First ECRL trains expected at Kuantan Port by end-Dec
The first shipment of East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) trains - two passenger electric multiple units (EMU) and two goods electric locomotives (E-Loco) - is expected to land at Kuantan Port by …
Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill takes effect in 2026 – banks to offer discounts to customers who settle early
Banks will offer discounts for customers who settle their existing fixed-rate hire purchase loans early as the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2005 takes effect in 2026, according to a joint statement by the …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV teased, set to debut at Proton Tech Showcase, COE, Dec 5-7 – 83 km EV, 943 km total
Having launched three new cars this year (the facelifted X50, the eMas 5 and the Saga), you might think that Proton would put its feet up and take a well-deserved break. But …
Speed limiter compliance has surpassed 48% – Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that compliance for speed limiter devices (SLD) on commercial vehicles in Malaysia is 48.37% as of December 1, a stark jump from just 2.68% when enforcement …
Completing MEX II Putrajaya-KLIA highway extension estimated to cost RM449 million, says works minister
Some development on the stalled Maju Expressway extension (MEX II). According to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, it is estimated to cost RM449 million to complete the long-delayed project, reports …
JPJ eBid: APH and JYQ number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that APH and JYQ are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Perak's latest running number series is ‘APH’, …
2026 Proton Saga Standard MC3 – full gallery of base variant; only sub-RM40k car in M’sia with 1.5L engine
The 2026 Proton Saga MC3 may have been launched in Malaysia for almost a week now, but this is the first time we're clapping eyes on the RM37,990 (after the RM1k early-bird …
Perodua QV-E modular platform to spawn smaller, cheaper EV – hybrid and range extender possible too
The Perodua QV-E, billed as Malaysia's first homegrown EV, was officially launched yesterday. We've covered the project extensively through the episodes, and have posted not just on the car (deep dive here), …
Singaporean tour buses allowed to enter Malaysia, but cannot operate as express buses on scheduled routes
Singaporean tour buses are allowed to enter Malaysia but cannot operate as express buses, transport minister Anthony Loke said, reported The Star. The arrangement is reciprocal as Malaysian tour buses can operate …
Transport ministry considering phased introduction of speed limiters with telematics on heavy vehicles
The transport ministry is considering the phased implementation of speed limiter devices (SLDs) to be integrated with telematics systems, to improve monitoring of heavy vehicles on roads and to enhance road safety, …
Malaysian gov’t rejects World Bank proposal to float RON95 petrol price, stays committed to Budi95 – PM
Prime minister and finance minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said, according to a Bernama report, that the Malaysian government remains committed to the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) targeted subsidy programme …
Tian Siang Premium Auto opens new MINI showroom in Ipoh – brand’s 2nd standalone facility in Malaysia
Tian Siang Premium Auto has launched a new standalone MINI showroom in Malaysia located in Ipoh, Perak. This is the brand’s second such facility that specialises exclusively in MINI vehicles in the …
Two months of Budi95 – RM5.16 billion or 2.59 billion litres of RON95 purchased by nearly 14 million users
Tempus fugit - we've enjoyed two months of Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) already. From the September 30 start up to November 30, 13.9 million out of 16.55 million eligible Malaysians (84%) …
Perodua QV-E battery leasing – why BaaS, and how it guarantees future RV and ensures sustainability
With the launch of the QV-E yesterday, Perodua finally has an entry into the burgeoning electric vehicle market, priced significantly under the RM100,000 mark. But the headline RM80,000 figure does not include …
Naza announces end of Maserati distributorship in Malaysia; group to focus on Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz
The Naza Automotive Group has issued a statement today, stating that Naza Italia has formally issued a notice to Maserati S.p.A. of the former's intention to discontinue its distributorship of the Italian …
Perodua QV-E EV scores 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating – 88.36 pts beats Toyota Yaris Cross a.k.a. P2 Nexis/Traz
The Perodua QV-E, billed as Malaysia's first homegrown EV, was officially launched yesterday. We've covered the project extensively through the episodes, and have posted not just on the car (deep dive here), …
JPJ clearing leftover GM number plates on MySikap
The road transport department (JPJ) is now offering the leftovers of the ‘GM’ number plate series, which was previously open for bidding on JPJ eBid. As with previous “clearance sales,” numbers that …
2026 Lexus GX550 in Malaysia – posh Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 3.5L twin-turbo V6, from RM780k
Lexus GX Overtrail Teased last week, the new third-generation Lexus GX has finally been introduced in Malaysia, appearing on the local website some two years after making its world premiere. The premium …
Lotus Cup China – one-make racing series with Emira Cup race car to start 2026 season in Sepang, Malaysia
The Lotus Cup China one-make racing series arrived in Malaysia at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit last weekend, when the Sepang 1000KM endurance race was also held. The one-make racing series features …
Perodua on track for record sales in 2025 with over 359k units – second biggest carmaker in ASEAN
Perodua has been very quiet this year, till now. The Malaysian market leader finally 'gave birth' to the QV-E after two years of labour, developing Malaysia's first homegrown EV with an incredibly …
