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• Malaysia on course for a fifth straight record year – 640,875 vehicles registered to September 2026

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 10:55 am

  

  Malaysia’s new vehicle market is on track for another record year. According to the road transport department (JPJ), 640,875 new vehicles were registered from January to September 2026, the highest total for the first nine months of any year on record. That is 4.4% more than the same period last year (613,952) and 15,912 units ahead of the previous best, set in 2024 (624,963).

  The full-year record belongs to 2025, when 870,188 vehicles were registered, and that was the fourth record year in a row after 2022, 2023 and 2024. To make it five, 2026 needs another 229,314 registrations from October to December to beat it, or about 76,400 a month.

  

  That is more than this year’s monthly average so far of 71,208, but the last three months are usually the busiest of the year. October to December brought 256,236 registrations last year, including 96,967 in December alone, the biggest single month on record. A repeat of the final quarter of 2023 (236,860) would also be enough, and so would 2024’s (231,274), though only by about 2,000 units. A slowdown to 2022’s level (208,730), on the other hand, would leave 2026 around 20,600 units short.

  Recent months have been strong. July (80,030) and September (74,259) were the best July and the best September on record, and 2026 has outsold 2025 in five of the nine months so far, with September up 18.6% year-on-year.

  

  Much of this year’s growth has come from Proton, whose registrations are up 39.2% to 153,318, giving it its highest market share since 2011. Electrified models are also playing a bigger part, with the 53,537 EVs and 40,181 hybrids registered so far this year both already more than in the whole of 2025. Perodua, still the biggest brand by far, is down 3.0% on last year.

  For those planning to buy a new car before the year is out, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2026, powered by Petronas Primax, takes place on October 31 and November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) in Setia Alam. There will be 21 brands at the show, including Perodua, Proton, Chery, Jetour, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Zeekr and Lotus, with show-exclusive deals. The first 200 confirmed bookings get RM3,000 worth of vouchers, and every confirmed booking enters a lucky draw for prizes worth a total of RM57,000, including a RM10,000 holiday package. Find out more about ACE 2026 here.

  

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Proton’s market share hits its highest since 2011 – 23.9% of all new vehicles to September 2026

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 10:11 am

  

  Proton is having its strongest year in more than a decade. According to the road transport department (JPJ) registration data, the national carmaker accounted for 23.9% of all new vehicles registered in Malaysia from January to September 2026. That is its highest share of the market since 2011 (26.2%), and up from 17.9% in the same period last year.

  Proton has registered 153,318 vehicles so far this year, 39.2% more than the 110,150 it managed from January to September 2025. That is already more than it registered in any full year since 2011, and its best first nine months since 2002. It needs fewer than 18,000 more units, about a month’s worth of sales at its current pace, to pass the 171,110 it registered in 2005, which would make 2026 its best year since 2002.

  

  Together, Proton and Perodua took 62.5% of the market in the first nine months, the highest combined share for the two national brands since 2003. The gain is all Proton’s, though. Perodua is still by far the country’s biggest brand with 247,397 registrations so far, but that is 3.0% fewer than a year ago, and its share has slipped from 41.5% to 38.6%.

  In September alone, Perodua registered 27,838 vehicles to Proton’s 18,149, or 1.53 Peroduas for every Proton. In January, when Proton took 29.0% of the market, its best share of any month this year, that ratio was 1.32.

  Proton’s growth has come mostly from new models and one old favourite. The Proton e.MAS 5, launched at the end of October 2025, has added 20,327 registrations on its own, and the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV, launched in February, another 6,247. The Proton S70 is up 7,856 units (61%). Among Proton’s existing models, the biggest gain is the Proton Saga, which has climbed to 68,038 registrations since the MC3 facelift went on sale in November, 18,784 (38%) more than a year ago.

  Some of the losses were expected. Production of the Proton Iriz ended in September 2025, and the Proton Persona has been discontinued too, with the new S70 NA, launched in September, taking its place. Between them, the two models have lost 8,656 registrations compared with last year, as their remaining stock runs out. The Proton X70 and the all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 are also down on last year.

  

  On the Perodua side, the new Perodua Traz, launched in December 2025, has added 15,800 registrations. But the Perodua Myvi (down 8,108), Perodua Ativa (down 7,502), Perodua Alza (down 3,832), Perodua Aruz (down 3,755) and Perodua Axia (down 2,024) have all fallen, more than cancelling out the newcomer. The Perodua Bezza is the only existing Perodua model that is up on last year, by 1,264 units.

  The race for the best-selling model is much closer. The Saga beat the Bezza in September (8,671 to 7,779), its third monthly win of the year after January and May, while the Bezza has topped the other six months. Year to date, the Bezza leads 73,476 to 68,038, a gap of 5,438 units that the Saga has narrowed from 6,330 at the end of August.

  

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Malaysia hybrid car sales in September 2026 – already a record year, with three months to go

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 9:11 am

  

  Hybrids are having their best year yet in Malaysia. According to the latest road transport department (JPJ) data, 5,448 hybrid vehicles were registered in September 2026, up 9.8% from August’s 4,964 and more than double the 2,399 recorded in September 2025. That is 7.3% of all new registrations in the month, up from 3.8% a year earlier.

  It also takes the year-to-date (YTD) total to 40,181 units, 83.1% more than in the first nine months of 2025 (21,944) and already well past the previous full-year record of 31,190, set last year. June (5,646) and July (5,622) 2026 are the two best months for hybrids on record, with September third.

  

  The jump came early this year. Hybrid registrations mostly ran between 2,000 and 3,000 units a month through 2024 and 2025, then climbed past 4,000 in March and have stayed above 4,900 every month since April. Behind it was a string of launches: the Toyota Vios Hybrid at the end of January, the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV in February, the Nissan Serena e-Power in March and the Toyota Yaris Cross in May. Hybrids even outsold EVs in May (5,103 against 5,038), the first time that has happened since January 2025.

  A note on what counts as a hybrid here. JPJ’s data puts three different technologies under the same fuel type: full hybrids that charge themselves, such as Toyota’s hybrids and Honda’s e:HEV models; plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), which can be charged from a socket and run on electric power alone for longer distances; and 48-volt mild hybrids, where a small electric motor assists the petrol engine but cannot drive the car on its own. We have labelled each model in the table below by type. Some models are sold in more than one hybrid form, such as the Mercedes-Benz C200 (mild hybrid) and C350e (plug-in hybrid), or the parallel-imported Toyota Crown, which comes as both a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. As JPJ’s data doesn’t say which version was registered, we have marked these models “mild or plug-in” or “full or plug-in”.

  By our count, full hybrids made up 59% of this year’s hybrid registrations (23,868 units) and models sold only as plug-in hybrids another 29% (11,758). That plug-in figure was just 653, or 3%, in the first nine months of 2025. Mild hybrids, and models offered in more than one hybrid form, account for the remaining 11% or so.

  The Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV is back at the top in September with 685 units, up 11% from August, after the Toyota Yaris Cross briefly took the lead in August. The plug-in SUV, launched as Malaysia’s cheapest PHEV, topped the hybrid chart every month from March to July and is the best-selling hybrid of 2026 so far with 6,247 units. That is more than the all-electric e.MAS 7 has managed in the same period (4,530), and more than half of the 11,758 units registered by plug-in-only models this year.

  Toyota fills the next three places. The Yaris Cross is second with 632 units (down 13%), and the hybrid accounts for half of all Yaris Cross registrations since the SUV went on sale in May (3,190 of 6,411). The Toyota Corolla Cross is third with 593 units (4,723 YTD), with the hybrid making up 55% of its sales this year, and the Vios is fourth with 521, up 8%. As a brand, Toyota registered 1,855 hybrids in September, 34% of the total.

  

  The Jetour T2 is the big mover, jumping to fifth with 342 units after the T2 i-DM plug-in hybrid was launched on September 19. The PHEV was on sale for only the last 12 days of the month, and it had collected 2,137 bookings before it was launched. The Honda HR-V is sixth with 337 units (up 63%), followed by the GWM Haval H6 in seventh (331), the Jaecoo J7 in eighth (244, up 18%), the Honda CR-V in ninth (216) and the Nissan Serena in tenth (184).

  The GWM Wey G9 drops to 11th with 163 units, down 49% from August, ahead of the Chery Tiggo Cross in 12th (121). Mercedes-Benz has three models in the top 20: the GLC in 13th (84), the E-Class in 14th (77) and the C-Class in 16th (65), with the Chery Tiggo 7 in 15th (75). Completing the top 20 are the Honda City (53), Omoda C9 (52), BMW X3 (50) and Audi Q7 (41).

  Rounding out the top 30 are the Lexus RX (40 units), Nissan Kicks (38), Volkswagen Tayron (35), BMW 5 Series (32), Toyota Crown (32), Chery Tiggo 8 (30), Toyota Camry (29), Volvo XC90 (29), Hyundai Santa Fe (28) and Honda Civic (26). In all, 68 different models were registered as hybrids in September.

  

  Year to date, the e.MAS 7 PHEV (6,247) leads the Corolla Cross (4,723), Vios (4,135), Yaris Cross (3,190) and Haval H6 (2,515). Toyota is by far the biggest hybrid brand with 12,849 registrations, 32% of the total, while Chinese brands such as Chery, GWM, Jetour and Omoda | Jaecoo together account for 23%.

  Add September’s 6,029 EVs and electrified vehicles made up 15.5% of the 74,259 new vehicles registered in the month. EVs still outsell hybrids in most months, but the gap is closing: so far this year, 53,537 EVs have been registered against 40,181 hybrids.

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Malaysia’s top selling car makes in September 2026 – Jetour jumps to fifth in its best month yet

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 8:42 am

  

  The road transport department (JPJ) has released its vehicle registration data for September 2026, and Perodua remains Malaysia’s best-selling make with 27,838 units. That is down 5.4% from August’s 29,422 and brings its year-to-date (YTD) total to 247,397 units.

  Proton is second with 18,149 units, down 9.9% on the month (153,318 YTD), which stretches the ratio to Perodua slightly to 1.53 to one from 1.46 to one in August. Toyota holds third with 10,606 units (83,548 YTD), up 0.7%, and Honda is fourth with 4,155 (41,349 YTD).

  The standout is Jetour, which jumps to fifth with 1,830 units, up 47.7% from August and both its best month and its highest ranking in Malaysia so far. The T2 did most of that with 1,248 registrations, including 342 of the new T2 i-DM hybrid. That pushes Omoda | Jaecoo down to sixth with 1,407 units (12,032 YTD).

  

  Mitsubishi is seventh with 1,149 units (up 10%), followed by Mazda in eighth with 987 (up 20.1%) and Chery in ninth with 761. Tesla slides from seventh to 10th as registrations fall 39.7% to 703 after its August spike. Lexus is 11th with 634 units and BYD 12th with 615, up 7.7%.

  Mercedes-Benz climbs to 13th with 603 units (up 25.6%), ahead of Great Wall Motor in 14th (557, down 19.9%) and Isuzu in 15th (521, up 19.2%). BMW is 16th with 455 units, Zeekr 17th with 445, iCaur 18th with 314 and Nissan 19th with 300, while Ford returns to the top 20 with 254 units, up 40.3%.

  Rounding out the top 30 are Porsche in 21st (221 units), Leapmotor in 22nd (167), MINI in 23rd (146), Xpeng in 24th (133), MG in 25th (132), Volvo in 26th (122), Volkswagen in 27th (121), Suzuki in 28th (118), Hyundai in 29th (100) and Subaru in 30th (91).

  

  Overall, 74,259 new vehicles were registered in September, down 3.9% from August but 18.6% up on September 2025. The year-to-date total of 640,875 units is the highest for the first nine months of any year on record, nearly 16,000 units ahead of 2024.

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Malaysia EV brand sales in September 2026 – Proton takes half of a cooler EV market

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 8:39 am

  

  Malaysia’s EV market cooled in September 2026 after August’s record month, but Proton still accounted for half of it. According to the latest road transport department (JPJ) data, 6,029 battery-electric vehicles were registered, down 31.7% from August’s 8,833, and the national carmaker took 3,016 of them, or 50%.

  That is down 44% from Proton’s record 5,383 in August, with the e.MAS 5 on 2,490 units and the e.MAS 7 on 526. Proton’s year-to-date (YTD) EV total now stands at 24,857 units, more than one and a half times the 14,407 that BYD registered in the whole of 2025.

  Tesla holds second with 703 units (4,436 YTD), down 39.7% as Model 3 registrations halved to 325, while the Model Y added 378. BYD is third with 615 units, up 7.7% (8,087 YTD), followed by Zeekr in fourth with 445 (up 12.7%) and iCaur in fifth with 312.

  

  Leapmotor is sixth with 167 units, ahead of Xpeng in seventh with 133 (up 41.5%) and Denza in eighth with 87 (up 35.9%). Perodua climbs from 12th to ninth with 86 units of the QV-E, up 53.6%, and TQ Wuling is 10th with 74.

  MG is 11th with 73 units and Volvo 12th with 69, more than double August’s 28, thanks to the EX30 (36), ES90 (14), EC40 (10) and EX90 (9). BMW drops from seventh to 13th with 53 units, down 51.4%. Great Wall Motor is 14th (37), Omoda | Jaecoo 15th (35), Porsche 16th (33), Dongfeng 17th (23), MINI 18th (22) and Chery 19th (11), while Luxeed makes its debut in 20th with nine units of the R7.

  Only 29 brands registered at least one EV in September, so this month’s top 30 is the complete list. Below Luxeed are smart and JAC with five units each, the latter with the T9 pick-up, followed by Neta, Lotus and Audi on three apiece, Honda, Toyota and Weststar Maxus on two, and Lepas, whose first EV registration was a single L4.

  

  Hybrids added another 5,448 registrations in September, taking electrified vehicles (EVs and hybrids) to 15.5% of the market. Year to date, 53,537 EVs have been registered, already more than the 44,813 recorded in the whole of 2025.

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Malaysia EV car sales in September 2026 – eMas 5 cools from August record but still takes 41% of the market

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 8:34 am

  

  Malaysia’s EV market eased back in September 2026 after August’s record month. According to the latest road transport department (JPJ) data, 6,029 battery-electric vehicles were registered, down 31.7% from August’s 8,833 but up 70.7% on September 2025 (3,532). EVs made up 8.1% of all new registrations in the month.

  The Proton e.MAS 5 is still the runaway leader with 2,490 units. That is down 47.8% from its August record of 4,770, but it still accounts for 41% of every EV registered in September, and the e.MAS 5 outsold the next ten EVs on the list combined (2,475).

  The Proton e.MAS 7 moves up to second with 526 units (4,530 YTD), ahead of the Tesla Model Y in third (378, down 25.4%) and the Zeekr 7X in fourth (347, up 12.7%). The Tesla Model 3 falls from second to fifth as registrations halve to 325 after its August surge.

  

  The iCaur 03 climbs to sixth with 237 units, up 66.9%, followed by the BYD Atto 3 in seventh (208) and the BYD Sealion in eighth (154, up 30.5%). The Leapmotor C10 is ninth with 124, and the BYD M6 jumps from 26th to 10th with 90 units, up from 27 in August.

  The Perodua QV-E is 11th with 86 units (up 53.6%), just ahead of the Xpeng G6 in 12th on 85, up from 22. The BYD Seal 6 is 13th (76), the TQ Wuling Bingo 14th (74) and the iCaur V23 15th, its registrations down 67.4% to 73. Completing the top 20 are the Denza D9 in 16th (68), the MG S5 in 17th (67), the Zeekr 009 in 18th (63), the BYD Atto 2 in 19th (48) and the Xpeng X9 in 20th (48).

  Rounding out the top 30 are the Leapmotor B10 (43 units), BYD Seal (39), Great Wall Ora (37), Volvo EX30 (36), Zeekr X (35), Jaecoo J5 (35), Denza Z9GT (19), Porsche Taycan (18), Volvo ES90 (14) and Porsche Macan (13). September also brought the first registrations for two new Chery-group models, the Luxeed R7 (nine units) and the iCaur V25.

  The BMW iX3 drops out of the top 30, from 19th in August (55 units) to 36th with nine. BMW Malaysia offered only 50 units of the new Neue Klasse SUV at launch and they sold out, so nearly all of that first batch was registered in August. More supply is expected with the long-wheelbase iX3 L from China.

  

  Year to date, 53,537 EVs have been registered in Malaysia, already well past the 44,813 recorded in the whole of 2025, with three months of the year still to go. Hybrids added another 5,448 registrations in September, taking electrified vehicles to 15.5% of the market.

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Malaysia car sales in September 2026 – Proton Saga back on top for the third time this year

  In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 11 October 2026 8:05 am

  

  New car registration data from the road transport department (JPJ) for September 2026 is out, and the Proton Saga is the country’s best-selling car again. The sedan registered 8,671 units in the month, up 18.5% from August’s 7,319, to finish first for the third time this year after January and May.

  The Perodua Bezza, which had led for the previous three months, drops to second with 7,779 units (down 7.5%), only 101 units ahead of the Perodua Axia in third on 7,678. The Perodua Myvi holds fourth with 4,143 units and the Perodua Alza moves up to fifth with 3,358.

  The Bezza still leads the year-to-date (YTD) table on 73,476 units, but the Saga has cut the gap to 5,438 from 6,330 a month ago, with 68,038 registrations so far. The Axia is third on 59,823 and the Myvi fourth on 43,605.

  

  The Proton S70 is sixth with 2,756 units (20,709 YTD). That is down from August’s record 3,235, but still the second-best month since the sedan went on sale. The Perodua Ativa climbs to seventh with 2,687 units, up 17.4%, which makes it September’s best-selling SUV, ahead of the Proton X50 (1,981), Honda HR-V (1,315) and Perodua Traz (1,281).

  The Proton e.MAS 5 slips to eighth with 2,490 units after August’s record 4,770, though it remains the country’s best-selling EV by a wide margin. The Toyota Hilux is ninth with 2,125 units (16,452 YTD) and the Proton X50 rounds out the top 10 with 1,981 (19,809 YTD).

  The Toyota Vios is 11th with 1,876 units, followed by the Toyota Alphard in 12th (1,608) and the Honda HR-V in 13th, up 37.6% to 1,315. The Perodua Traz is 14th with 1,281. The big mover is the Jetour T2, which jumps from 32nd to 15th with 1,248 units, nearly three times August’s 425, helped by 342 registrations of the new T2 i-DM hybrid.

  The Toyota Yaris Cross is 16th (1,124 units), with the Honda Civic 17th (1,118) and the Toyota Corolla Cross 18th (1,108). The Honda City has a rough month, falling from 12th to 19th on 874 units, down 42.7%, most likely as buyers held off for the facelifted model, which was launched on 24 September. The Perodua Aruz completes the top 20 with 826.

  Rounding out the top 30 are the Jaecoo J5 in 21st (783 units), the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV in 22nd (685), the all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 in 23rd (526), the Toyota Harrier in 24th (510), the Mitsubishi Xforce in 25th (476), the Honda CR-V in 26th (468), the Mazda 3 in 27th (461), the Jaecoo J7 in 28th (449), the Isuzu D-Max in 29th (439) and the Proton X90 in 30th (430).

  

  Overall, total new-vehicle registrations in September came to 74,259 units, down 3.9% from August’s 77,276 but 18.6% higher than September 2025 (62,587). That takes the year-to-date total to 640,875 units, the biggest first nine months on record and nearly 16,000 units ahead of the previous best, set in 2024 (624,963).

  Want to dig deeper? Our car sales data tool lets you explore and analyse Malaysian new-vehicle registrations in detail, from monthly and yearly trends for every make and model to rankings by brand, body type and fuel, plus dedicated views for the EV market and the national carmakers, all built on the same JPJ data behind this story and updated every month.

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• Geely to enter Canada in 2027 – brand’s first North American market as US moves to ban Chinese cars

  In Cars, China, Geely, International News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 10 October 2026 10:46 pm

  

  Geely Auto is officially entering Canada, with its first vehicles going on sale there in 2027. The Chinese carmaker announced on October 9 that it has started setting up local operations and is building a retail and service network ahead of the launch. Canada will be the Geely brand’s first market in North America.

  Geely Auto Canada is based in Markham, Ontario and led by managing director Bryan Wu. The company has not named any models, prices or dealer locations yet, but says it is working with experienced local partners, which points to a conventional dealer network rather than direct sales. More details will be shared closer to the launch, and a Canadian website is already up at geely.ca.

  “Canada represents an important next step in Geely Auto’s international growth,” said Wu. “We are entering this market with a long-term commitment, bringing our global technology and engineering capabilities to Canadian drivers while building strong local partnerships and the support customers need to feel confident in choosing Geely. We know that trust is earned over time, and we are committed to earning it here.”

  

  The Geely EX2 is the basis of the Proton eMas 5

  As for what Canadians will get, a Geely EX5 and EX2 were spotted being unloaded at Toronto Pearson airport in late May, Drive Tesla Canada reported at the time. Both will be familiar to Malaysians, as the EX5 is the twin of the Proton eMas 7 and the EX2 is the basis of the Proton eMas 5. Geely also sells plug-in hybrid and petrol models, and has not said whether its Canadian line-up will be fully electric.

  The timing follows Canada’s decision in January to break ranks with the US on Chinese EVs. Under a deal with Beijing, which also saw China lower its tariffs on Canadian canola, Ottawa replaced the 100% surtax it imposed in 2024 with the 6.1% most-favoured-nation tariff for up to 49,000 China-made EVs a year. The quota came into force on March 1 and will increase gradually every year, while imports beyond it still face the 100% surtax.

  Import permits are handed out in two six-month periods on a first-come, first-served basis, according to Electrek. Demand fell short in the first period, so 8,897 unused slots were rolled over, leaving 33,397 vehicles available in the current period, which runs until February 28, 2027. Geely’s first cars will most likely come in under the second quota year.

  Geely’s parent company is no stranger to Canada, as Zhejiang Geely Holding also owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, all of which are already sold there. In May, Lotus shipped 18 China-built Eletre SUVs from Wuhan to Canada, the first known batch of Chinese-made EVs to be imported under the new rules.

  Geely Auto will not be the only new Chinese brand in Canadian showrooms either. Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands say they will arrive in late 2026, BYD is planning around 20 dealerships starting in Toronto, and Tesla is already using the quota to sell a Shanghai-built Model 3 from C$39,490. None of the new Chinese brands has started selling passenger cars in Canada yet.

  

  The picture is very different across the border, as The Wall Street Journal points out. The US Connected Vehicle Rule, finalised in January 2025, requires carmakers owned or controlled by Chinese or Russian entities to obtain authorisation from the US commerce department to keep selling connected vehicles there. Geely-controlled Polestar revealed in June that it had been refused authorisation, and it can no longer sell new models in the US from the 2027 model year onwards, although Volvo was granted approval in May.

  US lawmakers want to go further. The Connected Vehicle Security Act, a bipartisan bill tabled by senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin, would ban vehicles, parts and software made in or in partnership with China from the US market. It was unanimously approved by the Senate commerce committee in July, and in September the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents carmakers including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, asked Congress for a permanent ban on connected vehicles, software and hardware from foreign adversaries.

  Earlier this year, Democratic senators also urged president Donald Trump to bar Chinese carmakers from building cars in the US, while transportation secretary Sean Duffy told Ford to cut ties with Geely, CATL and BYD last month. For now, that leaves Canada as the only way into North America for the Geely brand.

  Geely Auto Group, which owns the Geely, Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands as well as a 49.9% stake in Proton, sold 3,024,567 vehicles in 2025, up 39% from the year before. Of these, 1,687,767 were new energy vehicles (EVs and plug-in hybrids), up 90%. It has sold over 2.23 million vehicles from January to September this year, with the growth coming from overseas.

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• JPJ: RM1k aid for taxi, school bus drivers to be paid from next week; telematics mandatory for commercial vehicles

  In Local News / by Paul Tan / 10 October 2026 8:49 am

  

  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 Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when he tabled the budget yesterday, is funded by proceeds from the bidding for the special H series number plates.

  JPJ said this shows that its collections are also being channelled back to the public, particularly to drivers who play an important role in the country’s transport services. The aid is expected to benefit 38,000 taxi and hire car drivers as well as 15,000 school bus drivers nationwide.

  

  The department, together with the transport ministry (MOT), also welcomed the move to make telematics systems mandatory for commercial vehicles. These systems will be used to monitor speed, location and risky driving patterns, with the potential to be integrated with alcohol detection devices.

  Implementation will be voluntary until 2027 to give operators time to prepare, while a driver database is being developed to support more effective enforcement.

  On the same day the budget was tabled, a 10-tonne tipper lorry travelling against the flow of traffic crashed into vehicles in the opposite lane at the Alam Budiman traffic lights along Jalan Mokhtar Dahari in Shah Alam, NST reports. Four people, three men and a woman, were injured in the crash, which was caught on video and has gone viral on social media.

  According to Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ashrul Riezal Asbar, one of the men was trapped and suffered critical head injuries, another sustained abdominal injuries and the third had minor injuries, while the woman suffered moderately critical head injuries. All four were extricated and handed over to health ministry personnel for treatment.

  The third measure highlighted by JPJ is the amendment of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to require drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who cause accidents to pay compensation to their victims. JPJ said the move would not only strengthen action against offenders, but also ensure that victims and their families receive proper redress.

  The MOT and JPJ said they are committed to making sure the Budget 2027 initiatives are carried out effectively, including by working with relevant agencies such as the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) on health screenings for commercial vehicle drivers.

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• ACE 2026: Enjoy a special RM9,000 rebate on the Jaecoo J5 – 7-year warranty; RM3k vouchers, RM57k in prizes

  ADVERTORIAL / by Gerard Lye / 9 October 2026 7:34 pm

  

  The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, returns this year with amazing deals on a wide range of vehicles. If you’re looking to get yourself a new ride, Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) is where you’ll want to be from October 31 to November 1.

  While you’re there, swing by the Omoda | Jaecoo booth to check out the urban explorer, the Jaecoo J5. Powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine capable of 6.4 l/100 km, the J5 is efficient for daily trips and is practical with seating for up to five while also having 480 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,284 litres.

  The J5 is also loaded with useful technologies, including a 13.2-inch 2K touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate and 50-watt wireless charging pad.

  A comprehensive ADAS suite provides an assurance of safety, completing a versatile SUV package that can be yours for just RM108,000. Adding in a rebate of RM9,000 and a seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty only sweetens the deal.

  The Omoda | Jaecoo booth will also likely see the C7 being previewed, giving you an opportunity to check out the upcoming SUV and if you’re interested, place a booking as well.

  

  Other brands that will be present at ACE 2026 include Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Chery, Dongfeng, GWM, Hyundai, iCaur, Jetour, Leapmotor, Lotus, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Perodua, Proton, Proton eMas, smart, Volkswagen and Zeekr, among others. Co-sponsors Jacar and Carro will showcase their own products and services, while Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is also on board as a co-sponsor.

  In addition to the promotions offered by each brand, the first 200 confirmed bookings at ACE 2026 will enjoy RM3,000 worth of vouchers on us. Each confirmed booking also enters you into a lucky draw with prizes worth RM57,000.

  That includes a grand prize holiday package worth RM10,000, three sets of Llumar window tint by Jacar worth RM4,000 each, five smartphones worth RM3,000 each and five DK Schweizer Prestige Leather Upholstery upgrades worth RM4,000 each. Also up for grabs are goodie bags courtesy of V-Kool, Harman Kardon, DK Schweizer, Dodo, The Carage and Kuzig Glanz Detailing.

  If you’re looking to buy a new car with the best deals attached, ACE 2026 takes place at SCCC from October 31 to November 1. Find out more at the ACE 2026 microsite and we’ll see you there!

   

• Budget 2027: Drunk and drug-impaired drivers causing accidents to be made to compensate victims

  In Local News / by Anthony Lim / 9 October 2026 7:32 pm

  

  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 (Act 333) to have motorists who cause accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs compensate their victims.

  The MoT said that the proposed move was to ensure that offenders not only face punishment like jail terms, fines and the loss of their driving licenses, but are made responsible for the effects of their actions on the victims and their next of kin. The suggestion had been brought forward by the transport ministry, and the cabinet had agreed in a July 15 meeting.

  Now, it has been announced that the amendment is set to go through. During the tabling of Budget 2027 earlier today, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the government would amend the law to make compensation mandatory for victims of accidents involving drunk or drug-impaired drivers.

  He said that the measure was necessary because as of August this year, there had been 28 fatal cases involving drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “Such tragedies serve as a stark reminder that, despite tightened enforcement, rule violations remain a serious concern,” he said.

  

  There was no indication as to when the amendment would be tabled, but back in June, during the media briefing ahead of the amendments to the Road Transport Act, transport minister Anthony Loke had indicated that the compensation proposal was set to be tabled separate from that which was passed in June.

  It has also not been suggested how the compensation mechanism would work, but previously, the ministry said it hoped that the amount of compensation would not be fixed automatically or administratively by the government, but determined by the courts based on the facts and merit of each case, including the level of seriousness of the offence, injury or loss of life, losses faced by the victim or next of kin, as well as the ability of the offender to pay.

  Separately, Anwar also announced that the installation of telematics systems to monitor speed, location and risky driving patterns would be mandatory. These include integration with alcohol detection devices that must be used before a driver begins a journey. Voluntary implementation is permitted until 2027, while the government develops a driver database for enforcement purposes.

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• EPMB, Hebei Shichang enter joint venture for production of Proton Saga, AMA02, AMA05 fuel tanks in Batang Kali

  In Local News / by Mick Chan / 9 October 2026 7:09 pm

  

  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 EPMB and 49% owned by Hebei Shichang for the production of fuel tanks for Proton AMA models.

  According to EPMB personnel, fuel tanks made by the new joint venture will be for the AMA01 (Proton Saga MC3), as well as for the AMA02 (Saga Cross) and the AMA05. Tooling for the new production run of tanks will come from Hebei in China.

  The first phase of the joint venture will develop a plastic fuel tank production facility at its manufacturing facility in Batang Kali, Selangor, with an annual production capacity of 200,000 fuel tanks. After the facility is completed, it will supply fuel tanks to Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant from March 2027.

  

  

  “As a partner of Proton for nearly 40 years, we are thrilled to witness the success of the Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) platform rollout. Our strategic joint venture with Hebei Shichang will enable us to support Proton as it expands AMA and reaches even greater heights – both locally and internationally,” said EPMB general manager of business development Mohd Seth Sulaiman.

  The latest EP Manufacturing (EPMB) joint venture for fuel tanks follows its Peps Sanly joint venture assembly facility for chassis components, located in the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV), Tanjong Malim.

  Like its latest joint venture, the EPMB joint venture with Peps Sanly assembles components for Proton AMA models, namely front corner modules, subframe modules and rear axle modules assemblies for Saga MC3, AMA02 (Saga Cross) and AMA05 MPV.

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• Budget 2027: MyKomuter50 monthly pass for KTM Komuter – average savings of RM160 a month for 40k

  In Local News, Public Transport / by Danny Tan / 9 October 2026 7:09 pm

  

  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 minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just announced in his Budget 2027 speech that there will be a My50 equivalent for the KTM Komuter. Called MyKomuter50, it is set to benefit 40,000 users of the KTM Komuter, who will be saving an average of RM160 a month. This is on top of 360,000 free passes to students, OKU and children below six.

  Meanwhile, the regular My50 for Rapid KL trains and buses – which benefits 300,000 commuters in the Klang Valley – will continue. It has been around since 2019.

  “Lately, the rakyat has been facing frequent incidents of faulty trains or service disruptions that are affecting their journeys to the workplace. As such, Prasarana and KTMB have been tasked to take immediate action to ensure the smoothness of train services. As a long term solution, Prasarana is investing over RM3.4 billion to fully restore their rail service. Meanwhile, the government is purchasing 42 train sets for the KTM ETS and Komuter,” Anwar said.

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• ACE 2026: Stand out from the pack with the iCaur V23, now CKD locally assembled and still tax free at RM133k

  ADVERTORIAL / by Jonathan Lee / 9 October 2026 7:04 pm

  

  We’re ticking off the days until the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) powered by Petronas Primax, happening in three weeks on October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Among the car brands exhibiting their latest products is iCaur, which will be bringing its stylish all-electric V23 to the event.

  Launched less than a year ago, this SUV is already a common sight on our roads, and you can spot one from a mile away thanks to its retro design, inspired by legendary 4x4s – replete with a sideways-opening tailgate and 21-inch alloy wheels. The rugged look is continued on the inside with chunky grab handles and glove-friendly switchgear, allied to a modern 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

  The V23 comes with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iWD) and offers more than enough performance for daily drives – 211 PS (155 kW) and 292 Nm of torque, plus a zero-to-100 km/h time of 7.5 seconds. An 81.76 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery delivers an NEDC-rated range of 430 km.

  Best of all, the V23 is now CKD locally assembled and retains its tax-free price of RM132,780, as well as all of the specs of the CBU fully-imported model. That includes the full list of safety kit such as six airbags, autonomous emergency braking and traffic jam assist Level 2 semi-autonomous driving functionality.

  

  iCaur is but one of a whole host of brands present at ACE 2026, including Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Chery, Dongfeng, GWM, Hyundai, Jetour, Leapmotor, Lotus, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Omoda | Jaecoo, Perodua, Proton, Proton eMas, smart, Volkswagen and Zeekr, among others. The show is also co-sponsored by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), as well as Jacar and Carro, which will showcase their own products and services.

  Each brand will have its own exciting promos lined up for the show, and on top of that, the first 200 confirmed bookings at ACE 2026 will enjoy RM3,000 worth of vouchers on us. Each confirmed booking also enters you into a lucky draw with prizes worth RM57,000. That includes a grand prize holiday package worth RM10,000, three sets of Llumar window tint by Jacar worth RM4,000 each, five smartphones worth RM3,000 each and five DK Schweizer Prestige Leather Upholstery upgrades worth RM4,000 each.

  There are also goodie bags up for grabs, courtesy of V-Kool, Harman Kardon, DK Schweizer, Dodo, The Carage and Kuzig Glanz Detailing.

  Again, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, will be happening from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Mark your calendars, and find out more on the ACE 2026 microsite. We’ll see you there!

   

• Budget 2027: Excise duty, sales tax exemption for Proton, Perodua taxis continues

  In Local News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 October 2026 6:56 pm

  

  The government will continue providing full excise duty and sales tax exemptions for new Proton and Perodua cars purchased by taxi and private-hire car operators, maintaining an incentive aimed at reducing vehicle acquisition costs for the sector. The measure was previously announced under Budget 2026 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who said the 100% exemptions would continue to apply to purchases of new national cars by taxi and private-hire vehicle owners.

  The tax incentive is intended to make locally manufactured vehicles more affordable for commercial passenger transport operators, who face significant costs in acquiring and maintaining vehicles used for daily operations. In addition, to improve operational efficiency and safety, HRD Corp has allocated RM10 million to cover the cost of courses and allowances for contributing licensed taxi drivers undergoing capacity-building training.

  The incentive is separate from the Teksi Madani programme, launched by Anwar in July 2026, which introduced a new Proton S70 taxi priced at around RM64,500 on-the-road without insurance, with excise duty and sales tax exempted. Under Teksi Madani, the government also announced a RM10 million matching grant to encourage existing taxi owners to replace older vehicles, with up to RM2,000 in support from Proton matched by up to RM2,000 from the government.

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• ACE 2026: RM18k off the Chery Tiggo 9 – 10yr/million km engine warranty; Tiggo 8 PHEV with 10yr extd battery wty

  ADVERTORIAL / by Jonathan James Tan / 9 October 2026 6:37 pm

  

  Rev up your engines and spin up your electric motors, because the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2026, powered by Petronas Primax, will be unleashing lots of deals from lots of brands upon car shoppers at the Setia City Convention Centre from October 31 to November 1.

  Chery is one of them – the carmaker is offering an RM18,000 rebate on the Tiggo 9, which brings the price down to an attractive RM179,800. This is the brand’s flagship, remember – 256 PS/390 Nm 2.0 litre turbo engine, seven-speed DCT, seven seats, 15.6-inch touch-screen, 14 Sony speakers, 10 airbags and full ADAS – the list goes on.

  The handsome large SUV is also backed by a seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty and five years’ free labour service.

  Don’t need something so large but still want seven seats? Consider the RM159,800 Tiggo 8 PHEV. Its 275 PS/365 Nm Chery Super Hybrid system brings together a 1.5 litre turbo engine, an electric motor and a dedicated hybrid transmission for a combined 1,200 km range and a 90 km EV-only range. On top of its seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, the Tiggo 8 PHEV also offers an extended 10-year battery warranty for peace of mind.

  

  You’ll also see at ACE 2026 Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Dongfeng, GWM, Hyundai, iCaur, Jetour, Leapmotor, Lotus, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Omoda | Jaecoo, Perodua, Proton, Proton eMas, smart, Volkswagen and Zeekr, among others. Co-sponsors Jacar and Carro will showcase their own products and services, while Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is also on board as a co-sponsor.

  Each brand will have its own exciting promos lined up for the show, and on top of that, the first 200 confirmed bookings at ACE 2026 will enjoy RM3,000 worth of vouchers on us. Each confirmed booking also enters you into a lucky draw with prizes worth RM57,000. That includes a grand prize holiday package worth RM10,000, three sets of Llumar window tint by Jacar worth RM4,000 each, five smartphones worth RM3,000 each and five DK Schweizer Prestige Leather Upholstery upgrades worth RM4,000 each.

  There are also goodie bags up for grabs, courtesy of V-Kool, Harman Kardon, DK Schweizer, Dodo, The Carage and Kuzig Glanz Detailing.

  October 31-November 1 are the dates, Setia City Convention Centre is the place. Mark your calendars now for ACE 2026, the hottest car event in town. Entry is free. More details on the ACE 2026 microsite.

   

• Budget 2027: RM1,000 one-off payment to taxi and school bus drivers using proceeds from ‘H’ plate sales

  In Local News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 October 2026 5:51 pm

  

  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 2027 speech, with the assistance linked to the proceeds from the special H-series number plate auction. The motion is expected to benefit 38,000 taxi drivers, including hire car drivers, and 15,000 school bus drivers, nationwide.

  The announcement follows Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s earlier pledge to channel part of the RM91.2 million raised by the auction towards helping taxi and rental-car drivers nationwide. The decision to assist taxi drivers also carries historical significance, as the H prefix was traditionally associated with Malaysian taxis.

  As reported by paultan.org on September 21, half of the proceeds will go into the Federal Consolidated Revenue Account, while the Transport Ministry’s share will fund initiatives to benefit the public. The H-series auction raised a record RM91.2 million, with the H 1 registration number alone attracting a bid of RM10.78 million.

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• Penang JPJ seizes 74 motorcycles ridden by unlicensed foreigners, RM200 monthly rentals uncovered

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 October 2026 4:49 pm

  

  Penang JPJ seized 74 motorcycles ridden by foreign nationals without valid driving licences during an early-morning enforcement operation, with some riders found to be renting motorcycles from local owners for as little as RM200 a month. The operation, conducted under Ops PeWA (Foreign Drivers Operation) around George Town on October 9, inspected 694 vehicles and resulted in 258 summonses for various offences, reports Bernama.

  Penang JPJ director Zulkifly Ismail said riding without a valid licence was the most common offence, accounting for 158 cases. Another 50 cases involved expired motor vehicle licences, or road tax.

  The operation ran from 5 am to 10 am, with all 74 motorcycles seized under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987 to prevent further offences. According to Zulkifly, checks found that some motorcycles owned by Malaysians were being rented to foreign nationals for daily use, including commuting to work. Other motorcycles had been registered under local names for use by foreigners.

  

  One case involved a Bangladeshi construction worker in his early 30s who had bought a Yamaha Y16 motorcycle from a shop just three days before the operation. Despite the motorcycle being registered in his name, JPJ seized it after finding that he did not have a valid driving licence.

  Most of the foreign nationals inspected during the operation were contract and factory workers from Indonesia, Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, Zulkifly said. He urged employers, vehicle owners and agents managing foreign drivers to ensure that anyone permitted to ride or drive has the necessary licences and documentation.

  Local owners were also advised to exercise caution when renting or lending vehicles to foreign nationals, particularly where the borrower or renter does not possess valid driving documents.

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• Budget 2027: Minimum wage, perks for e-hailing and p-hailing workers – govt/Grab funding RM160m package

  In Local News / by Danny Tan / 9 October 2026 4:45 pm

  

  Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is currently tabling Budget 2027 in parliament and has announced a list of perks for gig workers, or e-hailing and p-hailing drivers and riders.

  Anwar, who is also finance minister, said that there are 600,000 Malaysians working in the gig economy and the Madani government will defend their interests (membela nasib) with more comprehensive protection.

  PMX said that the Gig Economy Consultative Council (Majlis Perundingan Gig) is currently in the consultation process to set a minimum wage rate, income formula as well as minimum standards of social protection – these will be finalised in early 2027.

  

  In the meantime, the government and Grab have agreed to jointly fund a package worth RM160 million to raise nett income and improve the welfare of e-hailing and p-hailing workers, starting 2027. This package includes the raising of minimum wage for gig workers, assistance for vehicle maintenance and insurance costs, and Perkeso contributions.

  This translates to a median nett income increase of RM227 a month for e-hailing drivers and RM100 a month for p-hailing riders, Anwar said, adding that the government has also agreed to offer matching Perkeso contributions of 35%. This incentive will be raised to 50% if the platform also contributes to the cause.

  There’s more. To encourage gig workers to save for retirement, the government will offer matching EPF contributions up to RM600 a year or RM6,000 per lifetime.

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• Malaysia Budget 2027 live updates (auto/transport)

  In Local News / by Jonathan James Tan / 9 October 2026 2:58 pm

  Malaysia’s Budget 2027 is set to be tabled today (October 9) at 3.30pm by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Keep refreshing this page for automotive/transport-related developments.

  Total allocation for subsidies, assistance and incentives exceed RM80 billion

  • Including fuel subsidies, which are expected to stay high at RM40 billion

  Gov’t and Grab to jointly fund a RM160 million package for e-hailing and p-hailing workers (full story here)

  • Increase in minimum earnings rates for e-hailing and p-hailing workers, assistance with vehicle maintenance and insurance costs, as well as SOCSO contributions
  • This is estimated to raise e-hailing drivers’ median net incomes by up to RM227 per month and those for p-hailing delivery workers by up to RM100 per month
  • 35% SOCSO matching contribution incentive for e-hailing and p-hailing workers, increased to 50% if the platform companies also bear the cost of contributions for the workers
  • EPF matching contribution incentive of up to RM600 per year, or RM6,000 over a lifetime
  • P-hailing sector to be regulated under APAD and LPKP

  Johor Bahru congestion leading up to RTS Link

  • Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) to be implemented
  • Stage bus routes and frequencies to be expanded
  • KTM Komuter frequency to be increased
  • Grab Shuttle services will be provided in key areas

  Automotive Hi-Tech Valley, Tanjong Malim

  • To encourage wholly locally-owned automotive vendor companies to relocate their operations there, a tax deduction will be granted on eligible relocation costs of up to RM5 million for expenses incurred between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2030

  Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0, Negeri Sembilan

  • New road from KLIA to Bandar Enstek
  • Upgrade Pajam-Nilai-Salak road
  • Implementation of Klang Valley Double Tracking 2 project (KVDT2)

  RM3.3 billion for Sabah and Sarawak roads

  • Letter of acceptance (LOA) for Trans-Borneo Highway’s Miri section already issued
  • LOA for Limbang and Lawas sections expected year-end
  • Sarawak-Sabah Link Road 1 and Pan Borneo Sabah Phase 1B targeted to complete end-2027
  • RM350 million in federal road maintenance expenditure earmarked for G1–G4 contractors in Sabah and Sarawak

  22-km covered walkway connecting National Mosque, Merdeka Square and Central Market

  • Covered walkways also connecting residential areas with business premises, schools, clinics and public transport stations
  • Buggies for visitors, especially the elderly, at popular attractions such as the National Monument, Botanical Gardens and Carcosa Seri Negara

  My50 to continue for the benefit of 300,000 Prasarana bus and rail users in the Klang Valley

  • MyKomuter50 introduced to benefit 40,000 KTM Komuter users – savings up to RM160 per month on average
  • Free passes for 360,000 schoolchildren, OKU (persons with disabilities) and children under the age of six

  Prasarana to invest over RM3.4 billion to rehabilitate rail services

  • 42 new trainsets for ETS and KTM Komuter

  ECRL Phase 1 (Kota Bharu-Gombak Integrated Terminal) expected to begin operations December

  • Line will be extended to Rantau Panjang

  Road Transport Act to be amended to require drivers under influence of alcohol or drugs to pay compensation to victims

  Mandatory telematics for commercial vehicles

  • Monitor speed, location and risky driving patterns, including integration with alcohol detection devices before start of journey
  • Voluntary implementation will be in place until 2027, while the government develops a driver database for enforcement purposes

  Up to 100% investment tax allowance for green technology and sustainability projects

  • Including EV charging stations

  One-off RM1,000 financial aid for 38,000 taxi and hire-car drivers, and 15,000 school bus drivers (full story here)

  • Following recent sale of special ‘H’ number plate series

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