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Lack of automotive disposal facilities won’t block Sarawak owners from matching grant to scrap vehicles, says Hasbi
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (429+ words) MIRI (March 2): Owners of vehicles aged 20 years and older in Sarawak will be able to participate in the federal government's RM10 million Matching Grant Programme despite the lack of required licensed automotive disposal facilities, said Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. The Ministry of…...
Car-retirement incentive: Of road safety, cleaner air, affordability
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (666+ words) KUCHING (March 1): The government's RM4,000 incentive encouraging owners of vehicles over 20 years old to retire their cars represents a logical and timely intervention. In October last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government was set to introduce an incentive of…...
New ‘air taxis’ debut in central China as nation accelerates low-altitude drive
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (764+ words) WUHAN (Feb 28): A silent aircraft with rotors tucked inside its fuselage lifted off in front of an auditorium in downtown Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, drawing cheers from astonished onlookers who pulled out their phones to capture the…...
Navy launches third Littoral Combat Ship, Sharif Mashor, honouring Sarawak hero
2+ week, 6+ day ago (285+ words) LUMUT (Feb 10): The Royal Malaysian Navy today commemorated the bravery and indomitable spirit of Sarawak hero Sharif Mashor by naming its third Littoral Combat Ship in his honour, successfully launching the vessel at the Lumut Naval Shipyard. The official naming…...
Puspakom launches GiCheck mobile app to enhance vehicle inspection booking experience
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (458+ words) KUCHING (Feb 8): Puspakom Sdn Bhd has launched its GiCheck mobile application, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, marking the completion of its new digital booking ecosystem. Puspakom chief executive officer Mahmood Razak Bahman said the…...
911 obtain B2 licences under government-subsidised Stampin MyLesen programme
3+ week, 1+ day ago (413+ words) KUCHING (Feb 7): A total of 911 individuals, including a senior citizen, have obtained their B2 motorcycle driving licences through the government-subsidised Stampin MyLesen B2 programme. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said the programme reflects the government's commitment to inclusiveness and social welfare. Under…...
Sarawak to seek federal review on lorry industry concerns, says state transport minister
3+ week, 3+ day ago (302+ words) ee and stakeholders in a discussion during the meeting. KUCHING (Feb 5): Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin will request for a meeting with his federal counterpart Anthony Loke to deliberate and address various challenges faced by lorry operators…...
Consumer group welcomes new regulation targeting foreign-registered vehicles buying RON95
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (252+ words) KUCHING (Jan 30): The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) has welcomed the government's plan to draft new regulations targeting owners of foreign-registered vehicles purchasing RON95 petrol, describing it as a necessary step to close enforcement gaps and curb long-standing subsidy leakages,…...
Maybank IB: Policy uncertainty clouds Malaysia’s automotive shift to electrification
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (400+ words) KUCHING (Jan 15): Malaysia's automotive supply chain is expected to move from a demand-led recovery into a more structurally driven phase centred on electrification and localisation, according to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB). However, the research house in a note on…...
CVLB Sarawak warns against unlicensed school buses, urges stricter compliance for children’s safety
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (429+ words) KUCHING (Jan 10): Many associations and operators have raised serious concerns over the growing number of unlicensed school buses on the road. They brought this up during a briefing with the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak on Thursday. "This is…...