Zahid’s ‘Beehive Bunker’ visit signals new chapter in Malaysia-New Zealand crisis cooperation

WELLINGTON, July 17 — Malaysia and New Zealand have the potential to strengthen cooperation in disaster management through a more holistic approach, following Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s visit to the National Crisis Management …

Chinese carmakers take the wheel in Malaysia’s fast-charging EV market

[KUALA LUMPUR] Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands have quietly overtaken European, American and even local competitors to dominate Malaysia’s emerging EV market, riding a wave of shifting consumer perception, favourable pricing and aggressive regional …

Analysts stay upbeat on Malaysia's renewable energy outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have stayed positive on Malaysia's renewable energy outlook in the second half of this year, underpinned by a strong orderbook. Maybank Investment Bank said in its recent report that it retains a positive view …

Malaysia's car sales fall 4.6 pct in first half of year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian automotive sector's total industry volume (TIV) fell 4.6 percent year-on-year to 376,636 units in the first six months of 2025, dragged by the decline in both the pick-ups and passenger cars sub-segments. The …

EPF i-Saraan programme boosts financial literacy for youth in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Saraan programme is playing a crucial role in equipping the younger generation with financial knowledge and fostering a savings culture. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying highlighted its significance, …

Vehicle sales in Malaysia 1H 2025 – SUVs up 4.8%, sedans/hatchbacks down 7.3%, pick-ups drop 18.4%

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) yesterday revealed some stats on vehicle sales in Malaysia for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) broken down by segments. A total of 347,084 passenger vehicles were sold in the country from January to June (-3% …

City Energy launches app-free electric vehicle charging across Singapore, Malaysia

[SINGAPORE] City Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging arm, Go by City Energy, on Wednesday (Jul 16) introduced the first app-free EV charging experience in Singapore. The new “AutoCharge” system will enable EV drivers to plug in and charge their …

2025 Honda HR-V facelift launched in Malaysia – 1.5L NA, 1.5L turbo, e:HEV hybrid, from RM116k to RM144k

EV sales up 91.4% in H1 2025, but full electric vehicles only make up around 3.4% of new car sales in Malaysia

Sales of xEVs in Malaysia increased in the first half of 2025 when compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). In 1H 2025, a total of 30,573 xEVs, which include both hybrid and pure …

Trump's 'Alpha Male' Influencer Envoy Spurs Backlash In Malaysia, Puts Country's PM In Quandary

Malaysia's unity government is under swelling pressure to reject Nick Adams, an Australian‑born self‑styled "alpha male" influencer tapped by President Donald Trump as U.S. ambassador, a move critics warn could complicate looming tariff talks …