Mazda 22 Dec XPeng 29 Dec

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21086/16644866/conversions/ETS-3-Kluang-YDPA-SultanIbrahim-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16644866" alt="ETS-3-Kluang-YDPA-SultanIbrahim-(1).jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">KTMB targets 1.2 million passengers for its new ETS3 this year, while the MySawasdee train service to Hatyai now resumes.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/ktmb-southern-express-ends-service-as-ets-takes-over" target="_blank">Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)</a> targets a total of 1.2 million passengers using its new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/ktmbs-ets3-to-jb-sentral-launches-dec-12-with-30-discount" target="_blank">ETS3</a> this year, comprising a daily average of 2,600 passengers between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, 400 between Johor Bahru and Butterworth, and 400 between Johor Bahru and Padang Besar.As reported by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2507548" target="_blank">Bernama</a>, the rail service provider currently operates eight ETS3 services daily, which comprises four northbound and four southbound trips since Dec 2025. This year, the service from Johor’s capital will be extended to Butterworth and Padang Besar, with two services each to bring the total daily services to 12.“Once the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/johor-singapore-rts-completes-first-test-run-from-wadi-hana-to-border" target="_blank">Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link)</a> begins operations, we expect more passengers from Singapore to use domestic rail networks such as ETS3 and Komuter services as part of their onward journeys to other cities in Malaysia,” said KTMB COO Azfar Zakariya.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21086/16644867/conversions/ktmb-komuter-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16644867" alt="ktmb-komuter.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21086/16644868/conversions/605526359_122227882724321910_3804671859362629569_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16644868" alt="605526359_122227882724321910_3804671859362629569_n.jpg"> The COO further added that the RTS Link connecting Woodlands North station in Singapore to Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru is expected to boost the use of the ETS3 and KTMB’s current commuter services in the southern region, citing that both of them are strategic connectors that will further strengthen the regional rail transport ecosystem.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21086/16644870/conversions/KTMB-MySawasdee-2026-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16644870" alt="KTMB-MySawasdee-2026-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21086/16644871/conversions/KTMB-MySawasdee-2026-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16644871" alt="KTMB-MySawasdee-2026-(1).jpg"> In a separate report, KTMB also announced that its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/ktmbs-mysawasdee-service-set-for-return-in-q3" target="_blank">MySawasdee</a> train service that connects KL Sentral to Hatyai, Thailand, will resume its services later towards the end of this month, following a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/ktmb-cancels-mysawasdee-services-amid-flooded-tracks" target="_blank">service halt due to the recent major floods</a> there.The first returning service will begin on Jan 30, 2026, from KL Sentral to Hatyai, and on Feb 2, 2026, for the return trip to Malaysia. The second service, on the other hand, will take place later, from March 27 to 30, 2026, with tickets starting from RM95 and can be purchased via <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ktmb.com.my/" target="_blank">KTMB’s official website</a>, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/ktmb-launches-kits-style-superapp" target="_blank">KITS mobile app</a>, or any KTMB physical ticket counters.Mind you, while the service starts from KL Sentral, the MySawasdee train can also be boarded from Sungai Buloh, while stopping at Ipoh, Taiping, and Padang Besar en route to its final destination in the southern Thailand city.&nbsp;

KTMB targets 1.2 million passengers for its new ETS3 this year, while the MySawasdee train service to Hatyai now resumes.

KTMB Targets 1.2 Million ETS3 Passengers in 2026, MySawasdee Service Resumes

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21079/16643707/conversions/Screenshot-2026-01-05-114031-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16643707" alt="Screenshot-2026-01-05-114031.jpg"> Puspakom Sdn Bhd is rolling out a new vehicle inspection booking platform. Called GiCheck, it’s available on web and app that are both designed to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/mot-appoints-new-mv15-inspection-operators-to-ease-puspakom-congestion" target="_blank">deliver smoother, more reliable user experience</a>. The upgraded system aims to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/mot-appoints-new-mv15-inspection-operators-to-ease-puspakom-congestion" target="_blank">improve accuracy, stability and overall convenience for customers</a>.A key feature of the new platform is its automatic integration with the mySIKAP portal from the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Puspakom said this will help streamline bookings and introduce a clearer, more transparent process for inspection refunds. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21079/16643732/conversions/Screenshot-2026-01-05-113935-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16643732" alt="Screenshot-2026-01-05-113935.jpg"> In preparation for the system’s launch, Puspakom has announced a revision to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/puspakom-booking-scam-rm350-slots-flipped-for-rm750" target="_blank">Vehicle Inspection Booking Processing Fee</a>. The fee has been increased from RM3.50 to RM5.00, taking effect on Sunday, Jan 4, 2026.The company notes the previous processing fee has remained unchanged since online inspection bookings were first introduced in 2017. The adjustment is intended to support the development and operation of a more robust, customer-focused booking system that aligns with current industry demands and user expectations. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21079/16643740/conversions/2019-puspakom-free-voluntary-vehicle-inspection-raya-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16643740" alt="2019-puspakom-free-voluntary-vehicle-inspection-raya-3.jpg"> The new platform also comes with refreshed branding, an updated interface and enhanced functionality to improve booking efficiency.&nbsp;For further enquiries, members of the public can contact the Puspakom Customer Service Centre at 03-5101 7000 or email customerservice@puspakom.com.my.

Puspakom launches GiCheck site and app, brings new mySIKAP integrated booking platform, but processing fee now up to RM5.

Puspakom GiCheck Goes Live – Booking Fee Up From RM3.50 to RM5

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21075/16642604/conversions/608921614_1897179914523156_454662793397177453_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16642604" alt="608921614_1897179914523156_454662793397177453_n.jpg"> A six-month pilot project involving the full closure of the U-turn at KM9.5 in both directions of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/scheduled-maintenance-works-on-besraya-highway-until-nov-30" target="_blank">Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA)</a> will begin today, Jan 5, as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow, safety and user comfort.Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd, with the support of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), said the temporary closure is being implemented in response to increasing congestion caused by rapid development along the expressway corridor, including Sungai Besi, Kampung Malaysia, Kuchai Lama, Salak Selatan, Bandar Tasik Permaisuri and Taman Salak Jaya.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21075/16642606/conversions/480501843_1647296392844844_8708763768644770095_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16642606" alt="480501843_1647296392844844_8708763768644770095_n.jpg"> The higher traffic volumes have resulted in frequent congestion during morning and evening peak hours.The operator said traffic weaving at the KM9.5 U-turn has been disrupting the main carriageway flow and contributing to bottlenecks in the surrounding area, prompting the need for the trial closure to improve overall traffic smoothness. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21075/16642607/conversions/607664913_1897179911189823_2755499969727794215_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16642607" alt="607664913_1897179911189823_2755499969727794215_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21075/16642608/conversions/607443769_1897179917856489_5414049636596987667_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16642608" alt="607443769_1897179917856489_5414049636596987667_n.jpg"> During the trial closure period, motorists travelling from the south are advised to use the U-turn at KM8.6, while those travelling from the north should use the U-turn at KM10.5. Motorists are encouraged to refer to the infographics provided for further details on the closure and alternative routes.BESRAYA apologised for any inconvenience caused and advised road users to plan their journeys ahead and drive with caution. For enquiries, motorists may contact the Besline hotline at 1-800-88-0999.

BESRAYA has closed the KM9.5 U-turn in both directions for six months to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.

BESRAYA KM9.5 U-Turn Closed for Six Months

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21061/16635061/conversions/web_review_CariCarz_TA_Proton-X90_Flagship_6-Seat_-8-full.jpg" data-media-id="16635061" alt="web_review_CariCarz_TA_Proton-X90_Flagship_6-Seat_-8.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">2025 stood as a good year for Proton as group-wide sales stood at 157,976 units to mark a 3.3% growth over the previous year.</div></h6> Earlier today, national automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/uum-tops-proton-business-case-study-challenge-2025" target="_blank">Proton</a> disclosed its 2025 total sales figures and performance via an official press release. From which, it appears P1 charted several key peaks and milestones last year.Having shifted 14,655 units in Dec 2025, this saw the automaker's 2025 year-to-date (YTD) group-wide total sales total stand at 157,976 units. In turn, this represents a modest yet positive 3.3% growth over what the automaker charted in 2024.Besides that, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/proton-2030-roadmap-330k-sales-30-nevs-in-sight" target="_blank">Proton</a> touts a 0.7% growth in market share too, which now stands at 19.4%. The national automaker heralds this as a positive result considering that total-industry-volume (TIV) estimates had contracted by 0.2% to just 814,949 units. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21061/16635063/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Premium-Variant_-10-full.jpg" data-media-id="16635063" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Premium-Variant_-10.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21061/16635064/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Executive-Variant_-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="16635064" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Executive-Variant_-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Saga continues to be P1's 'bread and butter' with 74,013 units shifted throughout 2025.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21061/16635065/conversions/2025-Proton-X50-KingofCompactSUVs-1-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16635065" alt="2025-Proton-X50-KingofCompactSUVs-1.jpg"> Another key driver domestically speaking is the face-lifted 2025 Proton X50 that charted a YTD sales total of 28,057 units to become Malaysia's best-selling B-SUV too.</div></h6> Key drivers here include the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-2026-proton-saga-3-variants-from-rm37990" target="_blank">Proton Saga</a> model, which charted a YTD total sale of 74,013 units in 2025 – the nameplate’s highest annual sales total since both 2011 and in the Geely partnership era.Another notable feat from the sales of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-2026-proton-saga-3-variants-from-rm37990" target="_blank">Saga</a> was its 15.1% year-on-year (YoY) sales growth in Dec 2025 where 7,975 units were shifted. In other words, the Saga remains the ‘bread and butter’ for P1 yet again throughout 2025.Next, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">face-lifted 2025 Proton X50</a> continues to be Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUV (B-SUV) offering for the fifth consecutive year. The model’s YTD total sales in 2025 stood as 28,057 units, marking an 18.6% YTD growth over 2024. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21061/16635067/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_review_2025_Proton-X70_-82-full.jpg" data-media-id="16635067" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_review_2025_Proton-X70_-82.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both the X70 and e.MAS 7 C-SUVs continue to be top-sellers, the latter especially as it snatched the crown as Malaysia's best-selling EV.</div></h6> As for the larger <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/launched-2025-proton-x70-four-variants-from-rm98800" target="_blank">X70,</a> Proton touts a cumulative total registration of 112,836 units since the C-SUV nameplate’s initial inception. Both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">S70</a> C-segment sedan and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/review-proton-x90-flagship-the-perfect-budget-boss-ride" target="_blank">X90</a> D-SUV,&nbsp;on the other hand, stood as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/proton-s70-leads-2024-c-segment-sedan-sales-over-18000-units" target="_blank">best-sellers in their respective market spaces</a> too.Another top-seller from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/proton-launches-new-ev-plant-in-tanjung-malim-emas-7-ckd-begins" target="_blank">now Tanjong Malim-based national automaker</a> is of course its all-electric <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/tested-proton-emas-7-premium-just-how-good-is-it" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS 7</a> EV C-SUV offering. Locally, the model stood as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/proton-emas-7-remains-malaysias-top-selling-ev-ckd-starts-soon" target="_blank">undisputed outright best-selling EV in Malaysia</a> for five consecutive months (June to Oct). <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21061/16635068/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-6-full.jpg" data-media-id="16635068" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-6.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not just a domestic best-seller, the e.MAS 7 is also a key driver for Proton with its overseas export next to the Saga and X50.</div></h6> Domestic sales aside, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/proton-strengthens-local-supply-chain-with-rm32b-in-local-parts" target="_blank">Proton</a> also highlighted a record-breaking year in terms of overseas expansion and export charted by its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-establishes-new-subsidiary-to-spearhead-and-expand-overseas-exports" target="_blank">Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB)</a> arm. This is evident from over 6,000 registrations YTD charted by said arm this year.Versus the previous year (2024), said marks a 26% growth and stands as the highest ever export volume charted by Proton since 2012. Besides the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/proton-emas-7-now-exported-to-mauritius" target="_blank">e.MAS 7,</a> key drivers include models like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-saga-teams-up-with-egyptian-action-star-for-tvc" target="_blank">Saga</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/proton-x50-saw-over-110000-units-exported-since-2020" target="_blank">X50</a> that saw 3,109 and 1,747 units exported respectively.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Proton closes 2025 on a high by shifting 157,976 units, logging a 3.3% growth plus a new export record.

Proton Shifted 157,976 Units In 2025, Charts 3.3% Growth & New Export Record

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21056/16633965/conversions/605555019_1300620612100418_9064816816709630051_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16633965" alt="605555019_1300620612100418_9064816816709630051_n.jpg"> Prasarana Malaysia Berhad recorded its strongest operational performance on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/rapid-kl-new-years-eve-schedule-heres-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">New Year’s Eve (Dec 31, 2025)</a> earlier this week. More than 1.54 million passenger journeys across rail and bus services during which, marking a 0.76% increase year-on-year and the highest single-day ridership in the group’s history.The milestone was driven primarily by rail services, which carried approximately 1.29 million passengers, while bus services, including Rapid On-Demand (ROD), recorded a combined total of 251,737 passenger trips.Group President and CEO Amir Hamdan said the smooth handling of the year-end surge reflected strong coordination and crowd management by nearly 3,000 Rapid KL frontline staff deployed across the Klang Valley, ensuring safe, orderly and comfortable journeys throughout the night. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21056/16633966/conversions/605778247_1302473921915087_6344528900887227227_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16633966" alt="605778247_1302473921915087_6344528900887227227_n.jpg"> Rail services saw particularly <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/rapid-kl-travel-pass-prices-increase-from-jan-1-2026" target="_blank">strong demand on key urban corridors</a>. The Kajang Line recorded the highest ridership with 396,141 passengers, followed by the Kelana Jaya Line with 321,381 passengers. The Ampang/Sri Petaling Line carried 246,885 passengers, while the Putrajaya Line recorded 234,158 passenger trips.&nbsp;Monorail registered 90,748 passengers during the same period.Bus and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/new-streamlined-rapid-on-demand-app-announced" target="_blank">on-demand services</a> also played a supporting role in easing citywide movement. Rapid KL buses carried 183,944 passengers, Rapid Penang recorded 48,002 passengers, while the BRT Sunway line served 19,791 passengers.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21056/16633967/conversions/607019516_1302473951915084_1310591374841568551_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16633967" alt="607019516_1302473951915084_1310591374841568551_n.jpg"> According to Prasarana, the successful execution of large-scale operations under peak conditions underscores the organisation’s operational readiness and the professionalism of its workforce in managing complex urban mobility challenges.Prasarana also expressed appreciation to all security agencies and strategic partners for their cooperation, while thanking city residents and tourists in the Klang Valley and Penang for choosing public transport, contributing to smoother mobility and supporting broader sustainable city objectives.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Prasarana moved 1.54 million people on New Year’s Eve, marking its highest single-day ridership.

Prasarana Moved 1.54 Million People on New Year’s Eve

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634021/conversions/Kia-Carnival-8SeaterHigh-CKD-Ext-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634021" alt="Kia-Carnival-8SeaterHigh-CKD-Ext-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Revised prices and warranties aside, Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) also detailed a slew of key new incentives for existing and prospecting new owners alike.</div></h6> Beyond <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://carz.com.my/2026/01/ksm-announces-new-prices-warranties-for-2026-kia-sportage-carnival-ev9" target="_blank">revised prices and warranties,</a> new Malaysian Kia brand principals <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/ev9-carnival-sportage-set-to-kick-start-local-kia-brand-revival" target="_blank">Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM)</a> also detailed a host of other key incentives for its customers earlier today. Here are the other key take aways to note: <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634022/conversions/Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-28-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634022" alt="Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-28.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634023/conversions/Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-58-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634023" alt="Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-58.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634024/conversions/Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-31-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634024" alt="Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-31.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">A key initiative by KSM is to lower Kia genuine spare parts prices at an average of 15%.</div></h6><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">15% Lower Spare Parts Prices</h3>Firstly, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/kia-sales-malaysia-announced-as-new-brand-principals" target="_blank">KSM</a> announced it will implement a average 15% price reduction for all Kia genuine spare parts. This should soften the blow from&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/ksm-announces-new-prices-warranties-for-2026-kia-sportage-carnival-ev9" target="_blank">the firm’s decision to remove the 5-year or 100,000 KM free schedule maintenance deal offered prior</a> and sweeten the revised and now extended 5-year or 150,000 KM warranty scheme it now offers.Regarding after-sales and spare parts lead time,&nbsp;the new principal-led firm further reassured both existing owners and prospecting buyers that this remains timely as before too. KSM pointed out that it now operates a dedicated spare parts warehouse&nbsp;in Shah Alam, Selangor to support its nationwide network. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634036/conversions/Kia-Carnival-8SeaterHigh-CKD-Ext-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634036" alt="Kia-Carnival-8SeaterHigh-CKD-Ext-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Announced too is Kia Cares - a new in-house insurance programme offered by authorised dealers that's underwritten by Berjaya Sompo, Zurich and Zurich Takaful.</div></h6><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">New Kia Cares Insurance Programme</h3>To complement purchases through its authorised dealership network, KSM also announced a new Kia Cars insurance programme for customers to consider. Underwritten by the likes of Berjaya Sompo, Zurich and Zurich Takaful, it brings comprehensive accidental loss or damage coverages plus a range of other benefits.Optional add-on benefits offered by Kia Cares include all-driver coverage, allowances for accidental inconveniences and total loss, agreed value for up to 15 years, waiver of betterment for up to 10 years, unlimited towing, full special perils coverage, and personal accident coverage up to RM100,000. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634071/conversions/Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634071" alt="Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634079/conversions/Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-37-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634079" alt="Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-37.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Newly announced Kia Professional, on the other hand, stands as a dedicated corporate fleet scheme offering exclusive concessions and customisable incentives.</div></h6><h4 style="text-align: justify;"> </h4><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Kia Professional Programme</h3>Besides that, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/ksm-announces-new-prices-warranties-for-2026-kia-sportage-carnival-ev9" target="_blank">KSM</a> also introduced its Kia Professional corporate fleet programme. This is also aimed towards members of professional bodies and major corporations for individual vehicle purchases. Highlights of this initiative include exclusive concessions of up to 3%, as well as customisable incentives for larger fleet acquisitions. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21057/16634084/conversions/Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-36-full.jpg" data-media-id="16634084" alt="Kia-Sportage-CKD-MediaDrive-36.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Through Kia Circle, existing owners and their family members (parents, children and spouses included) benefit with a special RM6,000 rebate when upgrading to a new Kia model.</div></h6><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> </h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Kia Circle Customer Loyalty Scheme</h3>Lastly comes the new Kia Circle customer loyalty programme. Through which, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/ksm-announces-new-prices-warranties-for-2026-kia-sportage-carnival-ev9" target="_blank">KSM </a>will offer cash rebates of up to RM6,000 for existing Kia owners upgrading to a new Kia model. Notably, this perk is also extended not just to owners, but their family members – parents, children and spouses included.

New prices aside, Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) also lower Kia spare parts prices by 15%, announces a slew of new incentives too.

KSM Lowers Kia Spare Parts Price By 15%, Brings New Incentives Too

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21038/16629136/Text---Fuel-Update---1---7-January.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16629136" alt="Text---Fuel-Update---1---7-January.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 1 to 7 January, 2026, 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;">Subsidised regular RON95 (Malaysian) is fixed at RM1.99 per litre. This is in accordance with the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy programme.<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;">For the unsubsidised RON95 (Non-Malaysian), it sees no changes. The price stays at RM2.56 per litre, following the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula.<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 also maintained. The price is set at RM3.16 per litre.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21038/16629137/Text-2---Fuel-Update---BUDI95.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16629137" alt="Text-2---Fuel-Update---BUDI95.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;">Diesel is stagnant as well, setting its retail prices in Peninsular Malaysia at RM2.94 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and RM3.14 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 RM2.15 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and RM2.35 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, 7 January, 2026.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21038/16629138/Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16629138" 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 1 to 7 January, 2026, the rates are as such.

Updated Fuel Prices From 1 To 7 January

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Selangor police recorded the settlement of 258,345 traffic summonses worth RM19.51 million during <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/traffic-summons-discount-ends-tougher-penalties-ahead-should-authorities-extend" target="_blank" style="">the two-month 70% summons discount programme, which ran from Nov 1 to Dec 30</a>.
Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said figures as of Dec 30 showed collections from 125,759 POL 257 summonses, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mydigital-id-now-mandatory-for-mybayar-pdrm-access" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">amounting to RM11.49 million, and 132,586 POL 170A summonses worth RM8.02 million.</a>"Collections were led by Klang Selatan district police headquarters, which recorded RM2.7 million, followed by Petaling Jaya with RM2.1 million and Kajang with RM1.7 million," he said. 

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Shazeli stated the programme also highlighted a growing shift towards digital payment methods among the public. While cash payments still made up a slightly larger share at RM10.06 million, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/pdrm-elderly-drivers-involved-in-nearly-7000-fatalities-from-20192024" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">e-payments accounted for a significant RM9.45 million, reflecting increasing acceptance of cashless transactions.</a>“This balance shows that the public is increasingly inclined towards faster and more efficient payment methods, in line with the nation’s digital transformation efforts,” he added.

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He also expressed appreciation to the public for their strong response following the conclusion of the discount programme, which was implemented across all traffic counters under the Selangor police contingent.“The initiative not only helped ease the financial burden on the public, but also encouraged greater awareness and compliance with road traffic laws, contributing to safer roads for everyone,” Shazeli concluded.

More than 258,000 traffic summonses were settled in Selangor during the two-month 70% discount programme, collecting RM19.5 million.

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