Abdul Rashid Musa appointed as Proton Edar CEO
Proton has formally announced the appointment of Abdul Rashid Musa as the CEO of Proton Edar, effective February 1. Rashid replaces Rohime Shafie, who has been reassigned to DRB-Hicom as the head …
Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2b last year – Liow
Beyond the human cost, there is a financial price to pay for road accidents, to the tune of RM9.2 billion last year, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Based …
‘RIMAU’ number plates to commemorate 2017 SEA Games released by KBS – e-bidding starts in March
Another special number plate series will soon hit the roads. After 'PERFECT', 'NAAM', 'VIP', and 'GT' from last year (and the 'PATRIOT' plates from 2015), Malaysians looking for unique plates will be …
Malaysian petrol pump prices based on refined oil, not raw crude; lower than ASEAN neighbours – BN
Malaysians do not pump crude oil into their cars, and pump prices are based on the price of refined oil and not the raw material. And we still have the lowest pump …
China’s Geely leads PSA in bid to partner Proton, both want majority stake in Tg Malim plant – report
With Proton aiming to announce its foreign partner in April, interested parties are currently on location and ramping up the groundwork for a proposal. The Star reports a two horse race between …
BMW 118i M Sport launched in Malaysia – RM189k
The BMW 118i M Sport is now on sale in Malaysia, priced at RM188,800, on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty, as well as free scheduled servicing and the …
BMW 330e M Sport variant introduced – RM258,800
In conjunction with the Chinese New Year, BMW Malaysia has announced the introduction of the BMW 330e in M Sport guise. The new 330e M Sport variant joins the 330e Sport Line …
Honda City facelift now open for booking in Malaysia – standard keyless entry, push-button start, VSA
Just weeks after the car's debut in Thailand and its sighting over here, Honda Malaysia has opened the order books for the facelifted Honda City starting today – the B-segment sedan receives …
KTM to impose RM100 surcharge on those caught riding Intercity, ETS services without a valid ticket
Starting from March 1, Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) says that passengers utilising an Electric Train Service (ETS) or Intercity train service will face a surcharge of RM100 if they are found to …
February 2017 fuel prices – petrol and diesel up again!
Well, turns out the fuel price hike rumour was fake after all - the price of RON 95 will not see a 15 sen hike for February 2017. Instead, it will go …
Fuel price hike news is fake – real prices out tonight
By now some of you would have received rumours of a fuel price hike for February 2017. The news has gone viral on social media, suggesting that the price of RON 95 …
2017 Kia Rio coming to M’sia in Q2, 1.4L, 4-spd auto – new 5-spd transmission in the works, no plans for CVT
The 2017 Kia Rio will soon be in Malaysia, with the fourth-generation hatchback expected to arrive in the second quarter of the year. But, despite having a complete exterior and interior overhaul, …
Malaysia to start building rubberised roads this year
In a bid to boost domestic consumption of rubber, Malaysia is preparing to construct rubberised roads across the country this year, the New Straits Times reports. Plantation industries and commodities ministry minister …
B10 biodiesel in Malaysia – separating fact from fiction
Ever since the nationwide introduction of B10 biodiesel was first mooted back in 2015, there's been a lot of conjecture regarding the fuel's suitability for Malaysia's diesel-powered vehicles. So far, a number …
VIDEO: Police looking for ambulance-blocking driver
Malaysian police are searching for the driver of a Perodua Myvi, who had deliberately blocked the path of an ambulance while driving on the Federal Highway recently. On January 25, Muhammad Ardan, …
Snapping photos or videos of traffic offenders while driving to channel info still an offence, says JPJ
If you’re looking to catch traffic offenders in the act (abusing emergency lanes, etc.) with photographic or video evidence to submit to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), make sure you’re not taking …
Proton expects to name foreign partner in April
Proton says it is aiming to announce its foreign strategic partner in April, though there is a possibility that this could stretch to the end of June, Bernama reports. It had initially …
VIDEO: Proton – five safety tips for this festive season
https://youtu.be/86r2DtZbW0s Many Malaysians will be making the long drive back to their hometowns in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festive season, but before setting off, one should always ensure they perform …
Proton accredited as centre for National Dual Training System by Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources
Proton today received accreditation from the Ministry of Human Resources and the Department of Skills Development (JPK), as a one-stop centre for the National Dual Training System (SLDN) programme. Along with the …
SPAD ramps up enforcement activity for CNY season
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has intensified its enforcement at bus terminals, airports, city centres and highways for the Chinese New Year festive season, Bernama reports. The commission is working in …
