Paul Tan's Automotive News

Fancy taking a ride on a driverless bus? You can try out the eMoovit in Putrajaya, and it’ll only cost you RM1 for a one-way trip. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/autonomous-electric-bus-service-begins-in-putrajaya-rm1-per-ride-starts-and-ends-at-mrt-putrajaya-sentral/

Satu Permit Memandu Antarabangsa (IDP) palsu dijual kepada warga asing dengan harga mencecah RM500 dan kononnya sah untuk 5 tahun. Kalau nak cari duit dengan cara yang kotor dan mudah, memang macam-macamlah taktik yang digunakan oleh sindiket ini. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/10/09/jpj-kesan-sindiket-jual-permit-memandu-antarabangsa-idp-palsu-kepada-warga-asing-harga-cecah-rm500/

The policy for a lower speed limit around schools was approved in July 2024 by the cabinet committee on road safety and traffic congestion, chaired by deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/proposed-30-km-h-school-zone-limit-still-not-gazetted-after-approval-pending-review-of-legal-amendments/

To raise customer satisfaction, MFroce Bike Holdings is relocating its service centre to a new 7,153 sq mtr facility in Segambut on October 23. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/mforce-kuala-lumpur-service-centre-relocates-to-new-7100-sq-meter-facility-in-segambut-october-23/

Harap-harap perkhidmatan RTS Link JB-Singapura dapat memulakan operasinya seperti yang direncana. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/10/09/rts-link-jb-singapura-mula-beroperasi-pada-feb-2027-kerja-fizikal-dijangka-selesai-menjelang-31-dis-ini/

Cheaper Shuttle Selatan fares coming? https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/ktm-shuttle-selatan-good-news-expected-budget-2027/

Good news for those living in and around JB. BAS.MY services will be extended for five years starting from 2027. With it comes extra buses, new routes and better frequency. Details here https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/bas-my-johor-bahru-extended-for-5-years-starting-2027/

企业与合作社发展部长沈志强说，刚结束的F1巴林大奖赛为我国的中小企业商家带来了超过3.45亿令吉的经济效益，并指F1比赛创造的经济收入比其它旅游或大型活动项目高2.17倍！ https://paultan.org/cn/2026/10/09/2026-f1-bahrain-gp-in-sepang-brings-rm345-million-economic-windfall-to-malaysian-smes-steven-sim/

Anda rasa motor Kawasaki baru apa ni? https://paultan.org/bm/2026/10/09/kawasaki-siar-teaser-model-touring-adventure-baru-mungkinkah-ini-versys-900-dengan-enjin-empat-silinder/

Teaser images of the Harley-Davidson Sprint 440, made in India by Hero MotoCorp. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/harley-davidson-teases-sprint-440-cruiser-made-in-india/

第三代大改款的Mazda CX-5确认将从明年（2027）中开始在本地组装量产，并宣称有60%的生产成本将来自于我国而非进口。 https://paultan.org/cn/2026/10/09/third-gen-mazda-cx-5-ckd-due-in-malaysia-by-mid-2027/

Fans old and new were happy that the race was back, but they weren’t the only ones who were thrilled. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/2026-f1-bahrain-gp-in-sepang-brings-rm345-million-economic-windfall-to-malaysian-smes-steven-sim/

Mazda CX-5 generasi ketiga akan dipasang secara tempatan (CKD) menjelang pertengahan 2027. Namun bekalan rantaian perlu bersedia untuk 60% komponen tempatan. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/10/09/mazda-cx-5-generasi-ketiga-ckd-di-msia-menjelang-pertengahan-2027-melibatkan-60-komponen-tempatan/

The additional time between the physical completion of works and the start of operations is to allow comprehensive safety and systems testing before the service opens, said Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/johor-bahru-singapore-rts-link-to-start-operations-in-february-physical-works-to-be-completed-by-dec-31/

The KL Car Free Morning and the Huawei Active Rings Run that's piggybacking on KLCFM's closed city centre route will proceed this Sunday despite the haze, for now. Details here https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/kl-car-free-morning-cum-huawei-active-rings-run-to-go-on-as-planned-this-sunday-despite-haze-for-now/

The latest Mazda CX-5 launched yesterday as a CBU offering but it will eventually be a CKD model by the middle of next year. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/third-gen-mazda-cx-5-ckd-due-in-malaysia-by-mid-2027/

"A document bearing the words 'international driving permit' does not automatically grant a person the right to drive in Malaysia. The document must be issued by an authority and meet the recognition requirements applicable in this country" - KL JPJ director. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/unrecognised-international-driving-permits-being-offered-to-foreigners-for-up-to-rm500-not-all-idps-valid-jpj/

Priced at RM30,600 in the Phlippines is the Kove 625X, a 581 cc adventure-tourer. https://paultan.org/2026/10/09/kove-625x-launched-in-the-philippines-581-cc-adventure-bike-priced-from-rm30600/

An SUV driver was fined RM4,000 for tailing the Deputy Prime Minister's convoy despite being ordered not to do so by the police motorcycle escort. https://paultan.org/2026/10/08/rm4000-fine-for-tailing-deputy-pm-zahids-convoy/

BSH perkenal satu lagi edisi khas untuk skuter ADV 160. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/10/08/honda-adv-160-trico-edition-dilancar-di-msia-rm14-2k/