Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has conducted a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) emergency training program in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba). The aim was to equip emergency responders with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage BEV-related incidents effectively. With the increasing adoption of BEVs across the country, the company is highlighting importance of specialised training for handling these vehicles in emergencies. Amanda Zhang, CEO & President of Merce

Shaun

Jul 16, 2024

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said that the forthcoming electronic invoicing (e-invoice) system, scheduled for next month, will not disrupt vehicle sales for 2024, according to a Bernama report. MITI's Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, clarified that the e-invoice system will be implemented initially for companies with annual revenues over RM100 million, ensuring smaller vehicle sales companies remain unaffected. "In discussions with the Malaysia Automotive R

Shaun

Jul 16, 2024

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) welcomes the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s (LHDN) move to implement e-invoicing in 1-August 2024. The new digital invoices will replace traditional paper-based invoices. The goal is to improve efficiency in recording financial transactions and facilitate real-time data collection. The adoption of e-invoicing will also close the loophole exploited by many car dealers in assisting customers to ‘over-finance’ their cars, by over-declaring the value of

Hans

Jul 16, 2024

During the major floods of 2021, vehicle losses in Malaysia were estimated to be around RM 1 billion, according to the Malaysian Department of Statistics. Without insurance, many vehicles would have been written off due to flood and mechanical damage, leaving thousands of owners in a difficult situation. Insurance is a crucial part of car ownership, protecting you and your vehicle from unforeseen incidents such as accidents, natural disasters, and legal liabilities against other road users. Howe

Arvind

Jul 16, 2024

At a press conference today, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that it has revised its sales forecast of Total Industry Volume (TIV) for 2024. Forecasted TIV for passenger vehicles in 2024 increased by 4.3% from 666,000 units to 696,150 units. However, the revised forecast figures show a 3.2% drop compared to 2023’s actual sales figures which set the highest record at 719,160 units. MAA revised TIV sales forecast 2024 Market segment 2024 (Original forecast) 2024 (Revised forec

CY Foong

Jul 16, 2024