KIA 28 Apr - 4 May

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17271/15163266/Text---Fuel-Update---1---7-May-2025-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163266" alt="Text---Fuel-Update---1---7-May-2025.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 Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 01 to 07 May, 2025, the rates are as such.<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;">Regular RON95 maintains its ceiling price of MYR 2.05 per litre, which was set by the government in February 2021.<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;">Premium RON97 sees no changes. The price stays at MYR 3.18 per litre.<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;">Diesel also remains, setting its retail prices in Peninsular Malaysia at MYR 2.88 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and MYR 3.08 per litre (Euro 5 B7).<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;">Rates for diesel in East Malaysia remains at MYR 2.15 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and MYR 2.35 per litre (Euro 5 B7).<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;">That said, these prices take effect from midnight tonight, until the next price announcement from the Ministry next Wednesday, 07 May, 2025.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17271/15163267/Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163267" alt="Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump.jpg">

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 01 to 07 May, 2025, the rates are as such.

Unchanged Fuel Prices From 01 To 07 May

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163180/Web---1-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163180" alt="Web---1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Jazeman Jaafar (first from right) with Youth &amp; Sports Minister YB Hannah Yeoh (second from right) with MAM secretary Datuk Razlan Razali (first from left) and president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir (second from left).</h6> Good news for local racing fans attending the upcoming <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/super-gt-malaysia-round-revs-up-with-rm80-early-bird-tickets-and-more" target="_blank">Super GT Malaysia 2025</a> race weekend. This week local racing ace <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/rwb-collective-officially-debuts-jazeman-jaafar-named-brand-ambassador" target="_blank">Jazeman Jaafar</a> confirmed his entry for the event, which takes place at the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/datin-anita-azrina-named-first-female-chairman-of-petronas-sic" target="_blank">Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC)</a> on June 27 and 28.During a small announcement ceremony held earlier this week, the 32-year-old <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/03/jazeman-jaafar-joins-amr-team-viper-niza-for-sepang-12-hours" target="_blank">racing driver</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/ttap-yrms-provide-selangor-youths-apprenticeship-opportunities-with-porsche" target="_blank">entrepreneur</a> revealed that he will compete as a wildcard for the event. At the same time, he also revealed a series of collaborations that led to this project.Present to oversee said ceremony were <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/mam-set-to-sanction-ev-races-in-malaysia" target="_blank">Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM)</a> president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and secretary Datuk Razlan Razali. Also present to witness the announcement was Youth and Sports Minister YB Hannah Yeoh. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163181/25-EBM-Aston-Martin-Vantage-GT3-EVO-2025-SGT-Livery-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163181" alt="25-EBM-Aston-Martin-Vantage-GT3-EVO-2025-SGT-Livery.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Jazeman enters Super GT Malaysia 2025 as a wildcard in the hotly contested GT300 class under the EBM banner with co-driver Kerong Li, and they will pilot an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO shod with Michelin tyres.</h6> For this wildcard entry effort, Jazeman roped in rising Chinese GT racer Kerong Li as his co-driver. Additionally, both will collaborate and race under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://earlbambermotorsport.com/earl-bamber-motorsport/" target="_blank">Earl Bamber Motorsport (EBM)</a> banner to jointly pilot an <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/launched-2024-aston-martin-vantage-from-rm237-million" target="_blank">Aston Martin Vantage</a> GT3 EVO in the series' GT300 class.Additionally, said race machine will be shod with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/brembo-and-michelin-set-to-collaborate-promises-to-enhance-vehicle-comforts-safety" target="_blank">Michelin</a> tyres too. As a refresher, Super GT practices an ‘open’ tyre regulation scheme for GT300 class competitors. Presently, the leading French tyre marque is one of four active tyre suppliers for the class.“<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/03/jazeman-jaafar-joins-amr-team-viper-niza-for-sepang-12-hours" target="_blank">I’ve driven the Aston Martin Vantage before</a>, but not with the updated EVO kit. I’ve been made to understand the aero has seen huge improvements, and we’re ready to take on the challenge,” expressed Jazeman optimistically ahead of his latest racing endeavour. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163182/MK3_9953-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163182" alt="MK3_9953.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163183/YOZ_8719-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15163183" alt="YOZ_8719.jpg" style="width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163184/NAN_9120-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15163184" alt="NAN_9120.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163185/YOZ_0017-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15163185" alt="YOZ_0017.jpg" style="width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163186/ZYO_6464_top-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15163186" alt="ZYO_6464_top.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Though positioned lower than the main GT500 class, the Super GT GT300 class is touted as the region's most fiercely contested GT3 competitions.</h6> Though positioned lower than the main GT500 class, the GT300 class is still widely regarded by many as one of the region’s hotly contested GT3 racing competitions. Adding to challenge is the fact both GT500 and GT300 classes race simultaneously at each round.Notably, despite his vast racing CV, this effort marks Jazeman’s debut in the Japan-based racing series, which is widely regarded by many as one of the top motorsport championship series in the greater Asia-Pacific region.Nevertheless, Jazeman is poised to bank on his recent experiences competing in GT3 machines at Petronas SIC. One recent highlight of which was his career-first GT3 class win at home in the recent <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/malaysian-drivers-and-teams-shine-in-2025-motul-12-hours-of-sepang" target="_blank">2025 edition of the Motul Sepang 12 Hours enduro</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163187/640-(5)-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15163187" alt="640-(5).jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163188/640-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15163188" alt="640.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163189/640-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163189" alt="640-(4).jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">For his Super GT entry, Jazeman will be banking on key experiences like his recent career-first GT3 class win in the Motul Sepang 12 Hours enduro earlier this year.</h6> As reported prior, the return of Super GT racing to Malaysia following a 12-year hiatus was <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/japans-super-gt-returns-to-malaysia-in-2025" target="_blank">spearheaded by promoters Haro Sports &amp; Entertainment</a>. Furthermore, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/super-gt-malaysia-round-revs-up-with-rm80-early-bird-tickets-and-more" target="_blank" style="">tickets are already on sale online from as low RM80 (early bird)</a>.With Malaysia’s unique status as the series’ sole overseas round this season, managing director of Haro Sports &amp; Entertainment Fahrizal Hassan anticipates the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/super-gt-malaysia-round-revs-up-with-rm80-early-bird-tickets-and-more" target="_blank">Super GT Malaysia 2025 weekend</a> to generate a tourism receipt of approximately US$45 million (RM194 million)."We are aiming to attract 80,000 fans over the three-day event, with around 30% to 35% expected to be foreign visitors,” adds Fahrizal further. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17270/15163190/Web---2-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15163190" alt="Web---2.jpg">

Local racing ace Jazeman Jaafar enters upcoming Super GT Malaysia 2025 round as wildcard with co-driver Kerong Li under EBM banner.

Jazeman Jaafar Set For Super GT Malaysia 2025 Wildcard Entry

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161048/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-26-at-19.50.29-(2)-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15161048" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-26-at-19.50.29-(2).jpeg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The Vios Challenge 2025, organised under the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Malaysia banner, saw its season-opener held last weekend at Petronas SIC.</h6> Organised by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/tgr-malaysia-season-7-concludes-on-a-high-in-petronas-sic" target="_blank">Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Malaysia,</a> the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/tgr-vios-challenge-2024-round-2-shines-through-sunday-thunderstorm" target="_blank">Vios Challenge</a> 2025 season-opener got underway last weekend at the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/datin-anita-azrina-named-first-female-chairman-of-petronas-sic" target="_blank">Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC)</a>. During which, it was the series’ crop of up and coming new young talents that shined across all classes.Like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/tgr-malaysia-season-7-concludes-on-a-high-in-petronas-sic" target="_blank">past seasons</a>, last weekend’s season-opening races saw three competition classes – Super Sporting Class for pro drivers, Sporting Class for amateurs drivers, and Rookie Class class for young newbies – take to the 5.5 KM-long circuit for two&nbsp; 20-lap sprint races – one held on Saturday, and another on Sunday.Notably, nine former Rookies from last season found themselves promoted into the Sporting Class this year, thus birthing some intense and dramatic door-to-door racing action as a result too.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161049/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.14-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15161049" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.14.jpeg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">With nine former Rookie Class drivers promoted into the Sporting Class this season, it resulted with some thrilling, door-to-door racing action across both Race 1 and Race 2.</h6> Victory in Satuday’s Race 1 in the Sporting Class was claimed by former Rookie class champion Adam Mikail driving for the G-Mart Motorsport team this year. Placing second was former fellow former Rookie class driver Jwan Hii from Hong Huat X Armada KK Racing, followed by Taj Izrin Aiman from Saksama Motorsports in third.Seasoned readers will remember Taj as both an accomplished sim-racer and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/taj-izrin-clinches-fourth-toyota-gr-gt-cup-malaysia-e-sport-title" target="_blank">reigning TGR GT Cup Malaysia champion</a>. This year, he now transitions to real world racing in the Vios Challenge 2025. Taj would elevate up to second place in Sunday’s Race 2 after battling with winner Elson Yew from BAE Racing by ES Yang.Though Axle Sport’s Brandon Ho initially crossed the line and finished third, a post-race penalty prompted by a sporting infringement would see Ho lose out on the podium position. Instead, it was Thai-national Monai driving for RUK Team Nexzter PMC 52 that was promoted into third place. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161050/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-26-at-19.50.30-(2)-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15161050" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-26-at-19.50.30-(2).jpeg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">As usual, competition in the pro drivers-led Super Sporting Class was as fierce as ever.</h6> Moving to the pro drivers-led Super Sporting Class, Race 1 victory was clinched by Laser Motor Racing’s Ady Rahimy who bolted from pole position to command the race from start to finish. He fended off the advances of Telagamas Toyota’s Freddie Ang and Wheelcorp’s Nabil Azlan in second and third places respectively.A fierce battle would later ensue in this class in Sunday’s Race 2, which saw former class champion Mitchell Cheah driving for Prima Pearl TD Racing take the win. Weelcorp’s Nabil once again found himself on the podium, this this upping the ante to claim second ahead of Laser Motor Racing’s Eddie Lew who placed third. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161051/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.12-full.jpg" data-media-id="15161051" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.12.jpeg" style="width: 379.625px;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161052/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.12-(1)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15161052" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.12-(1).jpeg" style="width: 379.625px;"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">This season, the Rookie Class drivers continue to hone their skills using the older-gen TGR Vios one-make race machine.</h6> As for the Rookie Class, top honours in&nbsp;Saturday's Race 1&nbsp;was clinched by 19-year-old recreational karter and sim-racer Harkiesh Geeva. Coming in second was 18-year-old pro karter Aydan Khaliq, whereas 21-year-old pro karter Justin Rahul Dev completed the podium by placing third.Sunday’s Race 2 for this class saw 18-year-old sim-racer Ian James storming to take the race lead early on and command the race from start to finish to clinch victory. Taking second place back-to-back here was Aydan Khaliq, whilst 20-year-old Genevieve Ooi, the class’ sole female competitor, took a surprise third place finish. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161053/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.11-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15161053" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.11.jpeg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The weekend's winners from all three classes taking their trophies and prize monies in a special ceremony held post-race on Sunday.</h6> With Round 1 now concluded, the Vios Challenge 2025 one-make series resumes for Round 2 on June 27 and 28 at Petronas SIC once again. This round will also be streamed live online via both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@tgrmalaysia" target="_blank">official TGR Malaysia YouTube channel</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/tgrmy/" target="_blank">TGR Malaysia Facebook page</a>.Additional details are also available online via the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.toyota.com.my/en/tgrmalaysia/vios-festival-challenge.html" target="_blank">TGR Malaysia official webpage</a>, as well as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/tgrmalaysia/" target="_blank">official TGR Malaysia Instagram page</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17267/15161054/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.13-(2)-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15161054" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-27-at-19.42.13-(2).jpeg">

Young drivers shined in season-opening weekend of the Vios Challenge 2025 held last weekend at Petronas SIC.

Young Drivers Shine In Vios Challege 2025 Season Opener

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 Malaysians intending a quick trip to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/fake-made-in-thailand-tyres-scandal" target="_blank" style="">Thailand </a>for the Labour Day weekend are reminded to complete their digital arrival card application starting Thursday, May 1st, as stated on the Tourism Thailand website.<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;">"Starting May 1, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival," it says, adding that visitors must register within three days before arrival. TDAC is a system designed to digitize arrival cards, moving away from paper-based processes. This technology aims to accelerate immigration procedures, reduce reliance on physical paperwork, and enhance border efficiency and security.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17266/15160726/Bangkok_-_Suvarnabhumi_International_(BKK_-_VTBS)_AN1822384-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15160726" alt="Bangkok_-_Suvarnabhumi_International_(BKK_-_VTBS)_AN1822384.jpg"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The digital arrival card is available online at no cost. However, certain travellers are exempt: those transiting or transferring flights within Thailand without going through immigration, and individuals entering the country using a Border Pass.<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">
To do so, visit<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://tdac.immigration.go.th"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">http://tdac.immigration.go.th</a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and complete the online registration. The application requires travel documents, passport details, personal information, travel plans, accommodation details in Thailand, and a health assessment from the Ministry of Public Health.

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Malaysians intending a quick trip to Thailand are reminded to complete their digital arrival card application starting Thursday, May 1st.

Travellers To Thailand Must Fill Out TDAC Starting May 1

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17260/15158935/conversions/IMAGE-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15158935" alt="IMAGE-3.jpg"> Authorities have uncovered a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/kpdn-delays-sirim-label-rule-for-engine-lubricants-to-oct" target="_blank">counterfeit engine oil</a> syndicate operating out of three premises in Ara Damansara and Kepong. This follows a joint raid carried out by the police and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) recently.The operation, which first began with nearly two months of surveillance and intelligence gathering, resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals — including seven foreign nationals from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.The suspects are believed to be part of a syndicate that has been illegally repackaging engine oil under the names of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/court-orders-trader-to-pay-perodua-over-rm500000-for-counterfeit-lubricants" target="_blank">well-known automotive brands</a> and selling it through online platforms. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17260/15158952/conversions/54516681_2239288099721182_7822768066164424704_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15158952" alt="54516681_2239288099721182_7822768066164424704_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17260/15158953/conversions/54730709_2239288069721185_5880842837146206208_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15158953" alt="54730709_2239288069721185_5880842837146206208_n.jpg"> According to Deputy Director of Bukit Aman’s Wildlife Crime Bureau and Special Intelligence Investigation Unit (WCB/PSK), SAC Mohammad Azlin Sadari, the group is suspected of rebottling generic or low-grade engine oil and attaching <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/06/report-rm11-million-in-counterfeit-engine-lubricants-seized-since-2019" target="_blank">counterfeit labels</a> of popular local and international vehicle manufacturers.The packaging also allegedly included fake addresses to mislead buyers.Mohammad Azlin further added, “These products were then distributed through e-commerce sites and promoted on social media with the group having been running this illegal business for between two to three years, and profited by millions of Ringgits.” <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17260/15158955/conversions/thumb_Engine-Oil_Honda_JM-MOtor-Services-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15158955" alt="thumb_Engine-Oil_Honda_JM-MOtor-Services.jpg"> Among the items seized were containers of engine oil, empty bottles, fake labels and packaging materials featuring a variety of automotive brand names. Investigators are currently working to identify the original source of the engine oil used and total value of the seized goods.The case is being investigated under Section 102(1)(c) of the Trademarks Act 2019 for trademark infringement, and Section 5 of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, which covers the use of false trade descriptions. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/crime_courts/news.php?id=2418154" target="_blank">Bernama</a>

Authorities raid three premises in Ara Damansara and Kepong, uncovering a syndicate that repackages and sells counterfeit engine oil.

Counterfeit Engine Oil Syndicate Busted

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17252/15157864/conversions/CariCarz_SN_2024-Kia-EV-Day_EV3-39-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15157864" alt="CariCarz_SN_2024-Kia-EV-Day_EV3-39.jpg"> Malaysia’s General Insurance (GI) industry continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with motor insurance L as the key growth driver, touts the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).As reported by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernamabiz.com/news.php?id=2418099" target="_blank">Bernama</a>, PIAM highlighted that the motor insurance segment contributed the largest share of total gross written premium, rising 6.7% year-on-year to RM651.1 million in additional premiums. This growth was supported by a 2.1% increase in new vehicle registrations, as reported by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).Overall, the GI industry recorded a 6.9% <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/rising-motor-claims-fueling-shift-to-risk-based-insurance-pricing" target="_blank">increase in gross written premiums</a>, reaching RM23.1 billion in 2024.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17252/15157865/conversions/PIAM_New-logoReg-Mk_RALFY-Colour-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15157865" alt="PIAM_New-logoReg-Mk_RALFY-Colour.png"> The recovery in vehicle sales and strong demand in motor, fire, and transit insurance segments were key contributors to this performance, despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures.Looking ahead however, PIAM noted that 2025 will bring further emphasis on sustainable underwriting practices and innovation in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/07/liberty-insurance-announces-new-plan-made-for-tesla-ev-owners" target="_blank">EV insurance</a>, in line with evolving consumer needs and regulatory expectations.The sector is also expected to build greater resilience against climate-related risks. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17252/15157866/conversions/TESLA-WALL-(9)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15157866" alt="TESLA-WALL-(9)-full_normal.jpg"> While interest in natural catastrophe coverage is growing, medical cost inflation remains a concern, with projections rising to 16.4% in 2025 - well above the Asia-Pacific average of 10%.Despite challenges such as rising reinsurance costs and increased frequency of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/08/flood-insurance-coverage-why-is-it-crucial-for-you-and-your-car" target="_blank">weather-related events</a> (special perils), PIAM maintained that Malaysia’s motor insurance segment remains strong and continues to anchor the industry's growth prospects.

Motor insurance surged in 2024, adding RM651.1 million in premiums, EV coverage sets the tone for 2025, touts PIAM.

PIAM: Motor and EV Insurance Up 6.7% in 2024

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17251/15157860/conversions/494576401_18478493794068331_667088605733643094_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15157860" alt="494576401_18478493794068331_667088605733643094_n.jpg"> The speed limit in school zones will soon be officially <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/government-will-reduce-the-speed-limit-in-school-zones-to-30-kmh" target="_blank">reduced to 30 KM/H</a> as part of efforts to enhance road safety, particularly for schoolchildren.Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced that the Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion (JKMKKJR) has approved a policy to lower the speed limit in all school zones from the current 50 KM/H to 30 KM/H.He cited scientific studies showing that reducing speed to 30 KM/H significantly lowers the risk of fatalities in the event of a road accident. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17251/15157862/conversions/486593121_2122967291482234_7784049994619355733_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15157862" alt="486593121_2122967291482234_7784049994619355733_n.jpg"> “On average, about 70 road users lose their lives each year due to accidents in school areas,” he said during a press conference following the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Road Safety Council (MKJR), where the ‘My Safe Road’ programme was also launched.Loke explained that this initiative is in line with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/enforce-speed-limits-to-protect-road-users-expert" target="_blank">international standards</a> and not a new concept. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global bodies have long advocated for lower speed limits, particularly in school zones, as a proven method to reduce the severity of road injuries.Research shows that the risk of fatal accidents increases significantly at speeds above 30 KM/H, especially for vulnerable road users.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

The government will soon gazette new 30 KM/H speed limit in school zones.

MOT Lowers School Zone Speed Limit To 30 KM/H

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17244/15153332/download-(67)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15153332" alt="download-(67).jpeg"> <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;">Heavy vehicle operators have been in the news lately since the authorities tightened their enforcement against overloaded truckers. Bernama reported that two drivers and an owner of a truck company allegedly impeded law enforcement officials from carrying out their responsibilities at Persiaran Perdana in Putrajaya. <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;">Reports indicate that JPJ officers intercepted two truck drivers traveling from Dengkil to Kajang for suspected overloading. Instead of cooperating with the investigation, the individuals suddenly unloaded sand onto the road. Thankfully, no damage or injuries were reported.<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;">“Moreover, the two lorry drivers damaged the tyres and their Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, rendering the vehicles’ engines inoperable. They then contacted the owner of the lorry company,” says Senior JPJ Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hasan <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 company owner soon arrived with<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/jpj-will-not-be-cowed-by-threats-from-tontos-loke" target="_blank" style=""> associates who acted as 'tontos'. </a>They obstructed JPJ officers on duty and threatened a tire mechanic that JPJ had hired to fix the two vehicles.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17244/15153333/JPJ-tonto-operasi-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15153333" alt="JPJ-tonto-operasi-full_normal.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;">


It was to the extent that JPJ officers had to stand vigil and spend three nights at the scene of the incident owing to disturbances by the tonto and the company's owner before both lorries could be successfully transported to the Semenyih Enforcement Station, Muhammad Kifli says.<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;">Following the standoff where JPJ sought police assistance, three men in their 40s were arrested under Section 234C of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (APAD Act 2010) for obstructing public officers from performing their duties. <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;">
Subsequently, the investigation files have been submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers for review, and the authorities are awaiting further instructions from the deputy public prosecutor.<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 Section (234C), if found guilty, those involved can face a fine not exceeding RM200,000 or a maximum imprisonment of two years or both. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“Action can also be taken under Section 57(3) of the APAD Act 2010 (for overloading), which stipulates a fine of not less than RM1,000 and not exceeding RM500,000, or a maximum imprisonment of two years, or both,” Muhammad Kifli said.
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17244/15153334/Muhammad-Kifli-Ma-Hassan.-(83)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15153334" alt="Muhammad-Kifli-Ma-Hassan.-(83)-full_normal.jpg"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">

Transport Minister Anthony Loke had earlier cautioned "tontos" that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) would not be cowed by their threats. These individuals, allegedly hired by heavy vehicle operators, have been targeting JPJ enforcement officers, especially during operations focused on such vehicles.

JPJ seized two lorries after their drivers and owner obstructed enforcement by spilling sand, causing major disruption.

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