<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18096/15531592/Caricarz-MBA-Mazda-CX-60-KLIMS2024-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="15531592" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Mazda-CX-60-KLIMS2024-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">CIMB Securities reportedly predicts that the upcoming SST expansion will not affect the local auto sector directly.</div></h6> With the upcoming sales and service tax (SST) expansion starting July 1 onwards, analysts over at CIMB Securities have put out their predictions of said new levy’s impact on the auto sector.For this, the financial institute predicts the local auto sector will experience limited direct impact from which, reports <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernamabiz.com/news.php?id=2436293/" target="_blank">Bernama Biz</a> citing a research note issued by the firm.Through which, CIMB Securities also notes that no changes will come to vehicle sales tax, which is presently set at 10%.The same applies to service tax for maintenance and repair services, which are presently set at 8%. As for consumables like tyres, their existing 5% SST levy are set to continue. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18096/15531593/Chery-Glenmarie-showroom-area-full.jpg" data-media-id="15531593" alt="Chery-Glenmarie-showroom-area.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18096/15531594/ETCM-Sandakan-NRC-NEXT-Showroom-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="15531594" alt="ETCM-Sandakan-NRC-NEXT-Showroom-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18096/15531595/Glenmarie_GAC_Showroom_2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15531595" alt="Glenmarie_GAC_Showroom_2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instead, the firm reckons the SST expansion mentioned will see a slight increase to dealership and showroom rental costs.</div></h6> Instead, CIMB Securities predict a slight increase in dealership and showroom rental costs stemming from the expanded SST scheme mentioned.Indirectly, CIMB Securities however expects weaker consumer sentiment could affect new vehicle sales in the second half (H2) of 2025.Recently, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/maa-vehicle-sales-rebound-in-may-2025" target="_blank">projected a 4.5% year-on-year dip</a> in the total industry volume (TIV), revising its targets&nbsp;to 780,000 units. Adding to which, CIMB Securities forecasts a sharper 7% drop from which to 760,000.The latter stems from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/ron95-petrol-subsidy-rationalisation-will-proceed-pmx" target="_blank">the government’s impending RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation,</a> which is expected to take place in the second half of this year. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18096/15531596/web_P1-P2-KLIMS-2024-full.jpg" data-media-id="15531596" alt="web_P1-P2-KLIMS-2024.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both P1 and P2 are expected to retain their dominant 65.4% market share this year too, says CIMB Securities.</div></h6> Despite so, CIMB Securities also adds demand in the sub-RM100,000 vehicles segment will remain resilient, supported by national brands <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/proton-records-positive-sales-growth-in-may-2025" target="_blank">Proton</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/perodua-ev-final-prototype-previewed-q4-2025-launch-under-rm80k" target="_blank">Perodua</a>, not forgetting selected entry-level models from Japanese makes as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both P1 and P2 will retain their dominant 64.5% market share in 2025.CIMB Securities also added a positive point from the planned RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation mentioned, that being an increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption.This is bolstered by expectations that&nbsp; duty exemptions for imported EVs are unlikely to be extended past its Dec 31 deadline. Speaking of, the firm expects a potential spike in EV demand in Q4 as buyers rush to benefit from tax savings. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18096/15531597/Caricarz-smart-1-TheLongMediaDrive-34-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15531597" alt="Caricarz-smart-1-TheLongMediaDrive-34.jpg">

Analysts at CIMB Securities reportedly predict minimum direct impact to local auto sector from SST expansion.

CIMB Predicts Minimum Impact Of SST Expansion In Auto Sector

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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Malaysia was awarded  ‘Digital Transformation of the Year – Transportation’ at the GovMedia Awards 2025, held yesterday in Singapore. Recognised for its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/myjpj-app-now-offers-seamless-pdl-to-cdl-conversion" target="_blank" style="">MyJPJ app</a>, the win highlights <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/myjpj-app-now-lets-malaysians-pay-summons-easily" target="_blank">JPJ’s dedication to driving digital innovation in public service</a>, in line with the government’s broader efforts to modernise service delivery, particularly within the transportation sector.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18094/15529170/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-12.36.15-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15529170" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-12.36.15.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;">The GovMedia Awards 2025 celebrates outstanding transformation initiatives by government bodies across the Asia Pacific region. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation by expert panels from top global audit firms, including PwC, EY), and KPMG.
In an official statement, JPJ expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Ministry of Transport and all stakeholders for their continued support throughout its digital transformation journey.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18094/15529173/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-12.36.16-(1)-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15529173" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-12.36.16-(1).jpeg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18094/15529174/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-12.36.16-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15529174" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-12.36.16.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;">“This recognition not only marks a proud milestone for JPJ, but also serves as a catalyst to further drive innovation, service excellence, and progress within Malaysia’s transportation sector,” the department says.

JPJ won the ‘Digital Transformation of the Year – Transportation’ award at the GovMedia Awards 2025 for its MyJPJ app.

JPJ Wins Digital Transformation Award For MyJPJ App

<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.

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