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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/19254/15958064/conversions/EKVE-Caricarz-(5)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15958064" alt="EKVE-Caricarz-(5).jpg"> Motorists can enjoy toll-free travel on the new East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) for one month, starting 6AM today until 11.59PM on Sept 29.&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the waiver today while launching Phase One of the long-delayed project, which was first scheduled for completion in 2019. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19254/15958066/conversions/EKVE-Caricarz-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15958066" alt="EKVE-Caricarz-(3).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19254/15958065/conversions/EKVE-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15958065" alt="EKVE-Caricarz-(2).jpg"> The first phase covers 16.8 KM, supported by 8.4 KM of access ramps. It includes four interchanges at Sungai Long, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Hulu Langat and Ampang together with four toll plazas and two lay-bys.As part of the Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road network, the highway is expected to ease congestion on the fringes of the Klang Valley. It links Kajang and Semenyih to Hulu Langat and Ampang, with connections to the Kajang-SILK Highway and the SUKE Expressway.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19254/15958067/conversions/EKVE-Caricarz-(6)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15958067" alt="EKVE-Caricarz-(6).jpg"> With EKVE journeys between Ampang and the Sungai Long-Kajang area could now be shortened by up to 20 minutes.Looking ahead, Anwar warned the concessionaire that Phase Two of the EKVE will be strictly monitored to prevent further delays. “If it’s delayed, you’d better watch out,” he cautioned.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Phase one of EKVE finally opens six years behind schedule, concessionaires offer 30-day toll-free run.

Delayed EKVE Phase One Finally Opened With  30-Day Toll-Free Span

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19250/15955989/Official-launch.jpg" data-media-id="15955989" alt="Official-launch.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Execs from both Isuzu Malaysia and dealers Dynamic Motors Sdn Bhd, officially launching the latter's new Isuzu 3S Centre in Kuantan, Pahang recently.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/isuzu-d-max-sees-3081-units-shifted-in-h1-2025" target="_blank">Isuzu Malaysia</a> revealed earlier today via press release that it has strengthened its local network further. The latest addition to said network comes in the form of a newly opened Isuzu 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre located in Kuantan, Pahang.More specifically, this new Isuzu 3S Centre outlet mentioned is situated in the Pahang state capital’s Semambu district – a bustling industrial area that sits on the outskirts of Kuantan.“With new and comprehensive outlets such as this latest Isuzu 3S Centre in Kuantan, we hope that our customers will be able to enjoy an elevated level of attention and service,” says <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/isuzu-malaysia-appoints-tomoyuki-yamaguchi-as-new-ceo" target="_blank">Iuzu Malaysia CEO Tomoyuki Yamaguchi.</a>The exec adds that the opening of this brand new 3S outlet, which is operated by authorised dealers Dynamic Motors Sdn Bhd, was a timely effort in light of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/isuzu-d-max-sees-3081-units-shifted-in-h1-2025" target="_blank">Isuzu brand’s growing population within Malaysia.</a> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19250/15955990/Spacious-new-facility.jpg" data-media-id="15955990" alt="Spacious-new-facility.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Said new 3S centre outlet in Kuantan sits on a 3,500 square metre plot with a 1,700 square metre building. It's also a certified Isuzu Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) outlet.</div></h6> Said new outlet sits on a 3,500 square metre plot and sees a 1,700 square metre building that features a mezzanine level housing the outlet’s administrative office. The firm adds the entire ground level here is dedicated solely to customer experience.That aside, the outlet features a large covered driveway for service customers to drop their vehicles off comfortably. Next comes a cozy customer lounge brimmed with relaxing swivel chairs and café-style chairs and tables for owners to utilise while waiting.Present in this customer lounge too is a chiller stocked with various beverages for customers to indulge and consume whilst on their visit. There’s even a coffee machine present to cater to coffee-loving visitors.Elsewhere, the new outlet’s spacious showroom houses two display vehicles, and it’s also brimmed with Isuzu’s latest Virtual Reality (VR) showroom accessory for that lets visitors easily explore <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/launched-face-lifted-2024-isuzu-d-max-5-variants-from-rm9894920-onwards" target="_blank">the full range of variants of the signature D-Max pick-up truck.</a> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19250/15955991/Modern-showroom.jpg" data-media-id="15955991" alt="Modern-showroom.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19250/15955992/Comfortable-lounge.jpg" data-media-id="15955992" alt="Comfortable-lounge.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides a spaciois showroom space with Isuzu's latest  VR accessory, the outlet also boasts a cozy customer lounge.</div></h6> Besides that, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/isuzu-malaysia-launches-new-isuzu-insurance-pro-programme" target="_blank">Isuzu Malaysia</a> also notes that this is a certified Isuzu Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) outlet. This means the premise is authorised to sell and service the whole range of Isuzu vehicles, medium-duty Forward and heavy-duty Giga truck models included.Lastly, the new Dynamic Motors Isuzu 3S Centre in Kuantan sees its showroom half detailed operate daily, whereas its service centre side operates Mondays through Saturdays - it's closed on Sundays.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Isuzu Malaysia sees local network strengthened with newly opened 3S centre in Kuantan, Pahang.

New Isuzu 3S Outlet Opens in Kuantan, Pahang

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Seremban folks, be ready for a few traffic changes this week <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/2025-merdeka-day-parade-public-urged-to-use-public-transport" target="_blank">as the city gears up for National Day celebrations at Padang Majlis Bandaraya Seremban, Jalan Yam Tuan.</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;">Several key roads will be closed from Friday (Aug 29) and Sunday (Aug 31) to make way for rehearsals and the big day itself. <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;">Closures will run from 7AM to 12PM on Wednesday, and 6AM to 12PM on Friday and Sunday, said Seremban police chief ACP Mohammad Hatta Che Din.

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“The parade will pass through Jalan Berhala, Jalan Dato Hamzah, Jalan Yam Tuan, Jalan Dato’ Sheikh Ahmad and Jalan Dato’ Bandar Tunggal. Roads connected to these stretches, such as Lorong Jawa, Jalan Lee Kee Seong and the Istana Roundabout, will also be closed,” 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;">But don’t worry. There are alternative routes. Motorists can instead use Jalan Tunku Munawir, Jalan Dato Lee Fong Yee, Jalan Tunku Hassan, Jalan Dato Abdul Malek, Jalan Dato Abdul Kadir and Jalan Tun Abdul Said.


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Mohammad Hatta urged road users to follow traffic personnel’s directions and plan ahead to avoid being caught in long queues.<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;">Those needing assistance or further details can reach the Seremban Police Headquarters Operations Room at 06-6033477 or 06-6014999. <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;">.

Several major roads in Seremban will close this week for National Day rehearsals and celebrations.

Road Closures In Seremban Ahead Of Merdeka

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The Ministry of Finance has dismissed a viral claim that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/amir-hamzah-ron95-subsidy-coming-reform-before-2026-carbon-tax" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">RON95 petrol will be rationed once subsidy rationalisation kicks in later this year.</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;">It said the message, which also carried a suspicious link, is fake and urged the public not to be misled. <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;">“Avoid clicking on unverified links and to check only official government channels for updates,” it wrote.




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The warning comes as the government prepares to roll out <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ron95-subsidy-sees-quota-system-with-higher-allowance-for-p-hailing-e-hailing" target="_blank" style="">a targeted subsidy scheme that will lower the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians. </a>Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the plan in July, with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/anwar-luxury-assets-will-be-factored-in-for-ron95-subsidy" target="_blank" style="">implementation expected by the end of September.</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;">“Once the targeted subsidy is in place, the price of RON95 will drop to RM1.99 per litre for Malaysians, while foreign nationals will have to pay the market rate,” Anwar addressed.<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 noted that RON95 subsidies have cost the government around RM20 billion annually in 2023 and 2024. 


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19244/15953916/Caricarz-RON95-B10Diesel-FuelPump-(1)-full_normal-(1).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15953916" alt="Caricarz-RON95-B10Diesel-FuelPump-(1)-full_normal-(1).jpg"> 

Despite recent drops in global oil prices, the unsubsidised rate of RON95 remains about RM2.50 per litre, well above what Malaysians currently 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;">“This ensures ordinary citizens continue to enjoy affordable fuel while preventing leakages to those who are not eligible,” 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;">.

The Finance Ministry has denied viral claims of RON95 rationing and urged Malaysians to beware of suspicious messages and links.

Malaysians Told To Ignore False Claims Of RON95 Rationing

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19243/15953641/conversions/JCB-Caricars-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15953641" alt="JCB-Caricars-(3).jpg"> Johor has become the first state in the Asia-Pacific region to adopt the advanced <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/jcbs-new-ice-with-hydrogen-fuelled-technology" target="_blank">Pothole Pro JCB machine</a>. In turn, this boost the efforts under its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/kkr-only-gets-half-of-rm4b-needed-for-road-repairs-ahmad-maslan" target="_blank">Zero Pothole initiative</a>.Two units, each costing RM1.6 million, were acquired by contractor Safwa Global Venture (M) Sdn Bhd using technology from the United Kingdom.&nbsp;State Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the machines will <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/rm4b-needed-critical-road-repairs-come-first" target="_blank">make road repairs faster, cleaner and more durable</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19243/15953643/conversions/JCB-Caricars-(7)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15953643" alt="JCB-Caricars-(7).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19243/15953642/conversions/JCB-Caricars-(6)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15953642" alt="JCB-Caricars-(6).jpg"> With the new system, fixing a one-square-metre pothole takes about eight minutes to cut and 20 minutes to patch, compared to nearly an hour with conventional methods. Each team will now require only three workers instead of six, while road closures can be kept shorter.The machines are also capable of cutting up to 120 MM deep with smoother, neater finishes, which can extend <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/works-minister-rm4-billion-needed-to-repair-federal-roads" target="_blank">road durability by as much as 90%</a>.Mohamad Fazli said adopting the technology reflects Johor’s commitment to eliminating potholes while supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), where reliable road networks are crucial for economic growth and investment. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2461591" target="_blank">BERNAMA</a>

Johor lead Asia-Pacific region by adopting Pothole Pro JCB for faster, longer-lasting road repairs.

Johor Speeds Up Road Repairs with Pothole Pro JCB

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19241/15953600/Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(2).jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15953600" alt="Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(2).jpg"> Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/malaysias-transport-push-rts-digital-upgrades-and-rail-milestones" target="_blank">taxi touting an act</a> that betrays the country’s interests, stressing that it must be wiped out with firm action from all sides.He said the problem has dragged on for more than a decade, especially at KLIA 1 and 2, where <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/22-nabbed-in-singapore-for-illegal-cross-border-ride-hailing-to-malaysia" target="_blank">unsuspecting tourists</a> are often overcharged. Instead of paying under RM100 for a ride to Kuala Lumpur, some are forced to fork out RM300–RM400.&nbsp;Many share their frustrations online, leaving Malaysia with a damaged reputation and deterring future visitors. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19241/15953601/Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(8).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15953601" alt="Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(8).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19241/15953602/Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(9).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15953602" alt="Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(9).jpg"> To tackle this, Loke has directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to go after touts by issuing summonses, seizing vehicles and charging offenders in court. He said the government’s aim is not to deny people a livelihood, but to ensure they follow the proper process.&nbsp;He further added, becoming a licensed driver is now simpler, with the ministry easing requirements for PSV licences through a short course instead of a full theory test. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19241/15953603/Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(6).jpg" data-media-id="15953603" alt="Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(6).jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19241/15953604/Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(3).jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15953604" alt="Taxi-Tout-KLIA-(3).jpg"> Loke added that a reliable transport system is essential for tourism, especially with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/visit-malaysia-2026-language-and-etiquette-training-for-taxi-drivers-announced" target="_blank">Visit Malaysia Year 2026</a> approaching. He welcomed efforts by KLIA2 to improve services, including a taxi booking app, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ev-adoption-in-e-hailing-may-rise-faster-in-secondary-cities-according-to-chargesini" target="_blank">an e-hailing queue system</a> and better waiting areas.Source:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/08/28/taxi-touting-a-betrayal-of-the-nation-says-loke-as-ministry-vows-firm-action-to-protect-malaysias-image-at-klia/189243#google_vignette" target="_blank">MalayMail</a>

KLIA taxi touts overcharging tourists by up to RM400 are tarnishing Malaysia’s reputation.

Loke: KLIA Taxi Touting Betrays Nation’s Image

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19240/15953589/conversions/MYJalan-Caricarz-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15953589" alt="MYJalan-Caricarz-(4).jpg"> The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/over-95-of-myjalan-complaints-fixed-highway-projects-enter-digital-era" target="_blank">MYJalan app</a>, once mainly used for lodging complaints about damaged roads, is set to evolve into a full-fledged national database for managing road infrastructure across Malaysia.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/nanta-rm33-billion-needed-to-fix-maintain-federal-roads" target="_blank">Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi</a> said the upgrade addresses one of the biggest hurdles in road management, the absence of standardised and comprehensive data.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19240/15953590/conversions/MYJalan-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15953590" alt="MYJalan-Caricarz-(2).jpg"> With proper data in place, he explained, road maintenance can be planned more effectively and carried out more accurately, ensuring safer and smoother journeys for all users regardless of which agency manages the road.The announcement was made after the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/over-39000-road-issues-flagged-on-myjalan-app-since-launch" target="_blank">MYJalan 2025 Programme Road Data Seminar</a> and Engagement Session, which brought together ministries, state agencies, local councils, land offices and highway concessionaires to push forward reforms in road data management.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19240/15953591/conversions/MYJalan-Caricarz-(11)-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15953591" alt="MYJalan-Caricarz-(11).jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/19240/15953592/conversions/MYJalan-Caricarz-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15953592" alt="MYJalan-Caricarz-(3).jpg"> Nanta said state governments and local authorities have thus far responded positively, and further discussions will be held before the plan is taken to the Cabinet at the end of 2025.Launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Aug 2024, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/08/road-users-can-now-report-road-issues-via-myjalan-app" target="_blank">MYJalan</a> has become a key government initiative to improve road safety and management. As of July 31, the programme has logged 40,938 complaints, with about 30.4% involving Federal roads and the remainder concerning state administrated or other roads.

MYJalan app set to evolve from complaint channel to key tool in managing Malaysia’s road network.

Nanta: MYJalan Will Become National Road Database

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Highways are set to get busy this Merdeka weekend, with<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/ms/2025/08/cuti-panjang-plus-jangka-22-kenderaan-banjiri-plus-bermula-hari-ini" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> PLUS Malaysia predicting up to 2.2 million vehicles a day on August 31 and September 1.</a>To help ease the drive, PLUS is urging travellers to plan ahead using its improved <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/myplus-tta-helps-highway-users-to-plan-travel" target="_blank" style="">MyPLUS-TTA feature on the PLUS app.&nbsp;</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;">Once designed mainly for festive rush hours, the tool now gives real-time alerts, faster “Favourite Route” access, and a simpler drop-down route selector, making it easier to navigate peak days outside the festive season.<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;">“Travel patterns during Merdeka are less predictable than during Hari Raya or Chinese New Year, so we’ll continue monitoring and updating traffic advice daily,” PLUS said.


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Adding to the patriotic mood, 21 rest stops along the PLUS and LPT2 highways have been decorated with this year’s National Day theme, Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni, while digital boards will flash Merdeka greetings until mid-September.<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;">PLUS is reminding drivers to stay patient, plan smart, and keep safety in mind while celebrating Merdeka on the road.<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;"> </div>

PLUS is bracing for 2.2 million vehicles daily over the Merdeka weekend and is urging drivers to plan ahead using its updated app.

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