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<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4999/5560384/lorry_1-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="578px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credits to Bernama <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;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 man was tragically died in a truck accident today on December 5th, 2022<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;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;"> when the rescue team discovered a diesel-filled truck that had caught in an enormous fire.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;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;">What happened was, the lorry he was travelling in crashed into a ravine, resulting in an eruption of flames at the reported scene. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Meanwhile, the incident occurred near KM265 North-South Expressway (northbound), where a Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson stated that they received a call around 7.52 a.m regarding the recent case in Ipoh. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;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;">As the team from Meru Fire and Rescue Station has arrived on the site, as did a team from Ipoh Fire and Rescue Station came to assist and extinguish the fire on site. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;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;">Source: BERNAMA<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;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;">

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184324/conversions/Competitors-drove-a-route-of-110km-encompassing-roads-on-the-mainland-and-the-island-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184324" alt="Competitors-drove-a-route-of-110km-encompassing-roads-on-the-mainland-and-the-island.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proton recently conducted another round of its famed 'One-Tank Challenge' in Penang last weekend where it placed the spotlight on its S70 sedan offering.</div></h6> In conjunction with its official announcement as title sponsors for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://penangmarathon.gov.my/" target="_blank">Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2025,</a> national automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/xiangtan-to-tanjung-malim-the-road-to-protons-entry-level-ev" target="_blank">Proton</a> recently held its ‘Penang PROTON One Tank Challenge’ fuel efficiency contest last weekend on Oct 11.Held as part of the district level Hari Sukan Negara celebrations for Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah, it saw 33 eager competitors participating with their very own <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">Proton S70</a>&nbsp;sedans. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/proton-closes-q3-2025-with-ytd-total-sales-of-114927-units" target="_blank">Proton</a> had elected to showcase its C-segment sedan offering through this challenge.Speaking of, a brand new S70 is up for grabs as the lucky draw grand prize of the aforementioned <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://penangmarathon.gov.my/" target="_blank">PBIM 2025</a> run. Said annual marathon across Penang state’s landmark bridge takes place later this year on Dec 15. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184365/conversions/Proton-staff-closely-monitored-the-refuelling-of-all-vehciles-to-ensure-a-fair-contest-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184365" alt="Proton-staff-closely-monitored-the-refuelling-of-all-vehciles-to-ensure-a-fair-contest.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">A total of 33 eager participants took part in this round, and they were tasked with covering a 'scenic' 110 KM route traversing both the island and mainland, plus travelling across both the state's landmark bridges.</div></h6> Back to the fuel efficiency challenge mentioned, participants were tasked to complete a ‘scenic’ 110 KM route that charted across the both Penang island and mainland. This also meant competitors had to traverse both of the island state’s landmark bridges.The challenge was flagged off at Setia Sentral Juru by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy and Penang state assemblyman for Paya Terubong, at 8AM. This fuel efficiency contest was slated to run until its cut-off time of 2PM.At the start of this challenge, competitors were allowed to fill the tanks in their S70s to the brim before their fuel flaps were sealed by officials to ensure fair contest. Like any fuel efficiency challenge, this was a true test of the participating owners, specifically in their&nbsp;‘hypermiling’ skills. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184388/conversions/The-One-Tank-Challenge-attracted-33-participants-comprised-of-Proton-S70-owners-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184388" alt="The-One-Tank-Challenge-attracted-33-participants-comprised-of-Proton-S70-owners.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">All participants -and winners - posing for photos with their prize monies after the challenge concluded.</div></h6> The ultimate winner was the driver who logs the lowest fuel consumption (litres/100 KM). This was calculated precisely by the amount of fuel required to top up the tank upon their return.In addition to the top fuel economy prize, awards were also presented for best social media engagement (displaying moments with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">Proton S70</a>). There was even a colouring contest for young family members of competitors. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184403/conversions/Abu-Bakar-Bin-Mohd-Yusoff-receives-his-prize-from-Proton's-Acting-Deputy-Head-of-Marketing-Communications-Zulfakar-Bin-Mohamad-Jamil-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184403" alt="Abu-Bakar-Bin-Mohd-Yusoff-receives-his-prize-from-Proton's-Acting-Deputy-Head-of-Marketing-Communications-Zulfakar-Bin-Mohamad-Jamil.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Abu Bakar Bin Mohd Yusoff receives his prize from Proton's Acting Deputy Head of Marketing Communications Zulfakar Bin Mohamad Jamil.</div></h6> By event’s end, it was Abu Bakar Bin Mohd Yusoff who emerged as the winner after achieving a highly frugal fuel economy reading of 3.48 litres/100 KM. For reference, Proton’s official fuel economy average claim for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">S70</a> stood at 6.2 litres/100 KM.Abu Bakar’s winning hypermiling effort, which saw him win RM1,000 in prize money, also equated to an impressive average consumption rate of 31.61 KM/litre, giving him a theoretical maximum travel range of 1,580 KM from the S70’s 50-litre tank. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184414/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184414" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Proton S70 in range-topping Flaghsip X variant as featured in our in-depth review. Proton officially claims the S70 will sip as low as 6.2 litres/100 KM, but all three winners had beaten said figure substantially.</div></h6> Placing second was Muhammad Syamim Bin Omar Farook who logged in an average of 3.98 litres/100 KM to win RM800 in prize money, whilst Mohd Aliff Bin Sani placed third to claim RM600 in prize money with his average of 4.40 litres/100 KM.It’s worth highlighting that all three winners logged averages well below Proton’s aforementioned official claim. In turn, this perhaps stands as a solid reflection of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">S70</a> sedan’s true ability at being a highly efficient sedan when in the right hands. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184463/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-11-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184463" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-11.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184464/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-21-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184464" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-21.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184466/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-30-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184466" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-30.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184468/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-38-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184468" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-38.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184470/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-41-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184470" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-41.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19933/16184472/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-50-full.jpg" data-media-id="16184472" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-50.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Four variants of the Proton S70 are on sale now priced from RM73,800 onwards.</div></h6> As a refresher, the Proton S70 was launched back in Nov 2023 with four variants on offer priced from RM73,800 onwards, all harnessing the same 1.5-litre 3-cyl turbo petrol heart and 7-speed DCT automatic powertrain combination offering 148 hp and 226 Nm outputs.We’ve also sampled the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/proton-s70-for-pdrm-spotted-same-unit-seen-during-agongs-coronation" target="_blank">S70</a> in range-topping Flagship X form not too long ago where we hailed it as a true bargain hero. You can get to grips with the S70 through our in-depth test-drive report by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">clicking here,</a> or through our <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESl-bhs_rYw" target="_blank">feature review video</a> embedded below. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ESl-bhs_rYw" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

Penang Proton One-Tank Challenge sees winning Proton S70 entry sip as low as 3,48 litres/100 KM!

Penang Proton One-Tank Challenge Sees Winning S70 Sip Just 3.48 Litres/100 KM!

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The Transport Ministry is weighing possible action against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) following <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/another-breakdown-at-klia-how-many-more-times-must-the-aerotrain-fail" target="_blank" style="">a string of aerotrain disruptions at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that have inconvenienced passengers.</a>
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said MAHB could also face internal penalties on its contractor since the project is still within its two-year liability period.


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"MAHB must ensure service disruptions are eliminated entirely, if possible. Whatever happens, MAHB will impose penalties on the contractor, as the project is still within the two-year liability period. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/klia-aerotrain-logs-19-glitches-faces-rm190k-monthly-fine" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Any service disruptions or failure to meet performance standards will result in fines imposed by MAHB on the contractor.</a>"As for government action, the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad), as the regulator of all train systems, also has the authority to take action against MAHB. I will discuss this matter further at the Transport Ministry level," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.Loke reminded that even though MAHB is a government-linked company, it still falls under the ministry’s licensing rules, meaning <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/klia-aerotrain-breaks-down-hours-after-back-in-schedule-announcement" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">enforcement or fines could still be imposed if passenger service continues to fall short.</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19932/16184212/3414020.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16184212" alt="3414020.jpg"> 

"In the past three months alone, the aerotrain had transported about five million passengers with a 99.2% normal operating rate. But that hasn’t stopped public frustration after multiple disruptions in just a few months," he noted.On Monday, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/transport-ministry-pushes-mahb-to-keep-klia-aerotrain-glitch-free" target="_blank">KLIA Terminal 1 aerotrain had recorded 19 incidents between July and September </a>ranging from technical faults to human error, including passengers forcing open the doors.The latest hiccup happened Wednesday night, when both aerotrains at Terminal 1 suffered a temporary power trip around 8.30pm.
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The latest outage comes not long after the aerotrain had finally returned to service following months of maintenance and system upgrades, only to face yet another embarrassing stumble. <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;">

MOT is weighing possible action against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) following a string of aerotrain disruptions.

MOT May Take Action Against MAHB After Latest KLIA Aerotrain Glitch

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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/mot-will-begin-port-based-enforcement-on-overloaded-lorries-soon" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The government is looking to tighten the rules on overloaded lorries </a>and this time, not just drivers and transport companies will be in the hot seat.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/jpj-zero-tolerance-towards-overloading-includes-body-cam-firearms-adoption" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">new legal amendments are being drafted to make consignors and consignees equally responsible</a> when trucks are caught carrying more than they should.“We will be taking stricter action moving forward. I want to remind both consignors and consignees that, currently, only drivers and vehicle-owning companies are penalised for offences involving their lorries, including overloading.“But we are now working on amendments to ensure that both senders and receivers of goods are also held responsible. The entire ecosystem must comply to ensure road safety,” he told Bernama today.




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Loke said the impact of overloaded lorries goes far beyond fines as it damages roads and puts lives at risk.
“People often complain about potholes on Malaysian roads. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/port-klang-will-limit-overloaded-hauliers-beginning-may-1" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">One major cause is overloaded lorries</a>. When roads deteriorate, not only do maintenance costs go up, but the safety risk, especially to motorcyclists, increases drastically,” he said.The minister added that many lorry drivers and transport companies are often pressured by quarry and factory owners to carry extra loads to cut costs and stay competitive.To curb this, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be tightening enforcement and holding meetings with quarry and sand operators to issue final warnings before ramping up action.


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At the same time, the government is also pushing its “road-to-rail” policy by encouraging heavy cargo to be moved by train instead of road to reduce damage and accidents.“We want heavy cargo to be moved by rail, not roads. This aligns with our road-to-rail policy,” Loke concluded.

New rules will soon make not just drivers, but also senders and receivers of goods responsible for overloaded lorries.

Government to Hold Senders, Receivers Accountable For Overloaded Lorries

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19927/16181797/conversions/image-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16181797" alt="image.png"> Kuala Lumpur will come to a near standstill next week as Malaysia hosts the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/bmw-i5-and-i7-lead-malaysias-asean-chairmanship-fleet" target="_blank">47th ASEAN Summit</a>, which is expected to draw several global leaders including US President Donald Trump.Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said police will be on maximum alert from 23 to 28 Oct, with around 16,000 officers deployed across the capital and nearby states to manage traffic and maintain security.“The Kuala Lumpur City Centre will be on total lockdown, and the police will not compromise on safety,” he told reporters during a press conference. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19927/16181798/conversions/Muhammad-Kifli-Ma-Hassan.---2025-05-23T091609.802-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16181798" alt="Muhammad-Kifli-Ma-Hassan.---2025-05-23T091609.802.png"> Earlier, the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLC3) confirmed that several major roads and expressways will be closed in stages from 26 to 28 Oct, each lasting about 30 to 45 minutes to allow official motorcades to pass smoothly. Full details on these road closures are listed <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/asean-2025-major-road-closures-across-kl-from-oct-2628" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp;The summit officially begins on 26 Oct and will see an extensive list of world leaders attending. Among those confirmed are Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19927/16181799/conversions/560825861_1349378456854384_6323745768160963878_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16181799" alt="560825861_1349378456854384_6323745768160963878_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19927/16181800/conversions/558090646_1352486022900346_7256136834090835929_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16181800" alt="558090646_1352486022900346_7256136834090835929_n.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/beast-from-the-east-chinas-hongqi-n701-rolls-into-malaysia" target="_blank">Chinese Premier Xi Jinping</a> is reportedly considering attendance, while confirmed regional leaders include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.Other ASEAN heads of government, including Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto, Singapore’s Lawrence Wong, Cambodia’s Hun Manet, Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing, Vietnam’s Pham Minh Chinh, Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Laos’ Sonexay Siphandone, and Timor-Leste’s José Alexandre Gusmão are also set to take part. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19927/16181801/conversions/499488025_1295576562575467_1463788539584230994_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16181801" alt="499488025_1295576562575467_1463788539584230994_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19927/16181802/conversions/499866889_1295576555908801_7822204239507729963_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16181802" alt="499866889_1295576555908801_7822204239507729963_n.jpg"> As part of the summit’s security measures, about 70 schools within the city will temporarily shift to online classes, while civil servants working within 25 KM of downtown Kuala Lumpur will work from home.The gathering will also see Brazil and South Africa officially recognised as ASEAN’s new Sectoral Dialogue Partners, with Cyprus and Finland to join the bloc’s dialogue framework as well. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/1294378/kl-city-centre-traffic-be-lockdown-trump-world-leaders-come-town" target="_blank">NST</a><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Kuala Lumpur will be sealed off under tight security as police enforce a full city lockdown during the ASEAN Summit.

ASEAN 2025: KL City Centre In Lockdown for World Leaders

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Just when travellers thought the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain was finally back on track, it stalled again on Wednesday night.  <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/klia-aerotrain-logs-19-glitches-faces-rm190k-monthly-fine" target="_blank" style="">This time because of a power disruption.</a>
<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/klia-aerotrain-breaks-down-hours-after-back-in-schedule-announcement" target="_blank">Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB)</a> said both train units at Terminal 1 experienced a temporary power trip around 8.30PM. “Passenger recovery procedures were immediately activated, with airport response teams deployed to assist those on board and transfer them to the terminal,” the operator said in a statement.



<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19925/16181624/Untitled-design---2025-10-16T105021.600.png" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16181624" alt="Untitled-design---2025-10-16T105021.600.png"> One Aerotrain was back in service by 9.27PM, while work to fix the second continued. In the meantime, shuttle buses were rolled out <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/transport-ministry-pushes-mahb-to-keep-klia-aerotrain-glitch-free" target="_blank" style="">to keep passengers moving between the main terminal and the satellite building.</a>
“KLIA is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the root cause of the incidentWe regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience and understanding of all passengers as recovery work progresses," MAHB added.


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It’s deja vu for frequent flyers. This is already the second power-related disruption in just a few months, coming after a similar issue on September 4. The Aerotrain had only recently returned to limited service after months of repair under the airport’s renewal programme and even then, it hasn’t been smooth sailing.In Parliament, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah revealed that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/klia-aerotrain-to-undergo-overnight-works-starting-aug-18" target="_blank">the Aerotrain has suffered 19 minor glitches since its July relaunch.</a>


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“We want to ensure 100% operational efficiency. If they fail to meet this, a penalty of up to RM190,000 per month will be imposed. They must make sure the system is always tip-top,” Hasbi said.He explained that the train’s manufacturer, Alstom, is responsible for maintaining full performance, 100% when one train runs, 99.5% when both operate.Recently, Transport Minister Anthony Loke also directed MAHB to re-examine KLIA’s entire electrical infrastructure after an overheating cable caused an outage at Terminal 2. 


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“I directed MAHB to review the entire electrical infrastructure so that if anything happens, our operations are not interrupted and electricity will always be supplied,” he said in an August report by NST.But the question remains. With all these reviews and promises, how much monitoring is really happening? Disruptions seem to be growing more frequent, not less. But for travellers stuck waiting yet again, those statistics hardly matter. After years of fixes, promises, and relaunches, the Aerotrain’s journey toward reliability still feels like it’s running on borrowed time. 


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It’s not just inconvenient for Malaysian travellers, but also embarrassing for the country’s image. Yes, it’s good that the Aerotrain is finally back in service but keeping it running smoothly is the real test. And so far, KLIA keeps failing it.

Both Aerotrains at KLIA Terminal 1 came to an abrupt halt around 8.30PM on Wed after a sudden power trip.

Another Breakdown At KLIA: How Many More Times Must the Aerotrain Fail?

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19920/16181182/conversions/Cadangan-Waktu-Perjalanan-untuk-Sempena-Perayaan-Deepavali-2025-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16181182" alt="Cadangan-Waktu-Perjalanan-untuk-Sempena-Perayaan-Deepavali-2025.jpg"> AFA PRIME Berhad, concessionaire of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway (KLK) and East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1), has issued a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/budget-2026-two-day-50-toll-discount-for-deepavali" target="_blank">Deepavali 2025 travel time advisory (TTA)</a> and introduced enhanced traffic and safety measures ahead of the expected festive surge.With the celebration falling on Monday, Oct 20, eastbound traffic towards Pahang and the East Coast is expected to peak between Oct 17 and 19, while the return flow to Kuala Lumpur will take place from Oct 20 to 22.Traffic along KLK is projected to rise by 59%, from an average of 110,000 to 175,000 vehicles daily, while LPT1 will see a 67% increase from 41,000 to 68,300 vehicles per day. To manage the higher volumes, AFA PRIME has expanded its operational workforce by 20.5%, deploying more toll operators, patrol units, and traffic personnel across key points. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19920/16181183/conversions/download-(50)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16181183" alt="download-(50)-full_normal.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19920/16181184/conversions/download-(51)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16181184" alt="download-(51)-full_normal.jpg"> In addition to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/ops-lancar-activated-for-deepavali-traffic-surge" target="_blank">24-hour real-time monitoring</a>, Expressway Mobile Police Vehicles (EMPV) from PDRM will be stationed at Gombak, Temerloh, and Kuantan, while JPJ officers will be on standby at weighbridge stations in Gombak, Karak, Temerloh, Maran, and Kuantan to ensure smoother traffic flow.Facilities along KLK and LPT1 have been upgraded with extra portable toilets, additional parking, and increased cleaning teams to maintain comfort and hygiene. All petrol stations along both expressways will operate 24 hours, while Gentari’s EV charging facilities remain available at Petronas R&amp;R Gambang in both directions.To <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/ktmb-adds-extra-ets-trips-for-deepavali-travel-rush" target="_blank">reduce congestion</a>, motorists from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor on Oct 18 are advised to enter Plaza Tol Gombak between 12PM and 4PM or 8PM and 11PM for Pahang, 9AM and 12PM or 8PM and 11PM for Terengganu, and 6AM and 9AM or 5PM and 8PM for Kelantan. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19920/16181185/conversions/KLK-LPT1-TTA-Hari-raya-(2)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16181185" alt="KLK-LPT1-TTA-Hari-raya-(2)-full_normal.jpg"> Return trips on Oct 20 are recommended between 7AM and 10AM or 7PM and 11PM from Pahang, 10AM and 1PM or 8PM and 10PM from Terengganu, and 4PM and 8PM or 9AM and 12PM from Kelantan. Travel between midnight and 6AM remains unrestricted.Motorists are reminded to avoid entering Tol Gombak between 9.30AM and 12PM, and 9.30PM and 12AM to prevent congestion. For emergencies, contact AFA PRIME’s 24-hour hotline at 1-700-818-700 or follow @LPTTrafik for real-time updates.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

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<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19917/16179697/conversions/Text---Fuel-Update---16---22-October-2025-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16179697" alt="Text---Fuel-Update---16---22-October-2025.jpg"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 16 to 22 October, 2025, the rates are as such.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Regular RON95 maintains its prices in accordance with the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy programme, which is set at RM1.99 per litre (Malaysian) and RM2.60 per litre (Non-Malaysian).<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">For the unsubsidised RON95 (Non-Malaysian), the price is fixed until the end of October, 2025, before complying back to the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19917/16179684/Text-2---Fuel-Update---BUDI95.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16179684" alt="Text-2---Fuel-Update---BUDI95.jpeg"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Premium RON97 sees no changes. The price is set at RM3.18 per litre.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Diesel is stagnant, setting its retail prices in Peninsular Malaysia at RM2.93 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and RM3.13 per litre (Euro 5 B7).<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Rates for diesel in East Malaysia remains at RM2.15 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and RM2.35 per litre (Euro 5 B7).<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">That said, these prices take effect from midnight tonight, until the next price announcement from the Ministry next Wednesday, 15 October, 2025.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19917/16179685/Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16179685" alt="Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump.jpg">

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 16 to 22 October, 2025, the rates are as such.

Updated Fuel Prices From 16 To 22 October

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19916/16179478/conversions/thumb-(15)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16179478" alt="thumb-(15).jpg"> Malaysians who work across the Causeway and drive locally registered vehicles can begin applying for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/budi95-chosen-over-cash-transfers-to-fix-fuel-leakages-avoid-past-pitfalls" target="_blank">Budi Madani RON95</a> (Budi95) fuel subsidy starting tomorrow, Oct 16.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the special arrangement applies to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/budi95-pathway-coming-for-malaysians-with-singapore-driving-licences" target="_blank">Malaysians who hold a Singapore Driving Licence (LMS)</a> and a valid work permit in the republic. Applicants must also own a vehicle registered in Malaysia. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19916/16179482/conversions/Budi95-claim-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16179482" alt="Budi95-claim-(4).jpg"> Applications can be submitted through the new portal, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://budi95lesensg.jpj.gov.my/" target="_blank">budi95lesensg.jpj.gov.my</a>, developed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to help process requests from this group.Loke explained that Malaysians working in Singapore are required under both countries’ laws to hold only one driving licence. Those in driving-related fields must therefore surrender their Malaysian licence to obtain an LMS, even though they remain Malaysian citizens and continue using Malaysia-registered vehicles.“To assist this group, JPJ has set up a dedicated platform for them to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/pmx-rm199-ron95-from-30-sept-mykad-based-access-non-citizens-rm260" target="_blank">apply for the Budi95 subsidy</a>. All applications will be forwarded to the Finance Ministry for review and eligibility checks,” he said during a press conference today. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19916/16179486/conversions/Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(9)5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16179486" alt="Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(9)5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19916/16179485/conversions/Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(15)2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16179485" alt="Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(15)2.jpg"> Applicants will be able to check their eligibility status on the Budi95 website within 14 days of submission. Loke said the final decision on approvals will rest with the Finance Ministry, based on the criteria set under the Budi95 programme.By the end of this month, the government expects to have an estimate of how many Malaysians currently hold Singapore driving licences.For those who no longer work in Singapore, Loke said they can reapply for a Malaysian licence after cancelling their LMS, provided there are no active restrictions, suspensions, or convictions recorded by Singapore’s authorities.&nbsp;<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

RON95 fuel subsidy  application for Malaysians with Singapore licences opens tomorrow.

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