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The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project can be revived, but only with the full involvement of the private sector and with minimal government expenditure, said Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported […]

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Happy new year to all, and as we enter 2025, a Wednesday means the time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels […]

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Capital of China, Beijing has passed new regulations to encourage the advancement of autonomous driving technologies in the city, Reuters reported, citing Beijing Daily. Autonomous vehicles which have passed road-testing and safety assessments will be […]

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BMW will be showcasing its Panoramic iDrive at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 that returns to Las Vegas next year, which is the manufacturer’s display and operation concept for production versions of the […]

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The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric has made its debut, with the nameplate now reborn as an electric crossover that joins the Renault 5 EV in the brand’s line of new models reviving legacy nameplates. Externally, […]

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The European Union will proceed with imposing tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, and the proposed tariffs on China-made EVs will be at rates up to 45% and are set to be imposed from […]

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Following its preview in August, the 2024 MG5 sedan is set for its official Malaysian launch this week on October 3, MG Motor Malaysia has announced. As revealed during its preview, the MG5 is estimated […]

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Today is Wednesday, which brings the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia as the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of September 26 to October 2, 2024. […]

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Several areas in Shah Alam and Klang have been hit by floods following heavy rainfall this afternoon, with affected areas including Jalan Kebun, Kota Kemuning and Sri Muda. Earlier this week, the meteorological department of […]

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Chinese carmaker Jetour has launched the Dashing and X70 Plus SUVs in South Africa, bringing its five- and seven-seater models to the market. In Malaysia, these models have been previewed in May this year, and […]

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