GALLERY: Proton Persona v Iriz – sedan-hatch sisters
The new Proton Persona was one of three new sedans the national carmaker launched in 2016, alongside the flagship Perdana and the entry level Saga. Of the trio, captured together in a …
High-end car cloning syndicate’s operations dented with the seizure of 33 cloned luxury vehicles
Having seized 33 cloned luxury cars between 2015 and last year, police say they have made a big dent in a car cloning syndicate's operation, Bernama reports. The vehicles - which includes …
Motorcycle taxi services illegal – Transport Ministry
The Transport Ministry confirmed that it has never issued any permit or licence to any firm offering “motorcycle taxi” services to the public, Bernama reports. Referring to Dego Ride, which currently offers …
JPJ to blacklist 1,400 errant motorists for failing to settle outstanding traffic summonses and compounds
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) says it has sought the help of the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to blacklist around 1,400 errant motorists for failing to settle their outstanding traffic compounds. …
Vehicles that park without paying necessary charges will be clamped even if parked properly, says DBKL
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a response to playwright Kee Thuan Chye, has clarified that only those who park their vehicles without paying the required parking charges in the city would …
Laws to regulate Uber, GrabCar to be tabled March 6
The government will table laws to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar during the Parliament sitting on March 6, The Sun reports. This will finally legalise these transport network operators …
Kia Malaysia to launch Grand Carnival soon, fourth-generation Optima and Rio hatchback to follow after
Naza Kia Malaysia is set to launch three new models in 2017, including the Grand Carnival, along with the fourth-generation Rio and Optima. The big MPV has already made its way to …
SPYSHOTS: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport, turbo coming
The next-generation Hyundai Elantra has been spotted in Malaysia, being evaluated by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). These shots were taken on the MEX highway and Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar in KL by …
VW in Malaysia – 2017 is about building brand, trust
It's not easy being Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). The recent reorganisation that brought in new distributor Porsche Holding Salzburg and its handpicked captains to steady the ship coincides with a slowdown …
Honda BR-V notches up 4,000 bookings in 3 weeks, surpasses initial monthly sales target of 800 units
Honda Malaysia’s (HMSB) first introduction of the year – the BR-V – appears to be a hit with car buyers, with the company announcing that it has notched up over 4,000 bookings …
Police approve of JPJ’s plan to haul CNY traffic offenders to court, agrees the law allows such a move
The police has approved of the Road Transport Department (JPJ)'s plan to haul errant motorists to court over traffic offences committed over the upcoming CNY period. According to The Sun, federal police …
JPJ to haul CNY traffic offenders straight to court – says decision is not illegal and well within the law
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) said its planned decision to haul traffic offenders to court over serious traffic offences committed during the Chinese New Year travel exodus is not illegal and is …
Penangites urged to buckle up at the back – report
It appears that nine years since it became mandatory for rear passengers to wear seat belts, Penangites still refuse to buckle up at the back, according to a report by The Sun. …
JPJ denies no road tax renewal for Uber, Grab vehicles
The Road and Transport Department (JPJ) says that there is no truth in an announcement stating that the road tax of vehicles being used for Uber and GrabCar services could not be …
VW to launch Tiguan, Beetle facelift in Malaysia by Q2
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced plans to introduce the new Tiguan and facelifted Beetle by the second quarter of this year. The duo will be joined by limited editions of …
Floods disrupt KTM’s East Coast intercity services
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that its intercity rail services in the East Coast is facing disruptions. Continuous heavy rain in the flood-affected area has affected the track at Km392.5 between …
Petronas Coffee Break returns – free coffee, snacks; complimentary 20-point inspection for Proton vehicles
Another year, another Petronas Coffee Break – the national petroleum company's road safety initiative returns for the 18th year this Chinese New Year, encouraging drivers travelling back to their hometowns to take …
Stop spreading Mercedes-Benz plate number from lorry driver assault incident, urges police – report
The police want the public to stop spreading the registration number of a Mercedes-Benz – linked to an assault on a lorry driver on Saturday, a video of which went viral – …
Malaysia to implement road charge at all its borders
Malaysia says that it will implement its road charge (RC) on all foreign-registered vehicles entering the country, Bernama reports. This will include vehicles from Indonesia, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow …
Selangor police launch Op Selamat for CNY, warns errant motorists they are set to face maximum fines
With the launch of the Op Selamat 10/2017 road safety campaign for the Chinese New Year, Selangor state police has informed motorists to observe traffic rules this festive season or face hefty …
