KIA 16 June 2025

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18083/15526936/conversions/508648545_1121942116628863_3958432469922124661_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15526936" alt="508648545_1121942116628863_3958432469922124661_n.jpg"> The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/new-jpjebid-beta-mobile-app-rolled-out" target="_blank">Road Transport Department of Malaysia</a> (JPJ) has announced a scheduled service interruption due to critical electrical <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/09/jpj-announces-mysikap-downtime-for-maintenance-sept-15-17" target="_blank">maintenance works</a> at its central data facility in Cyberjaya.This exercise is set to take place from 10:00 PM today, June 20, 2025, until 6:00 AM Sunday, June 22, 2025.During this period, all digital and physical JPJ services nationwide will be inaccessible, including those at:<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">JPJ state offices, branches, and Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/02/mysikap-database-integrated-with-other-agencies-since-2007-rtd" target="_blank">MySIKAP portal</a> (public and business users)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Integrated platforms used by agencies and business partners</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Vehicle Entry Permit (<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/vep-enforcement-at-my-sg-land-border-starts-july-1" target="_blank">VEP</a>) portal and Road Charge (RC) payment via e-Wallet</li><li style="text-align: justify;">MyJPJ mobile app (<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/myjpj-app-now-lets-malaysians-pay-summons-easily" target="_blank">MyJPJ</a>)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">JPJ Mobile services</li><li style="text-align: justify;">JPJeBID (online vehicle number plate bidding)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Self-service kiosks</li></ul>According to JPJ’s social media post, this scheduled downtime is essential for improving the security and reliability of its core data infrastructure. The maintenance works aim to ensure that all safety systems function optimally and to enhance the resilience of JPJ’s digital operations moving forward.The department has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption. Users are advised to plan accordingly and complete any urgent transactions before the downtime begins.

All JPJ counters, apps, portals and systems will be temporarily inaccessible for essential upgrades.

JPJ Services Offline from June 20-22 – MySIKAP, MyJPJ, VEP Affected

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18075/15525821/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_BMW-330Li-M-Sport_-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525821" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_BMW-330Li-M-Sport_-4.jpg"> Malaysia’s automotive sector is expected to remain stable in 2025, supported by strong demand and favourable income policies, analysts say.The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/maa-vehicle-sales-rebound-in-may-2025" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a> has set the official total industry volume (TIV) target for the year at 780,000 units. This is slightly below the record 816,724 units sold in 2024.BIMB Securities noted that the market could receive a boost in the fourth quarter of 2025, echoing similar views shared by analysts in December 2024 about potential early purchases ahead of the expected introduction of new open market value (OMV) duties in 2026, which may raise vehicle prices. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18075/15525822/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Chery-TiggoCross-MAS2025-15-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525822" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Chery-TiggoCross-MAS2025-15.jpg"> As of May, the year-to-date TIV stood at 316,737 units. This is 40.6% of the annual target, but 5% lower than the 333,309 units recorded in the same period last year.Still, sales showed improvement in May. TIV increased by 12.4% to 68,007 units from 60,527 units in April. Passenger vehicle sales rose 12.1% to 55,971 units, while commercial vehicles climbed 15.2% to 5,250 units.RHB Research is keeping its 2025 TIV forecast at 730,000 units. It expects a surge in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/analyst-omv-revisions-set-to-raise-car-prices-spark-ev-adoption" target="_blank">electric vehicle (EV)</a> sales this year before the current tax exemptions on completely built-up (CBU) EVs expire after 2025. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18075/15525823/conversions/social_CariCarz_Tesla-Model-Y-Malaysia-Launch_-9-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15525823" alt="social_CariCarz_Tesla-Model-Y-Malaysia-Launch_-9-(1).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18075/15525824/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_GWM-Tank-500_-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15525824" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_GWM-Tank-500_-2.jpg"> However, EVs still only account for around 2% of total vehicle sales in Malaysia. RHB said this is unlikely to significantly impact overall TIV numbers in 2025.Both RHB and BIMB have highlighted risks to the sector. These include global supply chain issues, weaker consumer sentiment due to higher living costs, and pricing pressure from Chinese automakers amid an ongoing <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/wake-up-malaysias-ev-policy-needs-urgent-and-strategic-overhaul" target="_blank">EV price war</a>.The upcoming <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/xpeng-mulls-ckd-plans-in-malaysia" target="_blank">OMV duty framework</a> also remains a concern. Although full details are yet to be released, analysts warn it could <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/2026-ev-prices-imagined-why-ev-tax-exemptions-must-stay" target="_blank">raise the cost</a> of both imported and CKD cars, especially EVs. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18075/15525825/conversions/Proton-eMas7-MediaDrive-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525825" alt="Proton-eMas7-MediaDrive-(1).jpg"> That possibility may encourage buyers to act early, potentially lifting sales in the final quarter of the year.EV adoption continues to grow, but price remains a key barrier for many consumers. Most Chinese CBU EVs are still priced out of reach for the mass market.Fuel subsidy reforms may also shift consumer behaviour. RHB said the planned rationalisation of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/amir-hamzah-ron95-subsidy-coming-reform-before-2026-carbon-tax" target="_blank">RON95 subsidies</a> could prompt interest in EVs or lead some buyers to switch to more fuel-efficient combustion engine cars.EV registrations rose 44% in May to 4,152 units, driven by aggressive pricing from Chinese brands across both premium and mid-range segments. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18075/15525826/conversions/EV-Chaging-Desert-(5)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525826" alt="EV-Chaging-Desert-(5).jpg"> As of March, Malaysia had 4,161 public EV chargers. To meet the government’s target of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/new-energy-asia-set-to-market-lotus-ev-chargers" target="_blank">10,000 chargers by the end of the year</a>, more than 970 units would need to be installed each month.However, based on the deployment trend over the past year, it's clear the rollout has slowed considerably, making it unlikely that the year-end target will be met.What’s also worth noting is that despite setting the target, the government has not made any direct financial investments into these chargers. Instead, the build-up is being pursued under a public-private partnership model, with the private sector leading infrastructure development.Both BIMB and RHB continue to take a neutral stance on the sector, citing a mix of supporting and limiting factors. Among listed players, RHB maintains a sole "buy" rating on Sime. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/759609" target="_blank">The EDGE</a>

Looming OMV duty is expected to pull car purchases forward into Q4 2025.

OMV Tax Fears Set to Boost Late 2025 Car Sales

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18078/15525930/conversions/509008285_1299103781571186_5483122788617499395_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525930" alt="509008285_1299103781571186_5483122788617499395_n.jpg"> Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the government <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/anwar-no-ron95-price-hike-but-subsidies-for-foreigners-will-end" target="_blank">will not raise the price of RON95 petrol</a>, even if global oil prices spike due to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel.He said that while a rise in crude oil prices would benefit national oil company Petronas, the government’s priority is to protect the public from higher living costs.“Oil prices fluctuate. Right now, they are still relatively low. If there’s a sharp increase, it brings good returns for Petronas. But it also affects many countries, including us. We are not going to increase fuel prices,” Anwar said. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18078/15525937/conversions/thumb-RON95-Petrol-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525937" alt="thumb-RON95-Petrol-(1).jpg"> Anwar further added that the government’s focus is on easing the burden on ordinary Malaysians, especially during uncertain global conditions.He stressed that although Petronas stands to gain when oil prices go up, the government will not pass on that cost to the people.RON95 is the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/ron95-petrol-subsidy-rationalisation-will-proceed-pmx" target="_blank">subsidised fuel</a> used by most Malaysians. Any price hike would have a direct impact on transport costs, inflation, and daily expenses, particularly for the B40 and M40 groups.By maintaining the current fuel price, the government hopes to keep essential costs under control and support the public amid rising global uncertainties. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2435986" target="_blank">BERNAMA</a><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Malaysia will keep RON95 prices steady despite rising global oil tensions, says PM.

PM: No RON95 Price Hike Despite Global Tensions

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18073/15525573/web_Penang-Birdge-Road-Closure-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525573" alt="web_Penang-Birdge-Road-Closure.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLUS Malaysia announced lane-closures plus contraflow for a stretch of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway. See details below.</div></h6> heads up for commuters and leisure travellers in Penang alike. Starting June 18, a stretch of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu expressway from the Penang Bridge towards George Town will experience full lane closure plus a contraflow, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PLUSMalaysiaBerhad/posts/pfbid02MeJguxeyzDYScWxuMwgMz6WvKbgkAywGFVmij4s3Xer1Rnwb6zAcpdvUeZeDTZbyl" target="_blank">PLUS Malaysia announced</a>.Both the lane closure and contraflow are set to last from 10PM to 6AM until June 20. During which, a series of planned roadworks will take place, and it involves the use and operation of special machinery for the safe dismantling of an overhead pedestrian bridge.Specifically, the exact location is described as “Line N, CH 1.0 – CH 1.25” – nearby The Light, just before the Caltex filling station located along said route.Take note, all four lanes on this stretch mentioned will be closed, hence the contraflow. This also means two Penang Bridge-bound lanes will be closed too as a result, so take note when planning your trips accordingly and drive safe.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
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Full lane closure plus contraflow in effect on stretch of Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu expressway from Penang Bridge towards Georgetown until June 20.

PLUS: Lane Closure & Contraflow on Penang’s Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525184/Caricarz-MBA-Volvo-EX90-MYPreview-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525184" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Volvo-EX90-MYPreview-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leading Swedish luxury marque Volvo sees raft of updates regarding its current products and plans for which in the local market.</div></h6> Following various reports by our industry peers, Carz.com.my took the liberty to reach out directly to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/volvo-car-malaysia-shifted-1953-units-in-2024" target="_blank">Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM)</a> earlier today. Thankfully, a spokesperson was on hand to clarify plenty of things, and here’s what we garnered… <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525185/Volvo-S60-(2)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525185" alt="Volvo-S60-(2).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525186/Volvo-S90-(17)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525186" alt="Volvo-S90-(17).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Firstly, both the S60 and S90 sedans are now sold out locally - existing stocks have depleted says VCM.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525187/2026-volvo-s90-(4)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525187" alt="2026-volvo-s90-(4).jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525188/2026-volvo-s90-(2)-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15525188" alt="2026-volvo-s90-(2).jpg"> More bad news, the heavily face-lifted 2026MY S90 pictured isn't planned for Malaysia.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></h6><h3 style="text-align: justify;">S60 and S90 Sedans Sold Out, ES90 Coming Soon</h3>Firstly, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/volvo-car-malaysia-shifted-1953-units-in-2024" target="_blank">VCM</a> confirmed that both the existing&nbsp;S60 and S90 sedan models&nbsp;are now sold out - existing stocks for have depleted. As a refresher, both were marketed in locally assembled (CKD) plug-in hybrid (PHEV) forms since their <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/09/updated-2024my-volvo-recharge-phev-models-mild-styling-tweaks-new-colour-and-new-64-kw-obc" target="_blank">last update back in late 2023</a>.With the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/us-based-volvo-s60-production-ends-this-month-others-remain" target="_blank">third-gen S60 nameplate discontinued globally</a>, the larger S90 model did see a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/heavily-face-lifted-2026-volvo-s90-breaks-cover" target="_blank">heavily face-lifted 2026 model year successor</a> debut not too long ago. However, our source confirmed that VCM has no plans to offer this model locally yet. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525189/Volvo-ES90-EV-61-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525189" alt="Volvo-ES90-EV-61.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525190/Volvo-ES90-EV-53-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525190" alt="Volvo-ES90-EV-53.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525191/Volvo-ES90-EV-80-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525191" alt="Volvo-ES90-EV-80.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525192/Volvo-ES90-EV-79-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525192" alt="Volvo-ES90-EV-79.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525193/Volvo-ES90-EV-71-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525193" alt="Volvo-ES90-EV-71.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525194/Volvo-ES90-EV-58-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525194" alt="Volvo-ES90-EV-58.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good news: VCM is planning to have the new and all-electric ES90 saloon launched instead, and this is poised for early 2026 according to our source.</div></h6> Instead, VCM is putting together plans to introduce the new and all-electric <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/volvo-es90-unveiled-as-brands-first-flagship-ev-saloon" target="_blank">ES90</a> model and position it as its sole saloon offering. Upon further enquiry, our source also hinted that the ES90&nbsp;mentioned could arrive locally sometime in early 2026.You can read up about both the new ES90 EV saloon and its heavily revised combustion (ICE)-powered S90 twin from our initial global launch reports of both by clicking <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/volvo-es90-unveiled-as-brands-first-flagship-ev-saloon" target="_blank">here</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/heavily-face-lifted-2026-volvo-s90-breaks-cover" target="_blank">here</a>. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525195/Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-46-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525195" alt="Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-46.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525196/Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-45-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15525196" alt="Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-45.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525197/Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-49-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15525197" alt="Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-49.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525198/Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-21-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15525198" alt="Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-21.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525199/Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-23-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15525199" alt="Volvo-EM90-EVMPV-23.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another piece of bad news: the Volvo EM90 isn't coming to Malaysia. In fact, it appears this model is destined to be a China market only offering with no plans for export or right-hand-drive (RHD) versions.</div></h6> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">EM90 Set For China Only, Export &amp; RHD Not Planned</h3>Regarding the brand’s much lauded <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/11/new-volvo-em90-arrives-as-brands-first-ever-minivan" target="_blank">EM90</a> luxury EV MPV model, our source confirmed that it will NOT find its way onto Malaysian shores. In fact, Carz.com.my has understood that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/11/new-volvo-em90-arrives-as-brands-first-ever-minivan" target="_blank">EM90</a> will be offered solely in China where it is also produced, for now.In others words, parent firm <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/geely-warns-of-auto-overcapacity-shifts-focus-to-alliances" target="_blank">Geely</a> has no desire to have the Swedish marque’s ‘twin’ to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-zeekr-009-executive-variant-debuts-with-special-rm310000-price-tag" target="_blank">Zeekr 009</a> exported beyond the Chinese market. This also means that a right-hand-drive (RHD) version is NOT in the pipelines, despite <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/launched-zeekr-x-zeekr-009-from-rm156k-rm350k" target="_blank">its Zeekr twin</a> mentioned having so. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525200/web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525200" alt="web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525201/web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525201" alt="web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525202/web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-6-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525202" alt="web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-6.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525203/web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525203" alt="web_SN_Zeekr-009-Press-Drive_-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">For now, the Zeekr 009 stands in place of the Volvo EM90 locally.</div></h6> Given how quickly this segment is getting saturated here in Malaysia lately, perhaps this is for the best too. Besides the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-zeekr-009-executive-variant-debuts-with-special-rm310000-price-tag" target="_blank">Zeekr 009</a> mentioned, other alternatives available locally in this segment include the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/first-drive-denza-d9-premium-awd-luxurious-all-electric-behemoth" target="_blank">Denza D9</a>&nbsp;and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/launched-xpeng-x9-3-variants-up-to-590-km-range-from-rm269888" target="_blank">Xpeng X9</a>, with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/gwm-haval-jolion-hev-wey-80-phev-set-for-ckd-by-epmb-in-2025" target="_blank">more on their way</a> too.Interestingly, with the rise of accessibly-priced luxury EV MPVs like the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/11/new-volvo-em90-arrives-as-brands-first-ever-minivan" target="_blank">EM90</a>&nbsp;now present locally, VCM reckons it has the alternative to which, and not in the way you’d expect… <h6><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525217/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Volvo-EX90-MYPreview-14-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15525217" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Volvo-EX90-MYPreview-14.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instead of the EM90, VCM reckons the solution to thwart Chinese luxury EV MPVs lie in a posh, six-seat variant of its EX90 flagship EV SUV.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></h6><h3 style="text-align: justify;">VCM Banks On 6-seater EX90 To Combat EV MPVs</h3>In fact, our source confirmed that VCM seeks to thwart this Chinese-made luxury EV MPVs wave with its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/launched-2025-volvo-ex90-xc90-facelift-from-rm418888" target="_blank">EX90</a> flagship EV SUV model. More specifically, the firm is exploring the possibility of adding the model’s posh and higher-end 6-seat variant locally for this.In six-seat format, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/launched-2025-volvo-ex90-xc90-facelift-from-rm418888" target="_blank">EX90</a> is certainly a viable alternative as it delivers the same seating layout as most of these luxury EV MPVs do. However, one will need to make do with absent sliding doors, as well as a slightly smaller cabin with perhaps less headroom too.&nbsp;For now, this isn’t firm yet, but our source alludes that internal discussions for which at VCM are heavy enough to see it stand as a possibility. As a refresher, the new and all-electric EX90 flagship EV SUV is offered solely in 7-seat form priced <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/launched-2025-volvo-ex90-xc90-facelift-from-rm418888" target="_blank">from RM442,888</a>. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525283/conversions/Caricarz-TA-Volvo-EX90-XC90-Launch-9-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525283" alt="Caricarz-TA-Volvo-EX90-XC90-Launch-9.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525284/conversions/Caricarz-TA-Volvo-EX90-XC90-Launch-8-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525284" alt="Caricarz-TA-Volvo-EX90-XC90-Launch-8.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18071/15525285/conversions/Caricarz-TA-Volvo-EX90-XC90-Launch-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="15525285" alt="Caricarz-TA-Volvo-EX90-XC90-Launch-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">For now, VCM iterates that it will continue offering a "balanced product portfolio" dictated by local demands, meaning it will see the right mix of combustion (ICE)-powered - MHEV and PHEV included - and EV models.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></h6><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Balance Between ICE (MHEV &amp; PHEV) And EV Models</h3>As for the bigger picture, our source iterated that VCM will continue pursuing a “balanced product portfolio”, which the firm adds is dictated by local demands.In other words, the firm will continue offering the right mix of both ICE-powered models – both mild- (MHEV) and plug-in (PHEV) hybrids included –plus EVs.Even with the discontinued S60 and S90 sedans – and the former’s long-roofed V60 twin – now dropped, VCM’s current line-up already has a good mix of both ICE (MHEV &amp; PHEV) and EV models available on hand.The former encompasses models the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/volvo-xc40-b5-plus-now-open-for-booking-from-rm278888" target="_blank">XC40,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/face-lifted-volvo-xc60-bows-with-light-changes-inside-and-out" target="_blank">current-gen XC60,</a> as well as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/launched-2025-volvo-ex90-xc90-facelift-from-rm418888" target="_blank">very-latest XC90</a> nameplates, whilst the latter sees things like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/launched-2025-volvo-ex30-ckd-2-variants-now-from-rm208888" target="_blank">EX30,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/ckd-volvo-c40-recharge-renamed-as-ec40-in-malaysia-rm288888-554-km-range" target="_blank">EC40</a> and&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/launched-2025-volvo-ex90-xc90-facelift-from-rm418888" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(31, 61, 208);">EX90</a>&nbsp;present and accounted for.

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) confirms both S60 and S90 sedans are sold out, all-electric ES90 will come soon, but EM90 won’t.

VCM: S60 & S90 Sedans Sold Out, ES90 Coming But EM90 Won’t

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The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 39 summonses during a statewide enforcement operation on staged bus services. Dubbed “Op Pinky,” the operation <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/expert-bus-rollover-tests-must-be-mandatory" target="_blank" style="">targeted driver behaviour, documentation, and bus roadworthiness</a>, according to its director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop.
Of the 34 buses inspected, 14 were found to have committed 25 offences. The most common violations were using mobile phones while driving and poor vehicle maintenance.Other offences included failure to submit fare schedules, operator and route licenses, making illegal U-turns, and having expired fire extinguishers and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licenses.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18067/15522540/kl81-13062024-tijauan-raya_4909551_20250120220311-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15522540" alt="kl81-13062024-tijauan-raya_4909551_20250120220311.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;">Some drivers were also found dropping off passengers at unauthorised locations and failing to stop when flagged down by commuters." she says in a press conference held in conjunction with the public auction on seized vehicles in Bukit Katil yesterday.<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 Siti Zarina, the initiative, launched in response to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/thousands-of-buses-running-illegally-on-rented-permits-ppbbm" target="_blank" style="">various incidents and public complaints about stage bus services in Melaka </a>involved 39 RTD personnel, and was led by state Enforcement Division head Zulhelmi Zaidee.<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 department remains committed to ongoing enforcement efforts to ensure road user safety and maintain the highest standards in public transport services," she says.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18067/15522541/JPJ-issues-summons-1-850x445-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15522541" alt="JPJ-issues-summons-1-850x445-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;"> <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;">Commenting on the auction, Siti Zarina revealed the department earned RM62,100 from auctioning 50 forfeited vehicles, with bids ranging from RM67 to RM8,700. Another 678 vehicles remain impounded for offences such as expired licences, underage driving, mechanical issues, and no insurance.<div><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;"> </div>

Melaka JPJ issued 39 summonses during a statewide operation targeting driver behaviour, documentation, and bus roadworthiness.

39 Summonses Issued In Melaka's 'Op Pinky' Bus Crackdown

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18061/15520065/f-jln-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15520065" alt="f-jln-1.jpg"> 

Due to budget constraints, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/authorities-must-follow-24h-road-repair-sop-works-ministry" target="_blank" style="">road repairs in high-risk areas </a>nationwide will be carried out in stages, prioritising the most severely damaged sections, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. <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;"> Speaking at the Works Ministry’s Gawai Open House, he revealed that nearly RM4 billion is needed to fix all identified <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/nanta-damaged-road-surface-linked-to-cyclists-death" target="_blank" style="">hazardous roads</a>, far beyond the current available funding.
<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/18061/15520066/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-28-at-8.31.45-AM-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15520066" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-28-at-8.31.45-AM.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;">“We already have complete data on dangerous roads and the financial requirements. To fix everything would cost RM4 billion, but we don’t have that much allocation, so we will proceed in stages,” he says in a Bernama report.<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; 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;">He was addressing the ministry's response following the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/govt-will-address-east-west-highway-safety-at-cabinet-meeting-loke" target="_blank" style="">June 9 incident that claimed 15 UPSI student lives on the East-West Highway (JRTB) between Gerik and Jeli.</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;">This year, according to the minister, RM55 million has been allocated specifically for upgrades to the JRTB, including the installation of 385 street lights and improved road markings. 
<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/18061/15520067/pothole_theStar-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15520067" alt="pothole_theStar-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;">
 <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;">Nanta added that the ministry is prioritising repairs based on its database, focusing first on roads in the worst condition.<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 focus on the critical ones first. Those that are damaged but not too badly will be delayed slightly,” he said, adding that road assessments follow the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) method using MLP and FWD technologies, with the JRTB assessment conducted from March 13 to May 13.
<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/18061/15520068/JALAN-GERIK-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15520068" alt="JALAN-GERIK.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;">Commenting on calls to install guardrails at high-risk areas, Nanta said the Works Ministry is open to public feedback, including suggestions shared online. <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;">"We take into account all views, from the public, netizens and relevant stakeholders. We will evaluate every suggestion carefully,” he further added.

Road repairs will be done in stages due to budget limits, with priority on the most severe sections.

RM4b Needed, Critical Road Repairs Come First

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18057/15519005/conversions/thumb-(10)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15519005" alt="thumb-(10).jpg"> The Johor state government is in discussion with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/grab-malaysia-inks-mous-with-byd-sime-motors-ygt-and-pup" target="_blank">ride-hailing superapp Grab</a> to explore strategic collaborations aimed at strengthening the state’s tourism and transportation sectors ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 (TMJ 2026).Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the meeting with Grab’s senior management focused on several key initiatives, including efforts to update the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/04/five-short-term-steps-to-curb-congestion-at-ciq-says-johor-mb" target="_blank">Cross-Border Travel Agreement</a> between Malaysia and Singapore. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18057/15519006/conversions/509290487_1271996888259194_263975967302916888_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15519006" alt="509290487_1271996888259194_263975967302916888_n.jpg"> The proposed updates are expected to enhance travel fluidity and improve connectivity between Johor and the city-state.The discussions also explored potential cross-border partnerships involving the transport ministries of both Malaysia and Singapore. Grab, alongside other public transport providers, is expected to play a role in facilitating more efficient and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/04/multi-tiered-automated-rapid-transit-system-planned-to-overcome-jb-congestion-johor-mb" target="_blank">seamless travel for both tourists and daily commuters</a> between the two countries.“These talks are part of broader plans to elevate Johor’s profile as a leading tourism destination in the region,” said Onn Hafiz. “Collaborations like these are essential to ensuring that TMJ 2026 is inclusive, comprehensive, and impactful.” <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18057/15519007/conversions/509433150_1271996938259189_4263290688988531275_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15519007" alt="509433150_1271996938259189_4263290688988531275_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18057/15519008/conversions/509191267_1271996954925854_6088380627510897056_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15519008" alt="509191267_1271996954925854_6088380627510897056_n.jpg"> Another proposal discussed was the development of an integrated digital and physical platform to showcase Johor’s top tourist attractions. This initiative aims to make travel information more accessible to both domestic and international visitors, enhancing the overall tourism experience across both online and offline channels.According to Onn Hafiz, the initiative is also expected to generate new income opportunities for Johoreans, stimulate the local economy, and reinforce Johor’s image as a modern, open, and globally connected destination.The state government’s engagement with private sector players like Grab reflects a proactive approach in building the infrastructure and ecosystem needed for the success of TMJ 2026. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fonnhafizghazi%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0gCnpgsyeMq2yNHsvW2ykdeEM4fHLUSUDF7icgPbKiNc3747gSFzZKYWQ2wmnPnjEl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="787" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe>

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