A man was reported to bear the loss of more than RM40,000 following an incident where his car has been totally damaged in an open burning incident here in Parit 3 Timur, Sungai Panjang in Sabak Bernam, Selangor, last Thursday. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1562/3267307/image-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="620px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> The 38-year-old man was inside his family’s home when he heard loud explosions before he rushed out and witnessed his Myvi being burned in the blink of an eye.He tried to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher but unfortunately, the man did not manage to save his beloved car.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations, Hafisham Mohd Noor confirmed that his department received a call regarding the incident and said that the fire and damage was caused by the open burning activity. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/1562/3267308/image-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="619px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> However, there’s no death or injury reported in the incident.

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Six consortiums are reportedly competing to roll out <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" style="">Malaysia’s long-awaited multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll system</a>, which will let vehicles pass tolls without slowing down.
TheEdge reported that bidders include JustGo Digital (backed by PLUS), Touch ’n Go supported by Prolintas, a joint venture between Konsortium Jaringan Selangor and SEP Synergy (linked to IJM and Taliworks), Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat with PayNet, Setel Ventures (Petronas), and a JV between a Malaysian royal family and a Qatari consortium using South Korean tech.The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/star-systems-touch-n-go-confirm-malaysias-first-operational-mlff-trial" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ministry of Works recently clarified it won’t pick the winners as the highway concessionaires will choose partners themselves</a>, guided by ministry standards to keep MLFF systems consistent. 

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Implementation is also business-to-business, with no cost to taxpayers.Highway operators have two years to finalise partners, aiming for a 2027 rollout. The system will replace booths on 33 highways nationwide, using ANPR and RFID technology to ease congestion and speed up journeys.

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Once in place, MLFF promises smoother traffic, less waiting, and a modernised highway experience for millions of daily drivers.<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;">Source: TheEdge.

Six consortiums are reportedly competing to roll out Malaysia’s long-awaited MLFF toll system.

Six Bidders Eye Barrier-Free MLFF Toll System - Report

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Automotive analyst Shamsul Yunos warns that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/ckd-excise-duty-revision-govt-studying-measures-to-ease-impact" target="_blank" style="">owning an EV in Malaysia carries high risks due to rapid depreciation</a>. EVs can lose nearly half their value in five years, compared with around 31 percent for petrol cars.
"The main issue is how fast battery technology is evolving. Each year brings new models with better batteries, leaving older EVs outdated and their resale value plunging," he told BH. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/smart-5-ev-debuts-this-nov-15-bookings-opened-price-under-rm200k" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Battery replacement costs can reach up to RM90,000 after warranties expire</a>, deterring many used EV buyers.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20320/16324684/Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16324684" alt="Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-1-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20320/16324685/Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-3-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16324685" alt="Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-3-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20320/16324686/Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-11-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16324686" alt="Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-11-full.jpg"> 

Shamsul further stated that <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" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">banks often treat EVs as high-risk because long-term battery performance data is scarce.</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;"> "Lenders should assess battery health digitally, not just the car’s age. Data like charging habits and fast-charger usage can show the real risk. AI can help analyze this and set fairer loan rates," he added.
Shamsul also recommended longer battery warranties, guaranteed resale values, and leasing options to reduce buyer concerns. 

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"Battery leasing, like what Perodua plans to offer, is a smart way to ease worries about new technology," Shamsul said.Industry observer Keshvinder Singh echoed this, saying <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/roadmap-30-china-targets-80-ev-penetration-by-2040" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">leasing can boost confidence and speed up the shift to green mobility. </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;">“Leasing is the best way to boost consumer confidence and accelerate the shift to green mobility,” he told BH, noting that users wouldn’t have to worry about the car’s resale value or the high cost of replacing batteries.
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 <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20320/16324688/web_TA_CariCarz_Proton-e.MAS-5_First-Drive_EXT_-4-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16324688" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Proton-e.MAS-5_First-Drive_EXT_-4-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20320/16324689/web_TA_CariCarz_Proton-e.MAS-5_First-Drive_EXT_-11-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16324689" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Proton-e.MAS-5_First-Drive_EXT_-11-full.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;">

Keshvinder also urged the government to fast-track the Lemon Law to protect buyers from unproven new EV brands. <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;">“Some manufacturers already offer lease-to-own packages with guaranteed future value, but prices are still high. The government can help balance the market,” he said.
According to him, assessing the future value of EVs is tricky because battery technology is evolving so quickly. Some batteries now reach over 1,000 km per charge, though they remain expensive.“However, for current EV owners, numerous small and medium businesses now provide battery replacement services, so costs are expected to gradually drop,” Kashvinder stated, emphasizing that support infrastructure is catching up as the market grows. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20320/16324690/BYD-Seal-Performance-MediaDrive-3-full-(1).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16324690" alt="BYD-Seal-Performance-MediaDrive-3-full-(1).jpg"> 

For the record, EV sales in Malaysia reached 30,573 units by June 2025, up 91 percent from last year, though EVs still account for just 3.4 percent of total vehicle sales. Proton leads the market with the eMAS 7, followed by BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3. The upcoming affordable Proton eMAS 5, starting at RM59,800, is expected to accelerate adoption further. <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;">Source: BH.<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;">

EVs can lose nearly half their value in five years, while high battery costs and limited infrastructure keep ownership risky.

EV Ownership Risky, Battery Leasing Could Ease Depreciation Risks - Analysts

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PLUS will close two ramps near Bangi nightly from 10PM to 5AM starting today until Nov 28. 
The slip road from Persimpangan Bangi to the Bangi toll plaza and the exit from Ramp D to Kajang will be off-limits to all traffic during these hours.The closures are to allow crews to safely remove hazardous trees along the route. To keep traffic moving, only one ramp will be closed at a time.Drivers are encouraged to use state roads as alternatives and to follow all signage in the work zones.


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“These measures are implemented with safety as our priority,” PLUS said, emphasizing that the tree-cutting works are part of ongoing efforts to reduce risks to motorists. It reminded motorists to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays.

PLUS will close two ramps near Bangi nightly from 10PM to 5AM starting today until Nov 28.

PLUS To Close Two Bangi Ramps Nightly Until Nov 28

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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/loke-orders-mahb-to-keep-shuttle-bus-amid-klia-aerotrain-woes" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) Aerotrain </a>will stop running every night from midnight to 5am for routine checks and maintenance, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) announced. 
Passengers can rely on shuttle buses operating at full capacity during these hours to transfer between terminals without delay.“These steps are <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/govt-wont-suspend-klia-aerotrain-mahb-facing-action-loke" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">part of our ongoing effort to keep airport connections safe, smooth, and comfortable</a>,” KLIA said. 

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The driverless train, which resumed service in July after a RM456 million upgrade, has faced several disruptions. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/macc-open-to-probing-klia-aerotrain" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MAHB is working closely with contractors Alstom and IJMC-Pestech Joint Venture to address recurring technical issues </a>and prevent future breakdowns.Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah previously warned that the Aerotrain operator could face fines up to RM190,000 per month if the service fails to meet performance standards. 

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Between July and September, 20 minor incidents were reported, including signalling faults and passengers forcing train doors open.<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;"> <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;">

KLIA Aerotrain will stop running every night from midnight to 5am for routine checks and maintenance.

KLIA Aerotrain Halts Daily Midnight To 5am For Maintenance

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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/experts-mandatory-old-car-inspections-shouldnt-burden-owners" target="_blank" style="">Over 4.4 million vehicles that are more than 20 years old are still on Malaysian roads</a>, most without modern safety features, putting both drivers and passengers at risk. 
According to Road Transport Department (JPJ) data, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/08/malaysia-to-carry-out-end-of-life-vehicle-management-policy-by-2025" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">these ageing cars make up about 17 per cent of the country’s 25.7 million active vehicles.</a>Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Road Safety Research Centre head, Associate Professor Dr Law Teik Hua who spoke to NST said this highlights why the RM4,000 scrappage incentive under the 2026 Budget is timely. 

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“Old cars lack essential safety features, such as electronic stability control, airbags and reinforced cabin structures, all of which significantly improve survivability in a crash,” he said.Law further stressed that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/06/proposal-to-scrap-vehicles-older-than-ten-years-is-impractical-in-malaysia-fomca" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">decades of wear and tear weaken suspension systems, brakes and vehicle frames, while outdated engines pollute more.</a>“Replacing them benefits not only the owner, but also society at large," he added.

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Transport policy expert Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said the incentive shows the government is serious about fleet modernisation and emissions control. But he cautioned that such schemes must go hand in hand with better public transport.“The focus must shift from megaprojects to improving first and last mile connectivity like shaded walkways, reliable feeder buses and safe access to stations“When public transport is reliable, people will naturally move away from old vehicles without needing to be forced," said Wan Agyl in a NST report.

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He suggested Malaysia follow Japan’s approach with frequent inspections, recycling fees and gradual tightening of safety and emission standards.Law agreed, saying a proper End of Life Vehicle policy could be effective, but only when Malaysians have access to efficient and affordable public transport.<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;"> <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;"> <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;">Source: NST.

JPJ data shows over 4.4 million old vehicles are still on the road making up  about 17% of the country’s 25.7m active vehicles.

4.4 Mil Old Vehicles Threaten Road Safety, Incentive Alone Insufficient

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The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/jpj-targets-firms-hiring-unlicensed-foreign-drivers" target="_blank">Road Transport Department (JPJ)</a> has warned the public about fake TikTok posts claiming people can get free driving licences without any tests. Some of these videos even used photos of senior Transport Ministry officials, including <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/use-only-approved-reflective-devices-or-face-action-jpj" target="_blank">secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan</a>, to make them appear official.JPJ said the accounts and advertisements are entirely fraudulent and have no connection with the department.<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;"> “Members of the public are advised not to be deceived by unauthorised advertisements or accounts to avoid confusion and losses,” it added.


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The department emphasized that these scams are meant to mislead people into thinking they can skip proper procedures. All legitimate driving licences must go through official testing and verification.JPJ urged anyone who spots suspicious offers to check directly with the department. 

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JPJ has warned the public about fake TikTok posts claiming people can get free driving licences without any tests.

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<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318111/conversions/Proton-Saga-cements-its-position-as-the-fourth-best-selling-vehicle-in-Malaysia-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318111" alt="Proton-Saga-cements-its-position-as-the-fourth-best-selling-vehicle-in-Malaysia.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">National automaker Proton closed Oct 2025 on a high note with 15,575 units shifted, the bulk of which driven by a sales spike of the outgoing Proton Saga model - 8,873 units.</div></h6> National automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/datuk-abdul-rashid-musa-returns-to-proton-as-deputy-ceo" target="_blank">Proton</a> revealed via press release that it closed its Oct 2025 sales on a high with 15,575 units shifted. Naturally, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/proton-saga-production-in-shah-alam-has-ended" target="_blank">Saga</a> still leads things, with the outgoing model’s sales spiking to a 12-year high last month.For the latter, the Tanjong Malim-based national automaker saw a total of 8,873 units of 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" style="">outgoing third gen (MC2) Saga model </a>shifted. The nameplate last hit a similar highpoint back in July 2013. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318130/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Premium-Variant_-10-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318130" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Premium-Variant_-10.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318131/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Executive-Variant_-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318131" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Executive-Variant_-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">New fourth-gen Proton Saga in 1.5 Premium CVT (left) and 1.5 Executive 4AT (right) pictured.</div></h6> Year-to-date (YTD) total sales of the Saga, on the other hand, now stands at 59,107 units too. With an <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/unpacked-2026-proton-saga-six-things-we-learnt" target="_blank">all-new fourth-gen successor</a> revealed and poised for launch very soon, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/xiangtan-to-tanjung-malim-the-road-to-protons-entry-level-ev" target="_blank">Proton</a> reckon it will chart similar successes.“The company is also thankful for the rousing send-off customers are giving the outgoing Proton Saga and are thankful that interest in the upcoming new model is very strong,” expressed Zhang Jiang, Deputy CEO of Proton Edar. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318148/conversions/2025-Proton-X50-KingofCompactSUVs-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318148" alt="2025-Proton-X50-KingofCompactSUVs-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another key best-seller for P1 in Oct 2025 is of course the refreshed X50. Since launch, up to 10,418 units have been shifted this far, with 2,693 units shifted in Oct 2025 alone.</div></h6> Similarly, the refreshed <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">Proton X50</a> compact B-SUV continues to solidify its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/2025-proton-x50-charts-over-5000-deliveries-in-40-days" target="_blank">popularity</a> amongst local buyers. For Oct 2025, P1 notes another 2,693 units were shifted, bringing its total sales since its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">July launch</a> up to 10,418 units too. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318166/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318166" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318167/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-eMAS-5-launch_-6-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318167" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-eMAS-5-launch_-6.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The e.MAS 7 EV C-SUV (left) continues to see the national automaker lead overall national EV sales. The firm also touts that the recently launched e.MAS 5 (right) should garner similar successes once deliveries commence.</div></h6> Elsewhere, sales of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/proton-emas-7-now-exported-to-mauritius" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS 7</a> EV C-SUV also continues to see it lead overall EV sales in Malaysia for the tenth successive month. With 758 units shifted in Oct 2025, YTD total sales for said nameplate now stands at 7,413 units too. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318168/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_review_2025_Proton-X70_-2-full-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16318168" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_review_2025_Proton-X70_-2-full.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318170/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-11-full.jpg" data-media-id="16318170" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-11.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sales of both the X70 C-SUV (left) and S70 C-sedan (right) experienced a rebound in Oct 2025 too with 680 units and 1,402 units shifted respectively.</div></h6> Regarding its EV range that was <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/launched-proton-emas-5-2-variants-from-rm56800" target="_blank">recently expanded with the launch of the e.MAS 5 model</a> that’s also set to see deliveries commence soon, Proton Edar’s Zhang notes the firm is hoping it will further boost efforts to “position Proton e.MAS as Malaysia’s leading EV brand.”As for remaining combustion (ICE)-powered models, the national automaker notes a rebound in sales of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/launched-2025-proton-x70-four-variants-from-rm98800" target="_blank">X70,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/penang-proton-one-tank-challenge-sees-winning-s70-sip-just-348-litres-per-100-km" target="_blank">S70,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/review-proton-x90-flagship-the-perfect-budget-boss-ride" target="_blank">X90,</a> and the Persona. Notably, both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/proton-x70-leads-c-segment-suv-sales-as-nov-sales-hit-12194-units" target="_blank">X70</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/tested-proton-s70-flagship-x-a-true-bargain-hero-sedan" target="_blank">S70</a> models stood as the biggest gainers here with 680 units and 1,402 units shifted last month respectively. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20296/16318174/conversions/2025-Proton-X50-KingofCompactSUVs-2-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16318174" alt="2025-Proton-X50-KingofCompactSUVs-2.jpg">

Proton closes Oct 2025 by shifting 15,575 units, outgoing Saga sales spikes to 12-year high ahead of successor’s debut.

Proton Shifts 15,575 Units In Oct 2025, Outgoing Saga Still Leads

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318019/conversions/575213861_18083676281079211_1549587726930106336_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16318019" alt="575213861_18083676281079211_1549587726930106336_n.jpg"> A RM3 billion traffic dispersal project between the Juru and Sungai Dua toll plazas on the North-South Expressway is set to drastically ease congestion and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/work-begins-on-jurusungai-dua-traffic-dispersal-project-to-ease-penang-congestion" target="_blank">cut peak-hour travel time from about an hour to just 20 minutes</a>.Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the 17.3 KM project will allow roughly 30% of motorists to use a new direct Juru–Sungai Dua link, improving safety, comfort and efficiency for more than 200,000 daily users.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318026/conversions/573797944_18083667941079211_8259725159507973939_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16318026" alt="573797944_18083667941079211_8259725159507973939_n.jpg"> The project, spanning South, Central and North Seberang Perai, will be funded through a hybrid model, 60% by the government and 40% by the highway concessionaire with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/new-juru-sungai-dua-highway-project-q4-2025-start-2030-completion" target="_blank">completion targeted for mid-2030</a>.Nanta said a detailed traffic management plan will be in place during the four-year construction period to minimise disruption. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Seberang Jaya, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, he added that the initiative reflects the government’s Madani agenda to improve connectivity and ease daily travel. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318021/conversions/575407615_18083676158079211_3818399278092744485_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16318021" alt="575407615_18083676158079211_3818399278092744485_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318022/conversions/573707928_18083676149079211_532825930962072942_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16318022" alt="573707928_18083676149079211_532825930962072942_n.jpg"> He explained that congestion along the stretch stems from several issues, including traffic merging conflicts near the Perai Interchange, bridge-bound traffic from Juru, overlapping local and expressway traffic in Seberang Jaya, heavy vehicle movement around Juru Autocity, and bottlenecks at the East-West Interchange.To resolve these, the project will build a direct route between the two toll plazas, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/10/diversion-at-plus-juru-interchange-from-oct-6-to-nov-13-2022" target="_blank">upgrade the Juru North (Autocity) Interchange</a> with an overpass U-turn, add a new slip road from Perai to Juru, improve the East-West Interchange to shorten signal wait times, and construct an elevated slip road along Jalan Tun Hussein Onn. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318023/conversions/575184800_18083676212079211_2589545638644215162_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16318023" alt="575184800_18083676212079211_2589545638644215162_n.jpg"> PLUS Malaysia Berhad will serve as the main implementing entity <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/maslan-15-km-juru-sungai-dua-elevated-highway-to-cost-rm18b" target="_blank">under a build-operate-transfer model</a>, helping to accelerate delivery and reduce the government’s financial burden. Nanta said modern technologies including building information modelling and artificial intelligence, will be used to ensure efficient project management and international standards.The Works Ministry described the project as a high-impact initiative aimed at tackling long-standing congestion and supporting economic growth in the northern region. Persistent traffic between Juru and Sungai Dua has long disrupted travel and affected local business activity in areas such as Permatang Pauh, Bukit Mertajam and Perai. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318024/conversions/575215167_18083668091079211_232558634589667088_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16318024" alt="575215167_18083668091079211_232558634589667088_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20294/16318025/conversions/575753846_18083668016079211_867251035739641418_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16318025" alt="575753846_18083668016079211_867251035739641418_n.jpg"> Presented to the Cabinet in Dec 2024, the project is also expected to strengthen the region’s logistics network and spur development in Seberang Perai, Kepala Batas and northern Penang, creating jobs and generating economic opportunities for local communities. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/778306" target="_blank">The Edge</a>

RM3 billion traffic dispersal project aims to slash travel time between Juru and Sungai Dua from an hour to just 20 minutes.

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