Special task force to “fine tune” Malaysian traffic laws
In a bid to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities, transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said that traffic laws in Malaysia will soon be reviewed and improved. According …
Azalina’s statement on reducing car prices by up to 30% is “immature and not realistic” – ex-Proton CEO
Former Proton CEO Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has criticised Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s recent statement, where the minister in the Prime Minister’s department revealed that vehicle prices …
Proton confident of turnaround with RM1.5 bil loan
Following today’s announcement, Proton has sent out a press statement “to record its appreciation” of the Malaysian government approving the national carmaker’s soft loan of RM1.5 billion. “The announcement by the government …
Taxi drivers gather for another protest in KL, again
It appears that taxi drivers have taken to the streets again in protest of app-based ride-sharing services like Uber and Grab. According to a posting on the TEKSI & PersimBersatu Facebook page, …
Government approves Proton’s RM1.5 billion soft loan – special task force set up to oversee turnaround plan
In an announcement today, the Malaysian government has approved national carmaker Proton’s application for a soft loan of RM1.5 billion. It’s said that this would help the company pay its vendors for …
AES collection rate only 15%, totalling RM96 million
Ever since the Automated Enforcement System (AES) was enforced in September 2012, a total of RM96 million has been collected. The Transport Ministry provided the disclosure in a report by the The …
Lexus LC 500, LC 500h coming to Malaysia in 2017
Believe it, folks. The jaw-dropping Lexus LC looks set to arrive in Malaysia. Both variants, the LC 500 and the LC 500h have popped up on the brand’s local website, poised to …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Subaru Forester facelift in Malaysia
Not long now until the 2016 Subaru Forester facelift makes its Malaysian debut. The facelifted crossover, which was present at the recent Bangkok Motor Show, is slated to be launched here on …
Perodua exports 310 units of Myvi, Alza 1.5 to Brunei
Ever-expanding its export portfolio, Perodua has announced that it will be exporting a total of 310 units of the Perodua Myvi 1.5 SE and the Perodua Alza 1.5 SE variants to Brunei. …
Proton-Suzuki partnership will benefit sales – MAA
Proton’s partnership with Suzuki will help boost the national carmaker’s sales figures, said Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president, Datuk Aishah Ahmad. The news comes from a report by Bernama. She also added …
Car prices on track for 30% drop by 2018 – Azalina
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, a minister in the Prime Minister’s department, revealed that vehicle prices are on track to be reduced by 30% come 2018. According to the New Straits Times, …
Taxis will go extinct if apps are not banned – cabbies
Malaysian Taxi Drivers’ Transformation Association deputy chairman Kamarudin Mohd Hussain warned that taxis will go extinct if the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) does not resolve ride-sharing apps soon, The Sun Daily …
Grab Malaysia is ready for gov’t regulation, says boss
Speaking to reporters at the launch of Grab’s ride-sharing services in Johor, Jaygan Fu, country manager of Grab Malaysia, revealed that his company is ready for the proposed government regulation. According to …
Bayan Lepas Expressway now open to traffic – report
The new Bayan Lepas Expressway (BLE) is now open to the public, according to a report by Bernama. The BLE serves as a link to the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge …
Yes to Transport Ministry’s fine reduction – police
The police are in full support of the Transport Ministry’s proposal to reduce the fines for certain offences from RM300 to RM150. However, it says that for serious offences, the fines must …
Perak to add more race tracks after Spg. Pulai circuit?
Tambah Litar Lumba Sekitar PerakSaya melihat apabila saya membuat ucapan tahniah kepada adik Khairul Idham Pawi dalam fb saya, saya dapati begitu banyak respon yang baik dari peminat bidang permotoron Berdasarkan maklumat …
Adoption rate of ABS in Malaysia is behind Thailand, Indonesia and China; only 11% of new cars have ESP
At a technical conference organised by the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) earlier today, Bosch revealed some startling figures surrounding Malaysia’s adoption rate of anti-locking brake systems (ABS) and electronic stability programmes (ESP) …
Buying a car not about patriotism – minister on Proton
Everyone wants to have a say on Proton, it seems. Following Tun Mahathir's resignation from the national car brand last week, MITI minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed issued a lengthy statement on …
Lexus Malaysia issues recall for ES sedan – 90 units
Lexus Malaysia has announced a recall for the facelifted Lexus ES sedan sold in the country, due to an issue pertaining to the car’s brake actuator. This is part of a global …
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander officially launched: RM167k
Following its preview in February, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has officially launched its new Mitsubishi Outlander. The seven-seater SUV is now available at all authorised Mitsubishi showrooms nationwide, and is priced at …
