcycles, or kapchais from the streets of Kuala Lumpur, said the Royal Malaysian Police in a report by Bernama. Datuk Rusli …
Malaysia could implement daily VEP fee if Singapore continues with higher road charge – Liow Tiong Lai
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said Malaysia may be forced to begin charging a daily Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee of SGD35 (RM109) on foreign vehicles entering the country. This …
Delayed AWAS system to be implemented in April
The government says that the delayed Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) will finally be up and running in April, The Sun reports. The integrated system, which combines the Automated Enforcement System (AES) …
Speed limits to be 10 km/h lower during CNY – report
Heading back to your hometown this Chinese New Year? Take note that speed limits across all federal and state roads will be 10 km/h lower as part of Ops Bersepadu, according to …
Haval H6 and H9 coming Q3 2017, H2 to go CKD in May
It's going to be a busy year for Haval Malaysia and distributor Go Auto, as the company aims to grow its business both locally and in other markets in South East Asia …
Perodua anticipates a challenging 2017 – no price increase for now, will continue to absorb forex impact
Last year was quite an eventful one for Perodua. The Malaysian market leader (top for 11 consecutive years now) launched its first ever sedan - the Bezza - but saw fellow national …
Renault Driving Experience 2017 – safety and thrills
TC Euro Cars (TCEC) recently held its Renault Driving Experience event at the Sepang International Circuit, an extension of the Renault Track Day, which is geared towards promoting road safety while providing …
Haval M4 now known as H1 – AMT only, from RM62k
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto) has launched the Haval H1 in Malaysia – unlike in other markets, it's not a Honda HR-V-rivalling B-segment SUV, but is instead a rebadged version of the …
2017 Perodua Axia facelift in showrooms, from RM25k
We now have a full gallery of the 2017 Perodua Axia facelift, as the updated model has made it way to selected showrooms and is open for test drives. So here it …
Perodua in 2016 – 207,100 vehicles sold; highest ever market share with 35.7% of TIV; 6% growth in exports
In 2016, Perodua sold over 207,100 vehicles, which it estimates accounts for 35.7% of the 579,600 total industry volume (TIV) for the year, making it the highest market share ever obtained by …
Shell experiencing technical issues with its system – customers unable to perform credit card transactions
Shell has confirmed that it is experiencing technical glitches with its site system, which has affected operations at hundreds of its stations nationwide. According to a statement released by the company, the …
Volkswagen Batu Pahat – new 3S centre in Johor
Volkswagen Passengers Cars Malaysia (VPCM), together with SP Supreme Autohaus, officially launched the new Volkswagen Batu Pahat 3S centre today, which is said to be the only VW 3S centre in northern …
Singapore matches Malaysia’s road charge of RM20 – new rate comes into effect beginning February 15
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has confirmed that beginning February 15, 2017, all foreign-registered cars will have to pay a higher reciprocal road charge (RRC) of SGD6.40 (RM20) when they enter …
Honda offering free 32-point inspection for all vehicles
Those preparing to embark on their annual road trip back to their hometowns this Chinese New Year will be pleased to know that Honda Malaysia is holding its road safety campaign in …
Malaysia to review auto policies that “burden Malay entrepreneurs,” including RM10k AP fee – report
Malaysia is poised to review automotive policies that is said to burden Malay entrepreneurs, according to a report by The Star. Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that among the …
MINI Countryman JCW Design Edition launched in Malaysia for RM243k – aero kit, LED door projectors
To welcome the Year of the Rooster, MINI Malaysia has launched the new Countryman JCW Design Edition, which is being priced at RM242,888 (on-the-road without insurance), exactly the same as the Countryman …
