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GWM Malaysia has announced the price for the Wey G9 Hi4 HEV, a 7-seat MPV with a 2.0T petrol hybrid powertrain and a WLTP range of 718 km. The price is RM249,800 OTR, following the opening of order books for…
Read the full brief →The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2026 in Malaysia is set for October 31–November 1 at Setia City Convention Centre. The event, supported by Petronas Primax, offers discounts including up to RM2,000 with…
A joint enforcement operation in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, involving police, the Road Transport Department (JPJ), and the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) resulted in 111 motorcycles seized and 945 traffic…
Malaysia’s Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has seized 27 RON95 petrol samples from seven petrol stations in Selangor following 10 complaints alleging water-contaminated fuel that damaged…
Malaysia's Tesla Model 3 receives updates including a 16-inch touchscreen, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, a Zen Grey interior option, and darker 19-inch wheels. The Performance variant gains a new front…
Malaysia awaits a viability assessment report on restoring Formula 1 events, with a decision to be presented to the cabinet in November. The consideration follows Malaysia’s past F1 hosting and ongoing…
A camouflaged test fleet of Proton’s AMA02 A-segment SUV, rumored to be named Saga Cross or X30, has been rendered and discussed publicly. The post notes speculation around the vehicle’s designation and…
A Malaysian auto event, ACE 2026, promotes Leapmotor B10 with an EZ5 package valued at RM11,188, including insurance, tinting, and a wallbox installation. The event is scheduled to run at the Setia City…
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), backed by Petronas Primax, is returning to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) in Malaysia from October 31. The event highlights Mitsubishi Xforce and its seven-year…
GWM Malaysia announces two new outlets—GWM Skudai (3S) in Johor and GWM Equine Park (1S+2S) in Seri Kembangan, Selangor—as part of its nationwide dealer network expansion. Both outlets are operated by Auto…
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended Vehicle Type Approval for the Chery Omoda 5 and halted new registrations while a technical investigation into a rear-axle issue is…
Malaysia’s new-vehicle market appears set for a fifth consecutive record year. JPJ data show 640,875 vehicles registered in January–September 2026, indicating sustained strength in the country’s automotive…
According to JPJ registration data, Proton accounted for 23.9% of all new vehicle registrations in Malaysia from January to September 2026, the highest market share since 2011. No other figures or authorities…
The Paul Tan’s Automotive News report covers ACE 2026, an automotive expo in Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) Malaysia, featuring a RM9,000 rebate on the Jaecoo J5, a 7-year warranty, RM2,500 vouchers, and…
Malaysian reports indicate that the cabinet, with the transport ministry, supports amending the Road Transport Act 1987 so motorists who commit accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs would…
A Malaysian automotive expo promo highlights the Zeekr 7X with a listed price of RM193,800 and included perks such as a free wallbox and two years of free service. The ACE 2026 event at Setia City Convention…
The Malaysian Ministry of Finance releases the upcoming week’s retail prices (Oct 8–14, 2026). Petrol prices rise: RON95 to RM4.67 and RON97 to RM5.15. Diesel remains at RM5.27. No other changes announced.…
Malaysia’s transport ministry states that 26.6 million of 40.77 million registered vehicles—about 65.3%—were active as of end-September. The breakdown includes roughly 16 million cars and 9.57 million…
Eurotech Wheel Distribution, the Malaysia-based importer and distributor for KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas and Zontes, has rebranded as ETG (Eurotech Group). The move signals an expansion of business operations and…
Marc Marquez closed the championship gap to Jorge Martin to two points following a dominant double at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, increasing pressure in the MotoGP title race.
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) says it will suspend My E.G. Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Berhad, both part of the MYEG Group, from acting as collection agents, with an alleged outstanding government…
A Malaysian event update confirms the KL Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 will proceed in all KLSCM categories except for the kids’ category, due to haze conditions. Road closures are expected as part of…
In Malaysia, the ministry of finance has announced a weekly fuel-price update showing decreases for the coming week (October 1–7, 2026). Diesel, RON95, and RON97 prices are all reported to be lower than the…
A plug-in hybrid power cruiser concept, the Voge CU-X, was shown at CIMA 2026 in Chongqing, China. The design signals Loncin Motor’s planned future technology for motorcycles, combining a petrol engine with…
iCaur plans a China market launch of the V27 Long Range Edition, featuring a 51.2 kWh battery and an advertised WLTP EV range of 246 km. The official launch date in China is September 30.
A Malaysia-built scooter, the Modenas Karisma 125, adapted as the Kawasaki Brusky 125 for the Philippine market, is highlighted with a price of RM5,030 in the Philippines. The article notes the collaboration…
A Chinese automaker plans to introduce its humanoid robot Xiaodong into its automotive plants, starting with sorting and quality inspection tasks in October, followed by small-batch trial production by the…
The Malaysian market sees the iCaur 03 CKD RWD launch with the same RM119,740 price as the outgoing CBU, delivering 184 PS and a 426 km NEDC range. The CKD model follows a previous CKD iWD release and…
Malaysia sees the launch of the Morbidelli C252V cruiser, a 2026 V-twin model, priced at RM16,988 (excluding road tax, insurance, and registration). The bike was unveiled in May 2026 at MAEPS, Serdang, as…
Malaysia’s automotive press reports the Jetour T2 i‑DM plug‑in hybrid has been officially launched, offering 360 PS and 610 Nm, with an electric range over 100 km and a total range around 1,200 km, priced at…
Anthony Loke, Malaysia’s transport minister and DAP secretary-general, announced his resignation at a party press conference and will submit the resignation letter to the prime minister. The move is framed as…
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) reports that August 2026 vehicle deliveries declined by 3.2% year-on-year, totaling 71,428 units. The brief notes no further figures or context are provided in the…
A 39-year-old Ipoh resident, Saidahtul Khairunnisa bt Martius, reportedly won two units of the Mitsubishi Xforce in a B1F1 contest, while paying for only one. Details about eligibility, the contest…
A Malaysian automotive news outlet reports that Volvo’s facelifted XC90 will adopt the XC60’s long-range T8 PHEV option, adding a 162 km WLTP electric range. The update also notes integration of Google Gemini…
Zurich Insurance in Australia will provide discounted premiums to drivers who insure a Tesla equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD). This marks an early instance of a lender rating FSD as lower risk,…
A new Chinese brand, Marshal Moto, is launching in Malaysia with the Toughman 800 and XS250 cruisers, imported as CKD by MZM Holdings. Prices are RM38,800 and RM18,800 respectively. The move adds Marshal Moto…
Images circulated of an alleged eighth-generation BMW 3 Series (G50) without camouflage, reportedly spotted at a Munich facility. Details remain unconfirmed, and the post notes similarities to an NA0 i3 EV…
Naza Eastern Motors has opened Suzuki Juru, a new 1S Suzuki dealership in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia, with an investment of RM1 million. The report is from Paul Tan’s Automotive News and notes the…
Reports indicate Malaysia will receive the Leapmotor B03X, a B-segment electric SUV, by the first half of 2027. The model is expected to feature international specifications aligned with Europe and will be…
Tesla has launched the Model Y Performance in China, featuring 460 hp, 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, a 659 km CLTC range, and production in Shanghai. The vehicle is listed on Tesla’s Chinese configurator at…
Carro Autofair 2026 is scheduled for September 25–27 at Carro Puchong South, Malaysia. The event promises options for both new and used cars and includes rewards valued up to RM350,000. No further details on…
Registrations for Malaysia’s electric vehicles in August 2026 reached a record high, with the Proton e.MAS 5 doubling to 4,770 units and accounting for the surge. The month also saw the Tesla Model 3 rise to…
August 2026 shows Proton achieving a national EV sales record with 5,383 units, up 83.8% from July. The year’s data also notes Tesla surpassing BYD for second place in the brand rankings, continuing an active…
New JPJ registration data for August 2026 shows Perodua Bezza remaining the best-seller, though registrations fell 14.3% from July. Axia climbed to second place, while the eMas 5 entered the top five. Details…
A Chinese scooter model, the Letbe Nomad 350, may enter the Malaysian market in 2026 via MForce Bike Holdings, following the Letbe Mecha. Details on launch timing and pricing remain unconfirmed.
A gallery showcases the 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab automatic variant in Malaysia, highlighting its 6-speed automatic transmission and reverse sensors. The vehicle is priced around RM108k on-the-road…
Malaysian works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated that almost all of the country’s 28 highway concessionaires are in talks with B2B partners to implement multi-lane fast flow (MLFF)…
BYD says it will disclose Malaysia’s electric-vehicle development plan within a week, outlining whether its Malaysia operations will involve an owned Tanjong Malim plant or an Inokom CKD arrangement. The…
Mitsubishi Motors plans to broaden the Pajero family with two smaller models, including a kei car and a compact SUV described as China-rivalling in size. The announcements came alongside the world premiere of…
Ho Chi Minh City plans a phased restriction on petrol and diesel vehicles in its central area as part of a pilot low emissions zone (LEZ) set to begin in July 2027. The proposal details a staged approach…
Geely plans ultra-fast 1,800 kW DC fast chargers to compete with BYD Flash Charging, with indications that these could be introduced in global markets, according to Autocar reporting highlighted by Paul Tan’s…
Honda Malaysia unveils September 2026 promotions with rebates of up to RM12,000 on several models, including WR-V, HR-V, CR-V, Civic and City Hatchback, as part of a broader marketing push.
Polestar unveils the Polestar 4 SUV as the more practical variant, featuring up to 544 PS and 686 Nm, with a WLTP range of up to 630 km. The model, built in South Korea, aligns with a more estate-like design…
Honda Malaysia will hold a series of public previews for the facelifted Honda City across the Klang Valley and Putrajaya from September 4–6, ahead of the official launch. The previews will take place at…
SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — The defence in the case of a 15-year-old boy charged with murdering a female student at a seco...
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The government will take immediate steps to tighten oversight of e-commerce platforms followin...
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) will implement home-based teaching and learning (PdP...
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) an...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Buying a strata property could eventually involve more than knowing the purchase price, mon...
SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop…
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — Six significant initiatives implemented by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) un...
While PDRM has said that government vehicles using beacons and sirens must prioritise other road users’ safety, this hasn’t always been the case, and road safety experts say that the rules governing the use…
The ARIIC Touch 250 scooter has arrived in the Malaysian market, priced at RM13,688 excluding road tax, registration and insurance. The scooter is offered in three colour options – Matt Black, Urban Green…
HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Pad 20 series in the Malaysian market. The series consists of two different models: a standard version and a Pro model. As we’ve discussed previously, the tech…
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has denied appointing any third party to handle its rec...
It will also receive a bigger 2027 budget allocation of RM2.27b.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — A total of 30 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of...
Earlier this year, the Child Protection Code (CPC) under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 came into force, requiring social media platforms to implement electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) and age verification measures to ensure young children cannot create accounts. While this requirement currently only applies to social media, it may expand to cover…
GWM Malaysia has officially launched the Wey G9 Hi4 HEV in Malaysia, introducing a hybrid version of its seven-seater luxury MPV. The model was previously opened for bookings last week, with the company now confirming its local specifications and pricing. Unlike the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, the Wey G9 Hi4 HEV uses a smaller battery […] The post GWM…
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The Registrar of Societies (RoS) has cancelled the registration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) aft...
MELAKA, Oct 20 — E-hailing drivers and delivery riders have welcomed the welfare measures announced under Budget 2...
Kia Malaysia has teased the facelifted fifth-gen (NQ5) Sportage on its socials. “What if a hybrid could be more than you imagined. A new chapter is taking shape, where performance and efficiency move as one. […] The post 2026 Kia Sportage facelift Malaysia teaser – 1.6T hybrid appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
Business & InvestmentKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today urged the government to give Malaysians...
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 20 — The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 7,804 summonses totalling RM1.17 million th...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysia aims to equip at least 50 per cent of its 34 expressways with Smart Highway techno...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin expects Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
KUANTAN, Oct 20 — Police have crippled four gangs suspected of robbing and stealing cables belonging to the East C...
TASEK GELUGOR, Oct 20 — Police have detained a babysitter to assist in investigations into the death of a 10...
BUTTERWORTH, Oct 20 — Police have detained six men to assist investigations into the abuse of an Indonesian woman...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Peak electricity demand from the data centre industry in Peninsular Malaysia is projected t...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (Lunas) remains committed to delivering the first littoral com...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Nearly RM11 billion in Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assist...
'A good education system should cultivate citizens who dare to ask the right questions.'
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Finance Ministry (MoF) has not made any commitment to provide financial assistance to A...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government is refining proposals to improve the National Haze Action Plan, particularly...
SINGAPORE, Oct 20 — Firefly will fully resume its flights between Subang and Singapore on Thursday (October 22), f...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Allegations of “corporate mafia” activities and abuse of power involving the Fe...
A purported district office mix-up in Mahsan exposes conflicting accounts on two neighbouring Chinese new villages.
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 20 — For delivery riders in Johor, escaping the thick haze that has settled over the state is not...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — It is not a lack of talent, but rather stigma and doubts about their capabilities that cont...
Nonprofit Group calls for End of Greyhound Racing Industry SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report from the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE), tens of thousands of kangaroos are being shot each year to provide... The post GREY2K USA Worldwide Report: Australian greyhound tracks depend on the killing of tens of thousands of kangaroos…
GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Cross University researchers are aiming to halve the cost of producing omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries, backed by the... The post Can we produce low-cost omega-3s without relying on fish? appeared first…
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pexar, a smart device brand powered by Lexar, announced that its VivKeep digital photo frames are now available exclusively through JB Hi-Fi Australia, the premier electronics retailer in Australia, in stores nationwide and... The post Pexar VivKeep Digital Photo Frames, Powered by Lexar, Now Available at…
Malacca exco also says he won't step down.
Firmable now detects 75,317 technologies across 19 million businesses, including the back-office infrastructure that website-based technographics miss. Every detection provides critical business context and comes with verified decision-maker contacts. MELBOURNE, Australia and SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmable, the... The post Firmable…
DBP's website, along with a state govt's portal, appear to have been compromised.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The government will examine the feasibility of expanding the implementation of electronic K...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Malaysia and Japan have the potential to expand defence industry cooperation through techno...
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 19 — Police have detained 13 local men following a Molotov cocktail attack targeting several home...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The mechanism for allocating parliamentary constituency funds and the influx of foreign nat...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — A man has been arrested in Kelantan to assist investigations into a viral video allegedly s...
Australians crack 6.87 billion eggs a year. Joint health research says we're throwing away the best bit. SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The paper-thin membrane inside every eggshell has been studied in human clinical trials for joint pain and... The post Vitaceuticals Launches MagZorb Joint Ease with NEM Nationwide appeared first on Kosmo Online .
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has won RM250,000 in damages in her defamation suit against Umno Yout...
SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today launched a commemorative book, first-da...
KUCHING, Oct 19 — The proposed New Kuching International Airport (NKIA) at Tanjung Embang could contribute approxi...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will file a notice of appeal against the Sessio...
SEMPORNA, Oct 19 — The issue of foreigners abusing social visit passes to engage in illegal economic activities in...
KUCHING, Oct 19 — Sarawak aims for an electricity generation capacity of 15,000 megawatts (MW) by 2035, with at le...
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — Malaysia has retained the World Health Organisation (WHO) validation for the elimination of mo...
Malacca High Court also orders Umno Youth chief to remove the impugned statements from social media.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — The government plans to draft the Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill for submission to...
Last month, Honda Malaysia announced the 2026 version of the City, with four variants in tow. Now, the company has announced the hatchback version of the car, which comes in three variants instead. The E model is absent, but the other three – V, RS and e:HEV RS – all got the hatchback treatment. Across […] The post Honda Announces Hatchback Version Of 2026…
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct19 — Rapid KL will deploy 85 buses for a special shuttle service to the Sepang International Circ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — A total of 27 areas nationwide continued to record unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) read...
PARLIAMENT | People are getting fed up with this endless problem, Radzi says.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max serves as the top-of-the-line variant in this generation of candybar iPhones. It’s not exactly the most interesting Apple product to launch so far, partly due to the presence of one particular device. But even ignoring that elephant in the room, not much has changed between last year’s model and this […] The post iPhone 18 Pro Max…
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — All educational institutions in Melaka, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as in Kuantan...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The police have recorded statements from 15 individuals to assist in investigations into al...
Setting up a title showdown with five rounds remaining in the season, Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by just two points in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings. The Aprilia Racing rider’s narrow advantage matches […] The post 2026 MotoGP: Martin leads Marquez by two points appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
Business & InvestmentSony is exploring a new AI-powered frame generation technology that could make its way to the PlayStation 6 (PS6), according to a recently published patent. Dubbed “Generation Super Sampling”, the technology aims to generate game frames before the console finishes rendering them, potentially reducing stuttering without introducing as much input lag as…
PETALING JAYA, Oct 19 — A businessman has failed in his bid to recover RM185,671 from Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Religious scholars need to broaden their knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in sc...
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) service is set to begin operations in the near future, and ahead of this, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has disclosed the ticket prices. During a press conference held today, MRL CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak revealed that the transit service from Gombak to Kota Bharu will […] The post ECRL Ticket Sales To Open Next…
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Opportunity Intelligence
Potential demand for the refreshed spec in Malaysia and similar markets.
Promotional pricing and perks for Zeekr 7X ahead of ACE 2026 in Malaysia
Opportunity to optimize crowd management and safety coordination given partial category exclusion and anticipated road closures.
