AWANI Tonight: EV registrations grew 141.8% year-on-year in first half of 2024
Malaysia recorded a 141.8% increase in electric vehicle registrations for the first half of 2024, with a total of 10,663 EVs registered between January and June.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720071161_BYDlogos.jpg)
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719451301_JuanJoseZuniga.jpg)
Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace
Soldiers and military vehicles retreated as hundreds of Bolivian President Luis Arce's supporters rushed the square outside the palace.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030 Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030
Under its new NASA contract, SpaceX will build what the space agency called the US Deorbit Vehicle to deorbit the space station.
Thu Jun 27 2024
AWANI Tonight: 25 June 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. MACC nabs highway concessionaire CEO, 7 others for bribery involving projects worth RM1.6 bil
2. No U-turn on VEP for foreign vehicles from Singapore - Transport Minister
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1. MACC nabs highway concessionaire CEO, 7 others for bribery involving projects worth RM1.6 bil
2. No U-turn on VEP for foreign vehicles from Singapore - Transport Minister
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Tue Jun 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: No U-turn on VEP for foreign vehicles from Singapore
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says there will be no U-turn on the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore from Oct 1.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718943216_diesel.jpg)
Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border
Despite potential profit losses for petrol stations, operators and workers are relieved as it curbs diesel smuggling and misappropriation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718172547_TBArmizanjpg.jpg)
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024
![The case for coding automated vehicles with human values The case for coding automated vehicles with human values](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717759695_robotcars.jpg)
The case for coding automated vehicles with human values
As with other forms of AI, humans must weigh the costs and benefits of incorporating this new technology into their lives.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![KPDN aims to introduce Lemon Law or amend existing acts for defective vehicles next year KPDN aims to introduce Lemon Law or amend existing acts for defective vehicles next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705371729_ArmizanMohdAli.jpg)
KPDN aims to introduce Lemon Law or amend existing acts for defective vehicles next year
Lemon Law is a remedy for buyers of motor vehicles and consumer products that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Govt to introduce special licence plate frames for zero-emission vehicles - Loke Govt to introduce special licence plate frames for zero-emission vehicles - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717490596_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Govt to introduce special licence plate frames for zero-emission vehicles - Loke
Anthony Loke said ZEV manufacturers will issue and install the special plate frames before delivering the vehicles to buyers.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Budi Madani: Old luxury diesel vehicles will be considered - Amir Hamzah Budi Madani: Old luxury diesel vehicles will be considered - Amir Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706259218_TBAMIRHAMZAHAZIZ.jpg)
Budi Madani: Old luxury diesel vehicles will be considered - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said MoF will issue the list of vehicles that are classified as luxury under the BUDI MADANI programme soon.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717481766_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke
Anthony Loke said the new fee is 85 pct lower than existing rate which aims to encourage people to switch to the use of ZEV vehicles.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Gentari jalin kerjasama dengan Lazada, percepat pembangunan ekosistem pengangkutan hijau Gentari jalin kerjasama dengan Lazada, percepat pembangunan ekosistem pengangkutan hijau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717203389_GentariLazadaTen.jpg)
Gentari jalin kerjasama dengan Lazada, percepat pembangunan ekosistem pengangkutan hijau
Ia merupakan tawaran penyelesaian pajakan kenderaan elektrik (EV) jangka panjang bebas kerumitan di bawah pelan -Vehicle-as-a-Service- (VaaS) yang digerakkan Gentari.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706259218_TBAMIRHAMZAHAZIZ.jpg)
RM4 bln estimated savings from diesel subsidy to free up govt fiscal space
BUDI MADANI will benefit 700,000 diesel vehicle owners in total, covering about half of active diesel vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia.
Fri May 31 2024