Johor planning to implement VEP system by June
An update on the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system, which was supposed to have begun operating in August 1 last year, but was then postponed to October 1, at which point its …
Bas Muafakat Johor – free bus service to start in April
As revealed earlier in the year, the state of Johor will flag-off its new free bus service by the middle of April 2016. As part of the state’s pilot project, four local …
China Railway still keen on KL-Singapore HSR project
China Railway Group (CREC) has stated that it is still interested in the high-speed rail (HSR) project that links Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. That said however, the company is currently waiting for …
Works ministry confirms rubberised asphalt tests
In a study carried out via the public works department (JKR), the Malaysian works ministry is said to be testing the use of hard rubber in road asphalt mixtures. According to Bernama, …
Touch ‘n Go – more no-service charge reload locations
Touch 'n Go says it is looking into increasing the number of reload locations where card top-ups can be done without users having to pay service charges, The Sun reports. The company's …
Proton faces tough economy with careful steps – MITI
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has revealed that Proton is taking several careful initiatives to cope with the unpredictable economy and ever-challenging market. Bernama reports that these initiatives include …
2016 Subaru Forester to launch in Malaysia on April 14, prices start from RM144k, up to RM19k cheaper
Following the regional debut of the 2016 Subaru Forester facelift at the Bangkok Motor Show, we now have official pricing for the SUV, direct from Glenn Tan, executive director of Tan Chong …
February 2016 Malaysia car sales – down 15.1% from Jan, 24.8% lower than 2015, year-to-date down 18.3%
The Malaysian car sales figures for February 2016 has been released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). As predicted, combined sales for both passenger and commercial vehicles have slumped for the month …
Telematics device to monitor busses not compulsory
According to The Sun Daily, the proposal by the Malaysian Motor Insurance Pool (MMIP) to have busses equipped with a telematics device has been put off. The system will remain optional to …
Don’t leave kids in cars, parents warned as heat rises
Several welfare societies and medical authorities have warned against parents leaving their children in cars, even for a short period. The heat wave currently faced by the nation is regarded as a …
New 2016 Toyota Hilux – Malaysian sales ads spotted
The new 2016 Toyota Hilux should be just around the corner now. Following the reveal of the pick-up truck's estimated pricelist last month and the local brochure earlier this week, we've now …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport facelift in M’sia
Here is the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport — the sportiest version of the new W176 A-Class facelift range, save for the limited-run Motorsport Edition, and range-topping A 45. Priced at RM238,888, the …
Kia Rio Sedan X open for booking – bodykit, RM78k
Click to enlarge Brochures and price lists of the Kia Rio Sedan X have been circulating by dealers – proclaiming that the car is open for booking – ahead of the new …
Petron Blaze RON 100 fuel now available in 20 stations
Petron has expanded its list of service stations with Blaze 100 Euro 4M petrol. The RON 100 fuel that was just launched in Malaysia will be available at a total of 20 …
AWAS to begin operations in May – Transport Ministry
The Awareness Automated Safety System (AWAS) is set to be implemented by May this year. A combination of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) and the Kejara demerit points system, the system is …
Uber accepting cash payments in JB starting today
Cashless payment has been one of Uber's features since its 2014 launch in Malaysia, and the fact that the fare is auto billed to your credit card is liked by many including …
2016 Toyota Hilux Malaysian brochure revealed – new GD diesel engines, 6-speed auto, seven airbags, VSC
Click to enlarge More info on the upcoming 2016 Toyota Hilux. This time, it involves the official Malaysian brochure of the pick-up, which was sent to us by paultan.org reader Mohd Aizatenko. …
New KL-East Coast double-track railway link planned
Fast and modern rail link from KL to the East Coast? On the cards. According to The Sun, such a project is in the pipeline - a double-track line will that will …
GALLERY: W205 Mercedes-Benz C180 Avantgarde and C300 AMG Line in Malaysian showroom, from RM229k
Here’s a closer look at the new Mercedes-Benz C 180 Avantgarde and Mercedes-Benz C 300 AMG Line. Both models effectively form the new base and top-range W205 models (sans the AMG C …
