<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/5750/6047976/DUKE-SPE-Caricarz-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="848px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.caricarz.com/en/news/opinion-isnt-it-high-time-llm-stepped-in-and-address-the-rfid-congestion-issue/5575" target="_blank">Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE),</a> formerly known as DUKE 3 has announced the closure of the Kerinchi Left Slip Road from the Federal Highway (Direction from Kuala Lumpur City Center).<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;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 closure will take effect from 22 Jan to 16 Apr 2023 for roadworks and all traffic would now only have one access entrance via Jalan Kerinchi to get to Jalan Kerinchi Kiri. Those who would be commuting there are advised to plan their route and trip beforehand to avoid getting stuck in the foreseen congestion at Jalan Kerinchi due to the high volume of offices and residential buildings in this area especially after the Chinese New Year long holidays.&nbsp;

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357162/conversions/LeapmotorB10-(6)-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357162" alt="LeapmotorB10-(6).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The upcoming new Leapmotor B10 is now opened for bookings and online ROI. Two variants have been confirmed, as well as estimated starting prices ranging between RM110,000 and RM120,000.</div></h6> Earlier today, <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> officially announced that bookings for the u<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/leapmotor-b10-teased-online-launching-soon-ckd" target="_blank">pcoming new Leapmotor B10</a> is now opened. The new EV C-SUV offering from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/leapmotor-international-established-jv-with-stellantis-to-enter-malaysia-in-q4-2024" target="_blank">Stellantis-backed Chinese EV upstart marque</a> is also set to officially launch next month (Dec).Two variants have been confirmed, along with estimated starting prices ranging between RM110,000 and RM120,000. Certainly, these attractive estimate figures are fuelling the next bit of information.Given that the government’s current fully imported (CBU) tax break expires on Dec 31, speculation remains rife that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/camouflaged-leapmotor-b10-sighted-in-malaysia-launching-soon" target="_blank">Leapmotor B10</a> could be <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" style="">localised (CKD)</a><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" style=""> through principal partners Stellantis Malaysia at its assembly plant in Gurun, Kedah.</a> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357198/conversions/The-all-new-electric-Leapmotor-B10-now-open-for-booking-from-RM110k-to-RM120k-with-pre-launch-offers.-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357198" alt="The-all-new-electric-Leapmotor-B10-now-open-for-booking-from-RM110k-to-RM120k-with-pre-launch-offers..png" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ahead of its planned launch next month, Leapmotor Malaysia are offering early birds with a series of special perks including a rebate of up to RM8,000 plus a complimentary wallbox charger.</div></h6> We’ll know for certain once the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/leapmotor-b10-debuts-in-thailand-est-below-rm100k-malaysia-next" target="_blank">Leapmotor B10</a> officially launches next month. In the meantime, here are some key initiatives leading up to which that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-leapmotor-c10-lower-rm125k-price-tag-upgraded-11-kw-ac-charging" target="_blank">Leapmotor Malaysia</a> is offering keen early adopters.Firstly, early bookings are now opened for a nominal fee of just RM80. Secondly, first 200 customers booking the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/leapmotor-b10-debuts-in-thailand-est-below-rm100k-malaysia-next" target="_blank">Leapmotor B10</a> will also earn the choice between a complimentary wallbox charger or service plan, followed by a cash rebate of up to RM8,000.<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">Leapmotor Malaysia</a> skirted away from shedding too many details surrounding specifications. Instead, the firm noted key highlights like the model’s all-new LEAP3.5 platform, as well as a 67.1 kWh battery pack promising up to 460 KM of range. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357276/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357276" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357277/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357277" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357292/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-5-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357292" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357304/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357304" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357307/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-9-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357307" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-9.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357308/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-8-full.jpg" data-media-id="16357308" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-8.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Leapmotor B10 when it was previewed in LHD form locally earlier this year by Leapmotor Malaysia. All signs point towards this offering being localised (CKD) by Stellantis Malaysia in Gurun, Kedah.</div></h6> Besides that, the firm also casted a spotlight on the crossover's promise of being a practical EV C-SUV offering thanks to its large 420-litre standard boot capacity. This is also expandable up to a maximum of 1,415 litres thanks to folding rear seats.Keen prospects can place bookings for the new Leapmotor B10 starting today via all <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/new-leapmotor-3s-showroom-opens-in-ipoh-perak" target="_blank">authorised dealer showrooms</a> nationwide. Alternatively, registration of interest (ROI) is also opened online via <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leapmotor-international.com.my/all-new-b10-interest-registration" target="_blank">this link.</a>As a refresher, the Leapmotor B10 is positioned as the marque’s global EV C-SUV offering that slots below the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-2025-leapmotor-c10-lower-rm125k-price-tag-upgraded-11-kw-ac-charging" target="_blank">C10.</a> It will rival against the likes of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/byd-atto-3-surpasses-1-million-unit-milestone-globally" target="_blank">highly popular BYD Atto 3,</a> the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mg-motor-malaysia-set-to-start-ckd-with-epmb-in-q1-2026" target="_blank">soon-to-be-localised</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/mg-s5-ev-prices-revised-from-rm107900-now" target="_blank">MG S5 EV,</a> as well as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/proton-emas-7-sales-charges-past-7400-units-over-10000-emas-5-bookings-placed" target="_blank">segment-leading Proton e.MAS 7</a> (<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/geely-ex5-ev-suv-enters-the-uk-market-est-from-rm180k" target="_blank">Geely EX5</a>).<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20409/16357322/conversions/web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-3-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16357322" alt="web_KS_WhatsApp_Leapmotor-B10_LHD_Malaysia_-3.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Early bookings now opened for upcoming new Leapmotor B10 EV C-SUV with estimate starting price of RM110,000.

Leapmotor B10 Open For Bookings – Est. From RM110,000

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20419/16361138/conversions/Transport-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16361138" alt="Transport-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-3.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The memorandum for the Malaysian Transport Safety Board will be presented to the Cabinet soon, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.</h6>A memorandum to establish the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/malaysian-transport-safety-board-proposal-back-on-table-mot" target="_blank">Malaysian Transport Safety Board (MTSB)</a> is expected to be presented to the Cabinet soon, said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/loke-urges-malaysians-to-clear-55-million-unpaid-jpj-summonses-by-year-end" target="_blank">Transport Minister (MOT) Anthony Loke</a>.As reported by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2491634" target="_blank">Bernama</a>, Loke said once the Cabinet approves the memorandum, the MTSB draft bill will be tabled in Parliament.“To achieve this target of establishing the MTSB, the MOT held engagement sessions with agencies and stakeholders from May to October this year.“MOT will also hold engagement sessions with the government of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as workshops on staffing proposals, the draft bill, and the necessary legal amendments,” Loke said during the oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat earlier today.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20419/16361140/conversions/Lorry-road-accident-1260x709-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16361140" alt="Lorry-road-accident-1260x709.jpg"> The transport minister was responding to a question from Setiu MP Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir on the main constraints that have delayed the establishment of MTSB, which has been proposed for nearly 11 years, despite the persistently high rate of road accidents and the need to strengthen transport-sector safety.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20419/16361141/conversions/505088720_1124331376387071_3466721706597198685_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16361141" alt="505088720_1124331376387071_3466721706597198685_n.jpg"> Loke further added that until the MTSB is established, the transport ministry will continue using special accident investigation committees, which were already formed during major accident cases like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/15-upsi-students-killed-in-tragic-mpv-bus-collision" target="_blank">bus crash involving University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik, Perak</a>.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20419/16361149/conversions/Muhammad-Kifli-Ma-Hassan.---2025-04-29T151300.629-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16361149" alt="Muhammad-Kifli-Ma-Hassan.---2025-04-29T151300.629.png"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20419/16361150/conversions/Transport-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16361150" alt="Transport-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-2.jpg"> In his reply to a supplementary question from Shaharizukirnain on whether the MOT plans to make the MTSB an independent agency for conducting transport safety investigation and monitoring, similar to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Loke said the model for MTSB has not yet to be finalised.However, he elaborated that the ministry is taking various views into account and making comparisons with international transport safety agencies while also considering best practices adopted abroad.“In terms of an investigative agency, of course, there is independence. In fact, the task force we have established is already free to conduct any investigations and make any recommendations.“From the ministry’s perspective, once the report is completed, it will not be edited or amended, and it will be released publicly, as I have done before,” he continued.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2491634" target="_blank">Bernama</a>

The memorandum for the Malaysian Transport Safety Board will be presented to the Cabinet soon, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

MTSB Memorandum Set to Be Presented to Cabinet Soon – Loke

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359565/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(5)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16359565" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(5).jpg"> The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/mitsubishi-destinator-bows-as-a-new-asean-tailored-three-row-suv" target="_blank">all-new Mitsubishi Destinator</a> has secured a full 5-star safety rating in its first <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/suzuki-fronx-secures-5-star-asean-ncap-rating" target="_blank">ASEAN NCAP assessment</a>, posting an overall score of 77.27 points under the 2021–2025 protocol. The result reinforces Mitsubishi’s renewed push toward advanced safety technologies in its next-generation ASEAN models.In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) category, the Destinator earned 34.69 points, supported by a stable occupant cell during the frontal offset test. Both front occupants received adequate chest protection, while the driver’s left lower leg also showed adequate protection.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359571/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359571" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(3).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359570/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(13)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359570" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(13).jpg"> The SUV recorded 14.30 points in frontal impact, 8.00 in side impact and 5.45 for head protection technology, totalling 27.75 points for AOP-specific crash assessments.The side-impact test highlighted the model’s rigid construction, complemented by its standard fitment of four airbags, along with seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters for both driver and passenger. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) are also standard across all variants, forming the backbone of its passive and active safety systems. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359583/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(11)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359583" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(11).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359582/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(9)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359582" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(9).jpg"> In Child Occupant Protection (COP), the Destinator achieved 16.54 points, scoring 22.22 in dynamic tests and 10.96 in vehicle-based assessments. The model passed most CRS installation checks using a mix of Joie, Peg-Perego, Maxi-Cosi, Britax and Combi child seats. ISOFIX and top tether anchorages are available across all variants, ensuring secure installation for a wide range of child restraints.The SUV also posted a strong 15.02 points in Safety Assist (SA), thanks to systems such as AEB City, AEB Inter-Urban, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Auto High Beam (AHB).&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359697/conversions/Screenshot-2025-11-17-150735-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16359697" alt="Screenshot-2025-11-17-150735.jpg"> ASEAN NCAP confirmed that both AEB systems performed effectively across the required speed and scenario range. The Destinator also features seatbelt reminders for both front and rear occupants, contributing 4.50 points in that category.In the Motorcyclist Safety (MS) domain, the model scored 11.02 points, earned primarily through its Blind Spot Detection (BSD) capability, which was validated on both sides of the vehicle. Pedestrian Protection also contributed positively, while the standard-fit Auto High Beam enhanced visibility in low-light conditions. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359625/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(7)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359625" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(7).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359626/conversions/Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(8)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359626" alt="Mitsubishi-Destinator-ASEAN-NCAP-Caricarz-(8).jpg"> ASEAN NCAP commended Mitsubishi for maintaining strong safety commitments as the current assessment cycle concludes, noting that the Destinator’s result reflects consistent improvements in both structural performance and advanced driver-assistance technologies throughout the brand’s ASEAN offerings. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20416/16359650/conversions/20250717_1_01-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16359650" alt="20250717_1_01.jpg"> As the Destinator, just like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/mitsubishi-xforce-hev-debuts-in-thailand-malaysia-next" target="_blank">Mitsubishi Xforce</a>, is developed as an ASEAN-focused model, we cannot discount the possibility of both SUVs entering the Malaysian market as early as 2026.&nbsp;Their arrival would help break Mitsubishi Malaysia’s long reliance on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/launched-upgraded-2025-mitsubishi-xpander-200-units-only-rm104k" target="_blank">Xpander</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-enhanced-2025-mitsubishi-triton-athlete-from-rm159980" target="_blank">Triton</a>, finally broadening its lineup once again and echoing the more diverse range the brand offered during its glory days. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GMhUcJX_-xY" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

Mitsubishi’s all-new Destinator secures 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, reinforcing its readiness for the region.

Mitsubishi Destinator Earns 5 Stars ASEAN NCAP Rating

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16358918/conversions/DSC03318-full.jpg" data-media-id="16358918" alt="DSC03318.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Malaysia Autoshow is set to expand with two smaller regional editions held in both Penang and Johor next year.</div></h6> With an <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/maa-marii-partner-to-host-alternate-year-motor-shows" target="_blank">agreement</a> in place to alternate with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/klims-2026-beyond-mobility-theme-retained-key-brands-announced" target="_blank">MAA-runned KL International Mobility Show (KLIMS)</a> bi-annually, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-over-294000-visitors-generated-over-rm172-billion-potential-sales" target="_blank">Malaysia Autoshow (MAS)</a> will instead see smaller new regional editions&nbsp;held in both Penang and Johor next year (2026).Show organisers 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 &amp; IoT Institute (MARii)</a> officially announced this in a special press conference and soft-launch held last week during the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://gatexpo.my/" target="_blank">GATE 2025 expo</a> held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre last week. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16358920/conversions/DSC03275-full.jpg" data-media-id="16358920" alt="DSC03275.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The announcement and soft launch of the Penang Autoshow 2026 and Johor Autoshow 2026 was held at the recent GATE 2025 expo. Overseeing this from MARii was its Chairman Datuk Aminar Rashid (centre).</div></h6> “Our mission remains unchanged. The drive to bring the latest automotive innovations closer to Malaysians will not stop at one venue or one city," said Azrul Reza Aziz, CEO of MARii,&nbsp;via press release issued from said conference, which was over seen by Datuk Aminar Rashid, Chairman of MARii.“With this approach, we are not only expanding our reach, but also strengthening the development of the national automotive ecosystem in a more inclusive manner in line with the National Automotive Policy 2020,” adds Reza further.The first of these regional editions of MAS will take pace in Penang, and it’s scheduled for May 2026 as the Penang Autoshow 2026. Next comes the Johor Autoshow 2026, and this is slated to take place later in Aug 2026 instead. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16358962/conversions/DSC03303-full.jpg" data-media-id="16358962" alt="DSC03303.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both Penang and Johor states were chosen for their key strategic importance to the industry plus the increased adoption of NEVs.</div></h6>According to MARii, both states were selected for their respective strategic importance to Malaysia’s automotive landscape. The institute also notes the increased adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in both states as another reason too.Like its main show held annually until this year at MAEPS, Serdang, both the Penang and Johor Autoshow 2026&nbsp;events will also see visitors able to participate in test-drives, car gatherings, and indulge in auto fashion shows, amongst many other highlights. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16359052/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_BMW-330Li-M-Sport_-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="16359052" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_BMW-330Li-M-Sport_-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16359092/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_GWM-Tank-500_-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="16359092" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_GWM-Tank-500_-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16359060/conversions/Caricarz-WM-MBA-Chery-CSH-PHEV-MAS2025-5-full.jpg" data-media-id="16359060" alt="Caricarz-WM-MBA-Chery-CSH-PHEV-MAS2025-5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16359063/conversions/Omoda-C7-Previw-MAS2025-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="16359063" alt="Omoda-C7-Previw-MAS2025-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16359066/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_TQ-Wuling-Bingo-EV_Light-Of-ASEAN-Concept_-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="16359066" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_TQ-Wuling-Bingo-EV_Light-Of-ASEAN-Concept_-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20414/16359071/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="16359071" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Held back in May this year, MAS 2025 pulled roughly 300,000 visitors and generated over RM1.72 billion in potential sales.</div></h6> More activities and experiential showcases will also be announced in the coming months as plans for events progresses, promises MARii further.As a refresher, this year’s edition of the Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025) held in MAEPS, Serdang back in May successfully <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-over-294000-visitors-generated-over-rm172-billion-potential-sales" target="_blank">attracted 300,000 visitors and generated over RM1.72 billion in potential sales.</a><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Malaysia Autoshow by MARii expands with Penang and Johor editions in 2026.

Malaysia Autoshow Expands With Penang And Johor Editions In 2026

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20415/16359044/MHI-MLFF-proof-of-concept-Malaysia-2015-1-(1)-full_normal-(1).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16359044" alt="MHI-MLFF-proof-of-concept-Malaysia-2015-1-(1)-full_normal-(1).jpg"> 

The government is set to amend three major laws next year to make way for the nationwide rollout of the<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/six-bidders-eye-barrier-free-mlff-toll-system-report" target="_blank" style=""> Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll system. </a> 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="">Federal Roads Act 1959, Road Transport Act 1987, and Malaysian Highway Authority (Incorporation) Act 1980</a> will be updated to include toll-evasion offences and enforcement rules under the new system. <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;">Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan explained that MLFF lets vehicles pass tolls without stopping, which could mean some motorists don’t pay.  <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 know, MLFF is a toll system where vehicles simply drive through. In the end, some may not pay, and that is why specific legislation is needed as well as clarity on which agency will enforce it,”  he said, adding that enforcement is expected to fall under the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20415/16359045/528562426_18073273055079211_3339638743834882451_n-full_normal-(1).jpg" data-media-id="16359045" alt="528562426_18073273055079211_3339638743834882451_n-full_normal-(1).jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20415/16359046/528362284_18073273091079211_6100285335263633232_n-full_normal-(1).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16359046" alt="528362284_18073273091079211_6100285335263633232_n-full_normal-(1).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20415/16359047/528984743_18073273073079211_403195628645387984_n-full_normal-(1).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16359047" alt="528984743_18073273073079211_403195628645387984_n-full_normal-(1).jpg"> 

Maslan further mentioned that <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="">previous delays in rolling out MLFF were partly due to these legal amendments. </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;">He also addressed cost concerns, saying the system is fully implemented by highway concessionaires under a business-to-business model, with no government spending involved. <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 MLFF system is designed for the benefit of drivers. We don’t want motorists who have been enjoying smooth traffic to suddenly be stuck at toll plazas,” he stressed. 


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20415/16359048/caricarz-27-full_normal-full_normal-full_normal-full_normal-(1).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16359048" alt="caricarz-27-full_normal-full_normal-full_normal-full_normal-(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;">

Currently, six consortiums are competing to deploy MLFF, including JustGo Digital (PLUS), Touch ’n Go with Prolintas, a JV between Konsortium Jaringan Selangor and SEP Synergy, Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat with PayNet, Setel Ventures (Petronas), and a JV involving a Malaysian royal family and a Qatari consortium using South Korean tech, as per TheEdge report <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;">Highway concessionaires will select partners themselves, guided by ministry standards to ensure a consistent system across all highways.<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 government will revise key road laws before launching the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system.

Three Laws To Be Updated For MLFF Toll System - Ahmad Maslan

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20411/16358149/jaley_1763273676.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16358149" alt="jaley_1763273676.jpg"> 

KM 11.95 on the Gua Musang-Jeli stretch,<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/full-closure-on-gua-musanglojing-due-to-sinkhole" target="_blank"> damaged by a sinkhole and landslide</a>, is now under repair and is expected to fully reopen by the end of the month.Authorities have already filled the sinkhole, which was discovered around 7:30AM yesterday. The damage occurred while contractors were carrying out ongoing road maintenance.Mohd Roshdi Ismail, chairman of the Gua Musang District Disaster Management Committee, said the Public Works Department (JKR) had been informed of the incident. “The contractors are always on-site, ready to respond immediately if anything happens,” he said.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20411/16358150/Untitled-design---2025-11-17T131222.194.png" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16358150" alt="Untitled-design---2025-11-17T131222.194.png"> Photo: Bernama. <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;">He added that ongoing work to repair drainage in the area contributed to the formation of the sinkhole. The total cost for fixing the road and drainage is around RM700,000.
"Currently, only one lane is open to traffic," Roshdi added.The roadwork comes ahead of the monsoon season, with authorities urging caution as repair progress continues.<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;">

KM 11.95 of the Gua Musang-Jeli Road is being repaired after a sinkhole and landslide.

Gua Musang-Jeli Road To Reopen By Month-End After Sinkhole Repairs

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20408/16357049/download---2025-11-17T111703.469.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16357049" alt="download---2025-11-17T111703.469.jpeg">
Photo: Bernama.


The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/johor-regent-flags-traffic-concerns-ahead-of-rts-link-launch" target="_blank" style="">Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link project</a> reached an important milestone with the arrival of Train Set 02 at the Wadi Hana Depot, where it will undergo testing and commissioning.
The<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/rts-link-65-complete-first-train-arriving-this-month" target="_blank"> four-car train left CRRC’s Batu Gajah facility on Nov 12, covering 541 kilometres on low-loader trailers. </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;">The journey, carefully planned around safety, traffic, and weather, included stops in Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, and at Kempas Toll, where teams conducted thorough inspections to ensure all components stayed secure.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20408/16357050/download---2025-11-17T111307.561.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16357050" alt="download---2025-11-17T111307.561.jpeg"> Photo: Bernama.<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;">
RTS Operations CEO Dr Ahmad Marzuki Ariffin said the train’s delivery signals the start of the pre-operational phase, focusing on system integration and testing to make sure both trains and infrastructure operate safely. <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;">“Special attention was given to depot safety, reinforcing the ground to handle the cranes used to place each 32-tonne coach onto the tracks
“<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/rts-ets-projects-on-track-for-2025-2026-completion" target="_blank">Train Set 02 will first undergo decoupling exercises and static tests</a>, then three stages of dynamic testing along the four-kilometre route from Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru to Woodlands North in Singapore,” he told Bernama. 

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20408/16357051/Untitled-design---2025-11-17T111612.448.png" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16357051" alt="Untitled-design---2025-11-17T111612.448.png"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Photo: Bernama.
 <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 trials will check signalling, communications, train performance, and operational readiness. Passenger capacity tests are planned for next year to ensure smooth service.
“All eight train sets will be fully tested over six to seven months before driverless operations begin. Four sets are already at the depot, with the remaining four arriving by December 2025,” Marzuki added. RTSO chairman Datuk Khairil Anwar Ahmad confirmed the project is progressing smoothly, with 65% overall completion and safety standards strictly enforced. Once operational in early 2027, the RTS Link is expected to carry up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20408/16357052/IMG_1023-e1761893934783-1068x602.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16357052" alt="IMG_1023-e1761893934783-1068x602.jpeg"> Photo: Bernama.<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;">
RTSO, a joint venture between Prasarana RTS Operations and SMRT RTS, owns, designs, builds, and finances all RTS Link operational assets, including trains, tracks, and systems.

Train Set 02 has arrived at Wadi Hana Depot, marking the start of critical testing and commissioning.

RTS Link: First Train Arrives In Johor, Testing Kicks Off At Wadi Hana Depot

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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/klia-aerotrain-to-stop-nightly-from-nov-15-for-reliability-upgrades" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">KLIA’s aerotrain system may require a full reset to ensure long-term reliability</a>, according to transport expert Assoc Prof Dr Law Teik Hua from Universiti Putra Malaysia.
For the<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/klia-aerotrain-halts-daily-midnight-to-5am-for-maintenance" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> month-long action plan by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB)</a> to truly succeed, Law said, the airport operator should focus on resetting the system rather than patching existing components. Otherwise, KLIA risks becoming technologically advanced but operationally sub-standard, he stressed. 

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“The aerotrain operators have already invested in a large-scale replacement programme of the system worth RM456 million, involving the adoption of Alstom Innovia APM trains and a communications-based train control (CBTC) system,” Law said in a The Star report. The transport expert also noted that<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="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> similar Innovia systems have been used successfully at Dubai, Heathrow, and Jeddah airports,</a> where proper installation, integration, and maintenance have resulted in highly reliable operations. But recurring disruptions at KLIA suggest deeper, systemic problems.

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“People-mover systems tend to be complex and could experience catastrophic failures if issues related to signalling, power distribution, vehicles, software, and sensor alignment are not perfected,” he explained.Law further mentioned that world-class systems like Frankfurt’s SkyLine, Changi Airport’s Skytrain, and Hong Kong’s APM demonstrate that technology can perform at high levels with uptimes exceeding 99% if managed and maintained properly.“KLIA’s global ranking will ultimately depend on performance and maintenance. If the action plan is implemented successfully, KLIA can reach the level of reputable airports and people movers,” he added.KLIA’s Aerotrain will be out of service nightly from 9PM to 7AM starting Nov 15 for about a month as Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) carries out a major upgrade to fix recurring disruptions.


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The move comes after four separate service interruptions since the system resumed in July. Chief airports officer Bryan John Thompson said the issues were “standard failures” that happened during real-world operations.

KLIA’s aerotrain needs a system reset to ensure long-term reliability as patch fixes alone won’t solve recurring disruptions.

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