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  • smart #5 Brabus gets a new Laser Red Edition – pricing for EV up by RM10k, now RM210k and RM260k

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    smart #5 Brabus gets a new Laser Red Edition – pricing for EV up by RM10k, now RM210k and RM260k

    Pro-Net has announced that the smart #5 Brabus now has an exclusive new exterior colour, with the Laser Red Edition of the all-electric SUV available in limited quantities. According to the company, the shade has been carefully selected to reflect the dynamic spirit of the Brabus brand and also enhance the model’s rugged, sporty character.

    Aside from the exterior shade, there are no mechanical changes to the smart #5 Brabus from its introduction in Malaysia last year, and so the Laser Red Edition continues to feature the same 646 PS (637 hp, or 475 kW) and 710 Nm output from its dual-motor set-up, numbers that are good enough for it to do the 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds on the way to a 210 km/h top speed.

    A 100 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery offers the car a WLTP-rated range of 540 km in a single charge. In terms of charging, DC charging at a maximum 400 kW gets the unit from a 10% to 80% SoC in 15 minutes, while AC charging at 22 kW achieves a 10-80% SoC in 4.5 hours.

    No revisions to the specification and kit too, so you’ll find the same Brabus exterior styling elements from launch, these being red accents on the front spoiler, side mouldings, rear bumper and door mirrors as well as a set of 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z 10-spoke black alloy wheels with a polished rim.

    Meanwhile, the interior features seats upholstered in Dinamica microfibre and a steering wheel iwrapped in Alcantara, and the variant also gets carbon fibre trim, alloy pedals, microfibre headlining, red seat belts and plenty of Brabus logos, including on the headrest embroidery.

    Along with the announcement of the Laser Red Edition was an indication that the 2026 pricing for the smart #5 has been revised, with the smart #5 Premium now going for RM209,800, and the smart #5 Brabus, for RM259,800, both on-the-road without insurance. This represents a RM10k increase for both versions from when they were launched in November last year.

    GALLERY: smart #5 Brabus in Malaysia

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    GALLERY: smart #5 Premium in Malaysia
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  • Karrus Automotive Group appointed as Meguiar’s exclusive distributor for Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei

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    Karrus Automotive Group appointed as Meguiar’s exclusive distributor for Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei

    Karrus Automotive Group (KAG) has been officially appointed as exclusive distributor for automotive care and detailing products brand Meguiar’s for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, the company has announced.

    Karrus will be in charge of distribution, marketing and strategic development of the Meguiar’s product portfolios across the three markets, and will focus on expanding its retail and distribution channel, strengthen partnerships with professional detailing providers, invest in technical education and grow engagement with the wider automotive community, said the group.

    “We are delighted and honoured to be appointed as the exclusive distributor of Meguiar’s for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. We have ambitious and exciting plans for Meguiar’s. Our goal is to make the brand more accessible and relevant to even more car-crazy people across our region, from everyday vehicle owners and passionate enthusiasts to professional detailers and automotive businesses,” said Karrus Automotive Group executive director Reza Mutalib.

    Karrus will hold its official regional launch of its exclusive distributorship of the Meguiar’s brand at this year’s edition of LuftWasser in Malaysia, a Porsche enthusiasts’ event scheduled for September 5 this year, and the group is welcoming enquiries from retailers, detailing professionals and business partners interested in representing the Meguiar’s brand in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, it said.

     

  • Insurers cannot randomly raise e-hailing premiums without first presenting claims data – finance ministry

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    Insurers cannot randomly raise e-hailing premiums without first presenting claims data – finance ministry

    While e-hailing insurance premiums are inherently higher than those for private cars due to longer driving hours, higher mileage and increased accident risks, the finance ministry says that insurers and takaful operators cannot arbitrarily raise premiums for e-hailing vehicles without presenting clear evidence from claims data, The Star reports.

    The ministry said that while there had been cases where claim costs have exceeded premiums collected, prompting necessary adjustments to maintain sustainability, any premium adjustments must be supported by actual claim data and implemented gradually with transparency and prudence.

    In a written parliamentary reply last week, the ministry said that insurers are required to provide clear disclosure regarding protection scopes, exclusions and benefit structures, with consumer protection frameworks available to handle unfair practices. The ministry was responding to Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju), who had asked about measures to regulate or standardise insurance rates for e-hailing vehicles.

    It said that Bank Negara Malaysia has been tasked with monitoring pricing practices to ensure increases are not excessive. Additionally, to address long-term sustainability, the government, the central bank, insurers and the e-hailing industry are studying potential improvements to the sector’s protection structure.

    Among the measures being considered are cost-sharing mechanisms with platform operators and the use of telematics technology to encourage prudent driving and enable premium pricing based on individual risk. It was previously reported that rising insurance and takaful costs have become a concern for e-hailing drivers, who say that the increasing price of premiums was putting further pressure on already thin earnings.

     

  • Cabinet agrees on compensation for victims of road accidents, reinforcement of Kejara demerit system

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    Cabinet agrees on compensation for victims of road accidents, reinforcement of Kejara demerit system

    The cabinet has agreed in principle with the suggestion to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to create a compensation mechanism for victims of road accidents as well as the reinforcement of the Kejara demerit system. The suggestion was brought forward by the transport ministry (MoT) and the cabinet agreed in a July 15 meeting.

    MoT says that the suggestion is to ensure that offenders do not only face punishment like jail terms, fines and the lost of their driving licenses, but are also responsible for the effects of their actions on the victims and their next of kin.

    The ministry hopes that the amount of compensation is not 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.

    Cabinet agrees on compensation for victims of road accidents, reinforcement of Kejara demerit system

    The suggested compensation mechanism also will not affect the right of the victim or next of kin to make insurance claims or take civil action based on the current legal channels, MoT’s statement said.

    At the same time, the Kejara demerit system will be reinforced as a prevention mechanism to identify and control high-risk drivers and repeat offenders. The suggested improvement involves a clearer demerit notification procedure, representation mechanism and administrative review, and adjustment or removal of demerit points if an offence cannot be proven or no conviction is made.

    MoT says that the victim compensation mechanism and the reinforcement of Kejara system are vital steps in strengthening justice, accountability and road safety. It is committed to ensure that the legal framework that will be set up can not just give appropriate defence to victims and next of kin, but to also ensure that offenders are responsible for their actions and prevent repeats.

    Cabinet agrees on compensation for victims of road accidents, reinforcement of Kejara demerit system

    With the cabinet’s agreement in principle, MoT says that it will now start the process of amendments to Act 333. Details of the suggested mechanism will be studied comprehensively to ensure that the amendments are clear, fair and effective, before being presented back to the cabinet for consideration, and then tabled in parliament.

    “I think there’s a lot polemic or talk in the community about justice for victims, and we see that there is precedence in our law that there is indeed a space or a legal provision in other acts that provides compensation to victims, so we want to include this in Act 333 as well. We didn’t have time for it this round, but we will bring it about at the end of the year parliamentary session,” transport minister Anthony Loke said last month.

    Aside from these two suggestions, here are the wide-ranging amendments to Act 333 that MoT recently proposed, containing reforms and changes in 11 scopes, covering 42 provisions, from digitalisation of services and enforcement to an increase in the minimum fine rate. More here.

     

  • Lowering fuel prices in Malaysia would only make national debt increase with subsidy spending – Anwar

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    Lowering fuel prices in Malaysia would only make national debt increase with subsidy spending – Anwar

    Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended fuel prices in Malaysia amid calls for lower fuel prices, and said that the government already spends RM40 billion annually on fuel subsidies, reported The Star.

    The administration could not afford to increase the country’s debt, which should not continue to accumulate, the prime minister said. Earlier this month, Anwar said that the government’s spending on petrol and diesel fuel subsidies will approach RM40 billion this year.

    “As for fuel prices, I do not know why I keep seeing people on social media saying that I have not lowered fuel prices,” the Malaysian prime minister said.

    “They say fuel prices should be reduced to RM1.50 per litre, but I say that when we first proposed RM1.50, petrol in Saudi Arabia cost about 50 sen per litre. Today, petrol in Saudi Arabia costs around RM2.40 to RM2.50 per litre. Saudi Arabia is the largest petroleum producer in the world and has excess production capacity, yet petrol there costs RM2.40 per litre,” Anwar said.

    Malaysia imports around 50% of its petroleum needs, yet continues to sell RON 95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre through government subsidies, the prime minister continued, adding that Malaysia’s economy remained in a relatively stronger position than many of its neighbours.

     

  • 2026 WMoto Griffin 205 scooter in Malaysia, RM8,888

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    2026 WMoto Griffin 205 scooter in Malaysia, RM8,888

    First seen at the Malaysia Bike Show earlier this year, the 2026 Moto Griffin 205 is now in the local scooter market, priced at RM8,888. The Griffin 205 got its official launch at the opening of Mforce Smartshop Kedai Motor Yoon Loi in Pusing, Perak, and comes in four colour choices – Glacier Grey, Action Blue, Xtreme White and Nitro Red – and a two-year of 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Power comes from a 198cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve engine producing 19.4 hp at 8,250rpm and 17.5Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and belt final drive to the rear wheel.

    Braking for the Griffin 205 is done by single hydraulic discs front and rear, with two-channel ABS as standard equipment. For suspension, the front end is held up by non-adjustable telescopic forks, while the back end is fitted with preload adjustable twin shock absorbers.

    Riding conveniences include keyless start, USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports, traction control and integrated front camera compatible with the Road Cam app. Riding information is shown on a TFT display, with connectivity to the rider’s smartphone using the Car Bit Ride app with Android and iOS compatibility.

    Wheel sizing is 14-inches, wrapped in 100/80 front and 120/70 rear tyres. Seat height on the Griffin 205 is set at 790 mm, while dry weight is listed at 126 kg, and 11-litres of fuel is carried in the tank.

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  • SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System – 172,955 companies and 464,797 vehicles registered: KPDN

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    SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System – 172,955 companies and 464,797 vehicles registered: KPDN

    A total of 172,955 companies involving 464,797 vehicles have been registered under the subsidised diesel control system (SKDS) nationwide as of July 18, domestic trade and cost of living minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has said, reported The Star.

    According to Armizan, 28,127 companies involving 68,669 vehicles were registered in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan following the expansion of the targeted diesel subsidy system to the three regions.

    Of the total number of companies registered, 18,770 companies with 51,679 vehicles were registered with the land transport sector for consumer goods, while 7,241 companies involving 13,557 vehicles were registered under the company-owned land transport sector covering vehicles categorised as jip and pick-up trucks. Another 2,116 companies with 3,433 vehicles were registered under the public land transport sector, according to the report.

    “The continued increase in ­registrations reflects encouraging progress in the implementation of SKDS in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. For companies that have been successfully registered and approved under SKDS, the next step is to apply for a fleet card from the participating oil companies,” Armizan said.

    The SKDS system for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, as it is for Peninsular Malaysia, covers 23 categories of goods transport vehicles such as cargo lorries, refrigerated trucks and tankers, and it is aimed at ensuring diesel subsidies are channelled correctly to eligible commercial operators. Under the system, approved operators will be required to obtain a fleet card from oil companies to access subsidised diesel.

     

  • Geely unveils Thunder 16-in-1 electric drive system – 93.8% efficiency, 800V, 16 PS/kg, to debut in Galaxy TT

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    Geely unveils Thunder 16-in-1 electric drive system – 93.8% efficiency, 800V, 16 PS/kg, to debut in Galaxy TT

    Pic from CarNewsChina

    Geely’s Galaxy sub-brand has unveiled the ‘Thunder’ 16-in-1 electric drive system, CarNewsChina reports. There are two claims – that it’s a world first and that it achieves a production-record 93.8% efficiency.

    Developed by Geely subsidiary InfiMotion, the 800-volt system integrates 12 hardware functions (motor, motor controller, reducer, DCDC, OBC, PDU, HBMS, LBMS, VCU, TMS, active pre-charge control and power domain gateway) and four software capabilities (intelligent energy management, intelligent charging management, intelligent motion control and intelligent health management).

    In so doing, Geely says over 180 components can be eliminated, resulting in a power density as high as 16 PS per kg.

    It’s also lighter, simpler and more compact – the ‘Thunder’ system weighs 75 kg (with 16 PS per kg, you get 1,200 PS!), and cuts high- and low-voltage wiring by 30% and 15% respectively. Being under 325 mm tall, the system allows 28 more litres of boot space.

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    The system also features a magnesium alloy housing, an integrated design for the motor, reducer and mounting brackets, and something called ‘one-chip’ tech – this compresses control latency from an average of 40 milliseconds to as fast as two milliseconds.

    Geely says it’s put a vehicle with this drive system through an efficiency challenge around Qinghai Lake, and 8.2 kWh per 100 km was the result. The carmaker acknowledges that it was a controlled test, but says the CLTC figure can be as low as 10.7 kWh per 100 km.

    There’s AI, of course, which works here to optimise low-temperature and high-speed performance – according to Geely, the system can store thermal energy equivalent to about 7 kWh in -18-degree conditions, reducing cabin heating energy consumption by over 40%.

    The recently-revealed Geely Galaxy TT will be the first recipient of this ‘Thunder’ system. Can we expect a mega-powered version to take on the likes of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Yangwang U9 and Denza Z?

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  • 2026 Geely Coolray in Indonesia – CKD Malaysia, old Proton X50 exterior with new interior, GIIAS launch

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    2026 Geely Coolray in Indonesia – CKD Malaysia, old Proton X50 exterior with new interior, GIIAS launch

    Having only sold electrified models in Indonesia so far, Geely is venturing into pure petrol vehicles with the Coolray, its first ICE car. Aside from being motivated by dinosaur juice, this B-segment SUV is also unique in the lineup in that it’s the brand’s first fully-imported model – and no, not from China.

    The Coolray is actually built in Malaysia alongside its twin, the Proton X50, according to Otodriver; indeed, images of the car from its test drive event at the Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok over the weekend have surfaced on social media showing a Proton VIN plate. This adds the archipelago to the list of our national carmaker’s export markets for Geely-badged vehicles.

    Just like the South African model we showed you last month, the Indonesian-market Coolray is a curious mix of old and new X50 (incidentally, this suggests that as suspected, the South African Coolray is also CKD locally assembled in Malaysia). The car has yet to receive the comprehensive facelift that was introduced on the Chinese-market Binyue in 2024 and applied to the X50 the following year.

    As such, the Indonesian Coolray retains the taller head- and taillights and tailgate-mounted rear number plate recess of the original X50, although it does get the large Batmobile-style rear spoiler that was only added to the Proton with the facelift.

    2026 Geely Coolray in Indonesia – CKD Malaysia, old Proton X50 exterior with new interior, GIIAS launch

    Added to that are the bits from the Binyue’s first facelift from 2021, such as an X-shaped front bumper (here paired to a newer waterfall grille) and a more aggressive rear diffuser. Strangely, while the latter has cutouts for the X50’s quad tailpipes, they are sealed off on this model.

    To top it all off, the 18-inch wheels are from the latest facelift, here finished in gloss black together with the grille, window trim and tailgate strip. Among the colour options offered is a dark bluish-green shade that looks suspiciously similar to Proton’s Teal Bayou Green.

    The most obvious indicator of this Coolray’s Malaysian origins is on the inside, where it adopts the almost all-new black and red interior from the latest X50 that Proton claims was designed in-house. That means the Indonesian model gets the same minimalist dashboard with a bridge-style centre console, 8.88-inch digital instrument display and 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. Even the distinctive “looping” ambient light motif on the dash has been carried over.

    2026 Geely Coolray in Indonesia – CKD Malaysia, old Proton X50 exterior with new interior, GIIAS launch

    Geely says the Indonesian Coolray will be available with a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a panoramic sunroof, a Qi wireless charger, a 360-degree camera setup with a transparency function, autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control – all features already offered on the X50.

    The engine is also shared with the new X50, although this is also the case elsewhere in the world. That would be the 1.5 litre BHE15-EFZ turbo four-cylinder producing 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive. Geely claims a zero-to-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.6 seconds, a top speed of 200 km/h and combined fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per 100 km.

    The Coolray will be launched at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), which opens to the media on July 29. Pricing will be crucial to its success in the country, as Malaysian-built models like the Daihatsu Sirion (known to you and me as the Perodua Myvi) have not been very competitive in this area. The car will have a tall order competing against cars likec the Honda HR-V, which is assembled in Indonesia.

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  • 2026 Omoda C7 previewed in Malaysia again – CKD; launch in Q3; 1.6T, 7DCT; 2WD and AWD variants?

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    2026 Omoda C7 previewed in Malaysia again – CKD; launch in Q3; 1.6T, 7DCT; 2WD and AWD variants?

    At Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s second anniversary celebration, the company once again previewed the Omoda C7 ahead of the SUV’s eventual launch.

    To get you up to speed with the C7, here’s a brief recap. Positioned between the Chery O5 and flagship Omoda C9, the C7 is touted as a “premium, lifestyle-focused C-segment SUV” that will arrive as a locally assembled (CKD) offering from Chery Corporate Malaysia’s plant in Shah Alam – the vehicle type approval (VTA) sticker on the door sill confirms production has already started.

    We first got up close with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the C7 at last year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) before a pure internal combustion engine (ICE) version made its first official preview here at the Malaysia Autoshow in May.

    What came next were a few sightings of the C7 out in the wild before the model was shown to the newly launched Gen-O community in June 2026. A month after that, the C7 got another preview at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, this time in PHEV guise.

    The C7 that attendees got to see at Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s recent event on Saturday (July 18, 2026) was an ICE model with a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 197 PS (194 hp or 145 kW) and 290 Nm of torque, which is mated to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission that drives the front wheels.

    We should point out that the C7 at last year’s Malaysia Autoshow wore an ‘AWD’ badge on the tailgate indicating the presence of all-wheel drive, but this car does not. This suggests at least two variants will be offered, which is currently the case with the Jaecoo J7 and J8 as well as the Omoda C9, all of which are offered in 2WD and AWD configurations.

    If you’re curious about the PHEV version, the Super Hybrid System (SHS) is shared with the J7 PHEV and consists of a hybrid-specific 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine, which on the C7 has been slightly bumped to offer 156 PS (154 hp or 115 kW) and 220 Nm.

    This is accompanied by an electric motor rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) for a total system output of 360 PS (355 hp or 265 kW) and 530 Nm – 0-100 km/h takes 8.5 seconds. Completing the front-wheel drive system is a BYD-sourced 18.3-kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that is good for up to 95 km of electric-only range or a combined hybrid range of 1,250 km.

    The PHEV and ICE versions look similar but there are differences. For starters, the wheel measure 19 inches on the ICE and 20 inches on the PHEV, each with a unique design. On the inside, the variances include upholstery material and the ICE lacks the PHEV’s sliding 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen (it gains a glove box as a result) and front passenger seat leg rest. Less obvious is the air freshener receptacle under the floating centre console.

    As reported previously, the C7 PHEV is set to arrive here sometime in Q4 this year, but the ICE version will be introduced sooner in Q3. Given its positioning below the C9, the C7 should have a starting price between the O5 (RM116,800 OTR without insurance) and the base 2WD version of the C9 (RM168,800).

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    GALLERY: Omoda C7 PHEV at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2026

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    GALLERY: Omoda C7 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025

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    GALLERY: Omoda C7 PHEV at Bangkok International Motor Show 2025

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  • DBKL conducts technical investigation after fatal tree fall on Jalan Tun Razak, inspection of mature trees

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    DBKL conducts technical investigation after fatal tree fall on Jalan Tun Razak, inspection of mature trees

    DBKL is conducting a detailed technical investigation to determine the cause of a tree fall on Jalan Tun Razak that claimed one life and injured others on Saturday night. In the incident, a 43-year-old man died after a tree fell and crushed his car near the Singapore embassy. Another vehicle with seven occupants was also struck by the tree.

    The city council said the investigation is being done together with the Malaysian Society of Arborist, and it will assess of the tree’s physical condition, root structure, soil condition, environmental factors, as well as records of inspection, maintenance and previous complaints related to the tree and its location.

    “DBKL extends its condolences to the victim’s family and hopes that those involved receive the necessary treatment and assistance. DBKL will fully cooperate with the police and relevant agencies in completing the investigation,” it said in a statement.

    Speaking of records, the fallen Peltophorum pterocarpum a.k.a. Yellow Flame tree is estimated to be 19 years old, and was last inspected and maintained on May 15. DBKL said that an appointed contractor had previously carried out crown reduction works based on a report by a certified arborist.

    “As an immediate measure, DBKL has begun inspections of mature trees and those with potential risks along all major roads in Kuala Lumpur, particularly in areas with high traffic and public movement,” it said.

    The inspections involve trees along Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Datuk Keramat and Jalan Tun Razak. It involves eight teams including five arborists, and is expected to be completed within 10 weeks.

    Moving forward, as a medium-term preventive measure, DBKL is awaiting Sirim approval for the use of 400 tree sensors that will be installed in stages at locations deemed as high risk. The first phase is expected to cover Jalan Bangsar, Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Ampang and Jalan Raja Chulan.

    The sensors will monitor tree conditions and provide early readings on changes that may affect stability, including soil conditions, moisture levels, structural movement, and the impact of adverse weather such as heavy rain and flooding, DBKL said.

     

  • 2026 Senke SK400-KG in Malaysia, priced at RM21,800

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    2026 Senke SK400-KG in Malaysia, priced at RM21,800

    New to the Malaysia motorcycle market is the 2026 Senke SK400-KG asked sports, priced at RM21,800. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and every SK400-KG comes with a one-year or 10,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Power for the SK400-KG comes from a two-cylinder, liquid-cooled, eight-valve engine, displacing 378 cc. This gives the SK400-KG 35.6 hp at 9,000 rpm, while no torque figure was disclosed.

    The SK400-KG sends power to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox. Wheel sizing is 17-inches front and rear, fitted with 110/70 and 150/55 tyres.

    2026 Senke SK400-KG in Malaysia, priced at RM21,800

    Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear, the front with a 300 mm disc and the rear using a 240 mm disc, while two-wheel ABS is standard equipment. For suspension, the SK400-KG gets non-adjustable upside-down forks in front and monoshock at the back.

    Riding information is displayed on an LCD instrument panel while LED lighting is used throughout. Weight for the SK400-KG is listed at 187 kg, while two colour choices are available – grey and silver.

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  • Chery Tiggo Cross Malaysian review – 1.5 Turbo and 1.5 Hybrid CSH; which B-SUV should you buy?

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    Chery Tiggo Cross Malaysian review – 1.5 Turbo and 1.5 Hybrid CSH; which B-SUV should you buy?

    The Chery Tiggo Cross lands in the competitive B-segment SUV category that includes the likes of the Proton X50 and the Perodua Ativa, with the Chery duo priced from RM88,800 for the 1.5 litre Turbo, up to RM99,800 for the 1.5 litre Hybrid CSH; both prices are on-the-road without insurance.

    Measuring 4,318 mm long and 1,830 mm wide with a 2,610 mm wheelbase, the Tiggo Cross is 62 mm shorter but 35 mm wider than the Proton X50, and 10 mm longer in its wheelbase.

    As the variant names indicate, these are set apart by their powertrains, with the Turbo packing a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine making 147 PS and 210 Nm, driving the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

    The 1.5 Hybrid CSH gets a 1.5 litre, 96 PS/120 Nm naturally aspirated engine and a Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT) with two integrated electric motors, together offering a combined output of 204 PS and 310 Nm, with the electric drive fed by a 1.8 kWh LFP battery.

    Cheyr Tiggo Cross 1.5 Turbo (left), 1.5 Hybrid CSH (right)

    While the 1.5 Hybrid CSH sacrifices 30 litres of luggage space (down to 350 litres) to accommodate its battery, both share the same 51-litre fuel tank. The Hybrid weighs 97 kg more than the purely-ICE Turbo, and Chery claims the Tiggo Cross Hybrid can travel up to 1,000 km per tank of fuel thanks to its electrification.

    Exterior kit for both variants include LED headlamps, vertical LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, red brake calipers, roof rails, rear spoiler, while rolling stock is a set of 18-inch wheels for the Turbo and a set of 17-inch units for the Hybrid.

    Safety equipment on the Turbo is comprised of six airbags, with ADAS kit that features lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto high beam, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.

    The Hybrid adds one more airbag for a total of seven, and this also adds to its ADAS set that includes door opening warning, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic braking, lane change assist, emergency lane keeping, multi-collision brake and traffic jam assist.

    The 1.5 CSH Hybrid variant (right) adds one more airbag for a total of seven, plus added ADAS functions, though it gives up 30L of luggage space

    Inside, both get faux leather upholstery, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control with rear vent, 15-watt wireless device charging, keyless entry and push-button start, and a powered driver’s seat. Displays are a pair of 10.25-inch units, and connectivity includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

    As standard, the Chery Tiggo Cross is sold with a seven-year, 150,000 km warranty and 24/7 towing support of the same duration, with the 1.5 Hybrid CSH variant additionally getting an eight-year, 160,000 km warranty for the battery, motor and hybrid drive control unit.

    Which is the Chery B-segment SUV that you should buy – the purely petrol turbocharged variant, or the hybrid? Watch the video review here as Hafriz Shah gives his verdict.

    GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross

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    GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross Hybrid

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    GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross Turbo

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  • High court awards RM40,000 to man who sued JPJ D-G over infringement of MADANI number plate copyright

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    High court awards RM40,000 to man who sued JPJ D-G over infringement of MADANI number plate copyright

    The director-general of the road transport department (JPJ) has been ordered by the Kuala Lumpur high court to pay RM40,000 in statutory and additional damages and RM25,000 in costs to Ilham Madani director Hasan Azhari Hashim for infringing the latter’s copyright on a proposal to issue MADANI special vehicle number plates.

    The judgement was delivered last week by high court judge Datuk Edwin Paramjothy Michael Muniandy. The decision can be appealed, and the JPJ director-general has one month to do so if he wishes to pursue an appeal, as reported by the Malay Mail.

    According to a statement issued by Hasan’s counsel Rajesh Nagarajan, the suit was filed on January 15, 2025 when Hasan Azhari sued the JPJ director-general over the latter’s launch of public bidding for the MADANI special number plates. The dispute first came to light in public in November 2024, after Hasan Azhari, through his solicitors, issued a letter of demand seeking RM1.3 million from the government.

    In his suit, Hasan Azhari claimed that the JPJ director-general had copied his idea and concept in his copyrighted proposal for the number plate. The businessman said he had conceived the proposal for the Madani special registration number plate series and had registered with MyIPO a copyrighted work titled “Proposal Paper for the Creation of a Special Serial Vehicle Registration Number Madani 1 to Madani 9999 for Registration in Malaysia.”

    High court awards RM40,000 to man who sued JPJ D-G over infringement of MADANI number plate copyright

    He subsequently submitted the proposal to the government to propose the issuance of MADANI number plates on several occasions in 2023. but this was turned down by the government. According to Hasan, although the proposal was rejected on policy grounds, the government later proceeded with its own public bidding exercise for the MADANI series when it launched the series in October 2024, with its poster containing similarities to his copyrighted work

    In a statement of defence previously filed in court, the JPJ director-general had denied that there was copyright infringement and said the proposal in Hasan Azhari’s poster was different from the government’s roll-out of the MADANI plates as seen in its poster.

    The JPJ director-general had also argued that the government had started using the Madani slogan since January 19, 2023 and that it was not a new word invented or registered as a copyright by Hasan Azhari, and as such, had urged the high court to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming that Hasan Azhari did not have a valid cause of action as he was challenging the implementation of government policy.

    Commenting on the decision, Rajesh said that his client had never sought to prevent the government from introducing initiatives that benefit the public, but was instead seeking recognition that creative works deserve legal protection and cannot be appropriated without permission.

     

  • Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia celebrates 2nd anniversary – over 32,000 deliveries to-date; 8,100 so far in 2026

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    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia celebrates 2nd anniversary – over 32,000 deliveries to-date; 8,100 so far in 2026

    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has delivered over 32,000 vehicles since it launched its first model – the J7 – two years ago. This was announced at a recent event celebrating the company’s second anniversary which saw customers as well as dealer and business partners gather to commemorate the achievement.

    “Today is much more than a celebration of vehicle deliveries. As we mark two years in Malaysia, we are celebrating the trust of more than 32,000 customers who have chosen Omoda | Jaecoo. This milestone belongs to every customer, dealer partner, business partner and member of our team who has been part of this incredible journey,” said Chris Tan, head of Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia.

    “While we are proud of what we have achieved over the past two years, today’s celebration also marks the beginning of our next chapter as we continue expanding our product lineup, accelerating our electrification strategy and delivering even greater value to Malaysian customers,” he added.

    That expansion includes the upcoming launch of the Jaecoo J5 EV, which is now open for bookings at an estimated price of RM125,000. The J5 EV is the all-electric sibling to the petrol-powered J5, which also got a special mention for reaching 2,500 deliveries within four months of its launch in March this year. At the event, 20 new J5 owners took delivery of their purchases.

    As of July 2026, the company’s year-to-date (YTD) sales tally is over 8,100 units, which is enough for it to become the fifth best-selling automotive brand in Malaysia. In the first half of this year, deliveries of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which are electrified cars, reached 2,300 units, an 843% year-on-year (YoY) increase from 244 units in the same period last year.

    At present, the Omoda line-up only consists of the C9 (also available as a PHEV), with the C7 (there will be a PHEV version too) set to join the ranks. Meanwhile, the Jaecoo side has the J7 (also available as a PHEV), J8 and J5, the last of which will soon be offered as an electric vehicle (EV).

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  • 2026 Malaysia TIV estimated to be 790,000 units, 10% EV market share expected by 2027 – Kenanga IB

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    2026 Malaysia TIV estimated to be 790,000 units, 10% EV market share expected by 2027 – Kenanga IB

    Kenanga Investment Bank estimates Malaysia’s 2026 total industry volume (TIV) to be 790,000 units, equalling the Malaysian Automotive Association’s (MAA) forecast, reports Bernama. The figure is 3.7% lower than the record 820,752 new cars the country bought last year.

    The investment bank said in a research note that global fuel prices, easing gradually as they may be following US-Iran talks, has had little impact on car sales in Malaysia due to RM1.99 a litre Budi95 petrol.

    “According to the government, 90% of Malaysians use less than 200 litres per month,” it said, adding that it expects new replacement cycles to increasingly favour EVs, whose market share has jumped to 6% from below 1% five years ago.

    2026 Malaysia TIV estimated to be 790,000 units, 10% EV market share expected by 2027 – Kenanga IB

    “EVs are also expected to account for 10% of TIV by 2027 as automakers ramp up local production of EVs and hybrids (including plug-in hybrids, or PHEVs), alongside a shift towards motorcycles, hinging on the potential removal of subsidies,” said Kenanga Investment Bank.

    It added that the RM2.10 a litre Budi Diesel is expected to benefit the commercial vehicle segment, particularly lifestyle pick-up trucks, which were significantly impacted by the implementation of targeted diesel subsidies (that floated diesel prices) in June 2024. Still, commercial vehicles now only make up 6% of Malaysia’s TIV, down from 11% five years ago.

    790,000 units this year’s forecast may be, but in 2025 the MAA conservatively expected 780,000 units – and we ended up bursting that by 40,752! So what do you think will happen this year? Another record? We’re only about 1% slower than last year so far – plenty of time (half a year) to catch up.

     

  • Jalan Raja and roads around Dataran Merdeka to be closed throughout the week for Citrawarna 2026 event

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    Those who drive in and out of KL city centre daily, take note. Jalan Raja – the road in front of Dataran Merdeka and Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad – will be closed throughout the week for the Citrawarna 2026 event. Also, roads around the area will be closed on certain days.

    Starting with Jalan Raja itself, the stretch from the National Textile Museum and old Standard Chartered building (coming down from the tunnel) to the junction with Jalan Raja Laut will be closed to traffic from 12pm onwards tomorrow (July 21), full days from July 21-26, and till 5am on July 27, which is next Monday.

    Meanwhile, there’s a list of roads in the wider area that will be closed on July 24 (9pm to 2am) and July 25 (6pm to 11pm) for the Citrawarna rehearsal and actual event. The affected roads are Bulatan Dato Onn to Jalan Parlimen, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Esfahan, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Kinabalu to Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.

    Check out the graphics above for a better picture. Look for alternative routes if this is part of your commute – drive safe.

     

  • iCaur V23 CKD in Malaysia – AWD only, 211 PS, 430 km NEDC range, same specs as CBU, tax free at RM133k

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    iCaur V23 CKD in Malaysia – AWD only, 211 PS, 430 km NEDC range, same specs as CBU, tax free at RM133k

    Chery’s nascent iCaur EV brand is progressing quickly with its local assembly plans. Having introduced the CKD 03 just this May, the company has relaunched the V23, now built at the same Chery Corporate Malaysia plant in Shah Alam that also produces Omoda & Jaecoo models.

    As per its larger sibling, the CKD V23 is currently offered solely in Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iWD) form, continuing to be tax free and priced at RM132,780 on-the-road without insurance. That’s about the same as when the CBU fully-imported model was launched in late November at RM132,800, although this figure did increase to RM132,980 due to the RM180 in road tax added this year; as such, you’re looking at an effective saving of RM200. The first units are expected to arrive in showrooms at the end of the month.

    The iWD model brings with it more power – 211 PS (155 kW) and 292 Nm from its dual motors, enabling it to get from zero to 100 km/h 7.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 140 km/h – along with a larger 81.76 kWh NMC battery. Despite the pack’s considerable capacity, its high rated energy consumption of 22 kWh per 100 km leaves it with a fairly modest range of 430 km, and on the outdated NEDC cycle at that. Expect a WLTP figure closer to 360 km.

    iCaur V23 CKD in Malaysia – AWD only, 211 PS, 430 km NEDC range, same specs as CBU, tax free at RM133k

    As for charging, the V23 supports up to 104 kW of DC fast charging power, which tops up the battery from 20 to 80% in a leisurely 42 minutes. It will also only accept up to 6.6 of AC charging, although it does offer a 3.3 kW V2L function. The car measures 4,220 mm long, 1,915 mm wide and 1,845 mm tall, has a 2,735 mm wheelbase and despite its rugged retro 4×4 look, features a unibody construction with MacPherson strut front and multilink rear suspension.

    The specs and equipment are identical to the CBU fully-imported model and include full-LED lighting, manual folding door mirrors and the iWD’s massive 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Chaoyang Radial RP76+ tyres. One thing of note is that those door mirrors are now much wider than before and should offer a much better view of what’s behind, although it remains to be seen if the mirrors themselves have been “converted” for right-hand drive with proper adjustment.

    Inside, you still get a large 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, no dedicated instrument cluster, chunky physical single-zone air-con controls, a rotary drive mode selector with an iWD-exclusive off-road setting and no Qi wireless charger (the centre console storage slot only houses an NFC pad for the smart key card).

    Other bits of kit include six-way driver and four-way passenger power-adjustable seats with ventilation, faux leather upholstery, double-glazed front windows, PM 2.5 air purification, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera setup with transparency and dash cam functions, seven speakers and a manual sideways-opening tailgate with a built-in storage “backpack”.

    Safety-wise, the V23 continues to come with six airbags, stability control and a suite of driver assists. The latter includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning, front departure alert, a door opening warning and auto high beam.

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  • Renew your MSIG car insurance online in minutes — and get 10% off with promo PAULTAN

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    Renew MSIG car insurance online in Malaysia

    MSIG car insurance renewal doesn’t have to mean chasing an agent for a quote. Through paultan.org’s online renewal service, you can price your MSIG policy, compare it against rival insurers and pay for it in one sitting — with your digital cover note landing in your inbox within 24 hours.

    For most drivers, renewing motor insurance is the same policy, on the same car, year after year — yet the traditional process still involves texting an agent, waiting a day for a figure to come back, and a fair bit of back-and-forth. There’s a faster way to handle your MSIG renewal, and it lives entirely in your browser.

    Renew your MSIG car insurance online in minutes

    Head to Paul Tan Insurance for MSIG, key in your vehicle details, and an instant quote appears — no phone call, no agent, and no credit card needed just to see your price. From quote to paid takes only a few minutes, and because your No-Claim Discount (NCD) is pulled and applied automatically inside the flow, the premium on screen is already the correct, discounted one for you.

    Best of all, applying promo code PAULTAN at checkout knocks a further 10% off your insurance — a saving you won’t get renewing MSIG directly.

    Compare MSIG against Allianz and Zurich Takaful first

    Here’s something a single-insurer renewal can’t offer: choice. MSIG sits on a three-way panel alongside Allianz and Zurich Takaful, so the platform shows you all three quotes side by side before you decide. If MSIG is the best fit, renew it; if one of the others undercuts it for the cover you want, you’re free to switch — all in the same window, with no obligation to buy.

    That transparency is the whole point. Instead of taking one insurer’s number on trust, you get to see where MSIG stands against its rivals and make an informed call.

    How to renew MSIG insurance — four simple steps

    1. Get your quotes — enter your car and driver details to pull live figures from MSIG and the rest of the panel.
    2. Tailor your cover — set your sum insured, then add only what you need: road tax, windscreen cover, special perils (flood), e-hailing use or additional named drivers.
    3. Enter promo PAULTAN — apply the code at checkout for 10% off your premium.
    4. Pay and you’re covered — settle up online and your cover note is issued within 24 hours, with zero paperwork.

    Where your vehicle qualifies, you can even fold your road tax renewal into the very same checkout, so insurance and road tax are both sorted in one go. For a fuller walkthrough of the whole process, see our guide on how to renew your car insurance and road tax in Malaysia.

    Flexible payment, including buy now, pay later

    Settle your MSIG premium however suits you. The service takes debit and credit cards, FPX online banking, and every major e-wallet — Touch ‘n Go, GrabPay, ShopeePay and among them. Prefer to spread the cost rather than pay in full? Instalment options through Grab PayLater, Shopee SPayLater and Atome let you break the premium into smaller monthly payments.

    Car model not showing up? There’s a manual option

    Instant self-service quoting covers the vast majority of cars, but a handful of models aren’t supported yet — and EVs and company-registered vehicles usually need a human touch. If yours can’t be quoted automatically, simply fill in the manual quotation request form and the team will put together a quote with all active promotions already applied. Just taken delivery of a new Tesla? There’s a dedicated new-registration page that emails you a tailored quote within one business day, timed to be ready before your handover.

    MSIG accident and roadside assistance

    Your policy is underwritten by MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd, one of the country’s established general insurers, and comes backed by a round-the-clock accident and assistance line on 1800-22-6999. If you’re ever in an accident, call MSIG straight away, take photos and note the details at the scene, lodge a police report within 24 hours, and send your car to a panel workshop — MSIG takes it from there. Drive fewer kilometres than most? It’s also worth knowing MSIG offers usage-based options like EZ-Mile pay-per-km cover for low-mileage drivers.

    Renew your MSIG policy today

    When your MSIG renewal is due, skip the wait: go to https://paultan.org/insurance/msig/, punch in your car details and get an instant quote. Enter promo code PAULTAN at checkout for 10% off, and you’ll have your cover note within the day — a renewal that’s finally as quick and painless as it should be.

     

  • 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV now open for booking in Malaysia – RM125k estimated; CKD, 211 PS, 402 km WLTP range

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    2026 Jaecoo J5 EV now open for booking in Malaysia – RM125k estimated; CKD, 211 PS, 402 km WLTP range

    The Jaecoo J5 EV inches closer to being launched with Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia today announcing that bookings for the electric SUV are now open, with estimated pricing at RM125,000. This comes on the day the company is celebrating over 30,000 deliveries since it introduced its first model two years ago in July 2024.

    At that estimated price, the J5 EV is RM17,000 more than its petrol-powered sibling that comes in a single 2WD variant priced at RM108,000 nett without on-the-road costs and insurance.

    As we reportedly previously, the J5 EV will be locally assembled (CKD) at Chery Corporate Malaysia’s plant in Shah Alam that began operations in June 2024. In terms of specifications, a front electric motor rated at 211 PS (208 hp or 155 kW) and 288 Nm of torque enables a 0-100 km/h time of 7.7 seconds and top speed of 175 km/h.

    Powering the electric motor is a 58.9-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from CATL that provides up to 402 km of range following the WLTP standard. We should point out that our J5 EV’s battery has more energy capacity than the version sold in Thailand (50.6 kWh) but less than the one in Indonesia (60.9 kWh).

    DC fast charging is capped at 130 kW, with a 30-80% state of charge (SoC) requiring about 28 minutes. There’s also AC charging that peaks at 11 kW (10-80% SoC in seven hours) and the car comes with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system with an output of 3.3 kW.

    Measuring 4,380 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,650 mm tall with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, the J5 EV is comparable in exterior size with the likes of the Honda HR-V, Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo Cross. Among other electric vehicles, the J5 EV is in the realm of the BYD Atto 2 and iCaur 03.

    You can differentiate the J5 EV from its petrol sibling by looking at their faces, with the former sporting a smaller closed-off grille as well as a rectangular lower intake with an active shutter, perforated sections and more discreet air curtains. The 18-inch alloy wheels are also different with a two-tone aero design, while the powered charging port is located on the driver’s side front fender.

    Inside, the EV gets the same 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster and 13.2-inch portrait-format infotainment touchscreen. The TÜV-certified, pet-friendly, anti-bacterial, scratch-resistant and low-VOC faux leather upholstery is also here, albeit with blue piping and stitching.

    Other features include powered front seats with ventilation function, a panoramic glass roof, dual-zone climate control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 50-watt wireless charging pad, a 360-degree camera and powered tailgate. There are also Pet and Camping modes, while the lack of an engine allows for a 35-litre frunk.

    Safety kit should also be carried over, with the petrol car getting six airbags and driver assists such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, curve speed reduction, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention, rear cross traffic alert with auto brake and a door opening warning.

    The J5 EV will be offered in three colours, namely Alpine Green, Fjord Grey and Carbon Crystal Black. This palette is completely different from the petrol J5 that is available in Glacier Blue, Canyon Black, Zircon Gray and Snowy White.

    GALLERY: 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV preview

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