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MCO 2.0: 7 routes in Petaling Jaya, Damansara to be closed

In light of the reinstated Movement Control Order (MCO) which takes effect from 12.01 am on 13-January 2021, there will be 7 road closures throughout Petaling Jaya and Damansara. This was announced by Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Nik Ezanee Mohd. Faisal. The following routes will be closed during the MCO: Jalan 4/56, Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya Jalan Persiaran Mahogani, Kota Damansara Jalan Persiaran Jati, Kota Damansara Jalan Persiaran Sungai Buloh, Kota Damansara

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Jan 12, 2021

PPP number plate bidding breaks JPJ record with close to RM 7.3 million collected

Between November 5th to 9th, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) opened bidding for PPP number plate registration and accumulated almost RM 7.3 million with 11,718 bidders, that's a new record for JPJ. The highest bid is, of course, for the number plate PPP1 which was rumoured to have been bought by badminton star Lee Chong Wei’s brother, Lee Chong Hoon, for RM 260,000. That’s the price of a Mazda MX-5! Or you can purchase 4 Perodua Myvis and still have change. PPP9 is the second most expensive

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Nov 11, 2020

You can now make a complain about fancy car number plates to JPJ's complain centre

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is asking for the help of all road users to report any customised car number plates that do not follow the JPJ regulated specifications. In just the first 5 months of 2020, JPJ has issued a total of 12,694 notices to car owners for using a number plate that is not up to the JPJ regulated specifications. JPJ also reports that they have compounded 7,455 cars between January and May for the same reason. For years, customised, or also known as “fancy”, number plat

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Jun 19, 2020

Tun M receives delivery of his Perodua Ativa; Check out that number plate!

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has always been at the forefront of encouraging Malaysians in innovation, especially in the automotive industry. Today he revealed that he has just received delivery of his brand new Perodua Ativa with a number plate 2020. In case you’re from a different generation, Tun M introduced Wawasan 2020 (Vision 2020) in 1991, during his first term as Prime Minister of Malaysia. The vision was an encouragement for our country to achieve a self-sufficient indu

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Apr 14, 2021

Standardised number plates for Malaysian cars – 20 years later, still nothing to show

Earlier this week, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development said that the Ministry of Transport will table a new bill to replace vehicle stickers for persons with disabilities with a special number plate. One week earlier, the Johor state police announced a crackdown on vehicles with ‘fancy’ vehicle number plates – plates that don’t meet JPJ’s standards. The bigger question is, why after more than 20 years, Malaysia still can’t enforce standardized vehicle number plates? Proposals

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Dec 27, 2020

Car exhaust systems are getting stolen to turn into white gold rings

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have busted a syndicate specialised in stealing car exhaust parts operating around a housing area in Klang Valley. According to PDRM, the parts are stripped down to later turn into white gold and sold as jewellery. Head of Serdang Police, Assistant Commissioner Razali Abu Samah told the press that 3 men aged between 36 to 54 years old were arrested in separate raids at a hotel in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur and SS2, Petaling Jaya. They were found in possession of 15

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Nov 18, 2020

What's the history behind Malaysian number plates?

The ubiquitous number plate. These little black and white boxes on every road-going vehicle may seem like a boring topic to explore but look beyond the regulative reasons behind them and they actually have a pretty fascinating history. What purpose does it serve? Simple, really. It's a result of transportation being more accessible, and the government needs a way to regulate and control the vehicles pootling around. They're useful because in the event of an accident or a crime, authorities could

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Sep 13, 2020

In Vietnam standardised number plates is a must, this is how drivers are avoiding surveillance

Now that Vietnam has introduced a new camera surveillance system on one of their highways, drivers are doing their best to avoid getting caught by masking their number plates or even using fake ones to cover up their original license plates. The new surveillance system was installed on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, the system is similar to that of the automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera system in China. Unlike in Malaysia, Vietnam has a standardised number plate system so it is

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Jan 6, 2021

Government to introduce OKU number plates to replace OKU stickers

The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (MKBOKU) has approved the plan to change disabled person sticker to a special vehicle number plate instead as is suggested by the Ministry of Transport. According to a press release, applications for the disabled person’s number plate with the Social Welfare Department is now open. Those that are eligible to register for a disabled plate is as listed below: Physical disability A sub-category of learning disability – ADHD Autistic Multiple categor

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Dec 23, 2020

PDRM declares support to implement number plates for bicycles

Back in September, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) issued a proposal to implement a licensing system for bicycles as a means to compile a database of the number of bicycles and cyclists. The idea was quickly shot down by various ministers, but now The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has declared their support for the proposal in a TV interview. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigations and Enforcement chief assistant director Bakri Zainal Abidin told RTM that the move was timely an

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Dec 28, 2020

Covid-19: What do you do if your car breaks down during MCO?

As we all hang on the edges of our seats awaiting the announcement if Movement Control Order would be extended yet again, we can only hope that none of our important appliances like our cars would require immediate repairs. But in the event that your car breaks down, all is not despair as the government has allowed workshops to remain open though at limited hours. Since the beginning of MCO, many car companies have ordered their service centres to partially close and announced a confirmation tha

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Apr 10, 2020

Now you can shop for a used Mazda from home with Mazda Anshin!

Bermaz Motor has just officially launched the Mazda Anshin website which gives customers a one-stop solution to sell or buy their Mazda vehicles. The Mazda Anshin website caters to Mazda’s pre-owned vehicles (company demo vehicles) and Mazda’s used vehicles that have undergone strict inspection and are certified by Mazda. Before being sold on the website, these vehicles must undergo a comprehensive 11-point inspection at selected authorized Mazda service centres in Glenmarie and Petaling Jaya. T

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Dec 3, 2020

MyTukar launches a new used car shopping experience at shopping malls

MyTukar Sdn. Bhd. launched the first of their chain of myTukar Retail Centres at major shopping malls in Klang Valley. The Retail Centres is part of the platform’s new used car purchasing experience The newly launched myTukar Retail Experience Centres is one of the many initiatives in the business pipeline to bring a complete car ownership experience to all car buyers. Also read: EON appoints MyTukar as new trade-in partner to improve customer experience The myTukar Retail Centres are located at

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Apr 17, 2021

7 lokasi jalan ditutup di PJ dan Damansara bermula tengah malam ini

Berikutan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang akan dilaksanakan bermula tengah malam ini, enam lokasi di sekitar Petaling Jaya dan Damansara akan mula ditutup bagi mengawal pergerakan orang awam. Menurut laporan oleh Utusan Malaysia, Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya, Asisten Komisioner Nik Ezanee Mohd. Faisal berkata lokasi terlibat ialah Jalan 4/56, Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya serta tiga jalan di Kota Damansara iaitu Jalan Persiaran Mahogani, Jalan Persiaran Jati dan Jalan Persiaran Sungai B

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Jan 12, 2021

JPJ gegar Puspakom Selangor, separuh dari pemegang trade plate salahguna lesen!

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Negeri Selangor telah mengadakan Ops Trade Plate yang bertujuan untuk mengesan penyalahgunaan trade plate pada kenderaan tertentu. Operasi ini telah diketuai oleh Tn Mohamad Hafiz bin Usman, Ketua Bahagian Penguatkuasa dan anggota Unit Operasi, Unit Penguatkuasaan Overloading serta Unit Penguatkuasaan Bermotosikal JPJ Negeri Selangor. Trade plate adalah lesen perdagangan kenderaan motor yang diberikan kepada syarikat untuk kegunaan perniagaan. Syarikat yang dibenarkan

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Mar 29, 2021

Car owners can't afford to sell their cars due to outstanding car loan balance

It turns out that it wasn’t just used car sales that saw an increase throughout the past few months, used car dealers in Johor Bahru are reporting an increase in car owners trying to sell their vehicles after the Movement Control Order (MCO) ended in June. One second-hand car shop manager Chang Keng Keong told The Star that there has been a 30 percent increase in the number of people who came to his shop enquiring for information about the disposal of their cars. This was especially apparent in

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Nov 25, 2020

Volkswagen Malaysia launches eShowroom so you can shop for a car online at home

In response to the Movement Control Order, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has quickly launched an online showroom to offer an alternative way for Malaysians to shop for their VW cars online. Interested customers who have postponed their VW purchases due to the MCO can still make their pick on the Volkswagen eShowroom as all VW models currently on sale are available on the online platform. The eShowroom also has a set of special online deals to offer any who purchase a car via the onli

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Apr 1, 2020

The 1951 Nash Rambler: A car you should know during the Malaysia Day

The 1951 Nash Rambler is on display at Publika (Ends Sept 16), in KL. If you are in KL, then you should seize the last chance to the Hari Malaysia and Publika Art Show to see rare national artefacts! The Hari Malaysia exhibition is a collaboration between Publika and the National Archives of Malaysia. Among all, the 1951 Nash Rambler is particularly eye-catching. The car exhibited was used by Tunku Abdul Rahman to announce the country’s independence in Melaka on Feb 20, 1956. The story behind th

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Sep 16, 2019

Returning to KL or PJ? Download this app before you travel

As we approach the final days of the Movement Control Order period, the Defence Ministry has announced that, starting from 25th April 2020, Malaysians wishing to travel back to any major cities will be required to fill up a form via the Gerak Malaysia app before travelling. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that he understands many Malaysians had returned to their hometowns before the order was implemented. And as the order is fast approaching an end many of these families wi

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Apr 22, 2020

Tun M checks out some restored Proton Sagas; Confirms Perodua Ativa is his own car

After showing off his brand new Perodua Ativa, a car that he confirmed in this video is his own purchase, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed is now checking out some restored Proton Sagas. Also read: Tun M receives delivery of his Perodua Ativa; Check out that number plate! Two cars were on display, a standard 1989 Proton Saga and a 1986 Proton Saga Orion. The green car (WBH 5581) is the first generation Orion engine model, while the red car (WBT 2289) is a later model with a newer Ma

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Apr 16, 2021

MPSJ letak pengehad kelajuan untuk kurangkan kemalangan 3 Selekoh Maut Subang Jaya

Di Subang Jaya terdapat 3 selekoh yang terkenal dengan risiko kemalangan. Kenderaan selalunya terbabas di selekoh-selekoh ini yang selalunya dikaitkan dengan masalah jalan raya tersebut. Tidak dinafikan, 3 selekoh ini seolah-olah menarik perhatian pemandu-pemandu yang hijau dalam selok belok jalan raya untuk menguji jentera masing-masing. Oleh itu, tidak hairanlah jika kawasan ini selalu menjadi lubuk kemalangan yang terkenal di Lembah Klang. Selekoh pertama adalah selekoh masuk ke Subang Jaya m

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Aug 13, 2020

You can now buy a BMW without visiting a showroom, just go to BMW Shop Online

Car manufacturers are taking new measures to carry out new car sales by bringing their brand experience online as their physical showrooms are closed due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) imposed. The latest brand to do so is BMW Group Malaysia, which just launched its BMW Shop Online - a digital showroom to view and place a booking for a brand-new BMW. BMW Shop Online allows customers to get to know specific models entirely online. Besides that, there will also be online exclusive offers such

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Apr 24, 2020

PDRM debunks Subang Jaya exit viral accident: No foul play here

Last week a video of a white car losing control and crashing into a barrier at a highway exit went viral. News then quickly spread that the cause of the crash was due to sabotage but the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has since clarified that the accident was not caused by malice. According to the Subang Jaya district police chief, Asst Comm Risikin Satiman, the accident captured in the video is not a recent event but one that happened on July 17. Risikin clarified that the driver was attempting

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Aug 17, 2020

Langgar besi atas jalan, melantun ke cermin. SUSK Tok Pa cedera parah

Setiausaha Sulit Kanan (SUSK) kepada seorang menteri cedera di bahagian muka apabila SUV Proton X70 yang dipandunya terlanggar sebatang besi dan terbabas di KM 14.6 Lebuhraya Utara Selatan menghala ke Damansara, Petaling Jaya pada tengah malam Ahad (14 Mac). Mangsa difahamkan sebagai SUSK Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Ekonomi), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Mangsa yang berusia 47 tahun memandu bersendirian ketika kejadian berlaku. Beliau dikatakan terlanggar sebatang besi yang tersadai di te

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Mar 15, 2021

Volvo Car Malaysia launches new 3S centre in Mutiara Damansara with Ingress Swede Automobile

Volvo Car Malaysia today launched its newest 3S centre in Mutiara Damansara with its dealer-partner Ingress Swede Automobile Sdn Bhd (Ingress Swede). Mr Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia said, “In the premium segment, the product is not the sole factor in the consumer’s purchase decision. What’s equally important is the value, quality, and accessibility of services that they can enjoy throughout their journey with the brand. We are looking at incorporating technologies and proc

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Sep 12, 2019

Beautician rams Toyota Harrier into roadblock

Equipment at a police roadblock were damaged a beautician rammed her Toyota Harrier into a roadblock near the Damansara Plaza Toll. A breathalyser test confirms that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened at around 1 am on Tuesday. Police at the scene had immediately detained the driver and she was transferred to the Traffic Investigation Unit of the Petaling Jaya police station. Petaling Jaya Police District Chief Ass Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal told Harian

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Mar 9, 2021

Hyundai service centres now fully operational; warranty extension announced

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) announced today that they have obtained approval from MITI to resume operations in their service centres in stages starting 20th April. As of today, all Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) service centres have resumed operations. Like all other service centres officially resuming operations, SDAH will continue observing MCO protocols and will only be accepting customers with service appointments only. As part of their crowd control practice, only a minimal number of s

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Apr 23, 2020

Mitsubishi Malaysia opens yet another 3S centre to better serve customers in PJ!

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, together with authorised dealer Ingress Motors Centre (IMC) has a new Mitsubishi Motors 3S Centre (Sales, Service & Spare parts) opening in Petaling Jaya (PJ), Selangor recently. This is IMC’s fourth Mitsubishi Motors showroom in Malaysia with the first three in Puchong, Bangi and Shah Alam respectively. Including the new showroom in Petaling Jaya, all four of IMC’s showrooms incorporate Mitsubi

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Sep 29, 2020

New Volvo Car 3S centre in Ara Damansara is the first air-conditioned workshop in Malaysia

Sime Darby Swedish Auto Sdn Bhd, which was appointed Volvo Car Malaysia’s dealer-partner in October last year, today unveiled its new Volvo 3S (Sales, Service & Spare Parts) Centre in Ara Damansara. The four-story facility is part of the Sime Darby Motors City in Ara Damansara. The 3S Centre was built in adherence to Volvo Car’s retail standard – the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). It is the first 3S Centre to be equipped with a VR Studio (Virtual Reality Studio) and a RATC Bay (Reception at The

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Jan 13, 2020

Watch: Police chasing down a white car that was driving on wrong side of road

Yet another car was caught driving in the wrong direction! And this time it happened at the very busy LDP Puchong toll right before the exit to Sunway Pyramid. The viral video showed an unidentified white car speeding towards the LDP toll on the wrong side of the road, while an auxiliary police tow truck is seen chasing after the car on the other side of the road. According to Harian Metro, the car might have already travelled at least 10 km on the wrong side of the highway. The auxiliary police

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Jul 13, 2020