<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403461/image-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="688px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Motorcycles are not permitted in the Smart Tunnel, and there is no insurance coverage if an accident occurs.The Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel, also known as the Smart Tunnel, is one of the Klang Valley stretches where motorbikes and heavy vehicles are not permitted, and this has been the case for some time...Smart, the tunnel's operator, sent a reminder to motorcyclists earlier today that two-wheeled vehicles are not permitted to enter the tunnel. Smart emphasised in a tweet (<a href="https://twitter.com/Smarttunnel/status/1594541110432505856?s=20&amp;t=DFCssm2JcnVtV132OirH4Q" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Smarttunnel/status/1594541110432505856?s=20&amp;t=DFCssm2JcnVtV132OirH4Q</a>) that motorcyclists and pillion riders are not insured if they are involved in an accident inside the tunnel. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403462/image-full_normal.jpg" width="550px" height="393px" layout="responsive" style="width: 50%"></amp-img><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403463/image-full_normal.jpg" width="550px" height="309.5px" layout="responsive" style="width: 50%"></amp-img></div> According to the company's website, the only vehicles permitted to use the Smart Tunnel are passenger cars, MPVs, and SUVs with a height of little more than two metres. The Smart Tunnel has three entry/exit points: Sungai Besi, adjacent to RMAF airport in Jalan Tun Razak, the Kg Pandan roundabout, next to RHB Bank in Jalan Sultan Ismail, and the Park Royal Hotel traffic signal, next to Berjaya Times Square. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403464/image-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="578px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> <div> </div>

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20284/16306211/conversions/(Exterior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom(2)-full.jpg" data-media-id="16306211" alt="(Exterior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom(2).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leapmotor Malaysia welcomed a brand new addition to its local network this week with the opening of a new 3S centre in Ipoh, Perak.</div></h6> With its line-up set for expansion following a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/leapmotor-b10-teased-online-launching-soon-ckd" target="_blank">recent new model teaser released online,</a> the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/stellantis-set-to-establish-malaysia-ckd-for-leapmotor-ev-brand" target="_blank">Stellantis-backed Leapmotor brand</a> naturally hasn’t sat idle either on its local network expansion efforts.This week, the latter effort by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/leapmotor-malaysia-hands-over-two-c10-evs-to-mot" target="_blank">Leapmotor Malaysia</a> saw it welcome a brand new addition to said network following the opening of a brand new showroom located in the Perak state capital of Ipoh. Operating this new outlet are authorised dealers CST Auto. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20284/16306251/conversions/(Exterior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom-full.jpg" data-media-id="16306251" alt="(Exterior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The newly opened Leapmotor Ipoh 3S centre spans ,8400 square feet space covering two storeys.</div></h6> Spanning 8,400 square feet across two storeys, the new Leapmotor Ipoh&nbsp;outlet also critically serves as a full-fledged 3S (sales, service and spare parts) facility.The outlet is comprehensively brimmed with state-of-the art tools that also includes high-voltage diagnostic systems, battery conditioning equipment, as well as proprietary Leapmotor vehicle diagnostics software, all manned by extensively trained personnel. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20284/16306258/conversions/(Interior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom-full.jpg" data-media-id="16306258" alt="(Interior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20284/16306260/conversions/Leapmotor’s-spacious-new-showroom-in-Ipoh,-designed-to-deliver-an-elevated-customer-experience-full.jpg" data-media-id="16306260" alt="Leapmotor’s-spacious-new-showroom-in-Ipoh,-designed-to-deliver-an-elevated-customer-experience.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides a six-car display space plus two dedicated delivery bays, the new Leapmotor Ipoh 3S centre will house dedicated EV charging stations on-premise too.</div></h6> All that comes on top of a sizeable showroom housing a six-car display space, two dedicated delivery bays, as well as a slew of immersive ‘digital brand experience’ zones. More importantly, the outlet will also house dedicated EV charging stations on-premise, though details for which weren’t disclosed yet.Nonetheless, the newly opened Leapmotor Ipoh 3S outlet is poised serve both existing and new customers in the northern region with complete after-sales support that includes 24/7 roadside assist, extended warranty and service packages, and a full range of parts and accessories. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20284/16306309/conversions/(Exterior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom(1)-full.jpg" data-media-id="16306309" alt="(Exterior)-CST-Auto-Ipoh-Showroom(1).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Critically, the newly opened Leapmotor Ipoh outlet houses a full-fledged service centre, and this ought to reassure existing and prospecting new customers in the northern region.</div></h6> As for operating hours, take note that the new Leapmotor Ipoh 3S showroom operates daily from 9AM to 7PM.As for its service centre, it runs on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays) from 8:30AM to 5:30PM, and on Saturdays from 8:30AM to 3:30PM. The service centre is closed on both Sundays and dedicated public holidays.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20284/16306342/conversions/Ribbon-cutting-ceremony-by-Duli-Yang-Teramat-Mulia-Raja-Muda-Perak-Darul-Ridzuan,-Raja-Jaafar-Ibni-Almarhum-Raja-Muda-Musa,-D.K.,-D.K.A.,-S.P.C.M.-marking-the-official-opening-of-Leapmotor’s-new-showroom-in-Perak.jpeg-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16306342" alt="Ribbon-cutting-ceremony-by-Duli-Yang-Teramat-Mulia-Raja-Muda-Perak-Darul-Ridzuan,-Raja-Jaafar-Ibni-Almarhum-Raja-Muda-Musa,-D.K.,-D.K.A.,-S.P.C.M.-marking-the-official-opening-of-Leapmotor’s-new-showroom-in-Perak.jpeg.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Perak state capital of Ipoh gains new Leapmotor brand 3S showroom and service outlet operated by dealers CST Auto.

New Leapmotor 3S Showroom Opens In Ipoh, Perak

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305979/web_KLIMS-2026-logo.jpg" data-media-id="16305979" alt="web_KLIMS-2026-logo.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Initial details for the upcoming KLIMS 2026 show have been announced by organisers MAA and Qube Integrated Malaysia earlier this week.</div></h6> With its previous edition heralded as a success after <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/klims-2024-draws-183221-visitors-with-nearly-70-brands-participating" target="_blank" style="">attracting over 183,000 visitors plus over 70 leading automotive and mobility brands participating as exhibitors, </a>the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show is set to return for its 11th edition – KLIMS 2026.Taking place once again at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the event is organised by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/maa-sept-auto-sales-ease-by-22-amid-budget-uncertainty" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a> and co-organisers Qube Integrated Malaysia.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/klims-2026-set-to-take-place-from-june-12-to-21-alternates-with-mas" target="_blank">As reported prior,</a> KLIMS 2026 takes place from June 12 to June 21, 2026. It will run across both weekdays from 10AM to 8PM and weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) plus public holidays from 10AM to 10PM instead. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305980/web_KLIMS-2026_Brands.jpg" data-media-id="16305980" alt="web_KLIMS-2026_Brands.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Over 20 key automotive brands are set to headline KLIMS 2026 as participating exhibitors.</div></h6> For its upcoming 2026 edition, the show retains its ‘Beyond Mobility’ theme from its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/klims-2024-draws-183221-visitors-with-nearly-70-brands-participating" target="_blank">last edition held in 2024.</a> Both MAA and Qube Integrated Malaysia also revealed the initial list of participating brands for the show via a press release issued earlier this week.Listed the were the likes of Aion, Audi, BMW, BYD, Denza, GAC, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, Jetour, Kia, Mazda, MG Motor, Nissan, smart Automobiles, Toyota, Volkswagen, Xpeng, Zeekr, as well as both national brands Proton and Perodua.Besides that, the show will see continued support from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/adaptiv-marii-petronas-smart-vehicle-maintenance-tech" target="_blank">Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)</a> – an agency under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/miti-finalising-new-customised-incentive-mechanism-to-drive-ev-growth" target="_blank">Ministry of Investment, Trade &amp; Industry (MITI)</a> – plus other key related associations. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305981/klims24d06_0105-scaled.jpg" data-media-id="16305981" alt="klims24d06_0105-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305982/klims24d06_0267-scaled.jpg" data-media-id="16305982" alt="klims24d06_0267-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305983/klims24d07_0180-scaled.jpg" data-media-id="16305983" alt="klims24d07_0180-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305984/klims24d05_1300-scaled.jpg" data-media-id="16305984" alt="klims24d05_1300-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305985/klims24d05_1039-scaled.jpg" data-media-id="16305985" alt="klims24d05_1039-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last held in Dec 2024, KLIMS 2024 successfully drew over 183,000 attendees. It also hosted over 70 participating automotive brands during its running.</div></h6> “We anticipate even more showcases from brands, targeting more audiences and in hopes to further expand Malaysians’ understanding and imaginations in innovation, sustainability, and the limitless possibilities of mobility,” expressed <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/04/maa-appoints-mohd-shamsor-mohd-zain-as-new-president" target="_blank">MAA president Mohd Shamsor bin Mohd Zain </a>via the press release mentioned.Tickets are set to go on sale in due time, with admission fees starting from RM10 for youths aged between 13 and 17 years old plus college/university students with valid student IDs, and RM25 for each adult. As usual, children aged 12 years and younger enjoy free admission, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.Expect more key details to be announced over the coming months leading up to the show. <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20283/16305986/klims24d05_0753-scaled.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16305986" alt="klims24d05_0753-scaled.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

KLIMS 2026 set to retain ‘Beyond Mobility’ theme, over 20 key participating brands confirmed too.

KLIMS 2026 – ‘Beyond Mobility’ Theme Retained, Key Brands Announced

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The Transport Ministry has submitted a proposal to the Cabinet to improve the safety of vehicles used by the country’s security forces, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/lorry-operators-license-revoked-after-fatal-fru-truck-crash" target="_blank" style="">following the tragic accident in May that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan.</a> Its Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry had worked with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/preliminary-report-on-fru-truck-crash-will-be-tabled-next-week" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Home Ministry (KDN) and Defence Ministry (MINDEF)</a> to review the findings and recommend improvements.&nbsp;He stressed that both ministries will now need to take follow-up action.

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“This matter definitely needs to be resolved with the ministries involved. We can provide reports and suggestions, but ultimately, the ones who have to take action are the ministries involved, namely KDN and also MINDEF.“There are definitely challenges, and we also need time to implement them because they require various retrofitting measures, maybe even the purchase of new vehicles and so on,” Loke said in a Bernama report.

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The proposals include 16 safety recommendations covering six key areas, such as installing seat belts for all seats in government vehicles, improving compliance with the Industry Code of Practice (ICOP) for Road Transport Safety, and strengthening related transport laws.The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/nine-fru-personnel-killed-in-accident-near-teluk-intan" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">fatal crash on May 13 occurred when a gravel-laden lorry crossed into the opposite lane and collided with the FRU truck along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan.&nbsp;</a>A special task force report later found that the lorry had exceeded 70% of its permitted weight.Investigations ruled out mechanical failure, pointing instead to poor compliance and weak supervision by the lorry operator.

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Nine FRU personnel were killed and nine others injured in the 8.45am crash and it has since prompted the government to push for tougher safety standards for official vehicles. <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;">

The Cabinet is reviewing new safety measures for FRU vehicles following the tragic Teluk Intan crash.

Govt Moves To Tighten FRU Vehicle Safety After Teluk Intan Crash

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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is stepping up enforcement against <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/jpj-cracks-down-on-kdeb-waste-management-over-repeated-offences" target="_blank" style="">companies and lorry operators that hire foreign drivers without valid licences. </a>
Working with the Immigration Department, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/jpj-seizes-19-overloaded-lorries-in-selangor-loke-says-no-negotiations" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">JPJ will launch joint operations to crack down on employers who continue to break the law.</a>Its senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the move follows repeated cases of unlicensed foreign lorry drivers especially garbage truck drivers being caught misusing work permits.


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  Some were even hired by cleaning companies linked to the Selangor government.“From Jan to date, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/jpj-seizes-28-overloaded-lorries-cracks-down-on-rogue-drivers" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Selangor JPJ has detected 5,915 offences involving foreign drivers during operations targeting cleaning companies. </a>Of that number, 2,170 summonses were issued for various offences, while 1,729 inspection notices, 1,620 vehicle prohibition notices, 154 interrogation notices, 138 seizure notices, and 104 notices requesting driver details were issued,” he told Bernama.

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In the last 10 days alone, JPJ seized 25 garbage trucks from the same company, most were driven by unlicensed foreigners, had no valid road tax or insurance, and were poorly maintained.Kifli also stated the current fine of RM300 to RM1,000 is too lenient to deter repeat offenders. "For the 25 lorries seized, JPJ will take action to revoke their permits under the Land Public Transport Act (APAD). However, this action alone is insufficient, as companies hiring illegal drivers are not directly penalised,” he added.

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Kilfi further noted that most of the workers involved had misused their work permits, and all 25 cases have been referred to the Immigration Department for further action.Last month, JPJ also seized 22 garbage trucks from KDEB Waste Management after one of its unlicensed drivers crashed into a toll plaza on the LDP and fled the scene.<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; 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;">

JPJ will launch operations nationwide to take action against companies employing foreigners without valid driving licences.

JPJ Targets Firms Hiring Unlicensed Foreign Drivers

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The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mot-eyes-rail-expansion-road-safety-and-airport-improvements" target="_blank" style="">Ministry Of Transport is pushing ahead with major improvements to public transport and road safety</a> as part of its ongoing modernisation plan.
Its minister Anthony Loke said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mot-may-take-action-against-mahb-after-latest-klia-aerotrain-glitch" target="_blank">the country continues to strengthen its regional rail presence after hosting the 45th ASEAN Railways CEO Conference in Kuala Lumpur</a>, which focused on greener transport and stronger ASEAN collaboration under the 13th Malaysia Plan.<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;">Locally, the BAS.MY network has expanded to Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Terengganu, introducing new routes, accessible mini buses, and free rides for senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities under the Stage Bus Transformation Programme.

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Another major milestone was the launch of the Gombak Integrated Terminal by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "The RM307 million terminal links express buses and the Kelana Jaya LRT line and will later connect with the ECRL. It is designed to serve 25,000 passengers daily and boost east-west connectivity," he said, during the ministry's monthly meeting.To improve road safety, MOT has introduced several key measures. From Oct 1, all heavy vehicles registered from 2015 onwards must be fitted with Speed Limitation Devices. 

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"Older vehicles will follow in 2026, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mot-reveals-top-bus-lorry-companies-caught-speeding" target="_blank">with non-compliant ones risking inspection failure and suspension</a>," Loke added.Elsewhere, JPJ officers nationwide will use body-worn cameras starting Nov to ensure transparency and protect enforcement integrity.A new traffic summons system will also begin on Jan 1, 2026, introducing the “The Less You Delay, The Less You Pay” approach to encourage prompt payments and reduce special discount campaigns.

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"These efforts, combined with new initiatives under Budget 2026, reflect our commitment to safer, more efficient transport," he stated, adding that upcoming plans include tax incentives for taxis, free motorcycle licences for youth, and improved mobility services for persons with disabilities.

MOT rolls out new buses, terminals, and safety rules to improve travel and reduce road risks.

MOT Steps Up Public Transport, Road Safety Upgrades

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20272/16302107/conversions/575122863_1416639640467469_5989879615977564474_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16302107" alt="575122863_1416639640467469_5989879615977564474_n.jpg"> The government is exploring ways to cushion the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/car-prices-will-not-increase-significantly-until-2025-datuk-aishah" target="_blank">potential rise in car prices</a> once the current excise duty exemption for locally assembled vehicles ends later this year.Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the government is collecting data and holding consultations with industry players to find workable solutions before the new excise structure takes effect.She noted that the <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">actual price impact remains uncertain</a>, as local assemblers operate under different business models that result in varying excise duty calculations. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20272/16302108/conversions/REZA-CKD-(2)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16302108" alt="REZA-CKD-(2)-full_normal.jpg"> “Nevertheless, the government will take mitigation measures to minimise the impact on the public,” Lim told the Dewan Rakyat during the oral question session on Thursday.Her response came following a query from Datuk Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli (BN–Jempol) on whether the government would defer or proceed with enforcing the excise duties on completely knocked down (CKD) vehicles. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20272/16302109/conversions/Chery-PDI-CKD-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16302109" alt="Chery-PDI-CKD-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal.jpg"> The excise duty exemption for locally assembled cars stems from the Excise Regulations (Determination of the Value of Locally Manufactured Goods for the Purpose of Imposing Excise Duty), or P.U.(A) 402/2019, which has been in effect since 2020.The regulation seeks to expand the taxable value of CKD vehicles beyond manufacturing costs to include non-manufacturing expenses such as sales, marketing, administrative costs and profits - collectively known as <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/omv-tax-fears-set-to-boost-late-2025-car-sales" target="_blank">open market value (OMV)</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20272/16302124/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_BMW-330Li-M-Sport_-4-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16302124" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_BMW-330Li-M-Sport_-4-full_normal.jpg"> The updated OMV calculation, scheduled to take effect in Jan 2026, is part of Malaysia’s move to align with World Customs Organization (WCO) standards.However, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/maa-omv-is-coming-but-the-industrys-still-clueless" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a> has repeatedly voiced concern that the new structure could increase the prices of locally assembled cars by between 10% and 30%, depending on model and segment. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20272/16302125/conversions/Caricarz-KS-MAA-PC-June2025-1-full-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16302125" alt="Caricarz-KS-MAA-PC-June2025-1-full-full_normal.jpg"> Industry sources say authorities are exploring a revised calculation formula to lessen the impact, though no final details have been confirmed. MAA, as reported previously, has also stressed that manufacturers need at least six months of lead time to plan for 2026 models, adding that the current uncertainty is complicating product and pricing strategies.Despite these concerns, the government has indicated that P.U.(A) 402 will proceed as scheduled under the Customs Act.For now, the industry awaits more clarity on the excise duty framework and possible mitigation measures, with many watching closely to see whether the government will offer transitional support to protect both manufacturers and consumers. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/777792" target="_blank">The Edge</a>

Govt exploring ways to cushion a potential 10-30% car price hike once CKD excise duty exemption expires.

CKD Excise Duty Revision: Govt Studying Measures to Ease Impact

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20271/16301980/conversions/thumb-(17)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16301980" alt="thumb-(17).jpg"> Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook revealed that more than 5.5 million Road Transport Department (JPJ) <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2021/03/mybayar-saman-launched-offers-summon-discounts-for-users" target="_blank">summonses remain unpaid nationwide</a>.&nbsp;He urged the public to settle their dues during JPJ’s ongoing 50% discount campaign, which runs from Nov 1 to Dec 30, to avoid court action or blacklisting of their vehicles and licences.Of the total, about 3.68 million summonses were issued under JPJ P(22), while another 1.38 million came from the Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS). Loke reminded motorists that starting Jan 1, unresolved cases would be brought to court, and vehicles involved could be blacklisted from road tax renewal.&nbsp;For driver-related offences, driving licences may also be suspended. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20271/16301982/conversions/566692497_18508765435068331_5222730145687509624_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16301982" alt="566692497_18508765435068331_5222730145687509624_n.jpg"> He explained that JPJ retained the 50% discount rate, even though the police are offering 70%, to ensure fairness for those who had already paid under the same rate earlier this year. The same discount previously applied to AwAS summonses, Investigation Notices, and Stamped Summons Notices.In just the first four days of the campaign, from Nov 1 to 4, JPJ collected RM7.36 million through 56,156 summons payments.Loke also said the government plans to standardise summons rates and payment systems between JPJ and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).&nbsp;Under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/loke-pay-early-pay-less-no-more-special-summons-discounts" target="_blank">upcoming system, offenders</a> who pay within 15 days will receive a 50% discount, those paying within 30 days will get 33%, while full rates apply after 30 days. After 60 days, offenders risk court action and blacklisting. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2487854" target="_blank">Bernama</a>

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says over 5.5 million JPJ summonses remain unpaid, urges motorists to settle them before year-end too.

Loke Urges Malaysians To Clear 5.5 Million Unpaid JPJ Summonses By Year-End

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301945/conversions/Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-8-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301945" alt="Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-8.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The updated 2025 GWM Ora Good Cat, now offered in sporty new GT (left) and Ultra (right) guises, weren't the only highlights yesterday as GWM Malaysia celebrated its third anniversary.</div></h6> Apart from launching the updated <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-2025-gwm-ora-good-cat-good-cat-gt-from-rm109800" target="_blank">2025 GWM Ora Good Cat Ultra and ‘fiercely cute’ new Ora Good GT</a> earlier today, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/gwm-tank-500-hev-now-available-in-black-edition-rm336800" target="_blank">GWM Malaysia</a> revealed a slew of rewards for its customers as it revels in its third anniversary celebrations.Firstly the firm is wooing customers to take part in its latest ’Book and Win’ campaign, and it sees up to RM150,000 worth of rewards up for grabs with every vehicle booked during said campaign’s running period – it ends on Dec 31, 2025. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301946/conversions/534411737_10235249974697815_5272546104719285272_n-full_normal-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301946" alt="534411737_10235249974697815_5272546104719285272_n-full_normal.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Special rewards worth up to RM150,000 and more up up for grabs for customers purchasing and registering any brand new GWM model today.</div></h6> During which, customers booking any GWM model stand a chance at winning on-the-spot prize envelops, and up to 25 customers will be chosen. Besides that, customers registering their new GWM vehicles during which will also be in the running for one of the grand prizes on offer.Another highlight is a special lucky draw contest, and it sees an Apple iPhone 17, Sony PlayStation 5, as well as Dyson premium vacuum cleaners standing as the prizes here. Of course, that not all. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301947/conversions/web_TA_Review_CariCarz_GWM-Haval-H6-HEV_-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301947" alt="web_TA_Review_CariCarz_GWM-Haval-H6-HEV_-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301948/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_GWM-Tank-500-HEV-Black-Edition_-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301948" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_GWM-Tank-500-HEV-Black-Edition_-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301979/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-GWM-Tank300-Ext-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301979" alt="Caricarz-MBA-GWM-Tank300-Ext-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The campaign mentioned also sees the special trade-in support and extended warranties on offer for the Haval H6 HEV (top), Tank 500 HEV (left), and Tank 300 (right).</div></h6> During this campaign, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/gwm-opens-new-klang-showroom-announces-new-merdeka-campaign-too" target="_blank">GWM Malaysia dealerships</a> will continue offer customers its special on-going trade-in deals and warranty packages for the brand’s current line-up. Highlights of the latter include up to RM5,000 trade-in support, 5-year free maintenance plus a 10-year HEV battery warranty for purchases of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/launched-gwm-haval-h6-hev-single-ckd-variant-rm139800" target="_blank">Haval H6 HEV.</a>Next, purchases of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/review-gwm-tank-300-driven-a-game-changer" target="_blank">Tank 300</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/gwm-tank-500-hev-now-available-in-black-edition-rm336800" target="_blank">Tank 500 HEV</a> enjoy trade-in support worth up to RM8,000 (Tank 300) and RM8,000 (Tank 500 HEV), followed by the inclusion of a 5-year free maintenance package, as well as a lifetime engine and transmission warranty coverage (and lifetime HEV battery coverage for Tank 500 HEV only). <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301981/conversions/web_KS_Mastered_First-Look_GWM-Wey-G9_-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301981" alt="web_KS_Mastered_First-Look_GWM-Wey-G9_-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Though no timeline was stated, GWM Malaysia also confirmed that the Wey G9 PHEV luxury MPV is set for official launch "very soon."</div></h6> Looking ahead, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/gwm-malaysia-opens-new-3s-showroom-in-melaka" target="_blank">GWM Malaysia</a> also confirmed that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/previewed-gwm-wey-g9-six-things-we-learnt" target="_blank">Wey G9</a> PHEV luxury MPV previewed recently will be launched officially “very soon.” No timeline was given, but the model is <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/gwm-haval-jolion-hev-wey-80-phev-set-for-ckd-by-epmb-in-2025" target="_blank" style="">set to be locally built (CKD), </a>promising an attractive price tag as a result too.That aside, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/roslan-abdullah-joins-gwm-malaysia-as-new-coo" target="_blank">GWM Malaysia COO Roslan Abdullah</a> also confirmed plans to expand its SUV line-up further, specifically under its ‘Haval’ sub-brand. No models were mentioned, but signs point towards the introduction of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/gwm-haval-jolion-hev-wey-80-phev-set-for-ckd-by-epmb-in-2025" target="_blank">Jolion</a> model. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16301984/conversions/Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-25-full.jpg" data-media-id="16301984" alt="Caricarz-TA-2025-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-25.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">GWM Malaysia COO Roslan Abdullah (right) with MD Cui Anqi (left) during yesterday's presentation of the 2025 GWM Ora Good Cat EV range.</div></h6> “GWM is not here for the short term. We hare here to build long-term trust with Malaysians through our products, our people, and partnerships,” stressed Roslan in his keynote speech to press members in attendance today.Besides that, Roslan also highlighted that GWM Malaysia achieved an 83% year-to-date growth this year. This was evident with the marque's total sales in the first half (1H) of this year (2025) where it surpassed its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/gwm-malaysia-records-331-yoy-sales-growth-in-2024" target="_blank">entire 2024 total sales.</a>However, the firm skirted away from shedding light on which through exact figures and numbers. Nevertheless, with promising prospects held by the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/previewed-gwm-wey-g9-six-things-we-learnt" target="_blank">Wey G9</a>&nbsp;mentioned, the arrival of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-2025-gwm-ora-good-cat-good-cat-gt-from-rm109800" target="_blank" style="">updated Ora Good Cat EV hatch range, </a>as well as steadied sales of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/launched-gwm-haval-h6-hev-single-ckd-variant-rm139800" target="_blank">Haval H6 HEV,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/launched-gwm-tank-300-rm250000-lifetime-powertrain-warranty-for-300-buyers" target="_blank">Tank 300</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-gwm-tank-500-hev-price-announced-rm328800" target="_blank">Tank 500 HEV,</a> said claims aren’t surprising to say the least. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16302010/conversions/Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-9-full.jpg" data-media-id="16302010" alt="Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-9.jpg" style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87); text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16302024/conversions/Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16302024" alt="Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-2.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16302033/conversions/Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-10-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16302033" alt="Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-10.jpg"> <div style="text-align: center;">Until Dec 31, 2025, the sporty new and 'fiercely cute' Ora Good Cat GT is open for bookings priced at RM119,800.</div></h6> The revamped Ora Good Cat line-up mentioned sees the Ultra variant now retailing at RM109,900, whereas the newly added GT guise is tagged at RM119,800 (both figures include a special rebate that’s valid until Dec 31).More details are available in our launch report, which you can reads by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-2025-gwm-ora-good-cat-good-cat-gt-from-rm109800" target="_blank">clicking these blue words…</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20270/16302072/conversions/Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-1-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16302072" alt="Caricarz-TA-GWM-Ora-GoodCat-GT-1.jpg">

RM150,000 in rewards, comprised of premium gadgets and more, are up for grabs from GWM Malaysia as it celebrates its third year anniversary.

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