1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (313+ words) SHANGHAI: A Tesla Inc'leader said Tuesday he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company's humanoid robots as the US'electric vehicle giant pivots to robotics. Wang Hao, Tesla's vice president, said…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (251+ words) PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to increase its biodiesel blend mandate from B10 to B15, starting with an initial rollout of B12, to strengthen the nation's energy security. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the upgrade will not incur additional costs as it…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (368+ words) PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to increase its biodiesel blend mandate from B10 to B15, starting with an initial rollout of B12, to strengthen the nation's energy security. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the upgrade will not incur any additional expenses because…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (406+ words) HANOI: Vietnam witnessed a robust motorcycle market in the first quarter of 2026, driven by rising demand for electric scooters. But despite high fuel costs, sales of gasoline-powered motorbikes continued to post steady growth. According to statistics of the Vietnam Association…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (573+ words) VIENTIANE: The government is stepping up efforts to reduce fuel dependence by encouraging the use of electrically-powered trucks, through a nationwide cooperation agreement signed in Vientiane this week. The initiative follows Prime Ministerial Order No. 40/PM issued on Monday (March…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (310+ words) KUCHING: The government's decision to maintain diesel prices in Sabah and Sarawak has been welcomed by rural and inland communities who rely heavily on the fuel for their livelihoods. On Thursday (March 26), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that diesel prices…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (470+ words) MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a P10 per litre fuel subsidy for public utility vehicles (PUVS) to help transport workers mitigate the effects of the soaring fuel prices brought by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This translates…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (536+ words) PETALING JAYA: A review of Malaysia's driver training syllabus may be timely following a spate of fatal road accidents, with automotive analysts saying the current system focuses heavily on passing the test rather than preparing motorists for real-world driving. Experts…...

5+ day, 56+ min ago  (224+ words) The Star When diesel is more than just fuel IT'S always difficult to explain to many Peninsular Malaysians why Sabah and Sarawak pay less for diesel while people on the peninsula face market-linked prices several times higher. Play, subscribe and…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (417+ words) PETALING JAYA: Enforcing zero tolerance and CCTV monitoring are more effective in reducing road accidents than revamping the driving school curriculum, says the Malaysian Driving Institute Association. Its president Mat Aris Bakar said there is no need for a review…...