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<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>

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815328/conversions/the-new-gemas-jb-ets-v0-tky281xrea5d1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815328" alt="the-new-gemas-jb-ets-v0-tky281xrea5d1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the ETS extension project from Segamat to Johor Bahru is on track with no delays.</h6>The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ets-to-jb-sentral-on-track-but-not-quite-there-yet" target="_blank">ETS extension project</a> from Segamat to Johor Bahru is on track with no delays, says <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/lrt3-hits-99-completion-loke" target="_blank">Transport Minister Anthony Loke</a>.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815331/conversions/MoT-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815331" alt="MoT-Minister-YB-Anthony-Loke.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke</h6>Speaking to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/06/no-delay-to-segamat-jb-stretch-of-electrified-double-track-rail-project-says-loke" target="_blank">The Star</a> after opening the ASEAN-China International Rail Transit Forum 2025 earlier today, Loke said things remain on track for the entire stretch of the project, which is scheduled to be ready by "the end of the year.""It is inaccurate to say that there is a delay. In fact, I have said a few months ago that the project will be completed in phases. The first phase was the opening of the Gemas to Segamat in March (2025)," Loke continued.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815336/conversions/ETS-Extension-Gemas-JB-Map-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15815336" alt="ETS-Extension-Gemas-JB-Map.png"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815335/conversions/KTM-ETS-Train-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15815335" alt="KTM-ETS-Train-(1).jpg"> The electrification and double tracking project (EDTP) for the ETS line consists of three main phases, with the first one stretching from Gemas to Segamat, the second one covering Segamat to Kluang, and the third one from Kluang to Johor Bahru.As of now, the ETS service is already running on the stretch of the first phase, while the commencement date for the second phase stretch, which was intended to open before Aug 31, is still pending confirmation from a "very important person" who will be given the honour to drive the first ETS to Kluang.Loke, however, did not reveal the true identity of said VIP.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18842/15815338/conversions/KTM-ETS-Train-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15815338" alt="KTM-ETS-Train-(2).jpg"> Commenting on the perception of the ETS extension project being delayed, the minister explained that the first new train just finished testing, and that is the reason why the ministry was not able to make any announcement any earlier, other than waiting for confirmation from the "VIP train driver."Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/06/no-delay-to-segamat-jb-stretch-of-electrified-double-track-rail-project-says-loke" target="_blank">The Star</a>

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the ETS extension project from Segamat to Johor Bahru is on track with no delays.

ETS Segamat–Johor Bahru Extension is On Track, No Delays – MoT

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814926/conversions/https___cms-image-bucket-productionv3-ap-northeast-1-a7d2.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com_images__aliases_articleimage_5_0_3_9_49909305-1-eng-GB_southeast-asian-auto-sales+(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814926" alt="https___cms-image-bucket-productionv3-ap-northeast-1-a7d2.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com_images__aliases_articleimage_5_0_3_9_49909305-1-eng-GB_southeast-asian-auto-sales+(3).jpg"> Malaysia has officially overtaken Indonesia in quarterly car sales for the first time, a significant milestone that signals a changing tide in Southeast Asia’s auto market.According to a recent report by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/malaysia-s-quarterly-auto-sales-top-indonesia-s-for-1st-time" target="_blank">Nikkei Asia</a>, Malaysia registered 183,366 new vehicle sales between April and June 2025. While that figure is slightly lower than the same period last year, it was still enough to top Indonesia’s total of 169,578 units, which fell 12% year-on-year. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814927/conversions/thumb_Perodua-Alza-AV-rolling-(1)-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814927" alt="thumb_Perodua-Alza-AV-rolling-(1)-full.jpg"> It’s a remarkable shift. Just over a year ago, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/9/malaysia-set-to-surpass-indonesia-as-aseans-leading-auto-market" target="_blank">Malaysia trailed Indonesia by nearly 90,000 vehicles</a>. By mid-2024, it had already passed Thailand to become the second-largest car market in the region. Now, it’s moved ahead of Indonesia as well.Several factors are fueling Malaysia’s rise. Despite some cooling in overall vehicle demand this year, local buying sentiment has remained upbeat. Inflation is stable at around 2%, the ringgit has strengthened slightly, and Bank Negara’s decision to cut the OPR to 2.75% has made financing a bit more accessible.&nbsp;The country also posted a healthy GDP growth rate of 5.9% in the first half of 2025. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814928/conversions/web_MAA-June-2025_xEV-sales-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814928" alt="web_MAA-June-2025_xEV-sales-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814929/conversions/Screenshot-2025-08-06-115932-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814929" alt="Screenshot-2025-08-06-115932.jpg"> Local brands are still leading the charge. Perodua and Proton continued to dominate, accounting for 63% of total sales; that's 235,961 vehicles shifted in the first half of the year. Perodua remains a household name for its affordability, reliability, and ever-improving lineup, while Proton benefits from strong SUV offerings and renewed brand strength.The latest data from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/maa-june-2025-sales-down-5-tiv-down-21" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a> shows that total industry volume for 1H 2025 stood at 376,636 units, down 4.6% from the same period in 2024. That drop reflects a high base from last year’s record-setting total, along with a slowdown in pick-up and commercial vehicle sales, especially after the diesel subsidy was removed in June. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814982/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-8-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814982" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-8-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814981/conversions/web_BYD-Atto-3-Enhanced_launch_WA_2-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15814981" alt="web_BYD-Atto-3-Enhanced_launch_WA_2-full.jpg"> What’s holding up well, however, is Malaysia’s growing appetite for electrified vehicles. EV sales in the first half of 2025 reached 12,733 units, up 91% from the same period last year. Hybrid sales also rose by 12% to 17,480 units.&nbsp;While MAA does not provide official model breakdown, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/june-2025-auto-sales-fall-across-the-board-209" target="_blank">numbers from data.gov.my</a> indicates Proton e.MAS and BYD leading in the EV space while Toyota and GWM in hybrids — a trend consistent from previous quarters. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18839/15814983/conversions/Toyota-Corolla-Cross---CariCarz---3-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814983" alt="Toyota-Corolla-Cross---CariCarz---3-full.jpg"> In contrast, Indonesia’s auto sector continues to struggle. The sharp decline in sales reflects weak consumer confidence and tighter loan conditions. In June 2025 alone, car sales fell 21% year-on-year, the worst monthly drop in over a year.Against this regional backdrop, Malaysia’s steady consumer demand, strong national brands, and accelerating EV uptake are putting it on a very different trajectory. For years, Indonesia has been the region’s automotive leader, but the numbers now show Malaysia pulling ahead. Source:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.idnfinancials.com/news/56393/for-the-first-time-car-sales-in-malaysia-surpass-indonesia" target="_blank">IDN Financials</a>

Malaysia for the first time has surpassed Indonesia in quarterly car sales driven by strong local demand.

Report: Malaysia Takes Lead in Southeast Asia’s Auto Market

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<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/ferraris-lambos-among-1000-untaxed-vehicles-jpj" target="_blank" style="">Luxury car owners who skip road tax and insurance could soon face tougher penalties</a>, as road safety experts push for changes to outdated laws, Berita Harian has reported.The Road Safety Experts Association (PPKJR) is urging the government to review the Road Transport Act 1987, saying the current <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jpj-rm3-million-rolls-royce-among-53-vehicles-seized" target="_blank" style="">RM300 fine for driving without valid documents does little to deter wealthy motorists.</a>

“That amount means nothing to luxury car owners. Some would rather pay the fine than renew their road tax or insurance<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/18837/15814703/526556424_18522649675035774_4919805433960144968_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15814703" alt="526556424_18522649675035774_4919805433960144968_n.jpg"> 

"It’s a dangerous mindset that puts other road users at risk,” said Jamil Manan Supri, founder and advisor at PPKJR.<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;">Jamil believes heavier penalties are the only way to instill real accountability among high-end car owners, especially those who treat legal requirements as optional simply because they drive infrequently.<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 acknowledged that enforcement agencies are often stretched thin handling more pressing issues like commercial vehicle crashes or seatbelt violations, but insists that untaxed and uninsured luxury cars deserve attention too.<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;">“JPJ needs to be more proactive and send a clear message as this is not a small matter,” he said, adding that just because a car is only driven on weekends doesn't mean it's exempt from the law.<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;">In a recent case shared by senior lawyer Muhammad Hasif Hasan, a well-known product founder openly appeared in court to settle fines related to road tax and insurance violations for his luxury vehicle, highlighting how some knowingly break the law without fear of consequence.Jamil also pointed out that this issue isn’t new, and has been quietly ignored for years. In some cases, it even involves <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jpjeid-registration-now-available-at-driving-institutes" target="_blank" style="">forged number plates.</a>


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“What happens if there's an accident? The victim won’t be able to claim insurance. And if lives are lost, the legal process becomes long, painful, and messy,” he warned.He added that with lives on the line, ignoring the problem is no longer an option.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
Source: BH.

Road safety experts are urging tougher penalties for luxury car owners who skip road tax and insurance.

Zero Tolerance Ahead For Untaxed Luxury Cars - Experts

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Plans to improve <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/ktmb-adds-11340-extra-ets-seats-for-aug-sept-holidays" target="_blank" style="">KTM Berhad’s passenger train services</a> are running into a few roadblocks, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.In a written reply to Kampar MP Chong Zhemin, Loke explained that the current service constraints are caused by three key issues which are a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/ktmb-focuses-on-service-over-profit-loke" target="_blank" style="">shortage of trainsets, limited track access, and speed restrictions due to ongoing upgrades.</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;">“Speed limits are especially tight in areas with active infrastructure and signalling works like the Klang Valley, Gemas-Johor Bahru, and the East Coast line,” 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;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The minister noted that KTMB’s ability to roll out better schedules depends on the condition of its rail infrastructure and the availability of trains.
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<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18834/15813332/WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-29-at-8.50.43-PM-e1661781101764-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15813332" alt="WhatsApp-Image-2022-08-29-at-8.50.43-PM-e1661781101764.jpeg"> 

“To increase frequency, we need enough functioning trainsets, and the tracks must be in optimal condition to allow trains to run at full speed,” Loke added.To address the shortage, the government awarded a contract to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/ecrl-could-extend-to-sungai-golok-after-ktmb-revival-mrl-ceo" target="_blank" style="">CRRC Rolling Stock Center (Malaysia)</a> Sdn Bhd on March 20 to supply 12 new three-car electric train sets for the Northern Komuter line.<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;">These trains are aimed at easing growing demand in the northern sector, where daily ridership has jumped by 29% from 12,668 in 2023 to over 16,300 this year.<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 is also exploring trainset leasing to speed up the improvements.


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“For now, service upgrades will be rolled out in stages depending on how quickly new trains arrive and infrastructure work wraps up,” Loke concluded.

KTMB's schedule upgrades delayed by train shortages, limited track access, and speed restrictions.

KTMB Train Schedule Upgrades Hit Speed Bumps

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18829/15811465/485748319_1120421910112929_7368513755664742244_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15811465" alt="485748319_1120421910112929_7368513755664742244_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18829/15811466/485746816_1120422043446249_5599505089968817451_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15811466" alt="485746816_1120422043446249_5599505089968817451_n.jpg"> Starting Aug 5, Malaysians can register for <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/myjpj-app-login-via-mydigital-id-starting-oct-10" target="_blank">JPJeID at any licensed driving institute (IM)</a> across the country, a move by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to make its digital services more accessible to the public.The initiative allows learner drivers and members of the public to sign up for JPJeID accounts directly at driving schools, in addition to existing online and branch options.JPJeID serves as a digital identity that allows users to log in to JPJ’s online platforms like the MySIKAP portal and the MyJPJ mobile app. With it, users can carry out up to 38 types of transactions online, including license applications, vehicle registration and road tax renewals.One of the key improvements is for new drivers. Those who have passed the mandatory driver education module (KPP01) can now apply for their Probationary Driving Licence (LDL) directly through the MySIKAP portal.&nbsp;Once payment is completed, the LDL will be issued digitally and made available in the MyJPJ app, no physical collection required.JPJ says this latest move is part of its broader push to improve service delivery and reduce congestion at physical counters by encouraging more Malaysians to go digital. In a statement, the department said it hopes the initiative will make its services more accessible and support the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/03/new-jpj-outreach-program-targets-gov-agencies-to-improve-digitalization" target="_blank">government’s ongoing digitalisation efforts</a>.For now, registration is open to Malaysian citizens with MyKad or MyPR.&nbsp;<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjabatanpengangkutanjalanmalaysia%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0xHMwzogKvThD1UPPfAn8D4FvuUoHZkMwZm4dYXfFLEFUDiP3LeGU74pyZ5jzV1n1l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="748" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 0.8125rem; border-width: initial; border-style: none; overflow: hidden;"></iframe></div>

JPJeID registration is now available at all driving institutes, streamlining access to MySIKAP and MyJPJ services.

JPJeID Registration Now Available at Driving Institutes

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A married couple who owned a jewellery business in Pahang died in a tragic accident on Saturday after their <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/this-ford-mustang-mach-e-ev-travels-916-km-on-a-single-charge" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ford Mustang</a> crashed into an electric pole along Jalan Segamat-Kuantan.The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/ms/2025/08/ford-mustang-langgar-tiang-elektrik-suami-isteri-maut" target="_blank" style="">crash happened around 2pm at Kilometre 13 of the route</a>. The victims, 51-year-old Izzudin Harmaini and his wife, 36-year-old Nur Syamimi Rosli, were pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining severe injuries.<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;">Segamat district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said the couple had been driving from Kuantan towards Segamat when the car is believed to have lost control, skidded off the road, and hit a roadside pole.




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Fire and rescue personnel from the Segamat station, led by Senior Fire Officer I Abd Rahim Taufik  were dispatched to the scene to assist in removing the victims from the wreckage. <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;">“The operation took about 30 minutes and required specialised equipment to extract the bodies,” Ahmad says.<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;">Medical personnel from the Ministry of Health later confirmed the deaths on site. The bodies were then sent to Segamat Hospital for post-mortem examinations.


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Preliminary investigations suggest that loss of vehicle control may have caused the crash. Authorities are still working to determine the full circumstances.<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>

A married couple died after their Ford Mustang crashed into an electric pole along Jalan Segamat-Kuantan.

Couple Killed In Ford Mustang Crash Near Segamat

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18822/15810399/conversions/Proton-eMAS5-MISI5-Tour-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15810399" alt="Proton-eMAS5-MISI5-Tour-2.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The upcoming Proton e.MAS 5 is going on a ‘MISI 5’ national tour from August to October, 2025. Launch imminent?</h6>The upcoming <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-new-proton-emas-5-ev-teased-in-camo-q4-launch-hinted" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS 5 EV</a> is going on a nationwide tour from Aug to Oct this year ahead of its much-anticipated debut. Dubbed the Proton e.MAS 5 ‘MISI 5’ Tour, Proton’s upcoming second EV model will be visiting several popular tourist destinations, covering all major regions in both East and West Malaysia.The nationwide tour will kick off in the Central Region from Aug 9-17, where the e.MAS 5 will be visiting key popular spots like Batu Caves, Central Market, KLCC, and Saloma Bridge on Aug 15. At the same time, this EV hatch will also appear in several Proton e.MAS dealerships in the region as listed below:<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">9 August: SG Car (Shah Alam), Wheelcorp (Setia Alam), EON (Glenmarie), and AJG (Puchong)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">10 August: AJG (Sri Kembangan), Jawira (Balakong), ProAuto (Kajang), and Jewel Sonic (Putrajaya)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">16 August: Able Mobility (Cheras), MBF EV (Jalan Tun Razak), Cahaya (Segambut), and Igreen (Setapak)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">17 August: Pantai Bharu (Rawang), EON (Damansara), Regal Motor (Petaling Jaya), and Peringgit (Jalan Klang Lama)</li></ul>Besides the Central Region, the MISI 5 Tour will head to the Northern Region (Perak, Penang, and Kedah) from Aug 21 to 25, the East Coast Region (Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang) from Sept 4 to 8, the Southern Region from Sept 13 to 15 in Johor and Sept 20 to 21 in Negri Sembilan and Melaka, and the East Malaysia Region from Sept 25 to 28 in Sarawak and Oct 3 to 5 in Sabah.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18822/15810400/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-10-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810400" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-10.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18822/15810401/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-3-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810401" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-3.jpg"> Visitors to this upcoming tour will be treated to guided walkabouts, as well as static displays and interactive exhibits on the e.MAS 5 and other Proton e.MAS products. More importantly, visitors will have a chance to size up the new e.MAS 5 up close, while seeing firsthand how this compact EV hatch fits seamlessly into the lives of everyday Malaysians, regardless of class or age.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18822/15810405/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-11-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15810405" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-11.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">PRO-NET CEO Zhang Qiang (right)</h6>“With the MISI 5 Tour, Malaysians will get the chance to see the Proton e.MAS 5 up close, learn more about the car from product experts, as well as meet popular influencers,” said Mr. Zhang Qiang, CEO of PRO-NET.“The Proton e.MAS 5 is designed to meet the needs of young urban starters, families, and first-time EV drivers, and MISI 5 lets us connect with those people, region by region,” Zhang added.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18822/15810403/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-8-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810403" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-8.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18822/15810402/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-1-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15810402" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Proton-e.MAS-5_-1.jpg"> You can learn more about the Proton e.MAS 5 MISI 5 Tour by checking out <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/ProtonEMASOfficial/" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS’ official social media channels</a>. To know more about the e.MAS 5 itself, be sure to check out our <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/ProtonEMASOfficial/" target="_blank">previous report</a> on this upcoming EV hatch by Proton.

The upcoming Proton e.MAS 5 is going on a ‘MISI 5’ national tour from August to October, 2025. Launch imminent?

Proton e.MAS 5 ‘MISI 5’ National Tour – Aug to Oct, Launching Soon?

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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has identified <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jpj-rm3-million-rolls-royce-among-53-vehicles-seized" target="_blank" style="">more than 1,000 luxury vehicles including Ferraris and Lamborghinis that have gone without valid road tax and insurance for an extended period.</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;">These high-end cars, often owned by celebrities and prominent business figures, are typically used only on weekends or for special occasions. But that, according to JPJ senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, does not exempt them from the law.<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 does not matter how rarely the car is used. If it’s on the road, it must be properly taxed and insured,” he said.


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As part of its ongoing enforcement drive under Op Luxury, the department is closely monitoring traffic using both marked and unmarked vehicles.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/ops-luxury-jpj-seizes-101-luxury-vehicles" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Officers will not hesitate to seize any vehicle caught driving illegally.</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;">Between July 30 and August 1, a total of 53 luxury cars were impounded. Among them was a Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth RM3 million, along with a Lamborghini Huracan and an Aston Martin DBX. <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;">In an earlier phase of the operation in June, another 101 vehicles were seized, including a Porsche believed to belong to a local actress.<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;">Kifli said many vehicle owners wrongly assume that their cars do not need valid documents if they are driven only occasionally. 


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“That assumption is false and against the law. We know who the owners are. If the cars appear on public roads, we will act immediately,” he added. <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;">JPJ is also calling on the public to report similar violations. Complaints can be submitted through the MyJPJ app or by emailing the department directly (aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my) with complete details.

JPJ flags over 1,000 luxury cars, including Ferraris and Lambos, for missing road tax and insurance.

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