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Chery Malaysia has 58 outlets nationwide, including in Sabah and Sarawak – brand started in July 2023

Jaecoo J7 promos – 5 years’ free service or 0.8% interest subsidy; 10-year/1 mil km warranty for PHEV

KL-Karak Highway – all Kuantan-bound lanes closed at KM 25.75 till August 31 for ECRL construction

New concessionaire to manage parking fee collection in Selangor from Aug 1, for MBPJ, MBSJ, MBSA, MPS

LEKAS Highway right lanes closed in two sections today – CCTV maintenance, street lamp installation

Chery Tiggo Cross – Malaysia gets better engine and gearbox combo vs Indonesia and Australia

JPJ takes action against officer involved in double-line overtaking move – saman and suspended from duties

Sime Motors zero-waste tyre recycling programme – used tyres turned into reusable industrial resources

Bank Negara reduces OPR to 2.75% after July 2025 meeting – hire purchase rates likely to be reduced

Remedial works begin at Tabuan Heights landslide site, new retaining wall to be built

Remedial works are underway in Tabuan Heights, Kuching, following a November 2024 landslide that damaged four houses. A new retaining wall and backfilling will be implemented over six months to stabilize the slope and restore the affected backyards. Political Secretary Kho Teck Wan, alongside Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How, inspected the site and confirmed funding has been secured after discussions with various agencies and homeowners. The project has been officially handed over and will be monitored for timely completion.

Kota Sentosa rep identifies locations for street lighting under 2026 RTP

Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap allocated RM200,000 from his 2026 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for new street lighting installations along Jalan Sungai Tapang and Jalan Kampung Sungai Tapang. The project aims to improve road safety and deter crime in poorly lit areas. Yap, accompanied by community leaders and Sesco officers, marked a location for the project. He emphasized the collaborative effort with community leaders and MPP councillors to identify areas based on community needs and technical assessments. Yap also inspected the completed resurfacing works at the 7th Mile Community Association Hall car park, funded under his 2025 RTP.

MPP blocks developer’s lorries from entering Batu Kawa’s Lotak Villas over road damage, permit issues

The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has banned lorries from a construction site in Batu Kawa for operating without a road permit, following complaints about road damage. MPP chairman Tan Kai stated the developer has been instructed to repair the roads and emphasized that the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) is responsible for ensuring lorries meet requirements for transporting earth. This follows CVLB Sarawak chairman Michael Kong's call for action, citing numerous resident complaints about heavy lorries damaging residential roads.

2025 Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Malaysia – Turbo variant at RM88,800, Hybrid at RM99,800; ADAS std

New Malaysian law bans airport taxi touts – RM50k fine

Chamber criticises water crisis in Labuan

The Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce president, Datuk Wong Kii Yii, criticized the Water Department's slow response to the island's water crisis. Wong's own household experienced a multi-day water outage despite repeated calls for assistance. While praising Labuan Corporation's CEO for promptly dispatching water tankers, Wong urged the Water Department to be more responsive. He also criticized unfinished excavation work following pipe repairs near his home, highlighting safety concerns. Wong called for long-term solutions to Labuan's chronic water issues, arguing that the government's focus on large projects shouldn't overshadow basic needs.

[VIDEO] DBKL ‘bersihkan’ gerai haram di Pantai Dalam

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) demolished illegal stalls in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, sparking public discussion online. A TikTok video showed an excavator clearing the unlicensed businesses. Netizens expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the action due to concerns about foreign traders operating without proper permits, while others sympathized with the vendors. Commenters emphasized the importance of adhering to visa regulations.

Malaysian fuel prices July 2025 week two – diesel up 3 sen to RM2.88/litre, RON97 unchanged at RM3.18/litre

GAC Aion Y Plus MPV starts from RM95,800 in new ‘Anniversary Mega Offer’ promo – EV below RM100k!

Proton Saga turns 40 – over two million units sold

General : Issues Concerning Drains, Garbage Along Jalan Bukit Kemuning Resolved - JKR

The Public Works Department (JKR) has inspected and taken action to address drainage and waste issues on Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Klang. They responded to concerns about clogged drains and accumulated household rubbish, aiming to improve the area's sanitation and prevent potential flooding.