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Friday, May 29

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Proton to expand its Tg Malim EV plant capacity to 42,000 units – eMas 5 CKD production to start soon

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Proton has announced that it is expanding the operational capacity of its new electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Tanjung Malim. The national automaker said the expansion plan, for which an investment of RM37 million

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Drive home in a new or pre-owned BMW or MINI from just RM50k at Wheelcorp Mega Drive Sale, Jun 5-7!

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Sheer driving pleasure is something everyone should be able to enjoy, and with the Wheelcorp Mega Drive Sale, owning a BMW or MINI is made more attainable than ever. The event – held next weekend,

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Puspakom issues a reminder that mandatory VTA labelling must be present on all CBU vehicles

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Puspakom has issued a reminder on the importance of the mandatory vehicle type approval (VTA) product labelling being present on all fully-imported completely built-up (CBU) vehicles. This comes following a recent case involving a CBU

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2026 Kawasaki Z650S in Malaysia, priced at RM35,600

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Launched at the ongoing Malaysia Bike Show is the 2026 Kawasaki Z650S, priced at RM35,600 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Launched internationally in 2025, the Z650S features some improvements, notably in the ergonomics.…

Independent task force formed to investigate LRT derailment, led by air accident bureau chief – Loke

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The transport ministry has set up a special task force to investigate the root cause of the LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling train derailment that happened yesterday morning near the Chan Sow Lin station. Prasarana – the

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Mitsubishi Pajero generasi baharu bakal didedahkan musim luruh 2026 – guna platform ladder frame Triton

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Mitsubishi Motors telah pun mendedahkan teaser rasmi untuk model generasi baharu SUV off-road Mitsubishi Pajero hari ini. Tak banyak yang didedahkan pada teaser kali ini, di mana SUV berkenaan nampaknya menampilkan lampu nyalaan siang LED…

Budi95: MoF arah pengusaha stesen minyak perketat SOP pengesahan MyKad bagi bendung salah guna

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Sejak kebelakangan ini ada beberapa aduan yang mendakwa maklumat MyKad disalahgunakan tanpa kebenaran bagi transaksi di bawah program Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95). Perkara ini turut mendapat perhatian serius Kementerian Kewangan (MoF) yang…

LRT Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling beroperasi sepenuhnya seawal 3 Jun susulan tren tergelincir

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LRT Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling yang mengalami insiden tren tergelincir semalam dijangka kembali beroperasi sepenuhnya seawal Rabu depan (3 Jun), sempena permulaan minggu kerja yang singkat bagi penduduk Lembah Klang. Dua hari pertama…

Budi95: MoF instructs petrol retailers to tighten MyKad verification SOPs to curb misuse

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Amidst reports of MyKad misuse for the purpose of buying RM1.99-a-litre Budi95 petrol, the Malaysian finance ministry (MoF) has instructed petrol retailers to tighten MyKad verification standard operating procedures (SOP) for each Budi95…

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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero confirmed for debut later this year – iconic nameplate returns as Triton-based SUV

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The Mitsubishi Pajero is back! In a release posted today, the automaker said the all-new, fifth-generation Pajero will celebrate its world debut in autumn 2026, which is generally between September and November in Japan. An

My50 pass advanced purchase discontinued fr June 1

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Rapid KL has announced that advanced purchase of the My50 pass at customer service counters and through the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app will be discontinued from June 1, 2026. This would mean that commuters

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Honda ADV160 2026 dilancarkan untuk pasaran Malaysia – dua varian termasuk RoadSync, dari RM13k

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Bersempena dengan Malaysia Bike Show yang bermula hari ini, Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd melancarkan ADV160 2026, yang diberikan beberapa peningkatan berbanding model sebelumnya. Ia ditawarkan dalam dua varian iaitu ADV160 ABS pada harga RM13…

LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line to be fully operational by next Wed following derailment at Chan Sow Lin

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The LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line, which saw a train derailment yesterday, is expected to be fully operational by next Wednesday (June 3), in time for the start of a short working week for Klang Valley residents. The first two days of next…

2027 Geely Xingyuan/EX2 in China – Proton eMas 5 twin gets 47.14 kWh battery, 480 km CLTC range

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Entering its third year on the Chinese market, the Geely Xingyuan (known as the EX2 globally) has been refreshed once again for its home market. The twin to the Proton eMas 5 gains numerous detail changes and a larger battery option for…

Lamborghini’s decision to cancel Lanzador and Urus EVs “the right way to go,” says CEO Winkelmann

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Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has said the company’s decision to forgo its first electric vehicle (EV), the Lanzador, as well as an all-electric successor to the Urus was “the right way to go.” This was revealed in an interview with…

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Fuel-efficient driving habits can help motorists save up to RM204 a month on fuel costs – MIROS

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It’s already known that being light on the pedal and having smoother, consistent driving habits will eke out more kilometres on a tank of fuel, but just how much does it work out in terms

RON95 subsidy adjustment is last resort: PMO adviser

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Any adjustment of RON 95 petrol subsidies will be a last resort due to its direct impact on household spending, according to prime minister’s office senior economic and finance adviser Nurhisham Hussein, reported New Straits

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Subsidised RON95 only for Malaysians and Malaysian-registered vehicles, reminds Petronas and KPDN

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Petronas, together with the domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN), is reminding everyone that subsidised RON 95 petrol is only for Malaysian citizens and vehicles registered in Malaysia. This is one of several rules put in…

Another special edition Suzuki Jimny teased for M’sia?

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Go to Suzuki Cars Malaysia’s Facebook page and you’ll see this, along with the caption “Elevated safety, uncompromised value and adventure redefined. Crafted for those who seek more excitement, with peace of mind included at no extra cost…

Geely Okavango, Coolray facelift 2026 akan dilancar di Vietnam; X50 rebadge LHD masih dari Tanjong Malim?

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Geely Vietnam sudahpun mengumumkan bahawa ia bakal melancarkan dua model facelift baharu di pasaran berkenaan oada 5 Jun ini iaitu Okavango 2026 dan juga Coolray 2026. Bagi Okavango, seperti kita ketahui ia adalah kembar SUV segmen-D…

Thursday, May 28

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APAD instructed to take maximum disciplinary action against Prasarana for LRT train derailment – Loke

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Transport minister Anthony Loke has instructed the land public transport agency (APAD) to take maximum punitive action against Prasarana Malaysia following the derailment of a LRT train on the Ampang-Sri Petaling Line earlier today. In

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2026 Geely Okavango, Coolray facelifts launching in Vietnam soon; rebadged X50 to still come fr Tg Malim?

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Geely will be launching the 2026 Okavango and Coolray facelifts in Vietnam soon, with the date June 5, 2026 written on the company’s social media post. This iteration of the Okavango will be the Vietnam market’s version of the Haoyue L…

BYD Dolphin G DM-i – hatchback PHEV segmen-B untuk Eropah, jarak gerak 1,000 km, lancar Jun depan

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BYD memperkenalkan varian baharu hatchback Dolphin di Eropah, dikenali sebagai Dolphin G DM-i. Seperti namanya, versi ini bukan lagi digerakkan oleh kuasa elektrik sepenuhnya (EV), sebaliknya ia menerima unit rangkaian kuasa plug-in hybrid…

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LRT Ampang-Sri Petaling Line service disruption – alternative trains and shuttle buses remain active

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Following the disruption to the LRT Ampang-Sri Petaling Line service this morning as a result of a technical fault on the track at the Chan Sow Lin station, which caused a train to derail while passing through a track switching zone, Rapid…

MOT arah APAD siasat insiden tren LRT tergelincir landasan, hukuman maksima terhadap Prasarana

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Insiden tren LRT Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling yang tergelincir di landasan berhampiran Stesen Chan Sow Lin pagi tadi menimbulkan rasa kurang senang di kalangan para penggunanya. Ada saja gangguan perkhidmatan disebabkan masalag teknikal yang…

Omoda C7 bakal dipamer di KL Fashion Week 2026 – akan dilancarkan di Malaysia dalam varian petrol?

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Omoda C7 bakal dipamerkan di acara Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2026 yang akan berlangsung tidak lama lagi, selepas kali terakhir SUV segmen-C ini dikesan diuji di jalan raya pada Ogos dan November tahun lalu. SUV ini telah diperkenalkan…

Ford Everest Platinum teased for Malaysia – matrix LED headlamps, B&O speakers like Ranger Platinum?

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Go to Ford Malaysia’s Facebook page and you’ll see this. “Something new is on the horizon. Arriving at The Arch Galeries, KL from 5–7 June” says the post caption. Those are clearly Ford Everest tail lamps, and as the Ranger-based SUV can…

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2026 Toyota Hilux launched in Japan – Thai-made Travo pick-up, high-spec 2.8L diesel, fr RM124k

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After launching in several other countries (yes, including Malaysia), the new ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has finally made its way to its home market of Japan. Unlike us, this made-in-Thailand pick-up arrives with pure diesel power, with…

Toyota Hilux 2026 dilancar di Jepun – CBU Thailand, 2 varian, hanya 2.8L Turbodiesel 4×4, bermula RM124k

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Selepas didedahkan pada November tahun lalu dan membuat kemunculan di Thailand Mac lalu, Toyota Hilux generasi ke-sembilan kini dilancarkan secara rasmi di Jepun. Seperti model generasi sebelumnya, versi kali ini juga masih dibuat di…

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Chery to enter Japan market via EMT joint venture – first model is a kei car from new Emta brand, due 2027

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Chery has announced it will enter the Japanese market via Electric Mobility Technologies (EMT), a Singapore-based joint venture involving the Chinese automaker, Jiangsu Yueda Group, Autobacs Seven, Gotion and Anest. According to…