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The <a href="https://www.caricarz.com/en/news/kl-singapore-high-speed-rail-project-is-back-on/8084" target="_blank" style="">Gemas-Johor Bahru electric double-track rail</a> project is 92% complete, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
The project, which is expected to be completed by 2025, has been delayed several times, most notably due to Covid-19, but it is now back on track. According to Loke, this project must be completed as soon as possible so that it can connect Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur and all the way to Padang Besar.

<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/8877/8967098/image-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="588px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">According to Malay Mail, the electric double-track project spans 192 kilometres and includes 11 stations. Once completed, trains can travel at 140kph between KL Sentral and JB Sentral in 3.5 hours.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Railway Assets Corporation (RAC), the Kluang Municipal Council (KMC), SIPP-YTL JV, and Think City Sdn Bhd was for the development of the Kluang Heritage Railway Linear Park, which will include a recreational park built beneath the railway viaduct.<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/8877/8967099/image-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="732px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div><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;">Loke added that the park's construction was gazetted in the KMC Local Plan 2030, which aims to change the landscape of the surrounding area, creating a green network and supporting low-carbon development.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
“I will have an audience soon with Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar to get His Majesty’s consent to name the project after him,” he said.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785408/conversions/IMG_20260129_113441.jpg-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16785408" alt="IMG_20260129_113441.jpg.jpg"> The launch of locally assembled <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/launched-2026-gwm-wey-g9-hi4-phev-ckd-rm269800" target="_blank">(CKD) Wey G9 at RM269,800 earlier today by GWM Malaysia</a> has opened a broader conversation about the automaker’s long-term manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.Speaking at the launch, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) YB Sim Tze Tzin congratulated GWM on the successful introduction of its flagship premium New Energy MPV and mooted the idea of the automaker eventually setting up its own manufacturing facility in Malaysia. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785409/conversions/IMG_20260129_131307.jpg-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16785409" alt="IMG_20260129_131307.jpg.jpg"> Sim said GWM, which is currently assembling vehicles locally via <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/ckd-gwm-wey-g9-rolls-out-at-new-epmb-plant" target="_blank">EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB)</a>, could consider emulating its operations in Thailand by establishing a wholly owned plant to secure a more entrenched and sustainable presence in the Malaysian market.The remarks prompted questions from the media during the press conference on whether such a move is being considered by GWM. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785410/conversions/550784774_1413406610792461_7033351760876767217_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16785410" alt="550784774_1413406610792461_7033351760876767217_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785411/conversions/550180768_1413406624125793_4880792465409249937_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16785411" alt="550180768_1413406624125793_4880792465409249937_n.jpg"> Responding, GWM International Vice President James Yang said the possibility remains open as the company plans to introduce a wider variety of products in the years ahead.He said GWM is currently focused on building its local supplier ecosystem before taking the next step in its manufacturing journey to support EPMB’s production. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785412/conversions/GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(7)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16785412" alt="GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(7)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785413/conversions/GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(5)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16785413" alt="GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(5)-full_normal.jpg"> “At this stage, we are working on strengthening our local supplier network. Once that foundation is in place, we will eventually look at setting up our own facility,” Yang said.According to GWM Malaysia COO, En. Roslan Abdullah, the CKD GWM Wey G9, assembled by EPMB at its Pegoh plant in Melaka, currently features around 40% locally sourced parts. The model's overall localisation is expected to increase over time. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785416/conversions/GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(2)-full_normal---Copy-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16785416" alt="GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(2)-full_normal---Copy.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21442/16785417/conversions/GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(6)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16785417" alt="GWM-WEY-G9-EPMB-(6)-full_normal.jpg"> GWM is targeting annual sales of 5,000 units in Malaysia, with another 5,000 units earmarked for <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/malaysia-made-gwm-wey-g9-now-exported-to-thailand" target="_blank">export to Thailand</a>. A further two additional export markets are expected to be announced in due course.The scale of the CKD and export programme underscores Malaysia’s growing role in GWM’s ASEAN strategy, with today’s launch also opening the door to deeper manufacturing investment in the future.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

MITI raises prospects of a standalone GWM factory as newly launched Wey G9 begins production with 40% local content.

Is GWM Seeking To Build Its Own Plant in Malaysia?

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21438/16784438/Bas-MY_10.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16784438" alt="Bas-MY_10.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="Kota%20Bharu%E2%80%99s%20BAS.MY%20bus%20service%20is%20making%20waves,%20recording%2084,000%20passengers%20per%20monthhttps://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/basmy-pink-bus-fleet-replaces-rapid-kuantan-starting-dec-16" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Kota Bharu’s BAS.MY bus service is making waves, recording 84,000 passengers per month</a> in Q4 2025, nearly double the numbers before its launch. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the uptake proves that Kelantan residents are embracing a more systematic, user-friendly public transport system.Launched under the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/basmy-pass-now-at-rm30-monthly-for-unlimited-bus-rides" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Stage Bus Services Transformation (SBST) program,</a> BAS.MY Kota Bharu covers 16 routes across 11 local authorities, including Kota Bharu, Bachok, Gua Musang, Ketereh, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Tumpat, and Jeli.The fleet consists of 64 buses, including 8 electric midi buses, 24 low-floor mini buses, and 32 conventional mini buses, all equipped with air conditioning, GPS, electronic ticketing, and CCTV to ensure passenger comfort and safety.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21438/16784439/Bas-MY_7.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16784439" alt="Bas-MY_7.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21438/16784440/Bas-MY_6.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16784440" alt="Bas-MY_6.jpg"> 

BAS.MY also offers cashless fare payments via debit/credit cards or QR-based e-wallets, plus a 30-day unlimited travel card for RM30. Seniors, students, and people with disabilities enjoy free rides under the national public transport concession scheme."Using local operators and drivers including female drivers creates jobs and boosts the local economy, while the SBST payment model ensures operators are paid based on routes and distance, not just passenger numbers"The federal government has committed RM109.3 million over five years for Kota Bharu’s service and over RM200 million nationwide for BAS.MY operations," Loke said. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21438/16784441/Bas-MY_8.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16784441" alt="Bas-MY_8.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="BAS.MY%20services%20are%20now%20available%20across%20almost%20all%20Malaysian%20stateshttps://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/basmy-launched-with-focus-on-accessibility-and-affordability" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">BAS.MY services are now available across almost all Malaysian states</a>, with Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Penang still under Rapid KL, and other cities in Sabah, Pahang, and Sarawak slated for phased launches.

Kelantan's BAS.MY Stage Bus Service records almost 84,000 passengers per month in the fourth quarter of 2025.

BAS.MY Kota Bharu Sees Ridership Soar

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21437/16783979/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_static_Honda-CR-V-RS-Hybrid_-24-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16783979" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_static_Honda-CR-V-RS-Hybrid_-24.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Honda Malaysia sold 72,301 units in 2025, retaining its position as the number 1 non-national passenger car brand for the 12th consecutive year.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/honda-malaysias-25th-anniversary-campaign-november-winners-announced" target="_blank">Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (HMSB)</a> today announced that it has sold a total of 72,301 vehicles in 2025, which is enough for it to continue the long 12-year streak as the number one non-national passenger vehicle brand in Malaysia.On a broader scale, the automaker’s total sales in 2025 represent an 8.8% market share compared to the new record-breaking total industry volume (TIV) of 820,752 units reported earlier this month by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/new-vehicle-sales-hit-new-all-time-record-in-2025-at-820752-units-maa" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a>.Compared to the previous year, however, Honda’s sales performance has slightly dropped in 2025, as the automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/honda-malaysia-sold-81600-units-in-2024-maintains-non-national-top-spot" target="_blank">previously recorded a total sale of 81,600 units back in 2024</a>, or about 11% less.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21437/16783983/conversions/HondaMalaysia-2025-SalesRecord-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16783983" alt="HondaMalaysia-2025-SalesRecord-2.jpg"> Going model-by-model, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-honda-hr-v-facelift-four-variants-from-rm115900" target="_blank">HR-V</a> was crowned the best-selling model for Honda Malaysia in 2025, accounting for 25% of its total sales last year. This is followed by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/launched-2023-honda-city-facelift-5-grades-from-rm84900" target="_blank">City sedan</a> and the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/honda-cr-v-dual-tone-edition-announced-300-units-from-rm169900" target="_blank">CR-V SUV</a>, which accounted for 24% and 15% of Honda’s total sales volume, respectively. As for the hybrid models, both the HR-V and CR-V e:HEV have accounted for up to 30% of Honda’s total hybrid sales in 2025.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21437/16783982/conversions/HondaMalaysia-2025-SalesRecord-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16783982" alt="HondaMalaysia-2025-SalesRecord-5.jpg"> Commenting on this sales record, Honda Malaysia Managing Director and CEO Narushi Yazaki said, “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to our customers for their continued confidence and unwavering trust in the Honda brand, which inspires us to keep raising the bar.”“As we mark 21 years (2004–2025) since the introduction of our hybrid technology, strengthening the presence of our hybrid models across major segments remains a key priority. By integrating advanced hybrid technology, we aim to deliver an engaging and rewarding driving experience for every customer. We remain committed to driving long-term growth and supporting a more sustainable future for the Honda brand,” the CEO continued.

Honda Malaysia sold 72,301 units in 2025, retaining its position as the number 1 non-national passenger car brand for the 12th consecutive year.

Honda Malaysia Shifted 72,301 Units in 2025, No. 1 Non-National Car Brand for 12 Years

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21436/16783318/KTM-ETS-ETS3-Anthony-Loke-Batu-Gajah-depot-Apr-2025-3-630x354.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16783318" alt="KTM-ETS-ETS3-Anthony-Loke-Batu-Gajah-depot-Apr-2025-3-630x354.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/ktmb-launches-festive-train-from-kl-padang-besar-this-chinese-new-year" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)</a> will operate its Electric Train Service (ETS) around the clock during major festive periods, starting with the upcoming Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, as part of efforts to cope with soaring travel demand.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/fallen-tree-disrupts-ktmb-services-again-safety-concerns-grow" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Transport Minister Anthony Loke</a> said the move marks a shift in how KTMB manages its fleet during peak seasons, with the railway operator now instructed to fully deploy all available train sets instead of holding some back as standby units.In the past, KTMB adopted a more cautious approach by keeping spare trains in reserve in case of technical issues. Going forward, that buffer will be reduced, allowing more services to be scheduled when demand is at its highest.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21436/16783319/destini-KTMB-(1)-(1).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16783319" alt="destini-KTMB-(1)-(1).jpg"> 

With the change, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/ktmb-targets-12-million-ets3-passengers-in-2026-mysawasdee-service-resumes" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ETS services will increase from 34 to 46 trips per day during festive periods</a>, including late-night and midnight services. The added frequency is expected to significantly boost passenger capacity and improve ticket availability during peak travel windows."ETS continues to be a popular alternative to driving, especially during long weekends and festive seasons, as it offers a faster, safer and more comfortable option between major cities in Peninsular Malaysia"Passengers can also work, read or rest while travelling, rather than dealing with traffic congestion on highways," the minister said.


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He added that improved rail connectivity, including services linking Butterworth to Bangkok, also opens up new opportunities for tourism and cross-border travel, further strengthening the role of rail transport in regional mobility.

KTMB will operate 24/7 during festive periods to meet high passenger demand.

ETS To Run 24 Hours During Festive Peaks As Demand Surges

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/mediatemp/1/16777990/conversions/Mercedes-S-Class-Level-4-Self-Driving-Robotaxis-Debut-In-Abu-Dhabi-Mercedes-Benz-launches-Level-4-self-driving-S-Class-robotaxis-in-Abu-Dhabi-partnering-with-Chinese-software-firm-Momenta-(16)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777990" alt="Mercedes-S-Class-Level-4-Self-Driving-Robotaxis-Debut-In-Abu-Dhabi-Mercedes-Benz-launches-Level-4-self-driving-S-Class-robotaxis-in-Abu-Dhabi-partnering-with-Chinese-software-firm-Momenta-(16)-full_normal.jpg"> 

The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/ecrl-project-on-track-despite-rm29mil-theft-losses" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is still on track to begin operations in January 2027</a>, with the Transport Ministry stressing that system readiness and not just physical construction, will determine when trains start running.Its minister Anthony Loke said construction progress remains steady, but emphasised that rail projects are far more complex than laying tracks. Critical phases such as system integration, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/ecrl-first-emu-trains-e-locos-head-to-malaysia-for-testing" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">software alignment and testing have yet to begin, and these will ultimately decide operational readiness.</a>“Rail systems are not just about the tracks. What matters most is whether the entire system works together safely and reliably,” Loke said during a press conference after the Transport Ministry’s 2026 New Year Address.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21433/16778089/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-10.48.32-full-(2).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16778089" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-10.48.32-full-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21433/16778090/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-10.48.32-(2)-full-(2).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16778090" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-10.48.32-(2)-full-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21433/16778091/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-10.48.32-(1)-full-(2).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16778091" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-30-at-10.48.32-(1)-full-(2).jpg"> 

Drawing from past experience, Loke noted that the most challenging stages of rail projects typically come after construction, citing operational issues faced by the KLIA Terminal 1 aerotrain and LRT3, where system and software problems delayed or disrupted services despite completed infrastructure.According to the minister, system integration testing is often the most demanding phase, as it ensures signalling, communications, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/first-ecrl-trains-depart-china-remaining-units-arriving-through-2026" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">rolling stock and safety systems operate in sync before passenger services begin.</a>Despite testing and inspections yet to commence, he remains confident in the current timeline and is sticking with the January 2027 target, based on lessons learned from previous rail projects.


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As of October 2025, the ECRL project had reached 89% completion. Once operational, the line will connect Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor, significantly improving inter-state connectivity along the east coast.The Transport Ministry said it will continue close monitoring of the project to ensure all technical requirements are met, with safety, reliability and smooth operations identified as the top priorities ahead of launch.

The ECRL remains on schedule, with system integration and testing now the key focus ahead of its planned Jan 2027 launch.

ECRL Launch Hinges On System Integration, Jan 2027 Target Maintained

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21430/16777531/conversions/federal_highway_traffic2501c-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777531" alt="federal_highway_traffic2501c.jpg"> Motorcyclists continue to make up the largest share of road fatalities in Malaysia, with close to 3,000 deaths recorded over the past three years, according to traffic police data.Against this backdrop, proposals to restrict motorcycle access on highways have begun to surface, prompting <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/06/special-task-force-formed-to-address-backlog-of-driving-test-candidates-anthony-loke" target="_blank">Transport Minister Anthony Loke</a> to urge a careful and measured approach.Loke said any move to limit motorcycle use on highways must be evaluated thoroughly to determine whether it would deliver meaningful safety improvements in real-world conditions. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21430/16777532/conversions/Loke-Budget-2026-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777532" alt="Loke-Budget-2026-(1).png"> He noted that a number of ideas have been submitted, including proposals from highway operators such as PLUS Malaysia Berhad, but stressed that not all suggestions are necessarily practical.Among the ideas being discussed are restrictions based on specific time periods or traffic capacity levels, particularly during peak hours when interaction between <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/anthony-loke-e-hailing-p-hailing-riders-needs-training-to-be-safer-on-the-road" target="_blank">motorcycles and other vehicles</a> is highest. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21430/16777533/conversions/Lane-filtering-on-highway-Credit-malaymail-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777533" alt="Lane-filtering-on-highway-Credit-malaymail.jpg"> The minister said such measures must also take into account road users who genuinely rely on highways to reach their destinations.Loke added that while restrictions could offer safety benefits — including reducing illegal racing on highways — the issue falls beyond the sole authority of the Transport Ministry.Any decision, he said, would require coordination with the Malaysian Highway Authority, the Works Ministry and highway concessionaires. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/1366325/proposal-limit-motorcycle-access-highways-needs-be-studied-loke" target="_blank">NST</a>

Motorcycle ban on highways is not a quick fix, as authorities weigh safety benefits against commuter needs.

Loke: Motorcycle Ban On Highway Not a Quick Fix

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777359/conversions/Proton-X70-2026-006-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777359" alt="Proton-X70-2026-006.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong laid some of renewed targets for the national automaker last night during its annual press Chinese New Year dinner.</div></h6> Last night, national automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/proton-emas-7-phev-debuts-on-feb-4-est-rm110krm130k" target="_blank">Proton</a> held its annual Chinese New Year dinner with local press. During which, CEO Dr Li Chunrong seized the initiative to lay out some of the automaker’s immediate, medium- and long-term goals.Firstly, Dr Li put forth the new goal for P1 to achieve a total sale of 200,000 units for this year (2026) – excluding overseas exports. Said figure marks a 26% increase from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/proton-shifted-157976-units-in-2025-charts-33-growth-new-export-record" target="_blank">157,976 units Proton shifted in total throughout last year (2025).</a> As a refresher, said total achieved last year encompasses both domestic sales and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/proton-x50-makes-overseas-debut-in-brunei-from-rm86500" target="_blank">overseas exports</a> combined. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777360/conversions/web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Premium-Variant_-24-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777360" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Proton-Saga-Preview_Premium-Variant_-24.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777361/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Proton-e.MAS-5_First-Drive_EXT_-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777361" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Proton-e.MAS-5_First-Drive_EXT_-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Secondary goals alongside the main aim of achieving 200,000 units sales for 2026 include making the new Saga and the e.MAS EV marque as Malaysia's No 1 best-seller and EV marque respectively.</div></h6> To achieve this, Proton also set out a few secondary goals to complement which. It includes making the latest <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-2026-proton-saga-3-variants-from-rm37990" target="_blank">fourth-gen Saga model</a> as Malaysia’s No 1 best-seller, for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/proton-emas-reaches-9549-users-in-2025-emas-7-ranks-no-1-local-ev-model" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS</a> marque to be Malaysia’s No 1 electric vehicle (EV) brand, for the upcoming <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/2026-proton-emas-7-phev-bookings-opened-est-rm110000-rm130000" target="_blank">e.MAS 7 PHEV</a> to be the No 1 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) offering in Malaysia too. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777515/conversions/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-29-at-7.43.47-AM-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777515" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-29-at-7.43.47-AM.jpeg"> Altogether, these immediate goals form a roadmap set out by Dr Li for Proton to achieve a total sale of 227,000 units by 2027. Said number is significant – historically, that was P1’s highest ever total sales it achieved throughout its existence. With all this mind, Proton seeks to become Malaysia’s No 1 carmaker in terms of sales by 2029. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777364/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-8-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777364" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-8.jpg" style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87); text-align: center; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777365/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-PHEV-Preview-2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16777365" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-PHEV-Preview-2.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777366/conversions/Caricarz-TA-Proton-EVPlant-Launch-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777366" alt="Caricarz-TA-Proton-EVPlant-Launch-5.jpg"> <div style="text-align: center;">P1 also reiterated its aim of having electrified models (EVs and hybrids) account for at least 30% of total sales, along with another 30% stemming from exports across 30 countries, all by 2030.</div></h6> In his address, Dr Li again reiterated the “30+30+30 by 2030” plan Proton laid out back in Jan 2025. Said plan calls for 30% of sales to be fuelled by electrified models (hybrids and EVs), followed by another 30% stemming from overseas exports to 30 export markets. Aptly, Proton aims to have done all this by 2030 as well. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777516/conversions/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-29-at-7.45.26-AM-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16777516" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-29-at-7.45.26-AM.jpeg"> Yes, these are certainly lofty numbers being touted by P1. Let’s not forget that to achieve this, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/proton-strengthens-local-supply-chain-with-rm32b-in-local-parts" target="_blank">Tanjong Malim-rooted automaker</a> will also have to strive towards toppling Rawang-based archrivals Perodua – currently the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/perodua-shifted-359904-units-in-2025-bezza-remains-its-best-seller" target="_blank">undisputed No 1 automaker in Malaysia, and ASEAN’s No 2.</a>Nevertheless,&nbsp;Dr Li appears confident in steering Proton towards these targets along with r<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" style="">ecently instated Deputy CEO Datuk Abdul Rashid Musa. </a>We’ll also add that the automaker’s vision is bolstered by recent milestones it charted throughout 2025 – new products plus AHTV initiative included. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777367/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-6-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777367" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-6.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777368/conversions/web_review_CariCarz_TA_Proton-X90_Flagship_6-Seat_-48-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777368" alt="web_review_CariCarz_TA_Proton-X90_Flagship_6-Seat_-48.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21426/16777369/conversions/web_CariCarz_First-Drive_2026-Proton-X70_engine_-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="16777369" alt="web_CariCarz_First-Drive_2026-Proton-X70_engine_-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dr Li also confirmed both the S70 sedan (top, left) and X90 three-row SUV (top, right) will be updated this year, likely with a switch to the new i-GT 4-cyl mill as the X50 and X70 (above).</div></h6> Speaking of products, the presentation slides Dr Li put forth did also confirm a few things we’ve long suspected. Apart from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/proton-emas-7-phev-debuts-on-feb-4-est-rm110krm130k" target="_blank">the introduction of the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV next month,</a> updated iterations of both the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/2026-proton-s70-mc1-leaks-online-jan-2026-launch-tipped" target="_blank">S70 C-segment sedan</a> and <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 three-row D-segment SUV</a> models were also confirmed for launch this year - both likely pakcing new 4-cyl hearts shared with the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">X50</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2026/01/first-drive-2026-proton-x70-three-critical-things-to-know" target="_blank">X70.</a>Apart from which, Dr Li also teased upcoming new model offshoots based on the fourth-gen Saga model’s AMA platform base. He didn’t divulge details like the planned model types and launch timelines of each. Instead, he elected to confirm at least three models were planned, all underpinning said platform.

Proton gears up to achieve 200,000 units sales for 2026, wants No 1 status by 2029 too.

Proton Eyes 200,000 Units Sales For 2026, No 1 Status By 2029

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21425/16776441/Text---Fuel-Update---29-January---4-February.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16776441" alt="Text---Fuel-Update---29-January---4-February.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;">The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 29 January to 4 February, 2026, the rates are as such.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Subsidised regular RON95 (Malaysian) is fixed at RM1.99 per litre. This is in accordance with the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy programme.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">For the unsubsidised RON95 (Non-Malaysian), it sees no changes. The price stays at RM2.54 per litre, following the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Premium RON97 also maintained. The price is set at RM3.10 per litre.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21425/16776442/Text-2---Fuel-Update---BUDI95.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16776442" alt="Text-2---Fuel-Update---BUDI95.jpeg"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Diesel hikes up by 4 cents, setting its retail prices in Peninsular Malaysia at RM2.92 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and RM3.12 per litre (Euro 5 B7).<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Rates for diesel in East Malaysia remains at RM2.15 per litre (Euro 5 B10/B20) and RM2.35 per litre (Euro 5 B7).<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">That said, these prices take effect from midnight tonight, until the next price announcement from the Ministry next Wednesday, 4 February, 2026.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/21425/16776443/Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16776443" alt="Text-1---Fuel-Update---Petrol-Pump.jpg">

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 29 January to 4 February, 2026, the rates are as such.

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