Bermaz 23 June

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18139/15552348/conversions/ECRL-EMU-TrainSet-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15552348" alt="ECRL-EMU-TrainSet.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">MRL is not discontinuing the proposal to extend the ECRL line from its current final station in Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/cable-thefts-put-ecrl-timeline-at-risk-mrl-chief" target="_blank">Malaysia Rail Link (MRL)</a> has not discounted the proposal to extend the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/ecrl-kotasas-station-system-installation-completed" target="_blank">East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)</a> from its current final station up north in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, into Sungai Golok, Thailand.Speaking to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/760118" target="_blank">The Edge</a>, MRL CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the proposal remains on the cards as both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/thai-ambassador-proposes-ecrl-extension-to-sungai-golok" target="_blank">Thai and Malaysian governments previously agreed</a> to revive the existing KTMB rail line from Pasir Mas, Kelantan, to Sungai Golok via Rantau Panjang.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18139/15552352/conversions/ph06-19062024-ecrl_4279690_20240619165601-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15552352" alt="ph06-19062024-ecrl_4279690_20240619165601.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18139/15552353/conversions/MoT-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15552353" alt="MoT-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke.jpg"> As announced by Transport Minister (MOT) Anthony Loke last month, this revival plan will reconnect the rail network between the two countries, which continues all the way to Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.The KTMB Pasir Mas-Sungai Golok line, which was damaged by floods back in 2006, presents a right-of-way that could allow ECRL to build a line parallel to it, which is the same thing being done from Serendah to Jalan Kastam in Port Klang, Darwis said.“Instead of going to Pengkalan Kubor, ECRL can go to Rantau Panjang. That is the proposal that we are looking at now.“Hopefully, it is part of the Pan Asian Railway (from Kunming, China, to Singapore). Eventually, if we can cross over there, then all the way to Laos, Kunming, and all that. That is the hope,” Darwis told The Edge.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18139/15552349/conversions/ECRL-KotaBharu-Tunjong-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15552349" alt="ECRL-KotaBharu-Tunjong-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18139/15552351/conversions/KTM_Rantau_Panjang-Wiki-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15552351" alt="KTM_Rantau_Panjang-Wiki.jpg"> Prior to this, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said in Parliament last November that the ECRL extension from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang would cost around RM2 billion. This 32 km-long extension will include a 14 km railway from the current ECRL Kota Bharu station in Bandar Baru Tunjong to Pasir Mas and another 18 km to Rantau Panjang.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18139/15552355/conversions/ECRL-Allignment-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15552355" alt="ECRL-Allignment.jpg"> The current 665-km ECRL line that spans from Jalan Kastam in Port Klang to Kota Bharu, Kelantan, is touted as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), seeking to connect the country with the surrounding economies through transportation and logistics infrastructure.According to those involved with the project, the cross-border connectivity with Thailand is regarded as the key component in BRI, allowing the infrastructure to fulfill its true potential as part of the Pan Asian Railway.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/760118" target="_blank">The Edge</a>

MRL is not discontinuing the proposal to extend the ECRL line from its current final station in Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok.

ECRL Could Extend to Sungai Golok After KTMB Revival – MRL CEO

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Following recent accidents like the one in Gerik, questions are being raised about <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/39-summonses-issued-in-melakas-op-pinky-bus-crackdown" target="_blank" style="">whether bus drivers are getting adequate rest</a>. With a low basic salary, many drivers depend heavily on overtime and travel allowances to earn a livable wage.
Although rest breaks, sometimes up to six hours, are provided, financial pressures often push drivers to work longer hours, raising concerns about fatigue-related safety risks.In response to reports of low base salaries among bus drivers, the Human Resources Ministry has vowed to take firm action against companies that violate minimum wage laws. 

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18133/15549856/2a110556-28bd-4375-a715-6cad5eec0f7c_5079323_20250327074503-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15549856" alt="2a110556-28bd-4375-a715-6cad5eec0f7c_5079323_20250327074503.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">According to Harian Metro, some express and tour bus drivers claim to receive base pay as low as RM700 or none at all. The ministry said it takes these allegations seriously and that the Labour Department will step up enforcement against employers who flout wage regulations.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/expert-bus-rollover-tests-must-be-mandatory" target="_blank" style="">Chairman of the Malaysian Bumiputera Bus Operators Association Zainal Abidin Mehat</a> noted that due to a shortage of drivers, some bus companies allow their staff to work up to 28 days a month.
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18133/15549857/kl07-05022024-gokl_3990103_20240326163450-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15549857" alt="kl07-05022024-gokl_3990103_20240326163450.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">In the meantime, the Human Resources Ministry has announced a review of 28 employment-related regulations to address potential loopholes in labor laws. This initiative will be undertaken by a special task force, headed by Deputy Secretary-General (Policy and International) Shaharin Umar, and is expected to be completed by May of next year.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

The Human Resources Ministry vows action against bus firms violating minimum wage laws.

Bus Firms Will Face Action Over Minimum Wage Violations

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Underage riding remain a serious and unresolved issue in Malaysia, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/stricter-enforcement-needed-to-curb-underage-driving-experts" target="_blank" style="">despite enforcement efforts and public awareness campaigns</a>. Recent tragedies have highlighted the dangers, not just for the young riders themselves, but for everyone on the road.
One of the most alarming cases happened in Ulu Tiram on Sunday, where a 14-year-old boy was killed after being flung under a lorry in a motorcycle crash. He had been riding pillion when his friend, also 14, lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. It’s one of many cases that highlight the urgent need to address the root causes of underage riding. The question remains: who is truly responsible—and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/11/jpj-hopes-to-tackle-unlicensed-underage-driving-issue-through-advocacy" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">why does the problem persist despite repeated warnings?</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18130/15548893/Untitled-design---2025-06-24T103153.925-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15548893" alt="Untitled-design---2025-06-24T103153.925.png"> 

According to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), the problem stems largely from poor parental supervision and weak enforcement. Warnings alone, it says, have failed to make a lasting impact.Suhakam Children’s Commissioner Dr Farah Nini Dusuki pointed out that stronger laws are needed to hold parents accountable and to address deeper socioeconomic challenges, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/2-teens-die-trying-to-perform-wheelies-on-their-motorbikes" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">especially in rural areas</a>. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Her findings were based on a Diversion pilot project run by the government in Port Dickson, Seremban, and Sepang between 2019 and 2022.
“I conducted both the implementation and evaluation studies,” she told The Star. “Police from the traffic division and Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) confirmed that many parents have a lax attitude towards child safety.”

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18130/15548894/Untitled-design---2025-06-24T103420.009-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15548894" alt="Untitled-design---2025-06-24T103420.009.png"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">However, she also acknowledged that in many cases, underage riding is driven by necessity rather than rebellion. In areas with poor public transport and high commuting costs, students often rely on motorcycles to get to school. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> 
While the legal age for a motorcycle licence is 16 (and 17 for a car), enforcement is difficult without tackling these underlying challenges. Over the past five years, nearly 2,900 underage riders have lost their lives.
Suhakam Commissioner Ragunath Kesavan noted a lack of enforcement, especially for unlicensed riders, basikal lajak users, and Mat Rempits. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“There’s a lack of education, which contributes to the widespread disregard for the law,” he said. “The laws are there, but enforcement is both necessary and difficult.”


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18130/15548895/23_6_2025_a1936-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15548895" alt="23_6_2025_a1936.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Meanwhile, Malaysian Council for Child Welfare chairman Datuk Dr Raj Abdul Karim said it’s time to hold parents accountable under the Child Act 2001 if they allow their children to ride motorcycles illegally.
“Parents must play their part educating their children, securing vehicle keys, and being vigilant,” she said. “There’s a reason children aren’t allowed to ride: their reflexes aren’t fully developed, so they can’t respond to danger in time.”

Parents must be held accountable to effectively curb the rise in underage motorcycle use, Suhakam says.

Hold Parents Accountable to Curb Underage Riding - Suhakam

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18127/15547273/conversions/510480854_1149036550601121_8976302482687861012_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15547273" alt="510480854_1149036550601121_8976302482687861012_n.jpg"> The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will become an independent statutory body with full control over its finances and staffing starting Aug 1, 2025. The announcement was made earlier today by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.From that date, CAAM will also take over the role of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/mavcom-instructs-airlines-to-better-manage-flight-disruption-291-extra-flights-for-cny-holidays" target="_blank">Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom)</a>, becoming the single body in charge of regulating both the technical and economic sides of the aviation industry.Loke said the government approved the move on June 11 as part of ongoing efforts to streamline overlapping government agencies and improve efficiency.“This means CAAM will no longer rely on annual government funding and will not be tied to the public service pay system,” he said at a press conference. “It will have full financial and administrative freedom.”He said CAAM’s strong financial performance this year played a big part in the government’s decision. In just the first five months of 2025, CAAM earned RM150 million, which was more than its total revenue for all of last year. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18127/15547274/conversions/512821584_1266880354804297_3035420186427392885_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15547274" alt="512821584_1266880354804297_3035420186427392885_n.jpg"> “In the past, CAAM needed RM150 to RM200 million from the government just to stay afloat. Now, it’s in a much better place,” he said.Two laws, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution) Act 2024 and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2024 were <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/10/loke-mavcom-caam-merger-bill-to-be-tabled-in-parliament-early-next-year" target="_blank">passed in Parliament last year</a> to enable the change: one to dissolve Mavcom and another to amend CAAM’s status.&nbsp;Both were approved by the King in Sept 2024 and will come into effect in Aug 2025.Loke added that all 57 staff from Mavcom will be offered roles in CAAM, matched to their skills and experience. A townhall session will be held soon to brief them on what to expect during the transition.He also said CAAM has put in place a business continuity plan to make sure everything runs smoothly as the changes are carried out.“This move gives CAAM the tools to grow and guide the aviation industry in a stronger, more sustainable way,” Loke said.&nbsp;<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Mavcom streamlined under CAAM in a move aimed at boosting efficiency and sustainability.

Loke: CAAM Replaces Mavcom as Single Aviation Authority

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18126/15547033/Mat-rempit-tahun-baru-fb-1-FMT-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15547033" alt="Mat-rempit-tahun-baru-fb-1-FMT.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 Motorcyclists who misuse their <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/07/mot-asking-for-rm10m-to-expand-mylesen-b2-programme" target="_blank" style="">MyLesen B2 licenses</a> for reckless stunts may soon face stricter consequences, including revocation of their permits. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has warned that those caught performing illegal or dangerous acts on the road will not be spared.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18126/15547034/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-30-at-1.24.09-PM-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15547034" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-30-at-1.24.09-PM.jpeg"> Its Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli emphasised that the<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/budget-2025-overview-ev-incentive-ron95-subsidy-more" target="_blank" style=""> MyLesen B2 initiative</a> was introduced to support the B40 group in obtaining legal motorcycle licences, not to enable traffic violations. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“Public funds have been channelled into this programme to uplift communities — not to fuel lawlessness. Compliance with traffic laws is non-negotiable,” he said.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Aedy confirmed that JPJ has a dedicated system to monitor successful MyLesen B2 applicants and warned that young riders who break traffic laws risk serious consequences, including legal action, for violating the programme's conditions.
 <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18126/15547035/mat-rempit-youtube-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15547035" alt="mat-rempit-youtube.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“We are looking into this matter and we will not tolerate anyone who commits traffic offences, especially those who are speeding,” he added.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

JPJ warns that MyLesen B2 riders caught doing reckless stunts may face license revocation and legal action.

JPJ May Revoke Licenses Of Law-Breaking Mat Rempit

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546215/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15546215" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">A customised, two-toned Proton X90 was delivered to the Tengku Laksamana of Selangor, YAM Tengku Sulaiman Shah.</h6>National automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/proton-records-positive-sales-growth-in-may-2025" target="_blank">Proton</a> has just completed a delivery of a special, customised Proton X90 for YAM Tengku Sulaiman Shah Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the YAM Tengku Laksamana of Selangor. The special-built SUV was dressed in several customised design bits, including a unique two-tone brown and silver exterior hue.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546216/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-11-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15546216" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-11.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546218/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546218" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-4.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546220/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-14-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546220" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-14.jpg"> The silver hue adorns both the front hood and the roof part of the car, while the rest of the exterior is finished in the same Cinnamon Brown hue as the standard model. Besides the striking two-tone hue, the customised X90 also rides on custom wheels finished in a shiny silver hue, and there’s also the Proton ‘Harimau Malaya’ bonnet ornament on the front hood, with ‘Proton X90 Special Edition’ writing surrounding the ornament’s base.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546221/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15546221" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-3.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546222/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-12-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546222" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-12.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546223/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-8-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546223" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-8.jpg"> The customisation continues as we get inside this special X90, with the most striking bit being the red-and-white leather upholstery engulfing the entire cabin, accompanied by the walnut finish on the steering wheel. At the rear, the six-seater SUV comes equipped with fold-down tray tables for the second row, with cup holders integrated into them.Given its six-seater layout, we can presume that this customised X90 is based on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/review-proton-x90-flagship-the-perfect-budget-boss-ride" target="_blank">Flagship variant of the X90</a>. As Proton’s first new energy vehicle (NEV) model, the X90 harnesses a 1.5-litre 3-cyl turbocharged engine rated at 174 HP and 255 Nm, which has been mated to a 48-volt belt starter-generator mild hybrid (MHEV) system.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546263/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-13-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15546263" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-13.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546264/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-17-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546264" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-17.jpg"> The standard Proton X90 Flagship currently retails at RM152,900, but we’d reckon this customised X90 will definitely cost more than its vanilla counterpart.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546261/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546261" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-7.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18124/15546262/conversions/Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15546262" alt="Proton-X90-Custom-TengkuLaksamanaSelangor-5.jpg"> This X90 is definitely not the first customised Proton commissioned by Tengku Sulaiman, as his star-studded Proton collection also includes the likes of the Perdana, X70, X50, Satria Neo, and even the Putra coupe—all of which are customised to his specifications. 
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A customised, two-toned Proton X90 was delivered to the Tengku Laksamana of Selangor, YAM Tengku Sulaiman Shah.

Customised Proton X90 Delivered to Tengku Laksamana Selangor

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18121/15545714/hq720-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15545714" alt="hq720-(2).jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 Prof Dr Law Teik Hua of UPM’s Road Safety Research Centre has proposed that the government consider imposing<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/jpj-will-audit-500-high-risk-bus-lorry-operators" target="_blank" style=""> higher taxes on heavy vehicles such as trucks and trailers, citing their significant role in damaging road infrastructure. </a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“The extra revenue could help ease the Works Ministry’s estimated RM4 billion annual road maintenance costs,” he stated in a FMT report.
However, Law stressed that such a policy must be backed by stronger enforcement, such as weigh-in-motion systems at key locations and safeguards to ensure the added tax burden doesn’t fall unfairly on end users.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18121/15545717/editors_images_1732243204925-monitoring-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15545717" alt="editors_images_1732243204925-monitoring-(1).png"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Law further recommended tougher penalties, including licence suspensions, for transport firms that repeatedly exceed weight limits, and called for a “polluter pays” model where fines fund road repairs. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">To encourage regulatory compliance, he also proposed a blacklist system for repeat offenders, transparent fund management, and incentives like tax breaks.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Meanwhile, Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, founder of the transport think tank My Mobility Vision, proposed introducing a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/new-speed-limit-device-mandatory-in-heavy-vehicles-starting-oct-2025" target="_blank" style="">road-use tax or special levy on heavy vehicles, similar to systems used in Germany, Switzerland, and New Zealand.</a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">He explained that such charges are typically calculated based on a vehicle’s weight and the distance it travels.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“The tax revenue should go into a dedicated road maintenance fund, used exclusively by the works ministry for road repairs and upkeep.” he told FMT.
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18121/15545719/Untitled-design---2025-06-23T152848.446-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15545719" alt="Untitled-design---2025-06-23T152848.446.png"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Wan Agyl also believes fines from overloading should go directly into a dedicated road repair fund, not the federal consolidated fund, to ensure damages caused by heavy vehicles are properly addressed. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Without this, he warned, the ministry shoulders costly repairs while enforcement penalties drain the general budget.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“This is not about punishing the logistics industry but about protecting public infrastructure. Without proper accountability, roads are being abused while the public ends up footing the bill through general taxation,” he was quoted as saying.
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18121/15545720/business-lorry-truck-bloomberg-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15545720" alt="business-lorry-truck-bloomberg-(1).jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Works Ministry announced on Wednesday that it lacks the financial resources to repair high-risk roads across the country, including the East-West Highway, estimating the required funds at nearly RM4 billion. its minister Alexander Nanta Linggi had previously stated that overloaded heavy vehicles are a primary cause of potholes and road damage.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

Expert proposes higher taxes on heavy vehicles to address their impact on road damage.

Raise Heavy Vehicle Taxes To Fund Road Repairs - Expert

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18115/15544476/conversions/Photo-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15544476" alt="Photo-4.JPG"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/05/ev-owners-can-now-utilise-the-new-ev-charging-feature-on-setel-app" target="_blank">Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd (Setel)</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/new-tng-ewallet-sos-balance-aims-to-save-you-from-getting-stuck-at-tolls" target="_blank">TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD)</a> have entered a strategic partnership to enable fuel payments directly via <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/07/tng-ewallet-offers-complete-payment-coverage-for-on-street-parking-in-kl-selangor" target="_blank">TNG eWallet</a>. The feature is now available at over 1,000 Petronas stations nationwide.The integration allows users to pay for fuel at the pump without leaving their vehicle or needing to download an additional app. It works through the new Petronas via Setel’ mini programme embedded within the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/dc-handal-expands-open-payment-with-touch-n-go" target="_blank">TNG eWallet</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18115/15544482/conversions/Photo-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15544482" alt="Photo-7.png"> This collaboration brings Setel’s pump-and-pay technology to one of Malaysia’s most widely used digital wallets, expanding access to cashless refuelling for a broader user base.Setel CEO Abdullah Ayman Awaluddin said the partnership is part of Setel’s strategy to scale its platform through ecosystem integration, particularly for high-frequency transactions like fuel purchases. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18115/15544493/conversions/image-(33)-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15544493" alt="image-(33)-(1).jpg"> TNG Digital CEO Alan Ni added that the move supports TNG’s goal of embedding everyday services into its platform to enhance convenience and reach.To encourage adoption, a launch promotion offers RM5 worth of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/04/more-offers-with-mesra-loyalty-points-using-petronass-setel-app" target="_blank">Mesra Rewards points</a> for the first 50,000 eligible transactions made via the TNG eWallet mini programme. This offer is available to new Setel users, existing Mesra members linking their ID to Setel for the first time, and is subject to terms and conditions.In addition, users will continue to earn TNG eWallet’s GOrewards points with each transaction made through the mini programme.

Setel and TNG Digital will offer simplified fuel payments, and integrate rewards into one app experience.

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