![Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666424888_Keadaanalirantrafi.jpg)
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions for domestically produced vehicles provided a tailwind for the national car brands Perodua and Proton.
Fri May 17 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry [COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51677834577_CLIMATE.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry
Positioning itself as a regional carbon credit certification standard in Southeast Asia can provide advantages for Malaysia.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Third national car prototype ready, LTTE proceedings dropped by AG | Kini News - 21 Feb
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirmed today that the prototype of the third national car is ready, but it will not be made public until the country acquires an investor keen to develop the car further.
Meanwhile, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas has exercised his constitutional powers to discontinue proceedings against 12 individuals on trial for alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) with immediate effect.
In an 11-page statement, Thomas said the common thread among all of them was that they simply had photos of slain LTTE leaders such as Velupillai Prabhakaran in their phones or Facebook accounts.
Meanwhile, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas has exercised his constitutional powers to discontinue proceedings against 12 individuals on trial for alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) with immediate effect.
In an 11-page statement, Thomas said the common thread among all of them was that they simply had photos of slain LTTE leaders such as Velupillai Prabhakaran in their phones or Facebook accounts.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633269652_klcc.jpg)
Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future
Eco-friendly policies will certainly have a positive impact on reducing the national carbon footprint.
Thu Oct 07 2021
![MAG confirms issuing tender notice to dispose of A380 aircraft MAG confirms issuing tender notice to dispose of A380 aircraft](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484981714_MAS.jpg)
MAG confirms issuing tender notice to dispose of A380 aircraft
MAG, parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, today confirmed that it had on July 12 issued a tender notice for interested parties to acquire its Airbus 380 (A380) aircraft and/or components.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities 2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614218043_TBPerkeso.jpg)
2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities
As of yesterday 12,303 participants had registered early since open interview sessions were opened to the public on Feb 18.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61574735667_awani-review.jpg)
Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe
The third national car project has been a hot button topic the moment Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir announced it. CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute Datuk Madani Sahari unpacks the argument.
Thu Oct 11 2018
![Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506654742_LiChunrong.jpg)
Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest
The significant management changes announced about a week ago by Proton is undoubtedly a turning point in the national car manufacturer's long-term quest to emerge as a successful international brand.
Sun Oct 08 2017
![Saudi national carrier says laptop ban on U.S. flights ended Saudi national carrier says laptop ban on U.S. flights ended](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71496021899_illustrationpicture.jpg)
Saudi national carrier says laptop ban on U.S. flights ended
A ban on laptops and other large electronic devices from the cabins of direct flights to the United States from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been lifted
Thu Jul 20 2017
![China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495610884_Protonlogo.jpg)
China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton
Geely, parent company of Hong Kong-based Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Sweden's Volvo Car Group, would also acquire 51 percent of Proton unit Lotus, the companies said.
Wed May 24 2017
![Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51473602855_ProtonEmblem.jpg)
Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner
The impending collaboration between national car company, Proton, and a foreign strategic partner (FSP) will also enable Proton to compete with car manufacturers like Honda, Toyota and others.
Wed Mar 08 2017
![Malaysia Airlines says yields to fall in second half due to competition, weak ringgit Malaysia Airlines says yields to fall in second half due to competition, weak ringgit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51483708613_MalaysiaAirlines.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines says yields to fall in second half due to competition, weak ringgit
MAB said it expects a decline in passenger yields in the second half of this year due to competition and a weak domestic currency, as the national carrier works to return to profitability by 2018,
Wed Mar 01 2017
![Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15 Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460105749_ProtonLogo.jpg)
Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15
The prospective strategic partner for national car manufacturer, Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton), will be made known after Feb 15, says Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Sun Feb 12 2017
![DRB-HICOM to keep Proton DRB-HICOM to keep Proton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470742357_mohdkhamiljamil.jpg)
DRB-HICOM to keep Proton
DRB-HICOM will keep the national car as a legacy of the Malaysian car industry.
Tue Aug 09 2016
![Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460105749_ProtonLogo.jpg)
Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations
The national car maker said nine of its service centres will be providing the seven full-day services inclusive of repairs and warranty claims effective this month.
Fri Aug 05 2016