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Kerajaan pertimbang gunakan aplikasi MySejahtera untuk agih subsidi bersasar secara berkesan

Kerajaan ketika ini sedang mempertimbangkan beberapa kaedah yang dianggap berkesan bagi melaksanakan pendekatan subsidi bersasar, termasuk satu daripadanya adalah dengan menggunakan aplikasi MySejahtera, lapor Utusan Malaysia.

Perkara itu disuarakan oleh Timbalan Menteri Kewangan, Steven Sim dalam sebuah panel yang ditubuhkan di bawah kementerian berkenaan, yang ketika ini sedang menjalankan kajian terhadap beberapa kaedah pelaksanaan untuk memastikan mereka yang seharusnya layak menerima subsidi kerajaan tidak ketinggalan.

“Kaedah untuk melaksanakan subsidi bersasar ini sedang diperincikan, termasuk melalui penggunaan aplikasi seperti MySejahtera dan sebagainya. Saya setuju dengan masalah ketirisan dalam pengagihan subsidi kita, sebab itu Kerajaan Perpaduan mempunyai iltizam politik bukan sahaja dari segi perancangan semata-mata, tetapi telah pun melaksanakan langkah pertama.

“Bukan mudah untuk sesebuah kerajaan melaksanakan subsidi bersasar kerana mereka yang tidak dapat akan marah, walaupun dia orang asing sekali pun tetap, (juga) akan merungut. Namun, kerajaan telah menunjukkan iltizam pertama, iaitu pelaksanaan subsidi bersasar,” katanya dalam persidangan di Dewan Negara, hari ini.

Sebelum ini, Ahli Dewan Negara, Senator Datuk Arman Azha Abu Hanifah menyatakan, terdapat masalah utama yang dihadapi oleh negara dalam hal ini, iaitu berlakunya ketirisan subsidi yang “hilang” kerana dimanfaatkan oleh warga asing.

Arman Azha mencadangkan kepada kerajaan supaya menggunakan aplikasi MySejahtera untuk dijadikan sebagai kaedah pengagihan subsidi kepada rakyat yang layak, memandangkan sekitar 90 peratus masyarakat di Malaysia sudah menggunakan aplikasi tersebut sebelum ini.

Steven Sim yang juga Ahli Parlimen Bukit Mertajam berkata, dengan sokongan semua pihak kerajaan akan mengemaskini segala kaeadah untuk memastikan sumber kewangan negara dapat dinikmati oleh rakyat Malaysia sepenuhnya, terutama oleh golongan yang memerlukan.

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Gov’t could use apps like MySejahtera to hand out targeted subsidies, leakage is a problem – deputy FM

When was the last time you opened MySejahtera? Our daily companion during the pandemic has gone dormant in most phones, but don’t delete it just yet, as MyS could be the channel for the government to hand out targeted subsidies, when they’re ready to do so.

If you’re not aware, the government has long talked about phasing out our current blanket subsidy system in place of targeted subsidies. The idea is that only those who deserve help will be given help, instead of everyone enjoying a subsidised price. The problem is the mechanism – how to dish out the help and prevent leakage?

According to deputy finance minister Steven Sim, the government is exploring various mechanisms to implement targeted subsidies, including using the MySejahtera application. He said that a special panel set up under MoF is studying several mechanisms to ensure those deserving of the subsidies were not left behind.

“The mechanisms for targeted subsidy implementation are being studied in detail, including using apps like MySejahtera and such. I agree there is an issue of leakage in terms of our subsidies,” he told senators in the Dewan Negara today, reported by Utusan Malaysia.

“It’s not easy for any government to implement targeted subsidies because those who can’t receive them will be angry. Even if they are foreigners, they will still complain,” the Bukit Mertajam MP added.

So, when will targeted subsidies finally kick off? Early next year, according to economy minister Rafizi Ramli. It will be based on the Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) socio-economic database that incorporates household net disposable income metrics – more on that here.

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2023 Proton X90 Malaysian review – we take a full, detailed look at the brand’s mild-hybrid flagship SUV

The Proton X90, which made its debut in May, is the largest model in the national automaker’s X series SUV line-up, sitting on top of the X70 and X50. With a choice of six- and seven-seat interior layouts, it’s the prime people mover of the range.

The X90, which is based on the Geely Haoyue, is available in four variant forms, these being the Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship, priced from RM123,800 to RM152,800, on-the-road without insurance.

The first three are seven-seat versions, featuring a 2-3-2 seven-seat configuration with a bench middle-row, while the Flagship is the sole six-seat variant, the seating layout having a pair of second-row captain seats similar to the Exora Prime.

All four variants are powered by a 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbocharged GDI engine that is similar to that on the X50 Flagship as well as newer X70 models, but the inclusion of a 48V mild-hybrid BSG system bumps output to 190 PS and 300 Nm, which is 13 PS and 45 Nm more than the 177 PS and 255 Nm on the 1.5 TGDI without the BSG.

Standard equipment across the model range includes a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, dual-zone air-conditioning as well as roof-mounted second/third row rear AC, remote engine start and proximity door unlock with walk-away auto lock.

Also fitted as standard are six airbags, ESC, traction control, a reverse camera and front/rear parking sensors as well as rear collision warning (RCW), lane change assist (LCA) and rear cross-traffic alert (RTCA) in terms of safety and driver assistance kit.

Move up to the Executive and you’ll find items such as a powered tailgate, leatherette upholstery and a 10-inch full LCD digital instrument panel, among other things, while going the Premium route introduces Nappa leather for the steering wheel and upholstery, wireless charging and additional driving assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), fowward collision warning and aaptive cruise control with stop & go. Aside from its seating configuration, the Flagship adds on a panoramic sunroof.

We’ve previously explored the X90 through a walk-around video, but here then are the findings of what it’s like out on-the-road, presented through Hafriz Shah’s full in-depth review of the SUV, covering everything that’s good and the not-so good about the brand’s flagship SUV. It’s a long watch, the video, but it covers all the bases and everything you want to know about the car, and then some.

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:41:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb8tP7BEUVEaz11cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace to be replaced by Tayron]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb8Y-4gTjxHbp8b1naedg1wr

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace to be replaced by Tayron

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The seven-seater Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will not longer continue into the next generation, and will instead be succeeded by a version of the Tayron three-row SUV, Car Scoops has reported.

Volkswagen America has told the website that the 2025-model year Tayron that the upcoming three-row SUV will retain the Tiguan nameplate in the American market in order to not confuse its customers, however this will not be a stretched version of the third-generation Tiguan that had made its global debut last week, but rather it will be a based on the successor to the China-specific Tayron, the website wrote.

According to Autocar India, the next-generation Tayron will be underpinned by a version of the manufacturer’s MQB Evo platform, which also offers the basis for the recently unveiled fourth-generation Tiguan. While sharing its platform with the Tiguan, the Tayron will be ‘sufficiently differentiated’ in styling from the five-seater, the publication wrote.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace to be replaced by Tayron

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line in Malaysia

In addition to the North American market, the Tayron appears set to go on sale in other markets worldwide, as Autocar UK has reported in June that the upcoming seven-seater is due to go on sale in the UK in 2025, and will do so in India that same year, reported Autocar India.

“We will extend our existing SUV line-up on a global basis with the second-generation Tayron, which is already under development and will go on sale by the middle of the decade,” Volkswagen head of engineering for mid-sized to full-sized models, Karl-Heinz Hell told Autocar UK in June.

The next Tayron is set to grow larger than the current model in all dimensions, wrote Autocar UK, and the current model measures 4,589 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,660 mm tall. The next-generation model has been confirmed by the automaker to feature a choice of two petrol PHEV powertrains producing from 204 PS to 272 PS, with a pure EV range of up to 100 km.

Meanwhile, North American models are tipped to feature 2.0 litre turbo petrol mild-hybrid powertrains, Car Scoops wrote. The Tiguan Allspace that is currently on sale in Malaysia made its global debut in May 2021, a year on from the debut of the facelifted, regular Tiguan.

GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI R-Line 4Motion facelift in Malaysia

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:24:04 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb8Y-4gTjxHbp8b1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Insiden Rempuhan lori treler di Putrajaya – pemandu tidak mengaku bersalah memandu secara berbahaya]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb8Y-4gTjxHbpyejEQ2Mq9rY

Insiden Rempuhan lori treler di Putrajaya – pemandu tidak mengaku bersalah memandu secara berbahaya

Kes insiden sebuah lori treler yang merempuh sekumpulan kenderaan yang sedang berhenti di Putrajaya minggu lalu sudahpun di bawa ke Mahkamah Majistret Putrajaya hari ini. Menurut laporan Sinar Harian, pemandu lori berkenaan, Muhammad Izzatul Shafik Mozahari membuat pengakuan tidak bersalah selepas pertuduhan dibaca di hadapan Majistret, Aima Nabila Muhammad Azhar.

Mengikut pertuduhan, Muhammad Izzatul yang dikenalpasti sebagai pemandu treler jenis Foton Auman berkenaan dituduh memandu secara berbahaya kepada orang awam dan menyebabkan kematian Faris Haziq Abu Bakar, 25, dan Yuswar Mohd Uyus, 39, di KM 5.8 Persiaran Utara di sini, pada jam 10.14 pagi, 20 September lalu.

Untuk kes ini, pertuduhan dibuat mengikut Seksyen 41(1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 yang membawa hukuman penjara antara lima hingga 10 tahun dan denda tak kurang RM20,000 dan tidak lebih RM50,000, jika sabit kesalahan, lapor Sinar Harian.

Akhbar itu turut melaporkan semasa prosiding berlangsng Timbalan Pendakwa Raya, Wan Nurul Amalina Abu Hanifah mencadangkan tertuduh diberi ikat jamin sebanyak RM10,000 namun lelaki berusia 29 tahun yang tidak diwakili peguam, merayu kadar berkenaan dikurangkan.

Selepas mendengar permohonan daripada kedua-dua pihak, Aima Nabila membenarkan tertuduh diikat jamin sebanyak RM5,000 dengan seorang penjamin, dan melaporkan diri di balai polis terdekat, sekali setiap bulan dan lesen memandunya digantung sehingga lupus kes, lapor akhbar itu lagi. Sebutan semula kes ini ditetapkan pada 25 Oktober depan.

Insiden Rempuhan lori treler di Putrajaya – pemandu tidak mengaku bersalah memandu secara berbahaya

Kejadian ini berlaku pada Rabu minggu lalu di KM5.7 Jalan Persiaran Utara menghala Puchong, berhampiran susur keluar Persiaran Timur, Putrajaya. Ia terjadi ketika sekumpulan anggota polis trafik sedang melakukan latihan kawalan sempena Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) dengan menghentikan lalu lintas.

Ketika trafik dihentikan, sebuah treler muatan batu pasir yang gagal berhenti telah merempuh kenderaan-kenderaan tersebut dan menyebabkan dua penunggang motosikal iaitu seorang pekerja Pos Malaysia, Faris Haziq dan pekerja di Mahkamah Ampang, Yuswar meninggal di tempat kejadian.

Secara keselurhan kemalangan ini membabitkan 14 kenderaan iaitu treler, tujuh kereta dan lima motosikal termasuk sebuah motosikal polis trafik. Menurut pihak polis, berdasarkan siasatan awal, pemandu treler itu mendakwa tidak sempat memberhentikan kenderaan ketika melalui jalan berkenaan.

Namun hasil semakan polis, suspek tidak mempunyai rekod kesalahan trafik dan ujian air kencing yang dilakukan terhadapnya didapati negatif.


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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:46:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb8Y-4gTjxHbpyejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[13,516 kematian akibat kemalangan jalan raya berpunca daripada kecuaian, 2021-Ogos 2023 – polis]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb-AtwZH-50s-V1cWWor9YPv

13,516 kematian akibat kemalangan jalan raya berpunca daripada kecuaian, 2021-Ogos 2023 – polis

Sebanyak 1.2 juta kemalangan jalan raya telah direkodkan di Malaysia bagi tempoh 2021 hingga Ogos 2023 yang membabitkan sejumlah 13,516 kematian. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Bukit Aman, CP Datuk Wira Mat Kasim Karim sewaktu dihubungi oleh Utusan Malaysia berkata, 13,516 kematian tersebut disebabkan kecuaian pemandu kenderaan.

Katanya, daripada rekod itu, ia melibatkan 4,247 kematian pada tahun 2021, 5,671 kematian pada 2022 dan 3,589 kematian bagi lapan bulan pertama tahun ini.

Menurut statistik polis, majoriti kemalangan jalan raya di Malaysia disebabkan pemandu mengekori rapat kenderaan lain iaitu sebanyak 81,136 kes.

13,516 kematian akibat kemalangan jalan raya berpunca daripada kecuaian, 2021-Ogos 2023 – polis

Selain itu, antara faktor lain disebabkan oleh mengantuk, leka dan sebilangan kes lagi membabitkan pemandu `bermain’ telefon bimbit dan berangan.

Mat Kasim berkata, pemandu sepatutnya mengekalkan jarak antara dua hingga empat buah kereta daripada kenderaan di hadapan bagi mengelakkan pelanggaran.

“Sebanyak 59,032 lagi kemalangan berpunca daripada pemandu tidak melihat atau tidak menyedari kenderaan lain termasuk menggunakan telefon bimbit. Selain itu, 46,786 kemalangan berlaku apabila pemandu atau penunggangnya cuai ketika keluar dari persimpangan,” katanya.

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:37:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb-AtwZH-50s-V1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[2024 Audi Q4 e-tron updated – 77 kWh battery now standard for all variants; up to 562 km range, 340 PS]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb-GpiqUwdCQ_Zs0ohxaO6Yr

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron updated – 77 kWh battery now standard for all variants; up to 562 km range, 340 PS

The Audi Q4 e-tron has been updated for the 2024 model year and will go on sale in Europe from September 26 this year with a starting price of 52,950 euros (RM263,573). Still offered in both standard and Sportback guises, the crossover sees improvements to its powertrain as well as kit list.

For 2024, all Q4 e-tron models are equipped with a lithium-ion battery that has a net energy capacity of 77 kWh (82 kWh gross). The previous battery that had a net capacity of 52 kWh (55 kWh gross) has been dropped, which indicates the base Q4 35 e-tron has been removed from the line-up.

The new entry-level option is now the rear-wheel drive Q4 45 e-tron, which offers as much as 562 km of range in Sportback form following the WLTP cycle. For context, the previous variant with the longest range was the Q4 40 e-tron (also RWD) that had the same battery and provided up to 520 km.

Aside from the standardised battery, the Q4 e-tron models also gain redeveloped electric motors that are more efficient and powerful. The RWD Q4 45 e-tron is now rated at 286 PS (282 hp or 210 kW), which is an increase from the Q4 40 e-tron that offered 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW). This sees the 0-100 km/h time reduce to 6.7 seconds from 8.5 seconds previously.

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron updated – 77 kWh battery now standard for all variants; up to 562 km range, 340 PS 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron updated – 77 kWh battery now standard for all variants; up to 562 km range, 340 PS

Progressing up the range, the Q4 45 e-tron quattro gets a second electric motor on the front axle for an all-wheel drive setup, but the total system output is the same as the non-quattro model, although the century sprint time is down by one tenth of second. This variant was initially introduced in July 2021 with 265 PS (261 hp or 195 kW) but has been updated to the new figures for 2024.

At the top of the range is the Q4 55 e-tron quattro that packs 340 PS (335 hp or 250 kW), which is more than the previous Q4 50 e-tron quattro with 299 PS (295 hp or 220 kw). The added grunt lowers the 0-100 km/h acceleration time to 5.4 seconds from 6.2 seconds – all Q4 e-tron models max out at 180 km/h.

It should also be noted that the DC charging capacity has been increased as part of the update, with RWD variants now supporting up to 135 kW, while AWD variants can handle 175 kW – previously capped at 125 kW. Under ideal conditions a 10-80% state of charge is reached in around 28 minutes.

Audi engineers also fiddled with the suspension, claiming it has been tuned for “even greater comfort, driving fun and stability.” This is regardless of the paired suspension setup (standard, sport suspension or suspension with damper control), with the middle option lowering the body by 15 mm.

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On the driver assistance front, the Q4 e-tron can now provide assisted lane changes in combination with adaptive cruise assist at speeds above 90 km/h. Critical systems such as autonomous emergency braking is standard, with optional systems available with the plus, pro, and protection and warning systems plus assistance packages.

Other changes to the standard equipment are the inclusion of Audi MMI navigation plus, Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment and the 10.25-inch Audi virtual cockpit for all Q4 e-tron models. A powered tailgate is also included along with heated front seats, the former supporting hands-free access with the optional convenience key.

Last but not least, Audi is giving its crossover EV a “character sound” that is audible from as low as 25 km/h, emitted via two exterior speakers at the rear and two interior speakers in the rear doors. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), which is a legally required warning sound, is part of the “character sound” and is active at all times.

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myTukar Merdeka full car respray 25% discount promo ends September 30 – don’t miss it, sign up now!

Have you signed up for myTukar Body & Paint Centre’s full car respray package yet? This is a reminder that the promo will end at the end of September, which means this Saturday is the last day for you to sign up and get a 25% discount off the full car respray package as part of their Merdeka 2023 promotion.

Why should I respray my car?

Why respray your car? If you plan to keep your car longer, giving it a brand new coat of paint can make you fall in love with it all over again because it will look like it just rolled off the assembly line.

What do you need to do to sign up? Just click here and fill up the form. Choose Body & Paint Services under type of services required, and choose either myTukar USJ or myTukar Ulu Tiram (Johor) which are the two myTukar Body & Paint Centres.

How much does it cost?

Here’s the pricelist and promo price:

myTukar Merdeka full car respray 25% discount promo ends September 30 – don’t miss it, sign up now!

On top of that, you will also get a complimentary interior cleaning worth RM180.

My car is not in the pricelist, can you respray my car?

The promo is not just limited to the models listed above, they’re meant to be examples of the price category that applies to your car. So if you have a Volkswagen Golf, you can look at the Civic price which is RM2,550.

Why should I choose myTukar to respray my car?

Here’s the benefits of using myTukar for a full car respray package:

  • Fast 4 days turnaround time – it takes just 4 days to spray paint your car, guaranteed!
  • 3-year warranty – if you notice any defects, you can send it in for rectification
  • High quality Nippon automotive paint used
  • Japanese paint master with 25 years of experience leading the team

Is the team experienced?

myTukar Merdeka full car respray 25% discount promo ends September 30 – don’t miss it, sign up now!

Jumpei Yamamoto leads the team over at the myTukar Body and Paint centres. Yama-san, as he is referred to affectionately by his staff, is responsible for training myTukar’s refurbishment team in automotive spray paint techniques. You can read more about him here.

How do I sign up?

Hurry up and sign up before the promo ends! Just click here and fill up the form. Choose Body & Paint Services under type of services required, and choose either myTukar USJ or myTukar Ulu Tiram (Johor) which are the two myTukar Body & Paint Centres.

Any feedback from people who have used myTukar car respray previously?

Here are three testimonial videos from previous customers who have used myTukar’s full car respray package:

VIDEO: Perodua Myvi full car respray

This lady sent her Perodua Myvi in for a full car respray service. Watch the video to see the results.

VIDEO: Honda Civic FE full car respray

Unsatisfied with uneven colour matching due to accident repair of his Honda Civic FE, Zee decided to use myTukar’s Body & Paint centre for a full car respray. He also reveals some interesting facts about other full car respray advertisements he found online.

VIDEO: Audi TT full car respray

This Audi TT was sent in for a change of colour to yellow and black!

Sign up now!

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:19:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb-GpiqUwdCQ_cb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Extra reflectors for lorries required from Jan 1, 2024]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb-kk1fNdNfl1nn9ye8UNv30

Extra reflectors for lorries required from Jan 1, 2024 Extra reflectors for lorries required from Jan 1, 2024

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Puspakom has announced that the enforcement of additional MS 828 reflector stickers for all commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weight (berat dengan muatan, BDM) of 3,500 kg and above will start on January 1, 2024.

The extra MS 828 reflectors are on the left and right side of the vehicle, and contoured reflectors for commercial vehicles carrying dangerous goods such as tankers. The present rear reflector requirement for goods vehicles with BDM above 3,500 kg, including buses and vans, will continue.

Check out the image above for examples of the newly-required side and contour reflectors.

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:26:54 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb-kk1fNdNfl1nn9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[JPJ issues 14,527 summonses to foreigners caught operating a vehicle without driving licence, road tax]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb_Ki0T3ehxYl-zdsCmHakzH

JPJ issues 14,527 summonses to foreigners caught operating a vehicle without driving licence, road tax

The issue of foreign nationals operating vehicles without valid licences and the like may be more rampant than it seems, given the number of traffic offence notices issued by the road transport department (JPJ) in a 20-day nationwide operation that concluded recently.

According to JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Lokman Jamaan, the department issued 14,527 notices to foreign nationals for various traffic offences during the series of inspections carried out under Operasi Pemandu Warga Asing (PEWA).

As The Star reports, the summonses issued included that for operating a vehicle without a valid driving licence (6,268 cases), not having insurance coverage (2,667), riding or driving with an expired road tax (2,657) as well as technical modification offences (1,948).

JPJ issues 14,527 summonses to foreigners caught operating a vehicle without driving licence, road tax JPJ issues 14,527 summonses to foreigners caught operating a vehicle without driving licence, road tax

Lokman said that JPJ will not compromise when it comes to traffic offenders, especially foreigners who operate vehicles without valid licences, as they pose a risk to other road users. “They are a potential hazard as they are not familiar with our traffic regulations,” he explained.

Previously, the department advised locals not to rent or allow foreigners to drive their vehicles, stating that it would not just be the person operating the vehicle who would be summoned, but also the owner, with the vehicle also being confiscated under Section 64 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. That advice still stands.

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:42:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb_Ki0T3ehxYl-zdsCmHakzH <![CDATA[ChargEV adds 60 kW DC fast charger at Starbucks drive-through in Setia Tropika, Johor – RM1.20/kWh]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb_Ki0T3ehxYl11cWWor9YPv

ChargEV adds 60 kW DC fast charger at Starbucks drive-through in Setia Tropika, Johor – RM1.20/kWh

The Starbucks drive-through outlet in Setia Tropika, Johor is the latest to be joined by ChargEV with the addition of a 60 kW DC fast charger in the drive-through food and beverage outlet in the southern state, the electric vehicle charging provider has announced in a Facebook post.

This charging outlet is similar to that of the recently-announced charging location at the coffee chain’s drive-through outlet in Indera Mahkota in Kuantan, Pahang that was announced last month, which also outputs 60 kW DC and is similarly priced at RM1.20 per kWh. Also announced in August was the Starbucks Port Dickson drive-through outlet that is priced at a similar rate, albeit with up to 80 kW of DC output.

Charging your EV at the Setia Tropika location also entitles you to purchasing a Grande-sized beverage from the F&B outlet, according to the post, for when you are looking for refreshments while topping up the battery in your electric vehicle. This is the latest DC fast charger to emerge from the partnership between Yinson GreenTech and Starbucks Malaysia powered by ChargEV, which was announced in October last year.

Download the chargEV app using the links below:

LINK: chargEV (Apple)
LINK: chargEV (Google Play)

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Anthony Loke nafi JPJ tak tegas terhadap pemandu lori dan treler, punca terjadinya banyak kemalangan

Setiap kali berlakunya kemalangan maut membabitkan kenderaan berat, pasti ada sahaja yang menuding jari kepada penguatkuasaan lemah dari agensi-agensi kerajaan yang terlibat, khususnya Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ).

Namun perkara ini disangkal oleh Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke yang menafikan bahawa jabatan tersebut tidak bertindak tegas terhadap pemandu lori dan treler yang melakukan kesalahan hingga sering menyebabkan kemalangan. Dalam laporan Berita Harian, Loke menegaskan bahawa JPJ telah bertindak cukup tegas bukan sahaja terhadap kenderaan berat dan lori yang membawa muatan secara berlebihan, malah kepada kenderaan lain.

“Tidak benar bahawa JPJ tidak tegas atau bersikap tolak ansur terhadap pemandu lori dan treler. Tindakan penguatkuasaan tegas sentiasa diambil terhadap mereka yang melakukan kesalahan jalan raya.

“Malah, ada pihak yang membuat aduan bahawa kita mengambil tindakan yang terlalu ketat termasuk penyitaan, pembatalan lesen, lucuthak dan sebagainya,” kata Loke.

Menurutnya lagi tindakan-tindakan penguatkuasaan tersebut perlu diambil oleh JPJ supaya ia memberi mesej kepada semua pihak terutama pengusaha mematuhi peraturan jalan raya.

“Jadi, JPJ sememangnya bertindak tegas dalam menguatkuasakan undang-undang jalan raya sedia ada, namun perkara ini bukan mudah untuk diselesaikan.

Anthony Loke nafi JPJ tak tegas terhadap pemandu lori dan treler, punca terjadinya banyak kemalangan

“Kita juga tahu kebimbangan orang ramai terhadap kemalangan yang sering berlaku membabitkan kenderaan berat atau lori,” tegas menteri itu lagi.

Beliau juga berkata memang akan ada reaksi daripada pelbagai pihak apabila berlaku sesuatu kemalangan termasuk mendakwa penguat kuasa tidak bertindak tegas. “(Dakwaan) itu tidak betul, undang-undang kita yang sedia ada cukup tegas,” katanya.

Walau bagaimanapun Loke memaklumkan pihaknya kini sedang merancang mengambil pendekatan secara menyeluruh untuk memastikan ada keseimbangan daripada segi keperluan industri dan keselamatan jalan raya. Perkara itu kini dalam peringkat sedang direncanakan dan perbincangan lanjut akan dilakukan dalam usaha mengatasi masalah berkenaan dengan lebih menyeluruh serta komprehensif.

“Namun, pada masa sama tindakan penguatkuasaan akan berterusan. JPJ tidak pernah berhenti daripada segi penguatkuasaan dan saya tidak pernah minta mereka berhenti untuk jalankan penguatkuasaan.

“Apapun, saya akan berbincang dengan JPJ untuk melihat bagaimana kita boleh buat penguatkuasaan yang lebih efektif lagi,” katanya.

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13,516 Malaysian road deaths due to careless driving

A total of 1.2 million road accidents were recorded on Malaysian roads from 2021 till August 2023, with 13,516 deaths. According to police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) head CP Datuk Sri Mat Kasim Karim when speaking to Utusan Malaysia, this resulted 13,516 deaths caused by driver carelessness.

The 13,516 road deaths were from 4,247 accidents in 2021, with 5,671 fatalities in 2022. Meanwhile, 3,589 deaths occured on Malaysian roads till August of this year.

13,516 Malaysian road deaths due to careless driving

From police statistics, the majority of road accidents, some 81,136 cases, were caused by drivers tailgating. Mat Kasim said drivers should maintain a distance of between two to four car lengths from the vehicle in front to avoid a collision.

“A further 59,032 accident were caused by the driver not seeing or unaware of other vehicles, including using a mobile phone,” said Mat Kasim. “Aside from that, 46,786 accidents occured when the driver or rider was careless when coming out of an intersection,” he added.

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Sabah police giving 50% saman discount, Sept 26-27

Sabah police is offering 30% discounts on saman from tomorrow till Wednesday, September 26-27. The campaign is in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations. Payments can be made at every traffic saman counter in the state, from 9am to 4pm

Sabah police say that the half price offer is applicable to saman excluding those involving traffic lights, emergency lane, double line overtaking, dangerous overtaking/queue cutting, accidents, non-compound (NC), court cases, exhaust modification and those involving heavy vehicles/lorries. Also not included are Op Selamat tickets.

Great opportunity for you to wipe the slate clean at half price, if you’re in Sabah.

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14,527 saman dikeluarkan terhadap penunggang motosikal warga asing antara 1-20 Sept 2023 – JPJ

Sebanyak 14,527 saman telah dikeluarkan terhadap penunggang motosikal warga asing di seluruh negara atas pelbagai kesalahan dalam Operasi Khas Motosikal 2023 bermula 1 hingga 20 September 2023, menurut Pengarah Bahagian Penguatkuasaan Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). Datuk Lokman Jamaan.

Katanya lagi, kesalahan utama yang dikesan adalah tiada lesen memandu dengan 6,268 saman, tiada perlindungan insurans (2,667), lesen kenderaan motor tamat tempoh (2,657) dan lain-lain kesalahan teknikal 1,948 saman, laporan Bernama.

“JPJ memandang serius isu ini terutamanya warga asing yang menunggang motosikal tanpa lesen memandu yang sah kerana mereka jelas tidak mengetahui peraturan jalan raya dan boleh mendatangkan bahaya terhadap pengguna jalan raya yang lain.

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“JPJ tidak akan berkompromi dengan mana-mana pengguna jalan raya yang melanggar peraturan dan tindakan tegas akan dilaksanakan dari semasa ke semasa bagi meningkatkan keselamatan jalan raya,” katanya selepas operasi bersepadu di Bangsar pada malam Ahad lalu.

Menerusi operasi selama empat jam itu, sebanyak 1,459 kenderaan diperiksa dengan 854 saman dikeluarkan atas pelbagai kesalahan antaranya memandu tanpa lesen (327), lesen kenderaan motor tamat tempoh (143), insurans tamat tempoh (123) dan nombor pendaftaran (80). Selain itu, 98 saman dikeluarkan bagi kesalahan cermin gelap, kesalahan teknikal (36), ekzos (18), penggunaan lampu HID (empat) dan lain-lain kesalahan (25).

“Kita turut menyita 21 motosikal dengan 17 daripadanya ditunggang oleh warga asing. Warga asing yang ditahan itu diserahkan kepada JIM untuk tindakan lanjut. Kes disiasat mengikut Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987,” katanya

Operasi tersebut mendapat kerjasama Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT), Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) dan Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan (AADK).

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2023 MotoGP: Bezzechi wins inaugural Indian MotoGP

The first ever 2023 IndianOil Grand Prix of India saw Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi take the inaugural win. Ducati Desmosedicis took the first two places at Buddh International Circuit, Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac racing coming in second while Fabio Quartararo finished third on his Yamaha YZR-M1.

24-year old Bezzechi from Rimini, Italy, a protege of Valentino Rossi, had a good start, leading off with Martin and Pecco Bagnaia of Lenovo Ducati Factory Team. The Ducati riding trio then saw Martin in the lead, followed by Bagnaia and Bezzecchi, when a braking mistake from Martin saw Bagnaia grabbing the lead.

This was when Bezzecchi took the opportunity to slip into the lead, pushing Bagnaia into second and relegating Martin to third. With Bezzecchi pulling ahead, Bagnaia had Martin nipping at his heels while Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda was sitting in fourth.

2023 MotoGP: Bezzechi wins inaugural Indian MotoGP

The pressure finally got to Bagnaia as he washed out the front end, handing second race position to Martin. Meanwhile, Quartararo, having fought his way to third position, mounted a challenge to Martin’s second in the closing stages of the race right down to the chequered flag.

At the conclusion, Bezzecchi finished the IndianOil Grand Prix 8.649 seconds in the lead and putting himself third in the MotoGP World Championship standings with 248 points. Bagnaia retained his championship lead with 292 points despite the crash while Martin. stands second with 279 points.

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Legal action taken by government against lorry drivers who commit traffic offences stringent enough – Loke

Many have questioned if the government is doing enough to reduce the number of road mishaps involving overladen lorries, which seem to be occurring quite frequently, with the latest incident taking place last week when a lorry laden with sand crashed into 14 vehicles in Putrajaya, injuring seven and killing two motorcyclists.

Transport minister Anthony Loke says that it is. He said that enforcement of overloaded heavy vehicles has always been in place, and the legal action taken against lorry or trailer drivers who commit road offences in Malaysia is stringent enough.

He said there was no issue of the government not taking stern action against errant commercial drivers, and in fact, the operators themselves acknowledged the severity of the penalties, as The Star reports.

Legal action taken by government against lorry drivers who commit traffic offences stringent enough – Loke

Loke said he was aware of the public’s concern regarding accidents involving lorries. “Many say that the actions are not strict, but within the existing regulations, the actions and laws are stringent enough. If they are found carrying an excessive load, not only can they be fined, but their vehicles can be impounded and forfeited,” he said.

He said that the ministry will continue monitoring and taking action, and would also ensure that a more comprehensive approach was implemented to strike a balance between industry needs and road safety.

Meanwhile, the road transport department (JPJ) says it will be carrying out a large-scale special operation against commercial vehicles this week. The department will be conducting checks on commercial vehicles to ensure they are not carrying excess loads that violate laws and pose a danger to other road users.

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Two-year-old runs across road into oncoming traffic – drivers, be mindful of young passengers in your car

Dashcam footage from a vehicle in Alor Gajah, Melaka shared on the Buletin TV3 Facebook page last week has shown a near-miss between vehicles on Jalan Melaka Pindah and a two-year-old child that ran across the two-way road, Harian Metro has reported.

The incident was reported to have occurred on September 20 at around 6:51am when the child was seen emerging from behind what appeared to be a red Perodua Bezza, and had immediately run across the two-way road that had traffic moving in both directions.

As the dashcam vehicle made its emergency braking, audio from the footage indicated that a collision had occurred immediately after, and the child had stopped it the middle of the road as another vehicle approached from the other direction, which had also stopped. A bystander appeared to carry the child across the road, to the right-hand-side of the camera view away from the Bezza.

The footage cuts forward 10 seconds later according to the time stamp, and the child was carried back to the Bezza presumably the driver of the car, who opens its driver’s door and enters the car with the child. A bystander then passed the child back to the driver of the Bezza, who emerged to be the child’s mother.

An accident report was made by a school teacher and a factory operator, who were involved in the traffic incident, said Alor Gajah district police chief superintedent Arshad Abu. The school teacher was driving the Perodua Myvi that was the dashcam vehicle, while the factory operator was the motorcyclist on a Honda CBR 250 which collided with the Myvi that had stopped for the child in the middle of the road.

As at September 22, police action has yet to be taken against the mother of the child involved, though she has been reminded of child safety. The case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN166/59 of Road Traffic Rules 1959, the Alor Gajah district police chief added.

This should also serve as a reminder for parents and caretakers to always be mindful of young children in one’s vehicle, and for them to be secured in child seats – not just because the law says so, and even if enforcement has yet to be carried out. The child lock function in vehicles will also serve to help reduce or prevent the risk of children leaving the vehicle without the driver knowing.

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BYD Dolphin EV – 500k unit telah diproduksi; hatchback A0 China terlaris 19 bulan berturut-turut

BYD Dolphin menjejaki langkah kecemerlangan abangnya, Atto 3, kini telah diproduksi sebanyak 500,000 init. Model kenderaan elektrik (EV) buatan China itu diumumkan telah diproduksi dengan jumlah tersebut sejak ia diperkenalkan pada Ogos 2021.

Tambah syarikat pengeluarnya, BYD, sejak dipasarkan di negara kelahirannya itu, Dolphin turut menjadi hatchback paling laris bagi segmen A0 (klasifikasi saiz yang digunakan di China) untuk 19 bulan berturut-turut. Selain China, EV berkenaan turut dijual di pasaran global termasuk Eropah, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Singapura dan Malaysia.

Dolphin merupakan model BYD yang pertama dibangunkan dengan e-Platform 3.0 , ia dilancarkan di Malaysia pada Julai lalu. Ditawarkan dengan dua varian, bermula dengan Dynamic Standard Range
yang ditawarkan pada harga atas jalan RM100,530 tanpa insurans, diikuti dengan Premium Extended Range berharga RM125,530.

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Kedua-dua varian dilengkapi dengan bateri Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) dan motor elektrik yang memacu roda hadapan. Bersama Dynamic Standard Range, kapasiti tenaga bateri ialah 44.92 kWh, yang mampu memberikannya jarak hingga 410 km mengikut standard NEDC (340 km untuk WLTP). Varian ini juga menawarkan keseluruhan kuasa mencecah 95 PS (94 hp atau 70 kW) dan tork 180 Nm.

Manakala bagi Premium Extended Range, ia menawarkaan jarak hingga 490 km mengikut NEDC (429 km bagi WLTP), hasil kapasiti tenaga bateri yang lebih besar mencecah 60.48 kWh. Model spesifikasi tertinggi ini juga menawarkan kuasa yang lebih tinggi, dengan motor elektrik memberikan sejumlah 204 PS (201 hp atau 150 kW) dan tork 310 Nm, membolehkannya dipecut dari 0-100 km/j dalam tujuh saat (berbanding 12.3 saat bagi Dynamic Standard Range).

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:28:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb9z2xdQqdit1F1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Hankook Ventus Prime 4 tyre launched in Malaysia]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Mi7NfLZDGb9uYhwzJndtKV1cWWor9YPv

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 tyre launched in Malaysia

Alongside the recent launch of the iON evo EV-specific tyres, Hankook Tire Malaysia also introduced the Ventus Prime 4 for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

An extension of the Ventus performance line of tyres (like Potenza for Bridgestone and Pilot Sport for Michelin), the Prime 4 is described as an optimised blend of performance, safety, comfort and durability. In terms out outright ‘sportiness’ the Prime 4 sits below Hankook’s top UHP tyre, the Ventus S1 evo 3. Below it in Hankook’s local road tyre range is the Kinergy eco tyre.

Hankook says that the tread compound of Ventus Prime 4 uses a new and ‘highly enriched quality’ of silica content which is vulcanised at low temperatures for twice the duration compared to regular tyres. This enables increased blending between molecules, bringing greater tread block rigidity and lower rolling resistance with less wear.

In addition, the tread pattern and contour of Ventus Prime 4 have been optimised to achieve a precise level of contact area, it’s claimed. The dual structure of the carcass fibre stiffener used for the development of Ventus Prime 4 assures greater resistance. In addition, it’s equipped with a jointless full-cover reinforcement belt for ideal tread strength and also utilises high-strength belts to absorb bigger external shocks.

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For noise reduction, Hankook employs a so-called low noise groove wall knurling. Groove resonance and pattern noise are dispersed by applying a wedge-shaped structure that applies the anechoic wall principle. Also, by increasing the total number of pitches (80, 10 more than Ventus Prime 3), the impact of the road surface is minimised, which leads to a more comfortable ride.

Overall, when compared to its predecessor – which by the way was a factory-fitted tyre for various Volkswagen Group models in Europe – the Ventus Prime 4 boasts around 20% improved longevity while achieving even better handling, comfort and rolling resistance, said Oh Hyun Nam, Hankook Tire Malaysia’s MD.

“With the Ventus Prime 4 for ICE vehicles, our goal is to continue offering customers the award-winning Ventus Prime tyre series with bolder improvements, specifically on the wear properties. This was available without compromising on other criteria and has led us to the success of the series,” he added.

Along with improved wear and low noise, wet braking completes the three selling points that Hankook is focusing on for the Ventus Prime 4. It is now available at Hankook dealers in sizes ranging from 15 to 19 inches, including for SUVs. To learn more about the iON evo EV-specific tyres, click here.

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