KIA 16 June 2025

<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1781/3490368/menora-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="619px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div>Aliran trafik di beberapa lebuh raya utama malam ini dilaporkan bergerak perlahan berikutan orang ramai mula pulang ke kampung halaman untuk menyambut Ramadan bersama ahli keluarga pada Ahad ini.Tinjauan Caricarz di laman rasmi Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia menunjukkan terdapat pertambahan bilangan kenderaan dari Plaza Tol Jelapang, Perak sehingga ke Terowong Menora, Perak.<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1781/3490369/Screenshot_2-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="572px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Keadaan aliran dari Ipoh (Utara) ke Sungai Perak dikatakan agak teruk gara-gara satu kemalangan berlaku di Jelapang.Sementara itu, aliran&nbsp; trafik Tol Gombak menuju ke Pantai Timur juga dilaporkan bergerak perlahan.Bagi yang memandu kenderaan, berhati-hatilah di jalan raya. Pandu cermat, jiwa selamat! <amp-facebook
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<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1781/3490368/menora-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="619px" layout="responsive" style=""></amp-img></div>Traffic flow on several major highways tonight was heavy as more people began to return to their hometowns to celebrate Ramadan with family members.A survey on the official website of the Malaysian Highway Authority showed that there was an increasing number of vehicles from the Jelapang Toll Plaza, Perak, to the Menora Tunnel, Perak. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1781/3490369/Screenshot_2-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="572px" layout="responsive" style=""></amp-img></div> The traffic flow from Ipoh (North) to Sungai Perak is quite bad due to an accident in Jelapang.Meanwhile, the Gombak Toll traffic flow towards the East Coast was also heavy. For those who are on the road, be careful and drive carefully! <amp-facebook
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<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18088/15527688/conversions/Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-EarlyAdoptersHandover-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527688" alt="Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-EarlyAdoptersHandover-1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The Jaecoo J7 PHEV has charted over 800 registrations since its debut, with early adopters celebrated in a special event.</h6>Since its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/launched-jaecoo-j7-phev-over-1300-km-range-rm158800" target="_blank">debut back in February </a>this year, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/tested-jaecoo-j7-phev-when-plug-ins-become-this-affordable" target="_blank">Jaecoo J7 PHEV</a> has marked several firsts for both the brand and hybrids in general. Not only is this plug-in hybrid SUV the first electrified model by the brand, but it is also the most affordable new PHEV model available in Malaysia, making this sophisticated powertrain technology more accessible than before.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18088/15527695/conversions/Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-EarlyAdoptersHandover-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527695" alt="Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-EarlyAdoptersHandover-2.jpg"> Since then, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV has charted over 800 registrations, signifying positive reception among Malaysians for this new hybrid technology. To celebrate this milestone, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/omoda-jaecoo-malaysia-sets-up-new-shah-alam-warehouse" target="_blank">Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia (O&amp;J)</a> has organised a special handover event for the first 100 adopters of the J7 PHEV.“We honour our early adopters and look forward to delivering many more units of the Jaecoo J7 PHEV to discerning households looking for a premium SUV that can go the distance,” said O&amp;J Malaysia Vice President Emily Lek at the handover event.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18088/15527714/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15527714" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-2.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18088/15527713/conversions/Caricarz-AS-Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-Int-19-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15527713" alt="Caricarz-AS-Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-Int-19.jpg"> Emily further explained that the J7 PHEV has become the technology leader in the C-segment SUV space thanks to its proprietary Super Hybrid System (SHS) powertrain technology. Featuring a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cyl engine and an 18.3-kWh LFP battery pack, the SHS is able to provide up to 1,300 km of combined travel range from a single full tank and a full charge.What’s also impressive is the EV-only range of the J7 PHEV, with O&amp;J claiming an NEDC EV range of up to 106 km, thus making it the best of both worlds, the vice president added.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18088/15527715/conversions/Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-EarlyAdoptersHandover-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527715" alt="Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-EarlyAdoptersHandover-4.jpg"> Several early adopters have also shared their personal experiences with the J7 PHEV during this event. One of the early adopters, Manivannan Manickam, said, “Our J7 PHEV has been great so far. It’s comfortable for the whole family, and we can go long distances without refuelling. I am glad I chose this car, it fits my needs perfectly, and I foresee that I will be driving it for many years to come.”Meanwhile, Singaporean native Ian Chan, who drove his J7 PHEV from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, said, “I’ve had my J7 PHEV for a few months now, and I’m enjoying the experience so far. I drove it up to Malaysia just to attend this gathering and meet other J7 PHEV owners, as we don’t yet have such community events in Singapore yet.”<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18088/15527743/conversions/web_CariCarz_Launch_Jaecoo-J7-PHEV_-4-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527743" alt="web_CariCarz_Launch_Jaecoo-J7-PHEV_-4.jpg"> The Jaecoo J7 PHEV currently retails at RM158,800, with said price inclusive of a 7-year or 150,000 KM base vehicle warranty, followed by a separate 8-year or 160,000 KM coverage for its PHEV battery pack, power motor, and motor controller unit. The latter also provides a one-to-one exchange should the battery pack’s state-of-health (SoH) drop below 70% within the warranty period mentioned.<iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2ThQb0TuRYU" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

The Jaecoo J7 PHEV has charted over 800 registrations since its debut, with early adopters celebrated in a special event.

Jaecoo J7 PHEV – Over 800 Units Registered in Four Months

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Despite ongoing enforcement efforts, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/asean-2025-jpj-steps-up-enforcement-at-klia" target="_blank" style="">issue of taxi touting at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA and KLIA2)</a> has worsened in recent years. <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;">These touts, often operating in groups, unlawfully solicit passengers, particularly foreign tourists, by offering unlicensed and overpriced transportation. <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;">They commonly operate outside the arrivals hall, near baggage claim exits, or within parking areas.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> JPJ’s recent “Ops Ulat” crackdown at KLIA reveals that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/undercover-rtd-officers-arrest-19-touts-in-klia" target="_blank" style="">illegal taxi touting is still on the rise.</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;">
 <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18087/15527533/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-18-at-7.18.43-PM-681x513-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527533" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-18-at-7.18.43-PM-681x513.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;">One cab driver caught soliciting passengers at the airport pleaded with JPJ officers , citing financial struggles and stiff competition from e-hailing services.
The 55-year-old man from Seri Kembangan said it’s been tough making ends meet. According to him, some days he earns less than RM100, and often only manages two or three trips a day. <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;">Depending on passenger agreements, he typically brings in between RM150 and RM300 daily, but a big chunk of that goes toward his RM60 daily taxi rental.
<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/18087/15527534/480769839_1039151658253861_2380614476429567295_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527534" alt="480769839_1039151658253861_2380614476429567295_n.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;">"It's hard to make a living outside these days as most users no longer flag down taxis. I can't even earn RM100 a day, and that makes it difficult to cover my daily expenses," he told enforcement officials.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The driver added that he had previously been arrested four times and had borrowed almost RM12,000 to pay summonses and get his car back from RTD's custody.<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;">"I returned to touting at KLIA because this is a lucrative spot where it's easy to get passengers. "I'm pleading with RTD not to seize the vehicle because it's a rental taxi from a company. If they take it, I don't know how I'll survive," he said.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18087/15527535/spad-crakdown-03-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527535" alt="spad-crakdown-03.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; 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;">Between January and mid-June this year, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/anthony-loke-klia-shuttle-buses-to-solve-aerotrain-operation-issues" target="_blank" style="">JPJ addressed 69 cases involving private cars used for touting and seized 10 public transport vehicles.</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;">According to JPJ’s Senior Director of Legal Enforcement to Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, taxi drivers at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 are required to use approved booking applications for passenger pickups; non-compliance will result in them being treated as touts.
Kifli also noted that enforcement is complicated by the fact that many offenders use rental vehicles. <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/18087/15527536/Untitled-design---2025-06-20T121838.905-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15527536" alt="Untitled-design---2025-06-20T121838.905.png"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

A 55-year-old taxi driver, caught touting at KLIA, begged JPJ for leniency due to hardship and e-hailing competition.

Taxi Touting At KLIA Still On The Rise Despite Crackdowns

<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.

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