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Malaysia remains an attractive destination for foreign investors and reports alleging that Malaysia is losing out in foreign direct investment (FDI) is wrong, says MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authority). The MITI agency also adds that references to data from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) must be read in the correct context. On Thursday, Singapore’s Straits Times published a scathing report alleging that Malaysia is losing its attractiveness to foreign

Hans

Feb 9, 2021

Geely may be relatively new to Malaysians since they acquired 49.9% of Proton just three years ago in May 2017. Not many know they've been making cars in China for much longer than that, after being founded by Li Shufu in 1997. 23 years is relatively young in the automotive world - Proton have been around for 35 years - but that hasn't stopped Geely from selling its 10 millionth vehicle recently. Geely's first car was the HQ (Hao Qing). Touted as a cheap, local alternative to relatively-dearer s

Sanjay

Nov 27, 2020

Last week, the Proton’s Shah Alam HQ reported that an employee in their research and development division has tested positive for Covid-19. Over the weekend, 8 more new cases were reported forcing the Health Ministry to declare the situation the Auto Cluster. Now the company has issued another update. The following is a statement from Proton over the ongoing Covid-19 update: Subsequent to one of its employees testing positive for Covid-19 on 14th October 2020, Proton confirms 49 others have now

Jerrica

Oct 19, 2020

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross has been spotted in Malaysia yet again! This time, it is seen in action enjoying a spirited drive on the roads of Putrajaya. When the Corolla Cross was spotted previously, the background of the image was cropped out which left many sceptical over whether the car was really spotted in Malaysia. Other than the trade plate, there was no other way to prove that the car is in Malaysia, highly likely at the Toyota HQ in Shah Alam. Now the same heavily camouflaged SUV has

Jerrica

Aug 3, 2020

This is not the first time we’re seeing the 2019 MG HS in the metal. But here are live photos of the C-segment SUV displayed at the 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show alongside the MG ZS and MG Extender. The MG HS was launched in Thailand last year in September. The SUV replaced the MG GS and has since been making itself known as a worthy contender against rivals like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. Like the CR-V, the HS is also powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The turbo engi

Jerrica

Jul 22, 2020

The National Security Council (MKN) announced today that they have decided to extend the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya by another 2 more weeks. With the new extension, the reinstated CMCO will end on 9 November 2020. CMCO was reinstated in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya on 14 October 2020 following the rise in Covid-19 numbers in this region. Even though CMCO was reinstated, MKN still observed new clusters forming in these states, one o

Jerrica

Oct 26, 2020

Few people know this, but Hyundai Motor Corporation (not related to Hyundai Sime Darby Motors) has an office here in Malaysia. Located in Mutiara Damansara, next to Volvo dealer Ingress Swede Automobile is a non-descript office building that houses the Hyundai Training Academy (HTA), which also doubles as Hyundai Motor’s Asia Pacific regional headquarters. Opened in 2015, the Malaysian team at the 17,965 square feet training centre cum regional office provides support, including sales and after-

Hans

Jan 6, 2021

It is Bukit Aman’s turn to conduct a spot check on all personnel's private vehicles at the Police Headquarters of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in Kuala Lumpur. Also read: Police summons police officers for using fancy number plates The Special Operation (Vehicle Check) was carried out by the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) at the main gate of the Bukit Aman Police HQ. Over 15 police officers and 35 JSPT members were involved with the special operation. Oth

Jerrica

Mar 17, 2021

The best-selling C-segment SUV in Thailand for the month of June is the 2019 MG HS, outselling the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 according to a report by Headlightmag. While the MG HS topped the Honda CR-V in sales, it's worth noting that the pre-facelift CR-V was sold out in Thailand. And the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed the launch and deliveries of the 2020 Honda CR-V facelift. The MG HS was launched in Thailand last year in September, replacing the MG GS. Since then, it has given rivals like the

Shaun

Aug 3, 2020

Kia dikatakan bakal hadir dengan penjenamaan semula, sebelum ini telah dilaporkan oleh Wapcar.my. Kini, hasil daripada pendaftaran cap dagangan daripada Kia Motors, kita sedikit sebanyak dapat melihat visi dan misi Kia untuk masa hadapan. Menurut sumber, Kia telah menurunkan logo lamanya di HQ Kia yang bertempat di Korea Selatan di samping mendaftarkan cap dagangan baru dengan South Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPRIS). Hal ini bermakna slogan 'The Power To Surprise' mungkin akan diganti

Haris

Dec 31, 2020

The upcoming Perodua Ativa has been spotted during a night delivery by Facebook users, Fatoni Marzuki and Azlan Ahmad. The images that have appeared on funtasticko show cars covered in black canvas being delivered from the Perodua HQ in Rawang, travelling on the NKVE. The 2021 Perodua Ativa is due to launch very soon and prices start from RM63k. Bookings are already open. Powering the car is a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine (98 PS/140 Nm) paired to a CVT. The Ativa is also c

Arif

Feb 22, 2021

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic Information Model: 2020 Proton X50 1.5T Flagship Time of Booking: May 2020, way before the official announcement for booking Dealer Name: Proton Cahaya Segambut Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: Rm 103,300 excluding insurance The price I Paid: Rm 103,000 excluding insurance Vehicle Delivery Time: 30th October 2020 Reasons why I bough

Owner Review

Nov 10, 2020

It has been a little over 3 months since Hyundai Indonesia launched the pre-facelift Hyundai Kona Electric alongside the Ioniq Electric in the archipelago. However, we have found some spyshots that suggest the facelift might be heading there soon. Indra Fathan shared these photos via his Instagram, and the photos were allegedly taken at a Hyundai facility in Indonesia. Based on the info provided by the Indonesian sleuth, the Kona Electric facelift in Indonesia will be better equipped than the ou

CY Foong

Jan 26, 2021

** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Perodua Alza owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Alex Kew About My Car Here is my Perodua Alza SE automatic transmission purchased at the end of 2014. It was priced at RM59,400 including insurance, and I entitled for RM2,000 discount for year-end stock. I chose the unique colour for my car - Mystical Purple, it is like black colour in low light condition but dark purple under sunlight. The reason being black-pa

Owner Review

Jul 4, 2020

The Investigation and Traffic enforcement department, Integrity and Standard Compliance Department, and the Kedah IPK special branch carried out a surprise inspection at the Kedah Police Contingent headquarters and issued several fines to police officers and workers entering the premises. According to the Kedah police’s official Facebook page (Polis Kedah), the surprise inspection was conducted to review the personal documents, vehicle inspection, and security passes of police officers and gener

Jerrica

Mar 15, 2021

** This article is the personal experience of a 2019 Proton Saga owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Darren Khew How It All Started I have had a passion for cars ever since I was a kid, Honda was one of the car brands that I love the most especially the Honda Civic but it was all just a dream back then. I promised myself to own it one day but that's just a story for another day. My intention to buy a car was when I started my University life, thinking how good it

Owner Review

Jun 20, 2020

This Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has been appointed the Official Safety Car of the FIA World Touring Car Championship for the 2020 season. The limited-edition Type R was unveiled earlier this year at JAS Motorsport HQ in Milan. JAS Motorsport is Honda’s long-term motorsport collaborator and official partner. Painted in a resplendent livery featuring the “Sunlight Yellow” colour, the Type R Limited Edition Safety Car is 47 kg lighter than the GT-specification Type R. In addition to the car

Jerrica

Jun 30, 2020

Can you believe it? It's been 20 years since Shah Alam was declared a city! To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) is holding a special promotion for compound payments throughout the month of October. Shah Alam Mayor, Datuk Haris Kasim, said that the month-long promotion is MBSA’s efforts to encourage those with compounds to clear their plate before MBSA takes action against them. From 1st to 31st October 2020, residents who pay their compound fines will receiv

Jerrica

Oct 2, 2020

Previously, we reported that 3 suspects were able to successfully steal a Honda Civic 1.8S police patrol vehicle (MPV) from the Seberang Perai Utara district HQ. Now Sinar Harian has reported more details that not only are all 3 suspects tested positive for drugs but it might also turn into a kidnapping case. As you know, on Saturday 2 brothers, aged 28 and 32, posed as policemen from the information technology resources unit to gain access to the Civic MPV under the pretext of inspecting the da

Jerrica

Oct 27, 2020

Kia's refreshed brand identity has been brewing for sometime, and now we get a better look at it courtesy of these leaks of the Korean carmaker's new logo and slogan. According to sources, Kia has already taken the old 'Kia Motors' logo off its headquarters and recently filed for a new slogan with the South Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPRIS). This means the current slogan - 'The Power To Surprise' - is very likely to make way for 'Movement That Inspires'. Along with the new slogan, Kia

Sanjay

Dec 31, 2020

Sejak Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB) mengambil alih jenama Peugeot di bawah Groupe PSA, terdapat banyak penampakan Peugeot baru seperti Peugeot 2008 dan Peugeot 508 di jalan raya kita. Tetapi kali ini, seorang pembaca Funtastiko terlihat model Citoren DS3 Crossback. DS3 Crossback adalah SUV kompak yang dilancarkan di secara global pada bulan September 2020. SUV ini dilengkapi dengan varian enjin petrol dan diesel, termasuklah versi elektrik sepenuhnya. Adakah ini bermakna bahawa SUV premi

Zamil Syaheer

Jan 12, 2021

Honda Malaysia has once again uploaded another teaser post on its all-new 2020 Honda City on its Facebook page. This time it features the LED taillights. Just like its last teaser post, Honda is taking potshots at its archrival, the Toyota Vios with a caption that might rile up some feathers at UMW Toyota's HQ. The caption on the post says: Keep staring, we don't mind. #theshowstopper #allnewcity #thetakeoverstartsnow No launch date has been announced so far and neither is the powertrain. Whethe

CY Foong

Aug 7, 2020

Earlier this month, we reported that Hyundai will be moving its Asia Pacific training centre and regional headquarters from Mutiara Damansara to Indonesia. While this may seem like bad news for upcoming Hyundai models in Malaysia, it’s actually quite the opposite. According a report by The Edge, Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd has confirmed that there will be more complete knock-down (CKD) projects in the pipeline as its product line-up grows in the future. “HSDM has plans to introduce several fully i

Eric

Jan 26, 2021

Indonesia’s Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita revealed that Honda will be committing to a larger presence in Indonesia up to 2024. The company will increase its investment in the archipelago by IDR 5.2 trillion (RM 1.49 billion) and will be relocating its production in India to Indonesia. The revelation came after the minister visited Honda’s Japan HQ about implementing strict health protocol in Tokyo, Japan. "Honda has committed to increase investment up to 2024 of arou

Jerrica

Mar 16, 2021

If you think you’ve seen it all, think again. On 25 October 2020, news that a man had successfully stolen a brand-new Honda Civic 1.8S police patrol vehicle (MPV) from Seberang Perai Utara district HQ went viral on social media. The suspects were enjoying a joyride in Shah Alam before the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) caught up with them. A source told News Straits Times that the men who stole the MPV were brothers, aged 28 and 32. The brothers had posed as policemen from the information technol

Jerrica

Oct 26, 2020

Since Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB) took over the responsibility of the brands under Groupe PSA, there has been quite a number of sightings of new Peugeots like the Peugeot 2008 and the Peugeot 508 on the roads. But this time, instead of a Peugeot, a Funtastiko reader spotted Citroen's upscale marque's DS3 Crossback on the road. The DS3 Crossback is a compact SUV launched worldwide in September 2020. The SUV is available in both petrol and diesel engines, DS also offers the SUV as a full

Jerrica

Jan 12, 2021

After five years of being placed behind the Volkswagen Group, Toyota Motor Corp has managed to reclaim its place as the world’s best-selling automaker in 2020. This comes after the Japanese giant released its global sales figures. While Toyota had every right to celebrate its comeback podium finish, global sales for the group which also includes sales figures from Daihatsu and Hino fell 11.3% to 9.528 million vehicles compared to 2019. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group, which includes Audi, Skoda, and

CY Foong

Jan 29, 2021

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) will be attempting to conquer the tough and challenging Dakar Rally for the tenth time since 2012 with a team consisting of 4 units of the Toyota Hilux. That’s right, everyone’s favourite default pick-up truck is selected as the vehicle of choice by the rally team. The team will be spearheaded by 2019 winners Nasser Al-Attiyah and his navigator, Mathieu Baumel. Al-Attiyah and Baumel won the 2019 Dakar Rally with TGR. The team will be competing in the latest version of t

CY Foong

Nov 14, 2020

DFSK (Dong Feng Sokon) adalah sebuah jenama automotif dari China yang mempunyai kehadiran dalam pasaran Pakistan, Indonesia dan Brunei. Di Malaysia, DFSK lebih terkenal dengan model jentera berat seperti lori kecil, lori simen dan lori kontena. Walaubagaimanapun, intipan dari rakan media funtasticko menganjak pandangan baru terhadap jenama DFSK di Malaysia. Pembaca funtasticko melaporkan bahawa beliau telah mengambil gambar model DFSK Glory 580 tanpa seragam dan menerima brosur mengenai DFSK Glo

Haris

Dec 8, 2020

Proton memulakan tahun 2021 dengan bukan 1 tetapi 4 model edisi istimewa baharu untuk pelanggan. Varian edisi istimewa tersebut adalah Proton Saga R3, Proton Iriz R3, Proton Persona Black Edition dan Proton Exora Black Edition! Dalam majlis pelancaran edisi istimewa Proton yang berlangsung secara dalam talian tersebut, berikut adalah model-model yang telah dipertontonkan! Proton Saga R3 Proton Saga R3 hadir dengan siluet yang mirip dengan Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun namun dengan sedikit tambaha

Haris

Feb 18, 2021