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One suggestion was to issue special plates for electric vehicles. <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;">
This would help distinguish EVs from petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles on the road and could be an attractive feature for many buyers. <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;">
All electric vehicles (EVs) across the country will be issued special number plates beginning with 'EV' followed by the registered number and so forth (e.g., EV1, EV2). He stated that the issuance of such plates, including e-Plates (with RFID built in) is not just for show. 
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Loke explained that EVs must be clearly identified in order for the Fire and Rescue Services Department to identify the vehicle in the event of an accident. He believes this is critical because the fire department cannot simply spray water on EV-related fires. Typically, EV fires necessitate special procedures and equipment.

<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/9443/9536511/230701-China-Aito-M5-Tesla-Y-1140x570-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="550px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">To that end, JPJ has issued a request for proposal (RFP) in its most recent Facebook post for the implementation of a special number plate design for Electric Vehicles,  adding that any companies with sufficient experience in finance, development, and operation of special number plates are welcome to submit a proposal that meets JPJ's criteria.<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">
Attendance at the special briefing session is compulsory, and the company is responsible for all document preparation and submission costs. The submission deadline is November 14, at 10 a.m. on that Tuesday. Enquiries can be directed to Kumar at 03-88928949 or <a href="mailto:kumar.aanandan@jpj.gov.my"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">kumar.aanandan@jpj.gov.my</a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18783/15795965/conversions/525271637_18522649666035774_6157350793414692212_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15795965" alt="525271637_18522649666035774_6157350793414692212_n.jpg"> A fleet of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/mustang-bmw-owners-caught-with-expired-road-tax-citing-financial-issues" target="_blank">high-end vehicles</a>, including a RM3 million <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/06/rolls-royce-cullinan-blue-shadow-debuts-as-space-inspired-limited-edition-suv" target="_blank">Rolls-Royce Cullinan</a>, were among 53 cars recently impounded by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) during a special crackdown across the Klang Valley.&nbsp;Conducted under Ops Luxury 2.0 from July 30 to Aug 1, the enforcement exercise targeted luxury vehicles operating without road tax or insurance. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18783/15795992/conversions/527317067_18522649657035774_558111211087026109_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15795992" alt="527317067_18522649657035774_558111211087026109_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18783/15795991/conversions/527430154_18522649627035774_9178267609721997046_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15795991" alt="527430154_18522649627035774_9178267609721997046_n.jpg"> Also seized were several performance and exotic models such as the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/04/lamborghini-celebrates-60th-anniversary-with-3-special-huracan-models" target="_blank">Lamborghini Huracan</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/launched-lamborghini-urus-se-789-hp-super-phev-suv-from-rm1028-million" target="_blank">Lamborghini Urus</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/09/aston-martin-dbx707-lands-in-malaysia-from-rm11-million" target="_blank">Aston Martin DBX</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/previously-secret-m1-inspired-bmw-i16-concept-revealed" target="_blank">BMW i8</a> and an unnamed Mercedes-Benz model that had reportedly gone untaxed and uninsured since 2022.&nbsp;JPJ confirmed that three of the seized vehicles were being driven by foreigners, one of whom was caught using a forged international driving permit allegedly bought in Dubai for RM5,000. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18783/15795993/conversions/526556424_18522649675035774_4919805433960144968_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15795993" alt="526556424_18522649675035774_4919805433960144968_n.jpg"> According to JPJ Senior Enforcement Director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, these cases reflect a worrying trend among some luxury vehicle owners who are knowingly bypassing legal obligations. He said some tried to downplay the violations, claiming they had “forgotten” to renew their road documents, but added that such claims do not justify breaching the law.The enforcement team had monitored the targeted vehicles through covert surveillance before executing the operation. In addition to expired documents, other offences detected included driving without a valid licence, improper use of registration plates, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/rm10mil-in-duty-evasion-found-after-28-luxury-cars-seized" target="_blank">various vehicle compliance issues</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18783/15795995/conversions/525998772_18522649636035774_8121573840754453374_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15795995" alt="525998772_18522649636035774_8121573840754453374_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18783/15795994/conversions/526347348_18522649693035774_4461045742214677990_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15795994" alt="526347348_18522649693035774_4461045742214677990_n.jpg"> All 53 vehicles have been sent to JPJ impound yards for further inspection and action under the Road Transport Act 1987. The agency reaffirmed that Ops Luxury will continue at regular intervals as part of its commitment to road safety and legal compliance.This follows a similar nationwide operation in <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/ops-luxury-jpj-seizes-101-luxury-vehicles" target="_blank">June where 101 luxury cars were confiscated</a>. The department has warned that there will be no leniency for those who flout transport laws, regardless of status or vehicle value. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/1254023/updated-rm3mil-rolls-royce-lamborghini-among-53-luxury-cars-seized#google_vignette" target="_blank" style="">NST</a>

JPJ Ops Luxury 2.0 sees 53 high-end vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Lamborghini Huracan, seized over expired road tax and insurance.

JPJ: RM3 Million Rolls-Royce Among 53 Vehicles Seized

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791503/conversions/Toyota-YarisCross-DNGA-ASEAN-NCAP-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15791503" alt="Toyota-YarisCross-DNGA-ASEAN-NCAP-3.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The DNGA-based Toyota Yaris Cross just received a five-star score for the ASEAN NCAP crash test. Coming to Malaysia soon?</h6>It’s been a few years since the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/05/dnga-based-toyota-yaris-cross-debuts-in-indonesia-future-perodua-d66b" target="_blank">DNGA-based, ASEAN-only Toyota Yaris Cross</a> debuted, and this B-segment SUV crossover has finally been crash tested by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/asean-ncap-awards-proton-emas-7-five-star-rating" target="_blank">ASEAN NCAP</a>. For this test, an Indonesian-spec Yaris Cross was being tested, where it has gained a solid five-star rating with an overall score of 83.02, putting it on par with other B-SUV rivals like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/chery-omoda-5-sets-asean-ncap-b-seg-suv-benchmark" target="_blank">Chery Omoda 5</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/malaysian-bound-mitsubishi-xforce-gets-5-star-asean-ncap-rating" target="_blank">Mitsubishi X-Force</a>, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/gac-gs3-emzoom-awarded-5-star-asean-ncap-rating" target="_blank">GAC GS3 Emzoom</a>, to name a few.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791504/conversions/Toyota-YarisCross-DNGA-ASEAN-NCAP-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15791504" alt="Toyota-YarisCross-DNGA-ASEAN-NCAP-1.jpg"> Breaking down the overall score, you’ll see that the Yaris Cross has scored 29.28 points out of the possible 32 for the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 44.17 points out of 51 for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 17.74 points out of 21 for Safety Assists, and 9.76 points out of 16 for Motorcycle Safety.Also important to note is that the Yaris Cross was tested under the 2021-2025 assessment protocol, making it one of the final vehicles to be tested under it before the new regulation for 2026-2030 begins.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791527/conversions/web_CariCarz_2023-Toyota-Yaris-Cross_HEV_Thailand_-(2)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15791527" alt="web_CariCarz_2023-Toyota-Yaris-Cross_HEV_Thailand_-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791526/conversions/web_CariCarz_2023-Toyota-Yaris-Cross_HEV_Thailand_-(4)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15791526" alt="web_CariCarz_2023-Toyota-Yaris-Cross_HEV_Thailand_-(4).jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Thai-spec Toyota Yaris Cross HEV</h6>What helps the DNGA Yaris Cross gain its five-star score is the comprehensive standard safety equipment it comes with, which includes things like six airbags, as well as both traction (TCS) and stability (VSC) controls, which are available across all variants.More importantly, the SUV is also brimmed with active safety features, thanks to the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assists that adds key ADAS functions like autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane keeping assist (LKA), blind spot monitoring (BSM), and auto high beam (AHB). Mind you, these functions are only available for higher-specced models, depending on the market.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791524/conversions/Toyota-YarisCross-DNGA-ASEAN-NCAP-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15791524" alt="Toyota-YarisCross-DNGA-ASEAN-NCAP-2.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791528/conversions/web_CariCarz_2023-Toyota-Yaris-Cross_HEV_Thailand_-(3)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15791528" alt="web_CariCarz_2023-Toyota-Yaris-Cross_HEV_Thailand_-(3).jpg"> Speaking of markets, what’s also interesting to see is that the ASEAN NCAP result sheet shows that the Yaris Cross is also listed as being made in Malaysia for the Malaysian market. That said, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/umwt-shifted-7773-units-in-june-2025" target="_blank">UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT)</a> has yet to sell the car here, although that might be the case in the future, as the DNGA Yaris Cross was <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/toyota-yaris-cross-coming-to-malaysia-this-year" target="_blank">long touted to be launched here</a>.That said, this could also indicate that we might be getting closer to its long-awaited Malaysian debut, and should this be true, perhaps there’s a chance that we’ll get the Toyota version of the Yaris Cross first, before the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/06/this-perodua-nexis-render-shows-what-perodua-d66b-might-look-like" target="_blank">long-rumoured Perodua version</a>—codenamed D66B—arrives.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791530/conversions/web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Perodual_eMO-Final-Prototype_-10-full.jpg" data-media-id="15791530" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_MAS2025_Perodual_eMO-Final-Prototype_-10.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18782/15791529/conversions/Perodua-Nexis-Theottle-(6)-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15791529" alt="Perodua-Nexis-Theottle-(6).jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Perodua president &amp; CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad (left) confirmed that the automaker won't be launching any new hybrid model this year.</h6>This possibility is also in line with a statement made by Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, who confirmed that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/perodua-d66b-shelved-by-upcoming-new-ev-model" target="_blank">Perodua won’t be releasing any hybrid models this year</a>, with the automaker instead focusing on its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/perodua-ev-final-prototype-previewed-q4-2025-launch-under-rm80k" target="_blank">first EV model</a>, which is due to debut by the end of this year.

The DNGA-based Toyota Yaris Cross just received a five-star score for the ASEAN NCAP crash test. Coming to Malaysia soon?

Malaysian-Bound Toyota Yaris Cross Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Score

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787125/conversions/Chery-Tiggo8Pro-Ext-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787125" alt="Chery-Tiggo8Pro-Ext-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've known for sometime now that Chery Auto Malaysia is poised to expand with yet another brand/sub-brand for the local market. Today, we got a somewhat clear indication to which...</div></h6> We at Carz.com.my have known for some time now that the folks over at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/chery-tiggo-cross-ckd-rolls-off-inokom-kulims-production-line" target="_blank">Chery Auto Malaysia</a> – parent entity to both <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/chery-malaysia-debuts-csh-tech-tiggo-7-phev-tiggo-8-phev-teased-again" target="_blank">Chery Malaysia</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/omoda-jaecoo-malaysia-sets-up-new-shah-alam-warehouse" target="_blank">Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia</a> brand subsidiaries – are set to expand with yet another brand or sub-brand locally.In fact, from its last major online recruitment effort, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/is-cherys-exeed-sub-brand-finally-coming-to-malaysia" target="_blank">we had initially speculated that the firm is gearing up to introduce the Exeed brand</a> through a new subsidiary business unit. From what we’ve just gathered today however, it’s clear now said efforts are for&nbsp;Chery Group’s new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/lepas-l8-suv-rolls-off-assembly-line-as-new-chery-brands-first-model" target="_blank">Lepas</a> sub-brand instead. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787126/conversions/web_CariCarz_Screenshot_LepasMalaysia-IG-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787126" alt="web_CariCarz_Screenshot_LepasMalaysia-IG.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Earlier today, we chanced upon sighting the new and seemingly 'official' Lepas Malaysia (@lepasmalaysia) Instagram page, and it all appears legit.</div></h6> Fuelling this was the fact that we chanced upon sighting of a freshly established <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/lepasmalaysia?igsh=Ymt0cXg1YnptbHNi" target="_blank">Lepas Malaysia (@lepasmalaysia)</a> Instagram page earlier today. From what we can deduce based on the page’s initial wave of content and the user profiles following it, this appears to be legitimate effort indeed.Naturally, at this stage, details are scant, and the folks over at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/chery-malaysia-pledges-rm50000-to-national-sports-trust-fund" target="_blank">Chery Auto Malaysia</a> naturally remain tight-lipped about the effort. However, we’re certain Lepas Malaysia will NOT be operated separately by a related external party as how <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/jetour-vt9-and-dashing-ckd-assembly-commences-in-johor-bahru" target="_blank">Jetour Auto Malaysia</a> is.&nbsp; Nevertheless, here’s what we can speculate based on what we can observe now. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787127/conversions/Lepas-Brand-Indonesia-GIIAS2025-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787127" alt="Lepas-Brand-Indonesia-GIIAS2025-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The new Lepas sub-brand from Chery already has a trio of SUVs ready to be marketed globally, those being the (L-R) L4 A/B-SUV, L8 D-SUV and L6 C-SUV models.</div></h6> As a refresher, Wuhu-rooted automaking giants Chery <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/lepas-l8-suv-rolls-off-assembly-line-as-new-chery-brands-first-model" target="_blank">launched its new Lepas sub-brand globally back in May this year</a> just before <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/auto-shanghai-2025-chery-tiggo-9l-debuts-as-brands-smartest-toughest-suv-yet" target="_blank">Auto Shanghai 2025</a> kicked off. The seeds for which were planted as early as Nov 2024, and it has a trio of SUV models on hand ready – the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/lepas-l8-detailed-new-d-suv-with-ice-bev-phev-flavours" target="_blank">L8 three-row D-SUV,</a> the L6 C-SUV and the L4 A/B-SUV model.Additionally, Lepas marked its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/cherys-lepas-brand-makes-international-debut-in-indonesia" target="_blank">overseas and regional ASEAN debut</a> during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2025 (GIIAS 2025) held last week in Jakarta. During which, the brand’s initial trio of SUVs mentioned were showcased, perhaps indicating its intent to woo a wide spectrum of buyers from the massive Indonesian market. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787128/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Lepas-L8-China-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787128" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Lepas-L8-China-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787129/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Lepas-L4-Concept-China-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787129" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Lepas-L4-Concept-China-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787130/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Lepas-L6-Concept-China-(3)-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787130" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Lepas-L6-Concept-China-(3).jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've sized up all three of the Lepas brand's SUVs trio noted. Overall, the sub-brand touts a 'youthful' and slightly more 'upmarket' image from the main Chery brand, but not at 'luxurious' or 'premium' as either Jaecoo, Omoda or iCaur.</div></h6> Similarly, the new ‘official’ <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="http://instagram.com/lepasmalaysia?igsh=Ymt0cXg1YnptbHNi" target="_blank">@lepasmalaysia IG page</a> mentioned earlier also has content of all three SUV models featured, thus signalling similar intent by the subsidiary to woo a wide range of customers. What will be interesting to see is how Lepas pines for them, especially given the next fact.Globally, Lepas positions itself as a 'youthful marque' that’s ‘more upmarket’ than the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/auto-shanghai-2025-refreshed-chery-tiggo-8-phev-shown-coming-to-malaysia-very-soon" target="_blank">main Chery brand,</a> but not as ‘luxurious’ as either <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/jaecoo-j8-awd-premium-off-road-suv-tested-at-sepang-bay-13" target="_blank">Jaecoo,</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-omoda-c7-previewed-now-under-omoda-jaecoo-malaysia" target="_blank">Omoda</a> or the electric-only <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/icaur-03-ev-set-to-debut-in-q3-2025-est-from-rm145000" target="_blank">iCaur</a> sub-brand – all present locally under the Chery Auto Malaysia umbrella. Given which, we’ll leave it to you to decide how and where Lepas stands amongst which. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787131/conversions/web_MBA_CariCarz_Chery-Tiggo-Cross-Launch_-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787131" alt="web_MBA_CariCarz_Chery-Tiggo-Cross-Launch_-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787134/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Jaecoo-J8-launch_-4-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787134" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Jaecoo-J8-launch_-4.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18781/15787135/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-iCaur-03-iExperience-10-full.jpg" data-media-id="15787135" alt="Caricarz-MBA-iCaur-03-iExperience-10.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">It will be interesting to see how Lepas Malaysia positions itself locally under Chery Auto Malaysia, which already markets the group's Chery (top), Omoda | Jaecoo (left) and iCaur (right) brands and sub-brands.</div></h6> Certainly, we at Carz.com.my will keep close tabs on Lepas Malaysia as it develops, and we’ll bring you more details as we have them.&nbsp;In the meantime, what do you folks reckon? Are you ready for another brand and the additional new choices it’s bound to bring to the market? Hit the comments with your take on things… <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

New ‘official’ IG page we sighted by chance indicates Chery’s new Lepas sub-brand is set to enter Malaysia very soon.

Chery’s Lepas Brand Entering Malaysia Soon? ‘Official’ IG Page Sighted

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18778/15784023/LEBUHRAYAMEXII_4328-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15784023" alt="LEBUHRAYAMEXII_4328-(1).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;">
 The MEX II Highway, once planned as a major traffic solution for Klang Valley, has remained unfinished since 2019. Now,<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/govt-moves-to-revive-delayed-mex-ii-project" target="_blank" style=""> the government is working with bondholders to revive the project and get construction moving again.</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;">Talks are currently underway between federal agencies and the Receivers and Managers appointed by the project's sukuk holders, who took over after the original concession company defaulted in early 2022. <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 focus now is on finding a financially and technically viable path to completion.<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;">Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the discussions are centred on four key areas; updated construction costs, cash flow projections, long-term toll revenue, and traffic analysis. <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 factors, according to him, will help determine whether the highway can still deliver value to motorists and investors alike.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18778/15784024/BH3MEXIM_BHfield_image_socialmedia.var_1746244591-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15784024" alt="BH3MEXIM_BHfield_image_socialmedia.var_1746244591.jpg"> 

Once a revised plan is finalised, it will be presented to the Cabinet for further consideration.<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;">“We are reviewing all aspects, including technical and financial feasibility. The aim is to ensure the project remains viable and serves the public interest,” Nanta said in a written reply in Parliament.<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 issue was raised by Puchong Member of Parliament Yeo Bee Yin, who questioned how much more funding might be required and what steps are being taken to avoid similar project failures in the future.Nanta clarified that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/macc-rm32-million-seized-from-tan-sri-over-expressway-scandal" target="_blank" style="">MEX II project was a fully private initiative, funded and managed under a contractual model</a> where the private concessionaire builds, operates, and eventually transfers the highway. <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;">“All progress payments and claims were managed between the concessionaire, contractors, engineers, and the sukuk holders without government involvement in approvals or disbursements,” the minister explained.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18778/15784025/MEX-ii-plan-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15784025" alt="MEX-ii-plan.jpg"> 

Originally set to be completed in December 2019, the 18-kilometre extension was designed to ease congestion on the existing MEX Expressway. <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;">However, prolonged cash flow issues halted the work. The project has since come under renewed public scrutiny following an investigation into RM360 million worth of alleged false claims, now being probed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

The government is working with bondholders to restart the long-delayed MEX II Highway.

Govt Looking To Revive MEX II Highway With New Completion Plan

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783309/web_TA_CariCarz_2025-Proton-X50-Price-Launch_-3-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783309" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_2025-Proton-X50-Price-Launch_-3.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">2025 Proton X50 Facelift at its official launch event late last month. As of end of July, 999 units have been delivered and production has reached 2,000 units.</div></h6> Earlier today, national automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-june-2025-sales-drops-to-11361-units" target="_blank">Proton</a> revealed that the sales pace of the recently launched <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">2025 Proton X50 Facelift</a> have reached a high level. In fact, the automaker revealed it has delivered 999 units in just the first five (working) days since its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">July 24 launch.</a>“We garnered 5,000 bookings in just 10 days before the price was revealed. Cumulatively, we have now received 8,000 bookings as at the end of July,” adds Zhang Qiang, Deputy CEO of Proton Edar – Proton’s sales and distribution arm. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783310/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_outdoor_rolling_-5-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783310" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_outdoor_rolling_-5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783311/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_outdoor_rolling_-6-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783311" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_outdoor_rolling_-6.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783312/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-23-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783312" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-23.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783313/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-28-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783313" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-28.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783314/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-25-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783314" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-25.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783315/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-26-full.jpg" data-media-id="15783315" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Premium_studio_-26.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 25%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">2025 Proton X50 Facelift in 1.5 Premium guise featured.</div></h6> Moreover, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-establishes-new-subsidiary-to-spearhead-and-expand-overseas-exports" target="_blank">Proton</a> also highlights production&nbsp;of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/six-things-we-learnt-about-the-2025-proton-x50-facelift" target="_blank">refreshed 2025MY version of its best-selling B-SUV</a>&nbsp;at its Tanjong Malim plant&nbsp;have surpassed 2,000 units as of end of July. This ensures that the model’s sales momentum remains high in the coming weeks and months, touts <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/zafrul-protons-turnaround-driven-by-geely-has-emas-ckd-quietly-started" target="_blank">Proton</a> further.“We have planned to keep production levels high to ensure the waiting time for customers is kept to a minimum,” added Zhang Qiang. Take note, 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">face-lifted X50</a> is the first of three new models planned for released by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-establishes-new-subsidiary-to-spearhead-and-expand-overseas-exports" target="_blank">Proton</a> this year. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783316/web_TA_CariCarz_2025-Proton-X50-Price-Launch_-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15783316" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_2025-Proton-X50-Price-Launch_-5.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Depending on variant, the face-lifted 2025 Proton X50 is priced between RM85,900 and RM109,300 with the special RM4,000 cash rebate on offer for the first 10,000 buyers.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/2025-proton-x50-roi-opens-3-variants-new-15l-4-cyl-engine-wireless-aaacp" target="_blank">First announced in early July,</a> the revamped <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">2025 Proton X50 officially launched late last month</a> with a streamlined range of three variants – Executive, Premium and Flagship. Key changes include a new 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo petrol powertrain plus a slew of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/proton-x50-voice-recognition-suite-now-supports-bahasa-malaysia" target="_blank">new and improved tech.</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">At launch,</a> the refreshed 2025 Proton X50 commands base price tags of RM89,900 (Executive), Premium (RM101,800) and RM113,300 (Flagship). Said figures are lowered by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">RM4,000 via a special launch rebate offered for the first 10,000 buyers too.</a>Get to know the face-lifted 2025 Proton X50 in better depth via our launch report and First Impressions feature by clicking <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/launched-2025-proton-x50-facelift-3-variants-from-rm85800" target="_blank">here</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/six-things-we-learnt-about-the-2025-proton-x50-facelift" target="_blank">here</a>.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18776/15783317/web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Flagship_studio_-2-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15783317" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_EMBARGO_Proton-X50_Flagship_studio_-2.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

2025 Proton X50 Facelift sees 999 units delivered in just five days, production hits 2,000 units mark as of end of July too.

2025 Proton X50 Facelift Sees 999 Units Shifted In 5 Days

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782245/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-6-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15782245" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-6.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Bridgestone Malaysia has introduced the new Turanza 6 tyres in Malaysia, with sizes ranging from 14 to 21 inches.</h6><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/03/first-bridgestone-premium-outlet-in-malaysia-launched-at-usj" target="_blank">Bridgestone Malaysia</a> has expanded its tyre lineup in Malaysia by introducing the new Bridgestone Turanza 6 tyres. This is the latest version of Bridgestone’s flagship tyre series, with the new version promising to deliver a quieter and smoother ride than the previous version.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782246/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15782246" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782247/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15782247" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-3.jpg"> Developed in response to customer feedback, the new Turanza 6 incorporates Bridgestone’s new ENLITEN™ technology, which promises up to an 8% reduction in noise levels and an 8% increase in ride comfort over its predecessor, the Turanza T005A. More importantly, Bridgestone also promises the Turanza 6 to deliver 14% better wet grip over the previous model, granting drivers more confidence and stability in challenging driving conditions.What’s also interesting about the new Turanza 6 is the fact that it is now designed to meet the specific demands of EVs. Thanks to its low rolling resistance, the Turanza 6 promises to extend the travel range for your EVs, while its enhanced wear tolerance helps to subside the effects from the high torque and heavy weight EVs have over combustion-powered cars.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782249/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15782249" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-4.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782248/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15782248" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-5.jpg"> For the environmentally conscious, the new Turanza 6 has been developed with sustainability in mind, where it uses fewer newly sourced raw materials during its production than the previous version, and its life wear has also been extended. As a result, Bridgestone claims the new Turanza 6 production produces 16% less CO₂ emissions at the raw material stage, while its increased rolling resistance also leads to a decrease in energy consumption while driving.“This new flagship tyre combines exceptional performance with sustainability-focused features, showcasing Bridgestone’s dedication to advancing safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility in the premium tyre segment. We are confident that the Bridgestone Turanza 6 will change what drivers can expect of a luxurious, comfortable, and quiet driving experience,” said Michael Chung, Managing Director of Bridgestone Malaysia.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782250/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15782250" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-2.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18773/15782251/conversions/Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15782251" alt="Bridgestone-Turanza6-Tyre-Malaysia-7.jpg"> With sizes ranging from 14 to 21 inches, the new Bridgestone Turanza 6 tyres are now available on sale at all <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/new-bridgestone-premium-outlet-opens-in-kuala-lumpur" target="_blank">authorised Bridgestone outlets</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/new-bridgestone-premium-outlet-opens-in-kuala-lumpur" target="_blank"> </a>in Malaysia. In conjunction with its launch, Bridgestone Malaysia has announced an exclusive sales promotion at Bridgestone authorised stores. From Aug 1 to 31, 2025, customers who purchased four (4) Turanza 6 tyres in a single receipt will receive a limited-edition 2-in-1 convertible pillow blanket.You can learn more about the size, availability, and other special offers for the new Turanza 6 tyres by visiting <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bridgestonetyre.com.my/en" target="_blank">Bridgestone Malaysia’s official website</a>.

Bridgestone Malaysia has introduced the new Turanza 6 tyres in Malaysia, with sizes ranging from 14 to 21 inches.

Bridgestone Turanza 6 Tyres Launched in Malaysia – 14 to 21 Inches, EV-Ready

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18771/15781721/conversions/thumb-(8)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15781721" alt="thumb-(8).jpg"> Johor is proposing a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) connection between Iskandar Puteri and Tuas, aimed at boosting cross-border mobility with Singapore.This RTS2 link is being pitched as a complementary route to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/rts-link-on-track-as-bukit-chagar-hub-completed" target="_blank">Johor Bahru–Woodlands RTS Link</a>, which is now entering its final stages of development and slated to begin service by the end of 2026.Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi raised the RTS2 idea during a recent meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana. He also updated Wong on the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which includes the newly established Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) as a key hub for coordinating investment activity. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18771/15781723/conversions/RTS-Link-Alignment-Map-August-2023-BM-1536x891-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15781723" alt="RTS-Link-Alignment-Map-August-2023-BM-1536x891.png"> So far, Johor has attracted over 577 enquiries through the JS-SEZ framework, with 70 investors showing serious intent. 11 of them were introduced through Singapore’s investment agencies, signalling strong cross-border investor interest.The RTS2 concept follows a directive by Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim to explore impactful regional strategies. Onn Hafiz said the proposal was well received, and that Singapore was open to expanding cooperation into areas like energy, logistics, and labour mobility. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18771/15781724/conversions/jb-singapore-rts-link-02-(1)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15781724" alt="jb-singapore-rts-link-02-(1)-full_normal.jpg"> Meanwhile, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/nightly-closure-of-jalan-ismail-sultan-for-rts-works-until-july-16" target="_blank">Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link</a> has hit a major milestone recently with the completion of its customs and immigration complex at Bukit Chagar. The facility will feature co-located border clearance, where Malaysian and Singaporean authorities operate under one roof, marking a first for Southeast Asia.The next major phase will be dynamic testing of the entire train system in May 2026. This will involve trial runs from the Wadi Hana depot through all stations to ensure full operational readiness. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18771/15781725/conversions/FW1487331_SGP05_30062025_RTS_JB-lpr-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15781725" alt="FW1487331_SGP05_30062025_RTS_JB-lpr-full_normal.jpg"> The RTS Link, will connect Bukit Chagar to Singapore’s Woodlands North station. It will run eight driverless trains, each made up of four cars and designed to carry over 600 passengers. At peak hours, it can move up to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/rts-link-fare-study-underway-to-ensure-affordable-cross-border-travel" target="_blank">10,000 commuters in each direction</a>.Onn Hafiz said the progress reflects strong coordination between federal agencies, the Johor government, and project partners. He described his meeting with Prime Minister Wong as a step forward for deeper bilateral ties that will benefit both nations.He also shared that Johor’s economy had a strong start in 2025, attracting RM30.1 billion in total investments and posting a 6.4% GDP growth, the highest among all Malaysian states.&nbsp; Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/31/johor-moots-second-rts-link-in-meeting-with-singapore-pm" target="_blank">The Star</a>

With Bukit Chagar terminal nearing completion, Johor eyes new RTS2 link to Tuas to further ease cross-border travel.

Johor Proposes RTS2 Link Between Iskandar Puteri and Tuas

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18768/15779976/conversions/MLFF-Objection-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15779976" alt="MLFF-Objection-(1).png"> The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/mlff-wont-fully-solve-highway-congestion-pac" target="_blank">Public Accounts Committee (PAC)</a> has urged the Ministry of Works (KKR) to ensure that Malaysia’s future Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll system will not create any financial burden for the government or consumers.PAC Chair, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said this caution comes after past projects, initially claimed to be cost-free, had ended up requiring public funds. She said any final decision on MLFF must be carefully weighed to avoid repeating those mistakes. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18768/15780002/conversions/524185597_18362859898199212_3907780587537907459_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15780002" alt="524185597_18362859898199212_3907780587537907459_n.jpg"> She also stressed that the system, if implemented, must offer real benefits by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/mlff-malaysia-to-study-and-emulate-successful-foreign-model" target="_blank">improving traffic flow</a> and easing congestion on highways.The PAC has requested KKR to submit a written update on the latest developments and direction of the project. In the meantime, it urged authorities to improve the efficiency of the current toll collection system as an immediate step to tackle congestion.This follow-up comes after the Works Ministry revealed that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/mlff-toll-system-likely-delayed-until-2027-works-ministry" target="_blank">MLFF rollout is unlikely before 2027</a>. Secretary-General Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim cited delays due to the need for legal groundwork, stakeholder engagement and Cabinet approval before formal talks with concessionaires can begin. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18768/15780003/conversions/MLFF-DUKE-Caricarz-(THUMB)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15780003" alt="MLFF-DUKE-Caricarz-(THUMB).jpg"> Although the system was first proposed nearly 20 years ago, it has faced repeated setbacks, mainly legal challenges and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/13-out-of-33-concessionaries-yet-to-agree-to-mlff-implementation" target="_blank">industry resistance</a>. While a basic legal framework is in place, new supporting regulations are still being drafted.So far, no government trials have been carried out. All testing has been done by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/06/duke-mlff-testing-underway-coexistence-of-on-board-unit-number-plate-recognition-considered" target="_blank">individual highway operators</a>. Some, like PLUS and Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings, have already started pilot runs. Others are still in the preparation phase. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/31/pac-tells-works-ministry-multi-lane-fast-flow-system-must-not-burden-government-or-public/185961" target="_blank">MalayMail</a>

PAC wants KKR to ensure no hidden costs to government or road users in the upcoming MLFF toll system rollout.

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