<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18860/15823568/FW1485405_PTJ01_21062025_AEROTRAIN_KLIA-lpr-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15823568" alt="FW1485405_PTJ01_21062025_AEROTRAIN_KLIA-lpr-(1).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;">


The recent disruption of the Aerotrain service at KLIA Terminal 1 was not a breakdown, but a minor technical glitch, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.<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 was just a software issue. These kinds of bugs can happen in any system. It wasn’t a major fault or mechanical failure,” he said, clarifying that the problem was fixed within 15 minutes. Loke acknowledged the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/klia-apologises-after-aerotrain-breaks-down-again" target="_blank" style="">string of service hiccups since the Aerotrain resumed operations on July 1</a>, but assured that the system remains heavily used, transporting around 1.5 million passengers each month.<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 minister also urged Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to take closer oversight of the contractors and vendors involved in maintaining the service.


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Calls have emerged for the Transport Ministry to form a special committee to investigate the disruptions, which reportedly occurred at least five times since early July.On a separate note, Loke addressed claims about delays in the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ets-segamatjohor-bahru-extension-is-on-track-no-delays-mot" target="_blank" style="">third-generation Electric Train Service (ETS3)</a> to Johor Bahru, calling them inaccurate.<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;">“There is no delay. The project is proceeding in stages, as planned,” he said. The first phase to Segamat is already in service, with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ktmb-train-schedule-upgrades-hit-speed-bumps" target="_blank" style="">second phase to Kluang set to launch before August 31, and the final stretch to Johor Bahru Sentral expected by year-end.</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;">An official launch date for the second phase will be announced soon, Loke added.


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Looking ahead, the minister said Malaysia is eager to strengthen regional rail links with China, especially for cross-border freight. But this, he stressed, requires strong collaboration with neighbouring ASEAN countries, particularly Thailand and Laos.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“We can’t do it alone. Closer cooperation across ASEAN is essential to build better rail connectivity with China,” Loke was quoted as saying.<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;">

KLIA’s Aerotrain glitch was a minor software bug, not a breakdown, while ETS3 to Johor Bahru is on track, says Transport Minister.

Aerotrain Disruption A Minor Glitch, ETS3 Project On Track - Loke

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18851/15821846/Text---Fuel-Update---7---13-August-2025-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15821846" alt="Text---Fuel-Update---7---13-August-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;">The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 07 to 13 August, 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 ceiling price of MYR 2.05 per litre, which was set by the government in February 2021.<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 is stagnant. The price is set at MYR 3.17 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 sees an increase of 3 cents, setting its retail prices in Peninsular Malaysia at MYR 2.94 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and MYR 3.14 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 MYR 2.15 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and MYR 2.35 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, 13 August, 2025.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18851/15821847/Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15821847" 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 07 to 13 August, 2025, the rates are as such.

Updated Fuel Prices From 07 To 13 August

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15820951/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-14-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15820951" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-14.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">BYD’s own Zengzhou carrier vessel just made its maiden voyage to Malaysia, capable of carrying up to 7,000 vehicles.</h6>Besides <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/byd-sealion-06-debuts-in-china-new-midsize-suv-ev-phev" target="_blank">electric cars</a> and buses, top Chinese automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/byd-achieves-13-million-new-energy-vehicle-production-milestone" target="_blank">BYD</a> also makes their own <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/byd-launches-second-ro-ro-ship-for-nev-exports" target="_blank">carrier vessel</a>, and one of them, known as the BYD Zengzhou, just made its maiden voyage to Malaysia.The Zengzhou is the seventh purpose-built roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel made by BYD, featuring a carrying capacity of up to 7,000 vehicles at one time. Its first Malaysian voyage is part of Zengzhou’s first journey to Southeast Asia, where the vessel also made several prior scheduled stops at the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15820953/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-17-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15820953" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-17.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15820956/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-20-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15820956" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-20.jpg"> The vessel itself made its Malaysian arrival at the North Port in Port Klang yesterday, carrying several fully-built BYD vehicles set for delivery to Malaysian consumers. Following its maiden Malaysian voyage, the Zengzhou will be making its final Southeast Asian stop in Thailand before heading back to China.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15820955/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15820955" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15820954/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-13-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15820954" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-13.jpg"> Compared to traditional container shipping, Zengzhou’s RORO method, where vehicles are driven directly on and off the vessel, offers substantial time and cost advantages. The results of more efficient logistics allow <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/denza-officially-enters-malaysia-via-sime-darby-byd-malaysia" target="_blank">BYD Malaysia</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-byd-atto-2-ev-single-variant-410-km-nedc-rm100000" target="_blank">Sime Motors</a> to realise their shared goal of delivering EVs to Malaysians at a quicker and more reliable pace.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15821020/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-1-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15821020" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-1.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15821022/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15821022" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-2.jpg"> The Zengzhou is part of BYD’s expanding export strategies, where its purpose-built vessel fleet is aimed to further enhance and bolster the automaker’s supply chain and logistic readiness. By operating its own shipping fleet, BYD gains greater control over an integral aspect of its EV supply chain, especially as China continues to lead in EV exports worldwide.With Zengzhou's maiden voyage to Malaysia, it underscores BYD’s commitment to Malaysia as one of its key markets in this emerging region.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15821023/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15821023" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-7.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15821025/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-12-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15821025" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-12.jpg"> Commenting on this momentous occasion, Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Sime Motors, Southeast Asia, said, “This is a significant milestone in our partnership with BYD, symbolising confidence and the growing potential of Malaysia as a vital EV hub. With the enhanced regional supply chain provided by the BYD carrier vessel, we are now assured of shorter delivery times, enabling us to provide better customer satisfaction, making this a win-win situation for all involved.”“The carrier vessel plays a key role in heightening BYD’s global ambition and reinforces our ties to Malaysia, which we view as instrumental to our growth in Asia Pacific. Built to enhance delivery capabilities, the BYD Zhengzhou ensures faster and more reliable deliveries directly to our customers here,” said Eagle Zhao, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18848/15821024/conversions/BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-8-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15821024" alt="BYD-Zengzhou-Carrier-Malaysia-8.jpg">

BYD’s own Zengzhou carrier vessel just made its maiden voyage to Malaysia, capable of carrying up to 7,000 vehicles.

BYD Zengzhou Carrier Vessel Made Maiden Voyage to Malaysia

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18845/15816270/DAPAT-LESEN-KERETA-TANPA-UJIAN-KOMPUTER-&amp;-JPJ-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15816270" alt="DAPAT-LESEN-KERETA-TANPA-UJIAN-KOMPUTER-&amp;-JPJ-full_normal.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

Getting a licence without tests may sound too good to be true, because it is. <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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/loke-stay-away-from-kopi-o-licence-etesting-mandatory-by-2030" target="_blank" style=""> Road Transport Department (JPJ) has once again warned Malaysians about so-called “kopi-o licences,”</a> after spotting a fake social media account offering driving licences without training or testing. <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 illegal services are nothing new, but they continue to thrive.<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;">In its latest social media post, JPJ highlighted a page called “Sekolah Memandu Jaya”, which boldly claimed that a valid licence could be obtained without sitting for any JPJ tests. 




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<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;">
Even more audacious, the page used a photo of Transport Minister Anthony Loke to appear legitimate.<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 ad and the account behind it are fake. Don’t fall for it. Please be cautious and don’t risk your money or safety by trusting these illegal promotions,”  the department warned.Despite regular enforcement and public reminders,<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/improve-driving-school-curriculum-to-enhance-safety-road-safety-marshal-club" target="_blank" style=""> the kopi-o licence culture doesn’t seem to be going away. </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;"> <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 many, it’s the kind of thing you hear in passing. Someone always knows another person who managed to get a licence without going through the proper steps. <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;">Just pay a little, skip the test, and that’s it.<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;">But this mindset is exactly what JPJ is trying to fight. Bribery isn’t just illegal. It’s dangerous.<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;">You have to wonder how much money these syndicates have made over the years by selling shortcuts. The appeal is obvious; faster, cheaper, and no stress. But at what cost?


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18845/15816271/54525132_10157155175732421_3086975372831490048_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15816271" alt="54525132_10157155175732421_3086975372831490048_n.jpg"> 

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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; white-space-collapse: preserve;">There’s also a bigger issue at play which is accessibility. If the legal licensing process feels slow, costly, or complicated, people will always look for a shortcut. 

Experts say delays in rolling out faster digital testing such as e-testing only widen the gap and allow these syndicates to thrive.<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;">Until then, JPJ urges the public to stay alert, report suspicious ads, and obtain their licences through the proper, legal process without shortcuts like kopi-o licences.

JPJ warns Malaysians against fake “kopi-o licences” offering driving permits without tests or training.

JPJ Warns Against ‘Kopi-O’ Licences As Fake Driving School Goes Viral

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815877/Proton-Saga-MC3-Spyshot-JohnnyTanFB-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15815877" alt="Proton-Saga-MC3-Spyshot-JohnnyTanFB.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recent spyshot of the upcoming 2025 Proton Saga MC3 sighted earlier this year that made rounds on social media.</div></h6> It appears snapshots plus alleged new details of the upcoming new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/proton-saga-mc3-spied-updates-include-adas" target="_blank">2025 Proton Saga</a> – also dubbed the next-generation Proton Saga MC3 – have <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/theajerul/posts/pfbid02y6Kb8jKFgwh9B8rS6SPiPG51KKwZc23Vtj1Tj4BdzoS3AfwAcMURVFfFfuuUExEJl?rdid=M4wmgDMUQi6Kd2Yz#" target="_blank">leaked on social media</a> earlier this week.From which, there are several key details to note starting with the juiciest visual yet – a teaser snapshots showing the new headlamps and bits of its new concave-shaped front grille. Clearly, things are set to fare very differently from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rFxZjMABo" target="_blank">what many initially envisioned.</a> <h6 style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/o6rFxZjMABo" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815878/web_theottle_Proton-Saga-MC3-Render_1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15815878" alt="web_theottle_Proton-Saga-MC3-Render_1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815879/web_theottle_Proton-Saga-MC3-Render_2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15815879" alt="web_theottle_Proton-Saga-MC3-Render_2.jpg"> An initial render of the 2025 Proton Saga MC3 by Theophilus Chin Swee Hoe (@Theottle) based on the spyshot shared at the start of the post.</h6> Before we continue, we’ll point out that the visuals featured initially leaked on social media prior, and they seem to have been re-shared recently and are now making their rounds online once more. For now, we’ll hold judgement until a full revelation.Exterior aside, there was also one leaked snapshot of the dash, and this is also interesting. From which, we can see pill-shaped air vents, but what’s above which is more interesting as they appear to look like a pair of conjoined dual-display screens. Clearly, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/2025-proton-x50-garners-5000-bookings-test-drives-open-this-weekend" target="_blank">Proton</a> is seeking to give the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-saga-teams-up-with-egyptian-action-star-for-tvc" target="_blank">Saga</a> a very modern makeover on board, and this leak suggests it won’t mirror what’s seen in Geely-based products like the recently launched <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/six-things-we-learnt-about-the-2025-proton-x50-facelift" target="_blank">2025 Proton X50 facelift,</a> or even 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> C-segment sedan. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815880/528836059_1296021548550326_6948781305615709655_n-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15815880" alt="528836059_1296021548550326_6948781305615709655_n.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815881/Proton-Saga-MC3-2025-Aug-leaked-document-and-pics-1-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15815881" alt="Proton-Saga-MC3-2025-Aug-leaked-document-and-pics-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815882/Proton-Saga-MC3-2025-Aug-leaked-document-and-pics-3-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15815882" alt="Proton-Saga-MC3-2025-Aug-leaked-document-and-pics-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaked online were the exterior teaser snaps (top left &amp; right) and a snap of the dash (above).</div></h6> Next comes a snap of a document with arguably more compelling details to boot. For starters, it alleges that the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/proton-saga-mc3-spied-updates-include-adas" target="_blank">2025 Proton Saga</a> line-up will see three variants – Standard, Executive and Premium – ready, just like the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">X50</a> mentioned.The document denotes that all three variants will share the same 1.5-litre engine, speculated to be a new 4-cyl petrol mill. More interesting here too is the fact that both conventional (AT) and CVT-type automatic transmission types are listed, with no manual (MT) option. <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815883/528280432_1296021558550325_6304027421001106443_n-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15815883" alt="528280432_1296021558550325_6304027421001106443_n.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 0.8125rem; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaked too was this document snapshot, and there are some interesting details surrounding powertrain choices listed.</div> We’ve known for some time now that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/proton-saga-set-to-drop-mt-option-will-go-at-only" target="_blank">Proton will drop the manual transmission choice from its line-up completely.</a> Given how sales for this transmission type has slowed down significantly of late, the absence of which in the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-saga-teams-up-with-egyptian-action-star-for-tvc" target="_blank">Saga</a> was indeed expected.More specifically, both the Standard and Premium guises will use the AT box, whilst the range-topping Premium guise will get the CVT instead. The latter’s return is a real surprise here considering it was dropped from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/08/new-proton-saga-13-standard-lite-at-variant-added-from-rm38300" target="_blank">current (outgoing) Saga</a> for a 4AT box.For now, it’s unclear if the AT box is carried over from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-saga-teams-up-with-egyptian-action-star-for-tvc" target="_blank">the outgoing Saga model</a>, which is an Aisin-supplied 4AT unit. It’s also unclear if the CVT box type listed is the same Punch-supplied unit brimmed in the current Persona and Iriz models. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815884/Proton-Saga-full.jpg" data-media-id="15815884" alt="Proton-Saga.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18844/15815885/web_Proton-Saga-Dash-full.jpg" data-media-id="15815885" alt="web_Proton-Saga-Dash.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Current (outgoing) Proton Saga model pictured. Proton's best-selling nameplate celebrated its 40th anniversary and saw over 2 million units sold since 1985.</div></h6> The automaker's choice of fielding both AT and CVT transmission types based on variants also leads us to believe that the new 1.5-litre 4-cyl mill speculated could see differing outputs or states-of-tune – like how the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/launched-2024-proton-x50-rc-4-variants-from-rm86300" target="_blank">pre-facelift X50 range</a> had both MPI and TGDi engines offered.For now, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/proton-emas-5-misi-5-national-tour-aug-to-oct-launching-soon" target="_blank">Proton</a> continues to keep a tight lid on things with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/epmb-partners-with-sanly-jujin-to-boost-proton-saga-mc3-production" target="_blank">new-gen Saga</a> – as it should, considering that this is <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-saga-marks-40th-anniversary-over-2-mil-units-sold-since-1985" target="_blank">the automaker’s key best-seller.</a> Expect more details as we get closer to its official launch, which is likely to take place in the final quarter (Q4).

Alleged details plus snapshots of new 2025 Proton Saga leaks online, new 1.5 4-cyl engine, no MT option, and dual-screens touted.

2025 Proton Saga Details Leaked – New 1.5 4-cyl Engine, No MT, Dual-Screens

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18843/15815818/conversions/Deputy-Public-Works-Minister-Datuk-Seri-Ahmad-Maslan-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815818" alt="Deputy-Public-Works-Minister-Datuk-Seri-Ahmad-Maslan.jpg"> The Works Ministry is moving forward with implementing the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll collection system using a direct business-to-business (B2B) model. This decision follows the termination of its agreement with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/expired-agreement-clears-path-for-plus-mlff-system" target="_blank">original project proponent</a> last year, presumably <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/12/highway-concessionaires-object-to-kjs-sep-synergy-being-awarded-mlff-project" target="_blank">KJS-SEP Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd</a>.Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan told Parliament earlier today that the B2B model will not involve any financial outlay from the government.He said private service providers will be allowed to negotiate directly with the country’s <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/13-out-of-33-concessionaries-yet-to-agree-to-mlff-implementation" target="_blank">33 highway concessionaires</a>. This arrangement is aimed at ensuring the system is delivered efficiently without burdening public funds. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18843/15815828/conversions/MLFF-DUKE-Caricarz-(THUMB)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815828" alt="MLFF-DUKE-Caricarz-(THUMB)-full_normal.jpg"> To support the rollout, a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial is currently underway at the Alam Impian toll plaza along the Kemuning–Shah Alam Expressway. The trial involves Touch ‘n Go and CIMB, with gantries and other supporting infrastructure already in place.On the issue of toll evasion, Ahmad Maslan said the MLFF system will rely on <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/03/multi-lane-fast-flow-mlff-poc-to-apply-rfid-number-plate-recognition-at-sungai-besi-expressway" target="_blank">radio-frequency identification (RFID) and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)</a> technology to identify vehicles.&nbsp;Those who fail to pay tolls will receive notices and stricter enforcement measures such as blocking road tax renewals could be introduced in the future with involvement from the Road Transport Department (JPJ). <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18843/15815830/conversions/497554265_1292010236265433_6029070418183542502_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815830" alt="497554265_1292010236265433_6029070418183542502_n.jpg"> Ahmad Maslan also responded to concerns raised by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/pac-to-kkr-avoid-costly-missteps-in-delayed-mlff-rollout" target="_blank">Public Accounts Committee (PAC)</a> over a previously estimated cost of RM3.46 Billion for the MLFF system. He clarified that this figure is no longer relevant as the government will not be funding the project."The RM3.46 Billion cost will not materialise," he said, stressing that the new B2B model removes the need for any government expenditure. A <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/mlff-toll-system-likely-delayed-until-2027-works-ministry" target="_blank">two-year period</a> has been set for private service providers to complete their negotiations with highway concessionaires.In the meantime, the ministry is working on improving current RFID lanes and also <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/llm-mcmc-task-force-formed-will-fix-highway-telco-coverage-gaps" target="_blank">open payment systems</a> offering more flexibility in how toll payment is made. Soirce: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/08/06/works-ministry-mlff-toll-system-to-use-b2b-model-wont-cost-government-single-sen/186616" target="_blank">MalayMail</a>

The MLFF toll system will be delivered through a B2B model, with private firms striking direct deals with highway concessionaires.

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<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815328/conversions/the-new-gemas-jb-ets-v0-tky281xrea5d1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815328" alt="the-new-gemas-jb-ets-v0-tky281xrea5d1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the ETS extension project from Segamat to Johor Bahru is on track with no delays.</h6>The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ets-to-jb-sentral-on-track-but-not-quite-there-yet" target="_blank">ETS extension project</a> from Segamat to Johor Bahru is on track with no delays, says <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/lrt3-hits-99-completion-loke" target="_blank">Transport Minister Anthony Loke</a>.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815331/conversions/MoT-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815331" alt="MoT-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke</h6>Speaking to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/06/no-delay-to-segamat-jb-stretch-of-electrified-double-track-rail-project-says-loke" target="_blank">The Star</a> after opening the ASEAN-China International Rail Transit Forum 2025 earlier today, Loke said things remain on track for the entire stretch of the project, which is scheduled to be ready by "the end of the year.""It is inaccurate to say that there is a delay. In fact, I have said a few months ago that the project will be completed in phases. The first phase was the opening of the Gemas to Segamat in March (2025)," Loke continued.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815336/conversions/ETS-Extension-Gemas-JB-Map-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15815336" alt="ETS-Extension-Gemas-JB-Map.png"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815335/conversions/KTM-ETS-Train-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15815335" alt="KTM-ETS-Train-(1).jpg"> The electrification and double tracking project (EDTP) for the ETS line consists of three main phases, with the first one stretching from Gemas to Segamat, the second one covering Segamat to Kluang, and the third one from Kluang to Johor Bahru.As of now, the ETS service is already running on the stretch of the first phase, while the commencement date for the second phase stretch, which was intended to open before Aug 31, is still pending confirmation from a "very important person" who will be given the honour to drive the first ETS to Kluang.Loke, however, did not reveal the true identity of said VIP.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815338/conversions/KTM-ETS-Train-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815338" alt="KTM-ETS-Train-(2).jpg"> Commenting on the perception of the ETS extension project being delayed, the minister explained that the first new train just finished testing, and that is the reason why the ministry was not able to make any announcement any earlier, other than waiting for confirmation from the "VIP train driver."Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/06/no-delay-to-segamat-jb-stretch-of-electrified-double-track-rail-project-says-loke" target="_blank">The Star</a>

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the ETS extension project from Segamat to Johor Bahru is on track with no delays.

ETS Segamat–Johor Bahru Extension is On Track, No Delays – MoT

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814926/conversions/https___cms-image-bucket-productionv3-ap-northeast-1-a7d2.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com_images__aliases_articleimage_5_0_3_9_49909305-1-eng-GB_southeast-asian-auto-sales+(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814926" alt="https___cms-image-bucket-productionv3-ap-northeast-1-a7d2.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com_images__aliases_articleimage_5_0_3_9_49909305-1-eng-GB_southeast-asian-auto-sales+(3).jpg"> Malaysia has officially overtaken Indonesia in quarterly car sales for the first time, a significant milestone that signals a changing tide in Southeast Asia’s auto market.According to a recent report by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/malaysia-s-quarterly-auto-sales-top-indonesia-s-for-1st-time" target="_blank">Nikkei Asia</a>, Malaysia registered 183,366 new vehicle sales between April and June 2025. While that figure is slightly lower than the same period last year, it was still enough to top Indonesia’s total of 169,578 units, which fell 12% year-on-year. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814927/conversions/thumb_Perodua-Alza-AV-rolling-(1)-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814927" alt="thumb_Perodua-Alza-AV-rolling-(1)-full.jpg"> It’s a remarkable shift. Just over a year ago, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/9/malaysia-set-to-surpass-indonesia-as-aseans-leading-auto-market" target="_blank">Malaysia trailed Indonesia by nearly 90,000 vehicles</a>. By mid-2024, it had already passed Thailand to become the second-largest car market in the region. Now, it’s moved ahead of Indonesia as well.Several factors are fueling Malaysia’s rise. Despite some cooling in overall vehicle demand this year, local buying sentiment has remained upbeat. Inflation is stable at around 2%, the ringgit has strengthened slightly, and Bank Negara’s decision to cut the OPR to 2.75% has made financing a bit more accessible.&nbsp;The country also posted a healthy GDP growth rate of 5.9% in the first half of 2025. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814928/conversions/web_MAA-June-2025_xEV-sales-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814928" alt="web_MAA-June-2025_xEV-sales-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814929/conversions/Screenshot-2025-08-06-115932-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814929" alt="Screenshot-2025-08-06-115932.jpg"> Local brands are still leading the charge. Perodua and Proton continued to dominate, accounting for 63% of total sales; that's 235,961 vehicles shifted in the first half of the year. Perodua remains a household name for its affordability, reliability, and ever-improving lineup, while Proton benefits from strong SUV offerings and renewed brand strength.The latest data from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/maa-june-2025-sales-down-5-tiv-down-21" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a> shows that total industry volume for 1H 2025 stood at 376,636 units, down 4.6% from the same period in 2024. That drop reflects a high base from last year’s record-setting total, along with a slowdown in pick-up and commercial vehicle sales, especially after the diesel subsidy was removed in June. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814982/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-8-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814982" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-8-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814981/conversions/web_BYD-Atto-3-Enhanced_launch_WA_2-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814981" alt="web_BYD-Atto-3-Enhanced_launch_WA_2-full.jpg"> What’s holding up well, however, is Malaysia’s growing appetite for electrified vehicles. EV sales in the first half of 2025 reached 12,733 units, up 91% from the same period last year. Hybrid sales also rose by 12% to 17,480 units.&nbsp;While MAA does not provide official model breakdown, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/june-2025-auto-sales-fall-across-the-board-209" target="_blank">numbers from data.gov.my</a> indicates Proton e.MAS and BYD leading in the EV space while Toyota and GWM in hybrids — a trend consistent from previous quarters. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814983/conversions/Toyota-Corolla-Cross---CariCarz---3-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814983" alt="Toyota-Corolla-Cross---CariCarz---3-full.jpg"> In contrast, Indonesia’s auto sector continues to struggle. The sharp decline in sales reflects weak consumer confidence and tighter loan conditions. In June 2025 alone, car sales fell 21% year-on-year, the worst monthly drop in over a year.Against this regional backdrop, Malaysia’s steady consumer demand, strong national brands, and accelerating EV uptake are putting it on a very different trajectory. For years, Indonesia has been the region’s automotive leader, but the numbers now show Malaysia pulling ahead. Source:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.idnfinancials.com/news/56393/for-the-first-time-car-sales-in-malaysia-surpass-indonesia" target="_blank">IDN Financials</a>

Malaysia for the first time has surpassed Indonesia in quarterly car sales driven by strong local demand.

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