The Johor police force has a set of new rides! 34 new Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.4 (MT) were delivered to the Johor police to replace the ageing Land Rover fleet. The new fleet of Hilux will be used in the Gunasama Operation that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is carrying out exclusively in the state. According to Johor Police Chief, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, the new pick-up trucks were delivered back on 15 February 2021. The total cost of the fleet is recorded at RM 5.3 million, this num
Feb 25, 2021
Starting 22nd April onwards, selected Lexus Malaysia centres will resume after-sales operations. Lexus Malaysia is one of many car brands that will be resuming operations, including UMW Toyota centres, Cycle Carriage & Bintang, Hap Seng Star and Sime Darby Auto Hyundai. Like all other service centres that have received approval to resume after-sales operations from MITI, Lexus Malaysia will continue to observe MCO protocol so services are strictly appointment base only. Operations are still at m
Apr 23, 2020
Dalam sebuah majlis penyerahan hari ini, kontinjen Polis Johor telah menerima sebanyak 34 unit Toyota Hilux Single Cab bagi menggantikan kenderaan polis jenis Land Rover yang telah dilupuskan. Ketua Polis Johor, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay berkata, trak pikap itu bertujuan untuk kegunaan Gunasama Operasi bersama-sama dengan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) namun khusus untuk negeri dari selatan itu. Pihak Polis Johor telah menerima sebanyak 34 unit Toyota Hilux GS-Cargo Single Cab 2.4 (MT) yang te
Feb 25, 2021
Following its earlier announcement in August, Pekin Auto Sdn. Bhd.’s Volvo Car 3S Centre in Skudai is now open for business. Located in the outskirts of Johor Bahru, dealership is the latest to be built in accordance to the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) – a dealer guide that best communicates the brand’s Scandinavian-inspired values – and has five service bays. This will be Volvo Car Malaysia's second dealer in Johor. The other dealer is located in Batu Pahat, operated by AJ Premium. In total, V
Sep 9, 2019
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
Apr 23, 2020
With up to six airbags, stability control, as well as AEB across the range, the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera looks to be a winner. However, beyond its on-paper specifications, let’s take a closer look and see how much you’re expected to pay to maintain the Nissan Almera. Nissan Almera maintenance costs Here’s where it gets interesting. Unlike the Honda City or the Toyota Vios with their 10,000-km/6-month service interval, the Nissan Almera requires a service every 7,000 km or 6 months – 3,000-km l
Nov 28, 2020
Regular service is part and parcel of car ownership, UMW Toyota (UMWT) aims to make servicing Toyota cars easier with the introduction of the Toyota Service Savers package. Toyota Service Savers (TSS) is a maintenance package that new Toyota owners can opt to purchase when they collect their new cars. UMWT has also made the package part of the Toyota EZ Beli Plan as an option. The TSS package covers all costs of the service in advance for the first 5 years from the time of purchase. This means a
Aug 4, 2020
His Majesty the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, has been spotted driving the hot 2021 Toyota GR Yaris around Johor Bahru. The one-minute-long video, uploaded by local dealership chain Mutiara Motors, shows the Sultan driving the rally-car-for-the-road around Jalan Stulang Laut while escorted by several police vehicles. Also Read: The Toyota GR Yaris is a reborn Lancer Evolution, WRC car by Tommi Makinen for the streets Curiously - the video's description also inclu
Feb 26, 2021
Toyota owners in Klang can look forward to one more conveniently located service centre to go to for their vehicle maintenance. Operated by PS Otomobil (Bukit Tinggi) Sdn. Bhd., the new 19-bay service centre is located at PT 7420 Jalan Kim Chuan, Pandamaran, 42000 Klang. The facility is an extension of PS Otomobil’s showroom in Bukit Tinggi, which has been an authorized dealer for Toyota since 2015. Commending PS Otomobil on their commitment to provide Toyota customers with high quality aftersal
Jul 30, 2019
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, today announced a Special Service Campaign (SSC) that involved replacement of the airbag inflator of certain Toyota models sold by the company. UMWT assures that the safety of its customers is always a top priority. The vehicles involved in this campaign were subjected to a previous Takata airbag inflator recall and repaired between 2014 and 2019, where certain number of vehicles were replaced with a non-desic
Aug 30, 2019
14 September - 20 September 2019 Fuel price update: RON 97 up 3 sen! Monday Volvo Car Malaysia adds one more 3S centre in Johor Located in the outskirts of Johor Bahru, dealership is the latest to be built in accordance to the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) – a dealer guide that best communicates the brand’s Scandinavian-inspired values – and has five service bays. This will be Volvo Car Malaysia's second dealer in Johor. The other dealer is located in Batu Pahat, operated by AJ Premium. In total
Sep 15, 2019
Kes memandu secara melawan arus sudah banyak kali kita dengar dan ia pernah menyebabkan kemalangan teruk di jalan raya kita. Rakaman ‘dashcam’ yang dimuatnaik oleh @Khairuddinzakarial di laman Instagramnya menunjukkan satu kes terbaru yang terjadi pada petang Khamis, 7 Januari yang lalu. Kereta jenis Honda Civic generasi terkini tersebut dilihat dipandu dengan laju di lorong sebelah kanan di Lebuhraya Senai-Desaru (arah Desaru) berhampiran susur keluar Tol Cahaya Baru sehingga hampir meragut nya
Jan 11, 2021
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) kini memperkenalkan Toyota Service Savers (TSS), sebuah pakej penyelenggaraan yang boleh ditambah ketika membeli Toyota idaman anda. Pakej ini juga boleh dimasukkan sekali dalam pelan Toyota EZ Beli. Menurut Toyota, kos barangan yang terlibat telah dikira dan dimasukkan sekali dalam servis mengikut jadual tanpa membayar apa-apa lagi dah. Anda hanya terus ambil kereta anda sahaja selepas selesainya penyelenggaraan. Sebagai manfaat tambahan,semua pelanggan TSS juga layak un
Aug 3, 2020
Perodua Myvi DYMM Sultan Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar berkenan mengurniakan 10 buah kereta Perodua Myvi kepada 10 jururawat yang bertugas di Wad Diraja Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) Johor Bahru bagi menzahirkan penghargaan di atas sumbangan serta khidmat mereka kepada Baginda dan juga Keluarga DiRaja Johor. Penyelia Jururawat, Matron Rokiah Samin yang bertugas di Wad Diraja HSA sejak tahun 2006, melahirkan perasaan syukur di atas kurniaan berkenaan. "Mewakili mereka yang l
Sep 29, 2020
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has received approval from MITI to re-open selected authorised Toyota service centres and will operate selected outlets for emergency and urgent service requirements, at minimum capacity. Under Phase 3 of the Movement Control Order, car service centres can apply for exemption from the mandatory business closure. At the moment, the company is unable to provide the list of service centres that will be re-opening (some outlets are still pending the necessary approval
Apr 21, 2020
DYMM Sultan Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, semalam memuatnaik di laman Facebook baginda tentang pengurniaan kereta kepada Pengarah Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) dan kakitangan Wad DiRaja sebagai penghargaan atas pengorbanan dan dedikasi dalam perkhidmatan mereka. Pengarah Hospital, Dr Mohtar Pungut @ Ahmad; Pegawai Perubatan Jabatan Kecemasan & Trauma, Dr. Ismail Jumali dan Pegawai Perubatan Unit Kardiotorasik Anestesia, Dr. Mohd Firdaus Shamsuddin masing-masing telah menerima sebuah Pr
Nov 26, 2020
In light of the announcement made by the Prime Minister on Labour Day, Proton expects to reopen its sales and service outlets on 5 May 2020. However, it should be noted that this applies to outlets situated in green and yellow zones only, which will be based on requirements of all relevant authorities. All premises and personnel will be subjected to strict safety protocols guided by the National Security Council (NSC) of Malaysia to curb the spread of Covid-19. At the time of writing, there are
May 4, 2020
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) today announced that authorised Toyota and Lexus Sales and Service Outlets in its network that are located in areas observing the conditional Movement Control Order (MC), will be open for business from today Monday, 4 May 2020. Customers and public are advised that the opening of the Sales and Service Outlets will be based on approval and regulations by the respective local State Governments and they should call in advance to check on the operating days and hours
May 4, 2020
Lokasi yang diberi julukan 'sekolah weelie' di Taman Kota Masai, Johor oleh penduduk sekitar berikutan popularitinya sebagai 'port' bagi pelbagai kesalahan membabitkan motosikal sekali lagi digempur pihak polis. Kawasan berkenaan adalah antara lokasi panas atau ‘hot-spot’ yang dikesan dalam pelaksanaan Op Khas – Ekzos Bising yang dijalankan di seluruh negeri. Ketua Polis Johor, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay berkata, sejak 1 Mac lalu, sebanyak empat operasi khas seumpama itu telah dijalankan di k
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in March 2019, the Toyota GR Supra is the revival of Toyota’s legendary Supra nameplate. In this article, we will take a closer look and see how much owners of the Toyota GR Supra need to pay in terms of maintenance over a 5-year period. The Toyota GR Supra requires its first service at the 12,000-km/12-month mark, which costs RM 698.38. Subsequently, the GR Supra requires a service at every 12,000-km/12-month interval. The cost to service ranges from RM 816.90 to RM 2,245.68. Keep in
Jun 20, 2020
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced on their official Instagram that majority of their service centres nationwide have received MITI’s approval to reopen for business. Volkswagen is one of many brands that announced that service centres are now open for appointment. Amongst others are Mercedes-Benz’s Cycle & Carriage Bintang and Hap Seng Star, Hyundai, UMW Toyota, and Lexus Malaysia. The service centres will be putting the safety of their customers at the forefront by practicing
Apr 23, 2020
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has arrested a 46-year-old woman for driving against traffic in Johor. The incident was caught on camera on Thursday at around 4.30 pm, but it wasn’t until Saturday did the police made the arrest. Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay told New Straits Times reports, the arrest was made after the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) was alerted of the video clip that went viral on Saturday. The suspect presented herself at the Seri Al
Jan 11, 2021
The Perodua Myvi driver that was involved in a high-speed crash with a Honda Accord and killing the navy officer in the process will be charged today (15/10/2020) at the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court. Head of Johor Police, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay confirmed the report when Sinar Harian reporters contacted him for confirmation. In the incident that involved 3 cars, Mohd Rizal Buseri, 31, an officer in the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), died at the scene due to severe head injuries after his Acc
Oct 15, 2020
** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information about my car 2020 Proton X70 1.8TGDI Premium CKD Space Grey, RM119,800.00 Reasons why I bought this car I am looking for a new car to replace my old Proton Preve that I have been using for eight years. My family often commute from the city to my hometown such as BALIK KAMPUNG almost every month and love to going on holidays an
Dec 21, 2020
19 - 25 October 2019 Fuel price update: RON 97 up by 1 cent Monday PLUS highway celebrates successful traffic reduction campaign After 2 months since the “No Touch ‘n Go reload service” practice was implemented, Plus Malaysia Berhad has seen a drop of 48.2% of traffic congestion. After the success, Plus Malaysia plans to roll out the same practice at all its operated highways in the Southern and Northern Toll Plaza exit lanes soon. All-new Honda Jazz caught ahead of Tokyo debut Photos of what ap
Oct 20, 2019
Cycle & Carriage Bintang, one of the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers in Malaysia, has announced on Facebook that they have resumed service centre operations. This suggests that they have received approval from MITI to resume its service centre operations, like UMW Toyota Motor did. As stated in their post, they will be operating strictly on an appointment basis only, which means walk-in requests will not be entertained. For the list of the service centre locations, click here. To book an appoin
Apr 22, 2020
After ceasing operations to observe the movement control order implemented by the government, Hap Seng Star announces that their workshops are now back in operation. Hap Seng Star is one of many service centres that have received approval from MITI to resume operations just like Cycle and Carriage Bintang. On their Facebook page, Hap Seng announced that though they have started operations as of 23rd April, they will still be practicing crowd control during this time and will only accept services
Apr 23, 2020
Pada 21 Disember 2017, kita pernah digemparkan dengan berita seorang lelaki yang digilis sebuah BMW ala kongsi gelap. Bukan itu sahaja, mercun turut dibaling di stesen minyak tersebut, menyebabkan panik dalam kalangan orang awam. Kejadian yang berjaya dirakam tersebut terjadi di Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru. Rakaman boleh dilihat di bawah. 3 lelaki telah pun ditangkap dan disiasat akibat tuduhan membunuh dan subahat. Semalam, Harian Metro melaporkan bahawa kesemua pesalah yang terlibat telah pun d
Sep 7, 2020
Today is Thursday, October. 17 Local News A New carpool way in Malaysia: drivers get 100% fares Unlike traditional e-hailing Grab, Ryde is a carpool app that will match the driver with passengers heading in the same direction. Passengers can choose to adjust their price and split costs with others. The carpooling service will start from Klang Valley on November 1, and then to Johor, Penang and Malacca. Bridgestone Malaysia appoints new MD Bridgestone Malaysia has appointed Mr. Michael Chung Wing
Oct 17, 2019
His Majesty the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, showed his appreciation to 10 nurses working at the Hospital Sultanah Aminah Royal Ward by purchasing 10 new cars for them as a gift. The special gesture involved 10 brand-new updated Perodua Myvis for each nurse. The special gift was the Sultan’s way of showing his gratitude to these nurses for their services to the Sultan and the rest of the Johor Royal Family throughout the years. Matron Rokian Samin, who has been
Sep 30, 2020
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