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  Malaysian fuel prices April 2-8, 2026 – diesel up 50 sen, RM6.02/litre; RON95 unchanged, RON97 to RM4.95/L

  1 April 2026 / 1 comment

  It is Wednesday, which means that it is time, once again for the weekly fuel price update by the ministry of finance for the coming week of April 2 to 8, 2026. The coming week […]

   

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  Isuzu D-Max EV, mild-hybrid variants – no confirmed plans for Malaysia; focus to remain on diesel models

  1 April 2026 / 1 comment

  2026 Isuzu D-Max EV in Thailand Despite the steep climb in the price of diesel regionally and in Malaysia, there is no confirmation of plans for the battery-electric Isuzu D-Max EV for Malaysia, Isuzu Malaysia […]

   

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  2026 Honda Prelude open for booking in Malaysia – hybrid 2+2 coupé official launch in second quarter

  1 April 2026 / 7 comments

  Honda Malaysia has announced that the order books have opened for the Prelude in Malaysia, ahead of its official launch in the second quarter of this year. Customers may also place their bookings for the […]

   

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  2026 Isuzu D-Max in Malaysia – 2.2L turbodiesel, 8-speed auto, updated styling; RM103k-RM163k OTR

  31 March 2026 / 3 comments

  The 2026 Isuzu D-Max line-up in Malaysia has been launched today, with the RZ4F-TC 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine replacing the RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre unit. This powers the majority of variants in the 2026 D-Max […]

   

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 i-S EyeSight previewed in Malaysia – CBU Japan, NA boxer four; under RM190k

  31 March 2026 / 17 comments

  Making a surprise preview appearance on Malaysian shores is the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, which arrives in 2.0i EyeSight guise. This will be a fully imported (CBU) model from Japan and it is expected to be […]

   

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  CCTV to curb RON95 leakage at high-risk petrol stations, especially near national borders – KPDN

  31 March 2026 / 4 comments

  The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) will install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at petrol stations identified as high-risk locations for the misappropriation of subsidised RON 95 petrol, reported Bernama. This is […]

   

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  East Coast Expressway LPT1 flood mitigation works to be carried out from April 1, KM116-KM117 eastbound

  31 March 2026 / 0 comments

  A traffic management plan will be carried out from KM116 to KM117 on the East Coast Expressway (LPT1) eastbound “for the medium term” from tomorrow, April 1, in order to carry out Package 1A of […]

   

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  Toyota EV prices in Malaysia leaked before launch – Urban Cruiser RM198k, Hilux RM226k, bZ4X RM220k

  30 March 2026 / 24 comments

  Earlier today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) posted a teaser of a trio of EV models, and it now appears that price lists for this battery-electric trio, the Urban Cruiser, Hilux BEV and bZ4X have leaked […]

   

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  Ford Ranger Super Duty in Bangkok – toughened work truck, 209 PS/600 Nm 3.0L TD V6; RM196k in Thailand

  30 March 2026 / 2 comments

  The Ford Ranger Super Duty is being shown at the ongoing 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026). In terms of pricing, the new variant in the pick-up truck’s line-up is priced at 1,599,000 baht […]

   

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  Finance minstry considering targeted diesel subsidy for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan in phases – KPDN

  30 March 2026 / 4 comments

  The ministry of finance is reviewing a proposed framework for the implementation of targeted diesel subsidy in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, the minister of domestic trade and cost of living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has […]

   

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  Budi95: Malaysian government exploring all options for RON95 subsidy to continue beyond May – Anwar

  27 March 2026 / 11 comments

  The Malaysian government will explore all avenues to ensure that the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy programme will be extended beyond May this year, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported New […]

   

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  2026 BYD Sealion 5 DM-i – 1.5L petrol PHEV, 18.3 kWh battery, 95 km WLTP EV range; from RM93k in Thailand

  27 March 2026 / 5 comments

  The BYD Sealion 5 that is shown at the ongoing 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) is on sale in Thailand in two plug-in hybrid variants, the Sealion 5 DM-i Dynamic at 759,900 baht […]

   

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  Driving licences expired more than 36 months not eligible for Budi95 subsidised RON95 petrol – JPJ

  27 March 2026 / 8 comments

  Holders of Malaysian driving licences which have been expired more than 36 months will not be eligible for the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy programme, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli has said, […]

   

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  Budi95 quota temporarily adjusted to 200L, e-hailing still gets 800L; temp diesel limit in E. Malaysia – Anwar

  26 March 2026 / 16 comments

  In a special broadcast today, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the 300 litre monthly quota for RON 95 petrol under the Budi Madani RON 95 fuel subsidy programme will be temporarily […]

   

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  RON95 petrol – enforcement of ban on purchase for foreign cars to take effect April 1, 2026: Armizan

  26 March 2026 / 20 comments

  Enforcement of the ban on the sale of RON 95 petrol to foreign-registered vehicles is to take effect from April 1 this year, the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has stated. […]

   

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