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In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration nationwide, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/pdrm-practice-caution-when-sharing-dashcam-videos-online" target="_blank" style="">Royal Malaysia Police's traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT)</a> has announced on its social media that Op Selamat 23 will kick off on January 28, 2025 and run until February 2, 2025. <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;">Op Selamat, which aims to lower traffic accidents and infractions among Malaysian drivers, will concentrate on six major offences that have been found to be contributing factors to traffic accidents during festive seasons: speeding, using the emergency lane without permission, cutting lines, ignoring traffic signals, and using a phone while driving.




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<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288729/conversions/TnG-MyARTTE-2025-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16288729" alt="TnG-MyARTTE-2025-2.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">In conjunction with MyARTTE 2025, Touch ‘n Go introduces its own multi-lane fast flow platform known as Titan Flow.</h6>In conjunction with the ongoing MyAsean Roads &amp; Traffic Tech Expo 2025 (MyARTTE 2025), <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/tng-ewallet-introduces-malaysia-singapore-cross-border-ev-charger-roaming" target="_blank">Touch ‘n Go (TnG)</a> has announced the introduction of its own <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/plus-eyes-mlff-anpr-toll-trials-using-justgo-digital-app" target="_blank">multi-lane fast flow (MLFF)</a> platform, known as Titan Flow. This new MLFF system is part of the company’s next-gen open payment mobility ecosystem aimed at transforming Malaysia’s tolling and mobility landscape.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288734/conversions/MHI-MLFF-proof-of-concept-Malaysia-2015-1-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16288734" alt="MHI-MLFF-proof-of-concept-Malaysia-2015-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288735/conversions/Seafield-Toll-Plaza-scaled-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16288735" alt="Seafield-Toll-Plaza-scaled.jpg"> TnG described Titan Flow as a fully integrated end-to-end MLFF platform that combines Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as the core detection technology alongside Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and 3D LiDAR technology. Developed entirely by Malaysian engineers, this platform is also enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time vehicle classification and enforcement accuracy.With these innovations, TnG said the new Titan Flow platform will enable more precise vehicle identification and automated toll classification, ensuring toll fairness and operational reliability even under heavy traffic flow or adverse weather conditions.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288744/conversions/Kajang-Silk---Bukit-Kajang-toll-Plaza---Prolintas-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16288744" alt="Kajang-Silk---Bukit-Kajang-toll-Plaza---Prolintas-full_normal.jpg"> More importantly, TnG also said that the AI-enhanced system also lays the groundwork for more advanced features in the future, including dynamic toll pricing, which can adjust toll rates and fares based on traffic conditions or vehicle categories.In addition, the company said both its SLFF and MLFF capabilities represent a significant step towards fully open payment mobility, which will allow toll transactions to be processed seamlessly without physical barriers while ensuring accurate billing and enforcement.Besides the new Titan Flow MLFF platform, TnG also highlighted its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/new-tng-ewallet-sos-balance-aims-to-save-you-from-getting-stuck-at-tolls" target="_blank">SOS Balance</a> feature that allows motorists with insufficient TnG eWallet balance to pass through toll gates smoothly and reload within 24 hours. Since its introduction, this feature has benefited more than 14 million motorists in Malaysia, while facilitating over RM42 million in toll payments across participating highways.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288748/conversions/482360099_948228797479321_3100510916119322161_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16288748" alt="482360099_948228797479321_3100510916119322161_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288749/conversions/rapidkl-my-50-01-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16288749" alt="rapidkl-my-50-01.jpg"> Beyond highway-related innovations, TnG’s new open payment mobility ecosystem also includes payments for parking, public transport, and corporate fleet management. Among the examples are the cashless and ticketless <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/tng-e-wallet-now-supports-lpr-parking" target="_blank">License Plate Recognition (LPR) parking system</a>, as well as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/loke-confirms-my50-pass-flysiswa-festive-airfare-cap-to-continue" target="_blank">Digital Transit Pass</a> that allows unlimited rides across Rapid KL’s rail and bus networks.As of now, the company has yet to announce any rollout dates or testing periods for the new Titan Flow MLFF platform or which highways are participating in its implementation.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2486978" target="_blank">Bernama</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20221/16288751/conversions/TnG-MyARTTE-2025-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16288751" alt="TnG-MyARTTE-2025-3.jpg">

In conjunction with MyARTTE 2025, Touch ‘n Go introduces its own multi-lane fast flow platform known as Titan Flow.

Touch ‘n Go Announces Titan Flow Multi-Lane Fast Flow Platform

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Full-time <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/budi95-only-06-max-out-quota-govt-flags-unusual-purchase-near-border" target="_blank" style="">e-hailing drivers will soon receive a higher monthly fuel allocation under the BUDI95 subsidy programme</a>, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today, reported by Bernama.
Anwar said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/budi95-fuel-shortfall-claims-untrue-kpdn" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the government has agreed to raise the fuel quota for eligible full-time e-hailing drivers to 800 litres per month</a>, equivalent to roughly 5,000km of travel, beginning next year.&nbsp;The move, he added, also extends eligibility to airport taxis. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20215/16284643/Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(14)-full_normal-(2).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284643" alt="Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(14)-full_normal-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20215/16284644/MyKad-Licence-Budi95-issues-(1)-full_normal-(3).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284644" alt="MyKad-Licence-Budi95-issues-(1)-full_normal-(3).jpg"> 

“Therefore, the government has agreed to increase the Budi95 eligibility limit for e-hailing drivers to 800 litres per month,” he told the Dewan Rakyat, noting that it will be subject to certain travel conditions.The announcement follows<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/govt-denies-rumours-of-budi95-quota-cut" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> growing calls from e-hailing drivers who said the previous quota of 600 litres was not enough to cover daily trips.&nbsp;</a>It also marks the second revision this year with the first being in Oct when the government raised the limit from 300 to 600 litres, benefiting around 58,000 drivers nationwide.

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The Prime Minister earlier hinted at the increase after reviewing fuel usage data submitted by e-hailing platforms and appeals from driver associations.&nbsp;Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/over-10-million-malaysians-benefit-from-budi95-targeted-fuel-subsidy" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the decision was made after analysing the data and considering operational needs.</a>

The govt has approved an 800-litre monthly RON95 quota for full-time e-hailing drivers under BUDI95.

BUDI95: Fuel Quota For E-Hailing Drivers Raised To 800 Litres

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284292/conversions/MG-MGS5-EV-Wallpaper-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284292" alt="MG-MGS5-EV-Wallpaper.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284293/conversions/ZEEKR-X-Wallpaper-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284293" alt="ZEEKR-X-Wallpaper.jpg"> Two new electric SUVs have joined the ranks of ASEAN NCAP’s highest-rated models, as both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/launched-zeekr-x-zeekr-009-from-rm156k-rm350k" target="_blank">Zeekr X</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/2025-mg-s5-ev-price-announced-from-rm115900" target="_blank">MG MGS5 EV</a> achieved full <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/2025-byd-seal-scores-full-5-star-asean-ncap-rating" target="_blank">5-star ratings under the 2021–2025 assessment protocol</a>.&nbsp;Their results highlight the growing safety standards among new-generation EVs entering regional markets including <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/suzuki-fronx-secures-5-star-asean-ncap-rating" target="_blank">Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284308/conversions/MGS5-EV-Digital-Report-3november2011-1_page-0001-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284308" alt="MGS5-EV-Digital-Report-3november2011-1_page-0001.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284309/conversions/ZEEKR-X-Digital-Report-1_page-0001-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284309" alt="ZEEKR-X-Digital-Report-1_page-0001.jpg"> The Zeekr X topped the charts with an overall score of 94.64 points, while the MG MGS5 EV followed closely with 92.39 points. Both models demonstrated strong performance across all four test domains — Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), Safety Assist (SA) and Motorcyclist Safety (MS).For AOP, the Zeekr X recorded a perfect 32.00 points, with its occupant cell remaining stable during the frontal offset test and offering good protection to both front occupants. The MG MGS5 EV also performed well, scoring 30.32 points, maintaining a stable structure and providing adequate lower leg protection.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284310/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-04-110418-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284310" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-04-110418.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284312/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-04-105709-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284312" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-04-105709.jpg"> Both SUVs are equipped with comprehensive restraint systems including front, side and curtain airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters. The Zeekr X adds a driver’s knee airbag and seven airbags in total, while the MGS5 EV includes a centre airbag for the Malaysia and Singapore markets.In Child Occupant Protection, the Zeekr X achieved 43.70 out of 51 points, narrowly edging the MGS5 EV’s 43.33 points. Both vehicles feature ISOFIX and top tether anchorages as standard, with child restraint systems from Joie, Maxi-Cosi, Britax and Combi passing installation tests without issue. '' <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284318/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-04-110510-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284318" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-04-110510.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284319/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-04-105811-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284319" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-04-105811.jpg"> Under Safety Assist, both SUVs achieved the full 21.00 points — a testament to their extensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems. Each is fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Seatbelt Reminders for all occupants, and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with both City and Inter-Urban functionality.&nbsp;ASEAN NCAP verified that the AEB systems in both models performed effectively during emergency braking scenarios. Additional standard features include Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW), with the Zeekr X also including Rear Seat Occupant Detection. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284320/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-04-110709-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284320" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-04-110709.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20212/16284328/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-04-110217-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16284328" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-04-110217.jpg"> In the Motorcyclist Safety domain, the Zeekr X and MGS5 EV both scored 14.00 points, credited to their Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems, pedestrian protection designs and Auto High Beam (AHB) functions.&nbsp;ASEAN NCAP commended both manufacturers for their proactive integration of safety technologies, describing the Zeekr X’s result as “impressive” and the MGS5 EV’s as “outstanding” under the current assessment cycle.&nbsp;Manufactured in China for export, the Zeekr X is produced for markets including Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, with prices in Malaysia starting from RM155,800. Meanwhile, the MG MGS5 EV is built in Thailand as a regional model for ASEAN distribution, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mg-s5-ev-prices-revised-from-rm107900-now" target="_blank">retails locally from RM107,900</a>. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e6IBBw1Q-S0" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QDfPc2XMpkk" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

Zeekr X tops ASEAN NCAP with 94.64 points, while MG MGS5 EV trails closely at 92.39 points.

Zeekr X, MG MGS5 EV Earn 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Ratings

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The Works Ministry will roll out an <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/budget-2026-over-rm48b-set-aside-for-sabah-sarawak-highways" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">external auditing system for highway concessionaires</a> early next year aimed at ensuring Malaysia’s roads are maintained to the highest standards and that accountability no longer stays behind closed doors.Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the plan comes as <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/lease-delays-cost-govt-rental-revenue-from-highway-concessionaires" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">many concession contracts are due to expire soon. </a>Under this initiative, highway maintenance companies will be reviewed periodically by independent external auditors, rather than relying only on internal checks by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/over-95-of-myjalan-complaints-fixed-highway-projects-enter-digital-era" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the Public Works Department (JKR)</a> or the concessionaires themselves.“Early next year, many concession contracts will expire. The companies involved in road maintenance will be audited from time to time by external auditors"Even now, requests for new proposals have been made for certain areas. We are seeking external expertise to conduct these audits so that all maintenance work is completed at the highest quality,” he said in a Bernama report.

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He stressed that road upkeep must receive the same level of attention as construction itself. “We do not want a situation where neglecting maintenance causes our roads to deteriorate quickly,” he stressed.Industry experts have welcomed the move. Transport policy analyst Wan Agyl Wan Hassan told NST that the plan is timely and necessary, as<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/rm-govt-in-final-talks-to-revive-stalled-mex-ii-highway" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> independent oversight would improve transparency and restore public trust.</a>“Independent oversight ensures that maintenance works truly meet the required safety and quality standards, which translates into safer, more durable roads for the public"An external audit helps prevent deferred maintenance and ensures toll revenues are properly reinvested," he explained.

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While concessionaires may initially resist due to added costs or administrative burdens, the long-term benefits outweigh the inconvenience, Agyl stressed. <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;"> “Transparency is not just good governance. It reassures Malaysians that every ringgit collected is being reinvested into safer, better-maintained highways,” he concluded.<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>

Works Ministry will introduce independent audits for highway concessionaires in early 2026.

New Audit Move To Keep Highway Concessionaires In Check

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20206/16283055/conversions/574727586_18532816438061421_622408584016154043_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16283055" alt="574727586_18532816438061421_622408584016154043_n.jpg"> The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has announced that the BAS.MY 30-day Unlimited Travel Pass for stage buses nationwide is now priced at RM30, down from RM50. The reduction takes effect immediately, allowing Malaysians to enjoy unlimited rides for as little as RM1 a day.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/no-electric-bus-under-basmy-for-now-to-maintain-cost-loke" target="_blank">MOT Minister Anthony Loke</a> said the move is part of efforts to ease living costs and could help regular bus users save up to RM300 monthly. The new rate applies only to Malaysians, while non-citizens will continue paying the standard fare. The lower fare will also be extended to all states where BAS.MY operates. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20206/16283072/conversions/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-16-at-2.12.10-PM-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16283072" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-16-at-2.12.10-PM.jpeg"> Johor Bahru currently records the highest ridership under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/kota-setars-basmy-projected-to-serve-28000-passengers-monthly" target="_blank">Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme</a>, with 940,000 passengers so far this year. Its BAS.MY network now covers 21 routes, three more than before, supported by a federal allocation of RM134.94 million over two years to sustain and improve services.Loke encouraged local operators to increase passenger numbers to one million per month and continue enhancing service quality under the government-funded scheme.By year-end, Johor Bahru will also see the launch of BAS.MY Medik, a new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/basmy-launched-with-focus-on-accessibility-and-affordability" target="_blank">on-demand service offering transport for dialysis patients, disabled persons and wheelchair users</a>. Two specially modified vans will provide door-to-door transfers to hospitals and clinics, with bookings available through a mobile app or phone call.Loke said the initiative forms part of the obligations imposed on bus operators to ensure mobility support for those in need.Separately, the minister confirmed that fares for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/rts-link-65-complete-first-train-arriving-this-month" target="_blank">Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS)</a> Link have yet to be finalised and will be determined soon with the appointed operator. He added that his site visit to the RTS project today aims to assess progress and ensure work remains on schedule. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2486507" target="_blank">Bernama</a>

BAS.MY services now cost just RM1 a day as the government reduces the 30-day Unlimited Travel Pass from RM50 to RM30.

BAS.MY Pass Now At RM30 Monthly for Unlimited Bus Rides

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20205/16281978/579c0a91-07f1-48b9-974d-38768479f5d1.JPEG" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16281978" alt="579c0a91-07f1-48b9-974d-38768479f5d1.JPEG"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/second-rts-link-train-to-arrive-at-wadi-hana-depot-by-end-september" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Malaysia’s long-awaited Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link</a> connecting Johor Bahru and Singapore is officially 65% complete, with the first train set expected to arrive this month, Malay Mail has reported.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the project is moving steadily, with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/new-law-in-february-to-ease-rts-link-border-checks-home-minister" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">trial runs set to begin in Dec once the system’s technical checks are ready.</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20205/16281979/b54d4dca-f7b7-46a4-9edc-0a79c0a6b188-(1).JPEG" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16281979" alt="b54d4dca-f7b7-46a4-9edc-0a79c0a6b188-(1).JPEG"> 

“Today marks my first visit to the site since the completion of the main structure“The first train set is expected at the Wadi Hana Depot by mid-November,”  he said during a site visit in Johor Bahru. 

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The minister further stated that the viaduct connecting both countries is now 91% complete, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/rts-link-on-track-as-bukit-chagar-hub-completed" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">while Bukit Chagar Station and the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex are 73% and 77% done, respectively.</a>The trial phase, however, won’t be open to the public. "This round of testing is crucial for system integration, safety inspections, and signalling trials to ensure everything runs smoothly before launch," Loke explained.

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RTS Operations (RTSO) CEO Dr Ahmad Marzuki Ariffin said one train will be delivered from Singapore first, followed by three more train sets from Batu Gajah by the end of the year.Stretching roughly 4 kilometres, the RTS Link will connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru directly to Woodlands North in Singapore, helping ease daily congestion at the Causeway.

RTS Link connecting JB and SG is officially 65% complete, with the first train set expected to arrive this month.

RTS Link 65% Complete, First Train Arriving This Month

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20200/16280539/conversions/Toyota-SkillContest-2025-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16280539" alt="Toyota-SkillContest-2025-1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Winners for the Toyota Skill Contest 2025 organised by UMW Toyota Motor have been announced.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/umw-toyota-names-15-schools-as-finalists-in-eco-youth-2025" target="_blank">UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT)</a> has organised the Toyota Skills Contest 2025, an annual platform celebrating the passion, precision, and professionalism of Toyota personnel across Malaysia.Featuring nine competitive categories and one Best Team award, Laser Motor PJ Sdn Bhd was crowned as the champion for said award, receiving RM20,000 for outstanding teamwork, professionalism, and consistent delivery of customer-first service. In total, RM155,000 in cash prizes were awarded to recognise exceptional individuals and teams whose dedication and craftsmanship reflect Toyota’s culture of continuous improvement.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20200/16280540/conversions/Toyota-SkillContest-2025-6-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16280540" alt="Toyota-SkillContest-2025-6.jpg"> Held under the theme “Customer First, Quality First,” the event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), and key private institutions, reflecting collective efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s automotive talent ecosystem.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20200/16280559/conversions/Toyota-SkillContest-2025-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16280559" alt="Toyota-SkillContest-2025-2.jpg"> More importantly, the contest also serves as a platform to elevate local talent to global standards through written assessments, diagnostic challenges, and customer-handling simulations. Top-performing individuals will go on to represent Malaysia at regional Toyota Skills Contests, reinforcing the nation’s growing reputation for technical excellence within the ASEAN network.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20200/16280547/conversions/Toyota-SkillContest-2025-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16280547" alt="Toyota-SkillContest-2025-7.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20200/16280548/conversions/Toyota-SkillContest-2025-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16280548" alt="Toyota-SkillContest-2025-4.jpg"> Additionally, many of the participants in this contest began their journey through the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/umwt-expands-t-tep-program-to-strengthen-malaysias-automotive-talent" target="_blank">Toyota Technical Education Programme (T-TEP)</a>, which is a long-standing partnership between UMWT and Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions. Since 1991, the programme has produced more than 7,000 graduates across 25 partner institutions, offering students practical training and career pathways into the automotive industry.“Toyota’s long-term success has always been built on the skills, values, and pride of its people. Through the Toyota Skills Contest, we celebrate excellence and invest in the future of Malaysia’s mobility ecosystem,” said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMWT.“As we move towards an era defined by electrification, digitalisation and innovation, our goal is to empower a generation of professionals who can uphold the spirit of Kaizen and drive progress with integrity, capability, and compassion,” he continued.

Winners for the Toyota Skill Contest 2025 organised by UMW Toyota Motor have been announced.

Toyota Skill Contest 2025 Winners Announced

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Barely 0.6% of Malaysians hit their full 300-litre quota under <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/mykad-is-the-best-option-for-ron95-subsidy-no-new-card-required-mof" target="_blank" style="">the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy programme</a> last month, a figure that defies early critics who claimed the monthly limit wouldn’t be enough.
According to the Finance Ministry, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/motorists-can-claim-refunds-for-unsubsidised-ron95-purchases" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">most recipients used only about 98 litres in Oct, well below the cap.</a> "In total, over 13.1 million Malaysians pumped 1.33 billion litres of subsidised RON95 worth RM2.66 billion, saving a collective RM800 million in fuel costs," the ministry said in a statement.

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Since its rollout on Sept 30, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/budi95-foreign-vehicles-sighted-filling-ron95-despite-ban" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">16.55 million Malaysians have been approved for the subsidy</a>, exceeding the government’s initial projection of 15 million. The scheme allows eligible citizens <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/backup-plans-in-place-to-guarantee-smooth-ron95-subsidy-rollout-pdam" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">to buy RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre, compared to RM2.60 without the subsidy.</a>Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the results show that the targeted system is working as intended.

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“The BUDI95 programme ensures that citizens receive subsidies directly without a complicated process, allowing the government to channel savings back into development and public welfare"Clearly, this programme delivers a dual benefit to both the people and the nation,” he stated.The programme also includes more than 23,000 registered fishermen and boat operators in Sabah and Sarawak who don’t hold driving licences.To support gig workers, the government doubled the monthly quota for full-time e-hailing drivers to 600 litres starting Oct 13, benefiting nearly 58,000 drivers nationwide.The ministry added that it has detected a few irregular usage patterns including some users exhausting their quota unusually quickly or making repeated purchases near border areas.


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“The government will not compromise on any form of misappropriation or resale of subsidised petrol to ineligible parties,” it warned.Authorities will tighten enforcement and monitoring to ensure the subsidy continues reaching those who truly need it.

Only 0.6% hit the 300L limit under BUDI95 programme with most recipients using only about 98 litres in Oct.

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