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Proton S70 selected as new national taxi under Teksi Madani programme

Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently launched the National Teksi Madani Renewal Programme at Dataran Merdeka.

The launch marked the beginning of a national initiative to renew and strengthen the nation’s taxi industry. It follows the earlier announcement of a 100% excise duty and sales tax exemption for taxi and private hire car owners purchasing new locally manufactured vehicles. The initiative aims to reduce the cost burden of new vehicle ownership and accelerate the nationwide renewal of the taxi fleet.

Additionally, the programme offers taxi drivers the opportunity to transition to vehicles that are more modern, safer, more comfortable, and of higher quality. At the same time, an additional allocation of RM10 million was announced for a matching grant programme to replace old vehicles with new ones.

Proton S70: The New Face of National Taxis

The Proton S70 was selected for its features that meet the operational requirements of public mobility, including a spacious cabin, a fuel-efficient engine, and smart connectivity technology. Furthermore, owners need not worry as there is an extensive network of Proton service centres across the nation.

Under the programme, eligible operators will be offered the Proton S70 Premium in an exclusive Ruby Red colour, replacing the traditional two-tone red-and-white livery. The sedan will also be fitted with the necessary additional hardware, including:

  • an LED panel displaying green Teksi/E-Hailing lettering
  • an additional meter display for transactions and advertisements
  • a special GET registration number (red lettering on a white background)
  • a unique decal on the C-pillars

Furthermore, the new S70 taxis will no longer feature the conventional roof-mounted taxi topper or operator labels on the doors.

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RON95 priced at RM1.99/liter starting from September 30

The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced that the selling price of RON95 petrol will drop to RM1.99 per liter starting September 30, as reported by Berita Harian.

The implementation of the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is aimed at local citizens, regardless of their income levels.

He stated that over 16 million Malaysians with valid driving licenses will benefit from this reduction in fuel prices.

“We have decided to set the price of RON95 at RM2.05 to RM1.99 per liter starting September 30, 2025, and I also mentioned that this benefit and privilege is intended as a gesture of appreciation in the spirit of National Day and Malaysia Day, as recognition for all Malaysians.

For non-citizens, the price of RON95 will be RM2.60 per liter starting on the same date.

He made these remarks while delivering a message at the Monthly Assembly with the staff of the Prime Minister’s Department here today.

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PMX inaugurates Proton’s EV factory in Tanjung Malim; CKD e.MAS 7 commences

Proton has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) production facility located in the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV) of Tanjung Malim.

The launch ceremony was officiated by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and was also attended by the Chief Minister of Perak, Dato’ Seri Saarani Mohamad; the Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke Siew Fook; and the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

With operations commencing this month, the EV factory will serve as an assembly site for various models from the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform.

The first model to be assembled at this factory will be the Proton e.MAS 7 electric SUV, followed by the Proton e.MAS 5 in due course.

Initially, the factory will have a production capacity of up to 20,000 units per year, with the ability to scale up to 45,000 units per year depending on domestic and international demand.

This factory is also expected to generate over 200 job opportunities for the local community.

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PMX: RON95 price drops to RM1.99 per liter

The price of RON95 petrol will drop to RM1.99 per liter following the implementation of targeted subsidies.

This announcement was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier today, with further details to be revealed by the end of September.

This price reduction is expected to benefit over 18 million Malaysians who drive or ride motorcycles, including gig workers.

The government spends nearly RM20 billion annually on RON95 subsidies in 2023 and 2024.

Although global oil prices have decreased this year, the price of unsubsidized RON95 petrol remains around RM2.50 per liter (RM2.05 per liter after subsidies).

 

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Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad system hacked, reveals PMX

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) system was hacked with a demand for USD 10 million (RM 44.36 million), which was promptly rejected.

“Yesterday, we discussed the cyberattack that seriously impacted MAHB. The discussion focused on how to resolve the matter, including the hackers’ demand for US$10 million.

“I didn’t wait five seconds before immediately saying no,” he said.

Anwar did not elaborate on the hacking incident involving the airport operator, but he emphasised that this incident highlights the country’s need to allocate more resources to the police and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), among others, to prepare for combating hackers.

Anwar further stated that Malaysia would not be safe if its leadership and systems allowed the country to succumb to the ultimatums of criminals and traitors, both domestic and foreign.

He remarked that the decision to not capitulate to the hackers’ demands would undoubtedly pose risks to the government but it underscores the necessity to enhance the capabilities of the authorities, including the banking sector.

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PMX receives Togg T10X electric SUV as a gift

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received an electric SUV as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday (February 11).

The Togg T10X was presented as a symbol of friendship between the two countries during President Erdogan’s recent official visit to Malaysia.

The Togg T10X is a segment C electric SUV produced by the Turkish automotive manufacturer Togg.

There are two powertrain configurations available: a rear-wheel drive (RWD) version with 218 hp and 350 Nm of torque, and an all-wheel drive (AWD) version with 436 hp and 700 Nm of torque.

The 52.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack allows for a range of up to 314 km, while the 88.5 kWh version offers a range of up to 523 km on a full charge.