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"The project is anticipated to commence operations from Kota Bharu to the Gombak Integrated Terminal by January 2027. Phase Two of the ECRL alignment between Gombak and Port Klang is expected to begin operations in January 2028" - MRL CEO.

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ECRL on track, targets 90% completion by year-end - paultan.org
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is 89% complete as of October and could hit 90% by year-end, Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak has said, according to a Bernama report. …
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November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Stunning, isn't it? And we haven't even got to the part about those doors yet! See more of the new Xpeng P7 here.

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2025 Xpeng P7 in Guangzhou - scissor doors available; up to 594 PS/695 Nm, up to 820 km CLTC - paultan.org
Feel free to disagree with me, but I think this is simply one of the best-looking things ever to come from a Chinese carmaker. You saw the second-gen 2025 Xpeng P7 most recently at Munich’s …
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November 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Want to drive your Singaporean-plate vehicle into Malaysia? You need a valid and activated Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP).

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4,634 VEP RFID-related saman worth RM1.39m issued - paultan.org
It was 3,910 saman worth RM1.173 million as of October 20; according to Bernama, it’s now 4,634 saman totalling RM1.39 million that the road transport department (JPJ) has issued to Singaporean…
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November 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Updates on JB's autonomous rapid transit (ART), which is supposed to carry people to and away from Bukit Chagar - the Malaysian end of the JB-Singapore RTS Link.

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Johor autonomous rapid transit (ART) not delayed, in RFP stage; some proposals not satisfactory - Loke - paultan.org
Sarawak’s hydrogen-powered ART system Remember this? Johor Bahru is supposed to get an autonomous rapid transit (ART) system to carry people to and away from Bukit Chagar, which will be the Malaysian…
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November 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Stay tuned for ticketing to open - it's the end of the year, so we're sure this is going to sell fast.

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KTM ETS to Johor Bahru starts Dec 12, four trips daily - paultan.org
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that Keretapi Tanah Melayu‘s (KTM) popular Electric Train Service (ETS) is expected to begin serving Johor Bahru from December 12, Bernama reports, with the…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The Toyota Veloz Hybrid has just been unveiled at the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week - third Toyota hybrid to be produced in Indonesia and also the cheapest at 299-390 million rupiah. Learn more here.

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2026 Toyota Veloz Hybrid unveiled in Indonesia - Perodua Alza twin with 1.5 hybrid engine, from RM74k - paultan.org
The wraps have come off the Toyota Veloz Hybrid at this year’s Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW). The electrified version of the Perodua Alza twin is open for booking in Indonesia at early-bird…
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November 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The ETS will very soon have access to KTM's entire West Coast Line, from Padang Besar in the north all the way to Johor Bahru in the south.

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KTM ETS to Johor Bahru by Dec, 12 trains daily covering KL-JB, JB-Padang Besar, JB-Butterworth - paultan.org
Keretapi Tanah Melayu‘s (KTM) Electric Train Service (ETS) is finally set to go all the way to Johor Bahru (JB) from December, with the RM8.9 billion Gemas-JB electrified double-tracking project…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Hap Seng Star's Year End Carnival promises a vibrant day out full of memories for your family and friends, and unbeatable deals too - more details here.

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Hap Seng Star Year End Carnival - amazing deals on new, pre-owned Mercedes-Benz, activities and more! - paultan.org
It’s the end of the year, and renowned Mercedes-Benz authorised agent Hap Seng Star is seriously going all out. If you’re a three-pointed star fan, you simply need to be at Bamboo Hills over the …
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November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The new Alfa Romeo Malaysia team is not stopping at the Giulia and Stelvio. Gaze into the crystal ball here.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale, Junior SUVs planned for Malaysia - paultan.org
We’re sure you stayed up late last night drooling over photos of Alfa Romeos Giulia and Stelvio as the legendary Italian brand officially made its Malaysian comeback after a lull of over a decade.…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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We're sure this is the one every Alfisti is waiting for - see what Malaysia's gonna get here.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce open for booking in Malaysia - 280 PS/400 Nm 2.0T, 8AT, LSD, RM400k estimated - paultan.org
Yup, Alfa Romeo is officially back in Malaysia (again)! After City Motors in the ’60s and ’70s, Milan Auto in the ’90s and Sime Darby Auto Italia from 2005 to 2013, the legendary Italian carmaker …
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November 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The KL Monorail is back to normal as of 11.33 am today, after an 8.50 am technical system disruption (now repaired) caused a train to be stuck without power between Medan Tuanku and Titiwangsa. A passenger reportedly fainted.

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KL Monorail back to normal after 2.5-hour outage - paultan.org
Rapid KL has announced that the KL Monorail is back to normal as of 11.33 am today, after an 8.50 am technical system disruption (now repaired) caused a train to be stuck without power between …
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November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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And Bingo was its name-o. Launching soon; what do you think the price will be, bearing in mind the RM57k-70k Proton eMas 5?

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TQ Wuling Bingo open for booking in Malaysia - RM50 booking fee; 31.9 kWh Pro and 37.9 kWh Max variants - paultan.org
Go to TQ Wuling’s website and you’ll see that the soon-to-be-launched (expected December) TQ Wuling Bingo is now open for booking. The booking fee is RM50 no matter the variant and colour. As…
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November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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"This initiative will involve collaboration with industry players, academia and experienced rail operators. Already, companies in Selangor, such as SMH Rail, have begun manufacturing locomotives for the MRT network and for export purposes" - Selangor MB.

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Rail industry hub to be developed in Hulu Selangor - paultan.org
Selangor chief minister Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has said during the recent 2026 Selangor Budget tabling at the state assembly that a Rail Industry Hub will be developed in Hulu Selangor for the…
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November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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It's the 'rail' way home for CNY and Raya.

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KTM sells record 82,896 ETS, Intercity tickets in a day - paultan.org
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) sold a record 82,896 tickets in the first 24 hours of Monday’s start of sales for travel between January 1 to April 30, Bernama reports. That period covers both Chinese…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The MG4 Anxin Edition is reportedly set for an Auto Guangzhou debut this week. It's touted as one of the first mass-produced cars with a semi-solid state battery.

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2026 MG4 Anxin Edition - first mass-produced semi-solid state battery EV set for Auto Guangzhou debut - paultan.org
Auto Guangzhou is set to welcome the MG4 Anxin Edition – touted as one of the first mass-produced semi-solid state battery EVs – on November 21, reports CarNewsChina. The car itself is expected to…
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November 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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"The implementation of the traffic management plan during the festive seasons will be arranged in a way that does not disrupt traffic flow or compromise the safety of road users" - Zairil.

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Penang Mutiara Line LRT construction to continue through CNY, Raya; traffic management plan in place - paultan.org
Penang’s Mutiara Line LRT will continue construction through Chinese New Year in February and Hari Raya Aidilfitri in March, Bernama reports, with state infrastructure, transport and digital…
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November 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Not surprised, are you?

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2026 Proton Saga MC3 amasses 10,000 bookings - paultan.org
The 2026 Proton Saga MC3 has collected 10,000 bookings – or one every 43 seconds – in the five days following the opening of the order books and the reveal of the RM40k-50k tentative pricing …
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November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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LHDN has uncovered tax non-compliance by a company suspected of being involved in a luxury vehicle cartel network, including failing to declare actual income from sales transactions amounting to approximately RM70 million. More here.

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LHDN busts luxury car cartel for failure to declare actual income from estimated RM70 mil worth of sales - paultan.org
The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has uncovered tax non-compliance by a company suspected of being involved in a luxury vehicle cartel network, including failing to declare actual income from sales…
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November 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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See what Thailand gets that we don't, and vice versa.

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Geely EX2 to launch soon in Thailand - 39.4 kWh, 395 km NEDC range, 116 PS/150 Nm, powered driver's seat - paultan.org
Pics from AutolifeThailand It’s rare for Malaysia to launch a car before Thailand – unless you’re really brand-particular here – but anyway, AutolifeThailand has published specs of the Geely EX2…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Hang on, we're finding you a gondolier? 😎

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Sarawak considering Grab Sampan for rivers - proof of concept submitted by Grab Malaysia to S'wak MOT - paultan.org
We normally concern ourselves with land transport here at paultan.org, but this is pretty novel – according to various reports including the Sarawak Tribune, Grab Malaysia has submitted a Grab Sampan…
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November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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It's the full five ASEAN NCAP stars for the Mitsubishi Destinator under the outgoing 2021-2025 protocol. More on the results and the car here.

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Mitsubishi Destinator gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating - paultan.org
It’s the full five ASEAN NCAP stars for the Mitsubishi Destinator, the seven-seat Xforce-based SUV you saw at Indonesia’s GIIAS 2025. This comes as the 2021-2025 assessment protocol is drawing to a…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The war against overloaded commercial vehicles goes on.

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KL JPJ seizes five overloaded commercial vehicles - paultan.org
The KL road transport department (KL JPJ) seized five overloaded commercial vehicles from midnight to 9 am on Friday around the capital, Bernama reports, with director Hamidi Adam saying offences…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Preliminary specs of the cute little TQ Wuling Bingo are up on the official website ahead of launch - two variants, CLTC ranges of 333 km and 410 km. More details here, but what do you think the price is gonna be?

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TQ Wuling Bingo preliminary specs on website - 31.9 kWh Pro, 37.9 kWh Max variants, six airbags standard - paultan.org
Go to TQ Wuling’s website and you’ll find preliminary specs of the upcoming TQ Wuling Bingo, said to be gearing up for a December launch in Malaysia. There’ll be Pro (31.9 kWh LFP battery, 333 …
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November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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This cute little thing is coming soon - it'll have six airbags (Indonesia and Thailand get only two) and there'll be more Wuling models after it. Price? All we know now is that it'll be under RM100k. How much do you think is fair?

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TQ Wuling Bingo to have six airbags in Malaysia; more Wuling models in pipeline - Cortez MPV among them? - paultan.org
We recently attended SAIC-GM-Wuling’s (SGMW) inaugural media day for Malaysian media, held in the company’s home city of Liuzhou, Guangxi. Quite a bit to unpack, as you can imagine, so we’re going to…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Finally - if you can believe it.

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Tesla working to have Apple CarPlay in its cars: report - paultan.org
Yup, according to Reuters citing Bloomberg, Tesla is – finally, if you can believe it – working on having Apple CarPlay in its cars. No mention of Android Auto (yet?), so it seems Tesla owners …
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November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM