Budget 2027: Drunk and drug-impaired drivers causing accidents to be made to compensate victims
In July, it was reported that the cabinet had agreed in principle with the suggestion by the transport ministry to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (...
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JPJ: RM1k aid for taxi, school bus drivers to be paid from next week; telematics mandatory for commercial vehicles
The RM1,000 one-off aid for taxi and school bus drivers announced in Budget 2027 will be paid out starting next week, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) said in a statement. The payment, which was announced by prime minister Datu...
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EPMB, Hebei Shichang enter joint venture for production of Proton Saga, AMA02, AMA05 fuel tanks in Batang Kali
EP Manufacturing (EPMB)has entered into a joint venture with Hebei Shichang Auto Parts to form EP Shichang Automotive Systems, which is 51% owned by E...
Budget 2027: MyKomuter50 monthly pass for KTM Komuter – average savings of RM160 a month for 40k
KTM Komuter users who have looked enviously at fellow commuters paying only RM50 a month for their LRT and MRT rides, your wishes have come true.Prime...
Budget 2027: Excise duty, sales tax exemption for Proton, Perodua taxis continues
The government will continue providing full excise duty and sales tax exemptions for new Proton and Perodua cars purchased by taxi and private-hire ca...
Budget 2027: RM1,000 one-off payment to taxi and school bus drivers using proceeds from ‘H’ plate sales
Taxi and school bus drivers are set to receive a one-off payment under measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in his Budget 202...
Budget 2027: Minimum wage, perks for e-hailing and p-hailing workers – govt/Grab funding RM160m package
Prime ministerDatuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is currently tabling Budget 2027in parliament and has announced a list of perks for gig workers, or e-hailing a...
Malaysia Budget 2027 live updates (auto/transport)
Malaysia’sBudget 2027is set to be tabled today (October 9) at 3.30pm by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Keep refreshing...
Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia – older, second-gen to continue being sold alongside newer, third-gen but only 2.0L
Prior to itslaunch, the third-generation (KM) Mazda CX-5 was previewed at this year’sKuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in June. At the...
Autonomous electric bus service begins in Putrajaya – RM1 per ride, starts and ends at MRT Putrajaya Sentral
Having previously undergone trials, theeMooVit autonomous electric bushas now moved into field operations, with the vehicle running a route service st...
Proposed 30 km/h school zone limit still not gazetted after approval, pending review of legal amendments
Theproposed nationwide school zone speed limit of 30 km/hremains ungazetted over two years since its approval, pending a review of legal amendments, e...
BAS.MY Johor Bahru extended for 5 years starting 2027
Good news for those living in and around JB. The government has agreed to extendBAS.MYJohor Bahru services via the Stage Bus Services Transformation p...
KTM Shuttle Selatan: good news expected Budget 2027
Malaysian transport ministerAnthony Lokehas said that prime ministerDatuk Seri Anwar Ibrahimis expected to announce good news regardingKeretapi Tanah...
2026 F1 Bahrain GP in Sepang brings RM345 million economic windfall to Malaysian SMEs – Steven Sim
It was definitely one to remember, the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, forhow it came to beto thedrama of the r...
KL Car Free Morning cum Huawei Active Rings Run to go on as planned this Sunday despite haze, for now
The KL Car Free Morning (KLCFM) working committee has announced that this Sunday’s open circuit around the city will proceed as scheduled. This is som...
Third-gen Mazda CX-5 CKD due in Malaysia by mid-2027 – supply chain being prepared for 60% local content
The third-generation (KM) Mazda CX-5 waslaunched in Malaysia yesterday, arriving as a fully-imported (CBU) model from Japan. Without a panoramic sunro...
Unrecognised international driving permits being offered to foreigners for up to RM500; not all IDPs valid – JPJ
Certain parties are offering unrecognised five-yearinternational driving permits(IDP) to foreigners for up to RM500,Kuala Lumpur road transport depart...
RM4,000 fine for tailing Deputy PM Zahid’s convoy
A 27-year-old property agent has been fined RM4,000 for disobeying a police order to stop following the convoy escorting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk S...
Works ministry says it will address findings in A-G report on the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway, improve delivery
In itsfindings on Phase 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) project, the 2026 Auditor-General’s Report flagged major issues surrounding the projec...
Complaints for alleged water contamination in RON95 petrol involving 30 stations in Penang lodged with KPDN
A total of 33 complaints have been lodged with the Penang state domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) for the alleged water contamination...
2026 Proton Saga MC3 launched – Standard RM38k, Executive RM44k, Premium RM49k, 120 PS 1.5L 4-cyl
At long last, after months of spyshots, leaks, teasers and previews, thenew Proton Sagahas been launched in Malaysia – just in time to celebrate its n...
2025 Proton X50 facelift – major update brings updated styling, i-GT 1.5T 4-cylinder engine, all-new interior
At long last, Proton has previewed thefacelifted X50(although the company calls this an “all-new” model), some five years after theoriginal was introd...
2023 Perodua Axia D74A launched – 1.0L D-CVT; DNGA; larger body; G, X, SE, AV variants, fr RM38.6k
You’veseen it(well, most of it), and some of you have evenbooked one, and now it’s officially launched – say hello to the 2023 Perodua Axia. The secon...
2023 Toyota Vios launched in Malaysia – DNGA; 1.5L NA, CVT; AEB, ACC; two variants; from RM89,600
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially launched thefourth-generation Toyota Vios, which is being offered in two variants. That’s two less than the out...
Toyota Veloz MPV launched in Malaysia to replace Avanza – upmarket Alza twin, RM20k more at RM95k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the Toyota Veloz seven-seater MPV for Malaysia, with the Japanese brand now bringing the sister vehicle to thePer...
REVIEW: 2022 Perodua Alza AV – the best family car below 100k in Malaysia, not just among 7-seater MPVs
Perodua Alza 2022 – Quick FactsTheAlza 2022 was launchedon July 20, 2022. It comes in3 specs – X, H and AV.If you are interested in buying a Perodua A...
REVIEW: 2022 Honda City Hatchback in Malaysia – RS e:HEV hybrid and V, priced from RM88k to RM108k
I’ve always had a fondness for the Honda Jazz, particularly thesecond-andthird-geniterations of the nameplate. Shape aside, of which the second-gen GE...
Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k
The 2024 Proton S70 is now officially launched, earlier than the expected December date. Unlike previous Geely-Proton models, the gestation period for...
2022 Proton X70 MC in Malaysia – new 1.5L 3-cylinder engine, AWD added, priced from RM94k to RM122k
After nearly four years and over 70,000 units on the road, theProton X70has finally received its firstminor change (MC), giving it mild styling tweaks...
Proton X90 SUV launched, priced from RM123,800 to RM152,800 – 6 or 7 seats, 1.5L TGDi 48V mild-hybrid
Following itsmedia previewin March andfirst drivelast month, theProton X90is now officially on sale in Malaysia, having been launched earlier this eve...
2022 Proton Saga MC2 facelift – spec-by-spec comparison of Standard, Premium and Premium S
Proton launched the 2022 Saga MC2 facelift this morning, the second minor change for the third-generation budget sedan. This is a smaller update thant...
2021 Perodua Ativa SUV launched in Malaysia – X, H, AV specs; 1.0L Turbo CVT; from RM61,500 to RM72k
Finally, the Perodua Ativa has been officially launched in Malaysia. Instead of the customary big event, Perodua unveiled the D55L SUV via a virtual l...
Perodua Traz Malaysian review – the good and the bad
Launched last month, thePerodua Trazis a B-segment SUV that sits in between the automaker’s compact Ativa and larger Aruz. Measuring in at 4,310 mm lo...
BYD Atto 2 review – best affordable EV in Malaysia?
The BYD Atto 2 is one of the most interesting propositions for the electric SUV market in Malaysia. Although the list price is officially RM100k, an e...
BYD Atto 3 Extended Range – RM167,800 in Malaysia
Launched for the Malaysian market last week, theBYD Atto 3fully electric crossoverarrived in our marketwith two variants on offer, the Standard Range...
BYD Seal EV launched in Malaysia – two variants, up to 523 hp/670 Nm, 570 km range; from RM179,800
First shown here at theend of 2022, and thenteased again late last year, theBYD Sealis now officially on sale in Malaysia, with Sime Darby Beyond Auto...
BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV launched in Malaysia – two variants, up to 530 PS, RM183,800 to RM199,800
First teased at thebeginning of November, the BYDSealion 7is now on sale in Malaysia, with Sime Darby Beyond Auto having officially introduced the all...
Perodua QV-E launched – first homegrown EV, Magna Steyr input, 0-100 7.5s, 445 km NEDC range, RM80k
Finally, the Perodua QV-E is launched. Unveiled by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at MITI’s HQ in KL moments ago, this‘important national age...
REVIEW: Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift in Malaysia – superb EV and great value, it’s better but not perfect
This is the reference point for EVs, and that’s unfortunate for all the other carmakers selling EVs in Malaysia. Their plans were sound, and so were t...
2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift unveiled – Malaysia delivery in April, RM4k more, from RM195,450
Just a day after the2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Project Juniper’ faceliftwas sighted without camouflage, the refreshed iteration of the American EV maker’s SU...
2025 Zeekr 7X launched in Malaysia – Model Y, Sealion 7, G6 rival, up to 646 PS, 615 km WLTP, from RM179.8k
You saw it at theMalaysia Autoshow 2025and atpaultan.org‘s Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE); now theZeekr 7Xhas finally landed in Malaysia officially, inR...
Zeekr 009 launched in Malaysia – 6/7 seats; 582 km WLTP EV range; from RM310k, cheaper than Alphard
The Zeekr 009 has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia, two months afterorder taking startedfor the all-electric MPV that looks to draw buyers aw...
Puspakom extends operations to Saturdays this month – Oct 10, 17, 24 and 31; 27 branches nationwide involved
It’s not that easy to send your vehicle for inspection on working days, so Puspakom has been extending operations to Saturdays, and there are four ext...
LRT Kelana Jaya Line’s Jelatek and Setiawangsa stations faced power supply disruption this morning – resolved
The power supply disruption that affected the LRT Kelana Jaya Line’s Jelatek and Setiawangsa stations this morning has been resolved.Rapid KL said in...
JKR has 33 projects classified as ‘sick’ as a result of contractor management weaknesses – Ahmad Maslan
Of the 875 projects being carried out at the construction stage by the public works department (JKR), 33 have been classified as sick projects as of S...
Less than 7% of SUV, pick-up truck owners used up 400L Budi Diesel quota in September – finance ministry
Fewer than 8,000, or around 7% of SUV and pick-up truck owners used up their Budi Diesel quota in the month of September 2026 according to the ministr...
PLUS Senai Selatan intersection ramp closure tonight
North South Highway users in Johor, take note. PLUS has announced the closure of a ramp (Ramp E) at the Senai Selatan interchange on the Malaysia-Sing...
DBKL makes 84 arrests across 49 locations in crackdown on illegal parking attendants
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has arrested 84 individuals in a continuing crackdown on illegal parking attendants, or “ulat parkir”, across 49 locatio...
Li Auto hiring Malaysia GM – Li Mega MPV launch 2027?
Li Auto is looking for a Malaysia general manager – theLinkedIn job adwas posted a month ago –which can only mean one thing, really.The job scope enco...
Skip the middlemen, use MyJPJ for JPJ services – Loke
Motorists do not need to use collection agents as middlemen for services the road transport department (JPJ) can handle directly, says transport minis...
KLIA Aerotrain to pause from midnight to 5am, till Oct 17
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)Aerotrain, which connects the airport’s main terminal building to the satellite building, will pause oper...
Rapid Penang test-runs two EV buses, shift is underway
Rapid Penangtest-ran two electric buses on October 6 and 7, marking an initial step towardsreplacing the state’s diesel buses with EV ones,Bernamarepo...
Driver detained after allegedly tailing Deputy PM’s convoy on KESAS despite police warning
A 27-year-old driver was detained after allegedly ignoring a police warning not to tail a convoy escorting Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on...
2026 Proton X50 Sport Edition open for booking – full black, bodykit, red accents; now based on Flagship FL
We’ve been wondering when it was coming, but it’s finally almost here – Proton has opened bookings for theX50 Sport Edition, some four months after it...
2026 Mazda CX-5 launched in Malaysia – from RM169k for new, larger third-gen SUV; CBU Japan, 2.5L NA, ADAS
Nearly four months after being previewed at this year’sKuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), thethird-generation (KM) Mazda CX-5is now off...
Malaysian fuel prices Oct 8-14, 2026 – petrol up, RON95 to RM4.67, RON97 to RM5.15; diesel unchanged, RM5.27
It’s Wednesday, which means that it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance releasing the retail price of fue...
65% of Malaysia’s 40.77m registered vehicles are active
According to theMalaysian transport ministry, 26.6 million vehicles (including almost 16 million cars and 9.57 million motorbikes) out of the40.77 mil...
Works ministry requests allocation of RM5-6 billion for federal road maintenance under Budget 2027
The works ministry has requested that it receives sufficient allocation under the upcoming Budget 2027 in order to cover overall maintenance needs of...
Chery Tiggo Cross Sport Edition launched – front/rear bodykit on the 1.5L Turbo variant, RM83,800
The Chery Tiggo Cross Sport Edition, whichfirst image we saw last week, is now officially launched in Malaysia.The Sport Edition (SE) is based on the...
Motorcycle owners renting to foreigners to face action; some used for excessive loads, posing danger – JPJ
The road transport department (JPJ) has detected a growing trend of motorcycle owners renting their vehicles to foreigners, and some of these vehicles...
Audi Glenmarie service reception temporarily moves to EON B&P Hub next door – sales, after-sales as usual
Audi owners who service their cars at Audi Centre Glenmarie, take note. The dealership, which is operated by Euromobil Sdn Bhd and is part of the EON...
ECRL at 98.16% completion, could even begin operations earlier than scheduled – fares will be affordable
At 98.16% complete, phase one of theEast Coast Rail Link (ECRL)is well on track for its launch, and it may even begin operations earlier than its sche...
2026 Mazda CX-5 priced at RM171,510 OTR in Malaysia – third-generation SUV with 2.5L engine; launching Oct 8
It looks like Bermaz Motor has revealed pricing for theall-new Mazda CX-5ahead of the SUV’s launch tomorrow onOctober 8, 2026. On Mazda Malaysia’s off...
ECRL cable theft: 200 auxiliary police personnel to be stationed at hotspots from November – MRL CEO
A total of 200 auxiliary police personnel will be stationed at East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cable theft hotspots from November as part of enhanced secu...
JPJ eBid: DFT and QEA number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that DFT and QEA are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform,JPJ eBid.Kelantan’slatest runn...
Sabah Pan Borneo Highway: only 4 of 35 work packages complete, costs increased by RM1 billion – A-G report
Phase 1 of theSabah Pan Borneo Highway projectremains incomplete and prolonged delays have inflated costs by more than RM1 billion, according to the a...
Porsche Malaysia opens new service centre in Kuching – first in East Malaysia; operated by Hap Seng Prestige
Porsche Malaysia, which is represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), has launched its first authorised service centre in East Malaysia. Locat...
2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift rolls off Melaka plant – over 51,000 City Hatchbacks sold in Malaysia to date
Barely a week after theorder books opened on October 1(which was in turn a week after thelaunch of the facelifted City sedan), the2026 Honda City Hatc...
Zetrix submits proposal to settle RM314 mil outstanding remittances following JPJ services suspension
According to a report byNST, Zetrix AI Bhd, which is part of the MYEG Group, has a submitted a proposal to the government to resolve outstanding remit...
KPDN takes RON95 samples from 11 petrol stations in Kedah following claims of water mixing with fuel
The Kedah branch of the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has taken RON 95 petrol samples from 11 petrol stations in several distri...
Gov’t considering heavier penalty for cable thieves – Nga
The government is considering heavier penalties to combatcable thieves, especially those involving syndicates. Minister of housing and local governmen...
Geely EX2 exported from Tg Malim – Proton eMas 5 local content now high enough for ASEAN exports?
Our BM colleague and Tanjong Malim residentFarid Awaludinstrikes again, this time with photos of several units of theProton eMas 5leaving the national...
Proton sold 19,465 units in September 2026 – 160,886 units year-to-date, exceeding 2025 full-year sales volume
Proton has announced its sales figures for the month of September 2026, and it reports that it has sold 19,465 units last month. Its latest monthly sa...
GWM Ora 5 HEV – bookings open in Malaysia for B-SUV; RM115,000 estimated price, launch in November 2026
GWM Malaysia has announced that the order books have now opened for the GWM Ora 5 HEV in Malaysia, with an estimated price of RM115,000. First preview...
B15 biodiesel saves 23.62m litres of diesel/month – KPK
Malaysian plantation and commodities(KPK) ministerDatuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmadhas said thatB15 biodieselhas saved an average of 23.62 million litres of...
Puspakom opens new Kajang inspection centre – largest in Malaysia; 800 vehicles daily; full services by end-Nov
Puspakom has announced the opening of its newest and largest inspection centre located in Bandar Teknologi Kajang. This comes following theclosure of...
MyEG failed to remit RM314mil in govt revenue from May to September 2026; JPJ, MoT to take legal action – Loke
The ministry of transport and the road transport department (JPJ) will take legal action to recover the full amount of outstanding government revenue...
JPJ tracking illegal ‘gojek’ motorcycle taxis taking people to Sepang for F1 – RM10 from KLIA2, RM80 from Mitsui?
They saw an opportunity. As crowds thronged Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for the2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, riders offered motorcycl...
F1 return to Sepang possible but Malaysia needs a five-year business plan, says FIA president Ben Sulayem
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has given Malaysia a clear routeback to the Formula 1 calendarbut there are several factors to con...
2026 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic one-off, Antonelli closes in on title as Russell DNFs
It’s been nine years since Formula 1 last raced in Sepang, but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen picked up rightwhere he left off, winning an action-packed Ba...