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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Malaysian Mat Rempit face jail, tougher penalties from Nov 1 under amendments to Act 333

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Mat Rempit (motorcycle hooligans) could face heavier penalties, including imprisonment, from November 1, with amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) expected to come into force after clearing Parliament. Road Transport Department (JPJ) […] The post Malaysian Mat Rempit face jail, tougher penalties from Nov 1 under amendments to Act 333 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Gov’t considering heavier penalty for cable thieves – Nga

  By Danny Tan

  The government is considering heavier penalties to combat cable thieves, especially those involving syndicates. Minister of housing and local government Nga Kor Ming said that the move would need amendments to existing laws, and that […] The post Gov’t considering heavier penalty for cable thieves – Nga appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  ACE 2026: JPJ Mobile counter at SCCC on Saturday, Oct 31 – renew your licence and road tax, pay summonses

  By Paul Tan

  Visitors to the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2026 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) will be able to take care of some road transport department (JPJ) matters while they’re at the show, as […] The post ACE 2026: JPJ Mobile counter at SCCC on Saturday, Oct 31 – renew your licence and road tax, pay summonses appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Geely EX2 exported from Tg Malim – Proton eMas 5 local content now high enough for ASEAN exports?

  By Jonathan Lee

  Our BM colleague and Tanjong Malim resident Farid Awaludin strikes again, this time with photos of several units of the Proton eMas 5 leaving the national carmaker’s factory. Except that these cars were no ordinary […] The post Geely EX2 exported from Tg Malim – Proton eMas 5 local content now high enough for ASEAN exports? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Proton sold 19,465 units in September 2026 – 160,886 units year-to-date, exceeding 2025 full-year sales volume

  By Mick Chan

  Proton has announced its sales figures for the month of September 2026, and it reports that it has sold 19,465 units last month. Its latest monthly sales figure is slightly down on its August 2026 […] The post Proton sold 19,465 units in September 2026 – 160,886 units year-to-date, exceeding 2025 full-year sales volume appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  GWM Ora 5 HEV – bookings open in Malaysia for B-SUV; RM115,000 estimated price, launch in November 2026

  By Mick Chan

  GWM Malaysia has announced that the order books have now opened for the GWM Ora 5 HEV in Malaysia, with an estimated price of RM115,000. First previewed in Malaysia at KLIMS 2026 in June and […] The post GWM Ora 5 HEV – bookings open in Malaysia for B-SUV; RM115,000 estimated price, launch in November 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  B15 biodiesel saves 23.62m litres of diesel/month – KPK

  By Jonathan James Tan

  Malaysian plantation and commodities (KPK) minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad has said that B15 biodiesel has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of diesel monthly from its June implementation to August, Bernama reports. […] The post B15 biodiesel saves 23.62m litres of diesel/month – KPK appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Puspakom opens new Kajang inspection centre – largest in Malaysia; 800 vehicles daily; full services by end-Nov

  By Gerard Lye

  Puspakom has announced the opening of its newest and largest inspection centre located in Bandar Teknologi Kajang. This comes following the closure of its Pandan Mewah branch which ceased operations at the end of September […] The post Puspakom opens new Kajang inspection centre – largest in Malaysia; 800 vehicles daily; full services by end-Nov appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  MyEG failed to remit RM314mil in govt revenue from May to September 2026; JPJ, MoT to take legal action – Loke

  By Mick Chan

  The ministry of transport and the road transport department (JPJ) will take legal action to recover the full amount of outstanding government revenue from My E.G Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI, both firms under the […] The post MyEG failed to remit RM314mil in govt revenue from May to September 2026; JPJ, MoT to take legal action – Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  ETG announces upcoming motorcycles for Malaysia

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Newly rebranded ETG, formerly known as Eurotech Wheel, is preparing consecutive launches in Malaysia, with new KTM and Zontes models ranging from a sub-RM10,000 scooter to a 130 PS-class supersport and heavyweight adventure machines. The […] The post ETG announces upcoming motorcycles for Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Aston Martin to keep V8, V12 engines until at least 2035, first EV 2033 soonest; entire line-up replaced by 2035

  By Mick Chan

  Aston Martin appears to no longer have a set date for the introduction of its first electric vehicle, reported Autocar. Its first EV will not launch until 2033 at the earliest, while the British luxury […] The post Aston Martin to keep V8, V12 engines until at least 2035, first EV 2033 soonest; entire line-up replaced by 2035 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  JPJ tracking illegal ‘gojek’ motorcycle taxis taking people to Sepang for F1 – RM10 from KLIA2, RM80 from Mitsui?

  By Danny Tan

  They saw an opportunity. As crowds thronged Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, riders offered motorcycle taxi rides from nearby locations to the circuit, charging up to RM80 […] The post JPJ tracking illegal ‘gojek’ motorcycle taxis taking people to Sepang for F1 – RM10 from KLIA2, RM80 from Mitsui? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  F1 return to Sepang possible but Malaysia needs a five-year business plan, says FIA president Ben Sulayem

  By Gerard Lye

  The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has given Malaysia a clear route back to the Formula 1 calendar but there are several factors to consider before this potentially happens, according to a report by NST. […] The post F1 return to Sepang possible but Malaysia needs a five-year business plan, says FIA president Ben Sulayem appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Singapore motorcyclists face RM38,000 COE to ride

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Just 7,547 new motorcycles and scooters were registered in Singapore in the first seven months of 2026, compared to the almost 535,000 motorcycles registered in Malaysia. The numbers are based on official data released by […] The post Singapore motorcyclists face RM38,000 COE to ride appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  2026 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic one-off, Antonelli closes in on title as Russell DNFs

  By Jonathan Lee

  It’s been nine years since Formula 1 last raced in Sepang, but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen picked up right where he left off, winning an action-packed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The confusingly-named race matched […] The post 2026 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic one-off, Antonelli closes in on title as Russell DNFs appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  First Yamaha Blu Universe in Malaysia opens in Serdang

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Yamaha has opened its first Blu Universe outlet in Malaysia, with Yamaha Blu Universe Serdang now serving as a dedicated destination for the brand’s Big Bike range. Officially opened in September, the Yamaha Blu showroom […] The post First Yamaha Blu Universe in Malaysia opens in Serdang appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Nissan Serena e-Power Premium Highway Star – 163 PS/315 Nm series-hybrid, RM175k, ideal family MPV?

  By Jonathan James Tan

  Launched in Malaysia in March, the Nissan Serena e-Power is the latest iteration of an MPV that has graced Malaysian roads for nearly three decades. So the nameplate may need little introduction, but this new […] The post Nissan Serena e-Power Premium Highway Star – 163 PS/315 Nm series-hybrid, RM175k, ideal family MPV? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Cable theft near MRT Putrajaya Line’s Taman Equine station caused stuck train, disruption yesterday – fixed

  By Danny Tan

  The MRT Putrajaya Line suffered from a power supply issue due to cable theft near the Taman Equine station yesterday morning, affecting those who were heading to Sepang International Circuit for the Formula 1 Bahrain […] The post Cable theft near MRT Putrajaya Line’s Taman Equine station caused stuck train, disruption yesterday – fixed appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Malaysia in talks to rejoin Formula 1 calendar, according to PM Anwar – matter to be discussed with cabinet

  By Gerard Lye

  Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said Malaysia is discussing a possible return to the Formula 1 calendar beyond the recent Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. In Facebook post, Anwar […] The post Malaysia in talks to rejoin Formula 1 calendar, according to PM Anwar – matter to be discussed with cabinet appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  KTM Malaysia importer Eurotech Wheel rebrands as ETG

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Importer and distributor for KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas and Zontes in Malaysia, Eurotech Wheel Distribution, has rebranded as ETG. ETG, standing for Eurotech Group, is scaling up business operations and extending its reach within the Malaysian […] The post KTM Malaysia importer Eurotech Wheel rebrands as ETG appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Motegi sees Marquez behind Martin by two points

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Marc Marquez has slashed Jorge Martin’s MotoGP championship lead to just two points after completing a dominant double at the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider followed up his Sprint victory […] The post Motegi sees Marquez behind Martin by two points appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Motorcyclist and pillion arrested for riding against traffic, hitting two KLSCM runners, tests positive for alcohol

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  A 21-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested after allegedly riding through a road closure and crashing into two Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 participants on Jalan Munshi Abdullah at around 6.15 am today. Kuala […] The post Motorcyclist and pillion arrested for riding against traffic, hitting two KLSCM runners, tests positive for alcohol appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  Geely Battleship 700 in Australia in 2H 2027 – 1,128 PS PHEV SUV, 0-100 km/h 3.95 secs, 170 km WLTP EV range

  By Jonathan Lee

  Geely appears to be mounting an almighty assault on the Australian market, after kicking things off with the EX5 (known to you and me as the Proton eMas 7) and Starray EM-i (Proton eMas 7 […] The post Geely Battleship 700 in Australia in 2H 2027 – 1,128 PS PHEV SUV, 0-100 km/h 3.95 secs, 170 km WLTP EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·1 month ago

  JPJ suspends MyEG, Zetrix as collection agents – said to owe govt RM200 mil in road tax, summonses payments

  By Mick Chan

  The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that it will suspend the services of My E.G. Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Berhad, both under the MYEG Group, as its collection agents with effect from Monday, […] The post JPJ suspends MyEG, Zetrix as collection agents – said to owe govt RM200 mil in road tax, summonses payments appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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