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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Express bus driver nabbed after testing positive for morphine use
Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said 139 offences had been recorded in the operation so far, with expired road tax making up the bulk at 33 cases. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : An express bus driver was arrested today for ferrying passengers to Kemaman, Terengganu, while under the influence of morphine. The man in his 30s was nabbed at the Gombak toll plaza during Op Hari Raya Aidiladha, an operation run by the road transport department (JPJ). Utusan Malaysia reported that the driver of the bus ferrying passengers from Lumut, Perak, was arrested by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) for further action under Section 3(1) of the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983. Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the operation, which began at 1pm today, was carried out with the cooperation of the traffic investigation and enforcement department, AADK and the tourism, arts and culture ministry. He said action had been taken against the drivers of 60 of 620 vehicles inspected so far. Hamidi said 139 offences had been recorded in the operation so far, with expired road tax making up the bulk at 33 cases, lack of driving licences (28 cases) and lack of insurance (28 cases). 'We also found 15 cars with tinted windows that exceeded the limit, 10 with car registration numbers not following specifications, and various other offences,' he said at the Gombak enforcement station today.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PolicyStreet Launches Flash Sale to Help Malaysians Manage Car Costs Amid Fuel Subsidy Reform
With 0% instalments and FREE road tax (rebate capped at RM177), PolicyStreet's Payday Flash Sale helps all car owners ease car-related expenses, regardless of vehicle type. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Malaysians wait with bated breath for updates on the fuel subsidy reform, homegrown insurtech PolicyStreet is stepping in to offer a dose of certainty amidst the financial haze. On 24–25 June, from 11 AM – 1 PM, Malaysians can enjoy FREE road tax (capped at RM177) through a two-hour Payday Flash Sale tied to its Drive+ Membership, a timely move aimed at easing car ownership costs as concerns around rising fuel prices begin to mount. "Everyone's feeling the pinch. And with the fuel subsidy reform in limbo, there's a lot of anxiety around what's next for petrol prices. We can't control the price at the pump, but we can give Malaysians a smarter way to manage their car-related costs. That's what this flash sale is about," said Yen Ming Lee, Co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of PolicyStreet. To enjoy the RM177 road tax rebate, customers simply need to purchase PolicyStreet's Drive+ Membership at just RM9.90 (retail price: RM99.90) during the flash sale window on PolicyStreet's official car insurance renewal platform, The membership unlocks a host of everyday-driving perks, including: A flexible 0% Easy Payment Plan to split their car insurance costs across 3, 6, or 12 months Free road tax renewal handling worth RM15 An RM20 voucher for the next insurance renewal Prioritised support for renewals and insurance-related enquiries Step-by-step guidance to help streamline car insurance claims The Payday Flash Sale is open to all car owners, regardless of make or model. From the trusty Perodua Myvi to the sleek Honda City, PolicyStreet's Payday Flash Sale ensures everyday drivers have a chance to enjoy smarter savings on both insurance and road tax renewal. "The Drive+ Membership was designed to ease the burden of rising living costs for the millions of Malaysians who rely on their cars to commute, work, and care for their families. In a time where everything feels uncertain, this is our way of saying: you still have options. Whether you're driving a compact car or a continental badge, we want every Malaysian to know they deserve reliable protection," added Yen Ming. To secure the Payday Flash Sale benefits, users are encouraged to get a quote in advance and complete their purchase during the flash sale window. Those with car insurance expiring within the next two months should submit their details early to ensure they're ready to check out as soon as the sale goes live; no waiting around for a quote when time (and savings) are of the essence! For those whose renewals aren't due just yet, getting a quote during the flash sale will enable you to lock in the offer for future use. With limited slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, early birds will truly stand to save more when every ringgit counts. From easing cashflow through instalments to free road tax, the Drive+ Membership reflects the insurtech's core mission: to make protection accessible, affordable, and meaningful for all Malaysians. For more information, visit About PolicyStreet PolicyStreet is a regional full-stack insurance technology (insurtech) group of companies providing cutting-edge digital insurance solutions to businesses and consumers in Southeast Asia and Australia. PolicyStreet works directly with over 40 life, general insurers and Takaful providers globally to offer a comprehensive range of products and services, which includes but is not limited to embedded insurance, customised employee benefits, financial advisory and aggregation of insurance, as well as the development of digital solutions to make insurance purposeful and simple for businesses and consumers. As a licensed Reinsurer, General Insurer and Takaful Operator by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), an approved Financial Adviser and Islamic Financial Adviser by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), and a licensee of the Australian Financial Services License by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), PolicyStreet is able to underwrite, customise policies, and provide unbiased advice to its clients and partners worldwide. PolicyStreet is backed by the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, and serves over 5 million customers with over US$ 10 billion in sum insured. In 2024, PolicyStreet was recognised as "Fintech of the Year" at The Asset's Triple A Digital Awards and was the winner of the Fintech Excellence Award for Financial Inclusion at the Singapore Fintech Festival, endorsed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The company was also ranked as the second-highest Malaysian company in the "High-Growth Companies in Asia Pacific 2024" list by Statista and The Financial Times. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PolicyStreet Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians
Family SUVs could be targeted with hikes in road tax and parking permits under proposals being pushed for by Labour politicians. The call for higher levies on large SUVs, often chosen by families for their space, came from Labour and Green party members of the London Assembly. The motion was passed this week amid concerns about 'car-spreading' – where more road space is taken up by larger vehicles – and calls on London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to write to the Treasury and ask for vehicle excise duty (VED, or road tax) to incorporate a 'progressive' element that includes the vehicle's weight. If introduced, this would mean SUV-driving families in the UK face being hit with much larger road tax bills. Many SUV drivers already pay £600 for the first five years on new models under the premium car tax fee, which levies more against vehicles worth over £40,000. The standard road tax rate is £195 per year. The motion also asked London councils to look at hiking the cost of parking permits in the capital for SUVs, so as 'to account for pressure they put on road space and local parking spaces'. But critics accused Labour of declaring war on drivers, with AA president Edmund King, saying: 'It is up to Londoners to choose the type of vehicle that best fulfils their needs.'
Malay Mail
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
JPJ: Sabah, Sarawak drivers can renew road tax at self-service kiosks from June 6 — if vehicle registered in 2020 or later
PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM or road tax) renewals for individual private vehicles can be carried out at Road Transport Department (JPJ) kiosks in Sabah and Sarawak starting tomorrow. JPJ, in a statement today, said the renewal service will be available at 41 kiosks; 21 in Sabah and 20 in Sarawak. This service, however, applies only to private vehicles registered from 2020 onwards. 'For individual private vehicles registered before 2020, owners or their representatives must go to the JPJ counters for renewal,' it said. In addition, renewals can also be done via the MyJPJ app, mySIKAP JPJ portal, JPJ mobile counters, and JPJ strategic partners. Vehicle owners are also advised to ensure their motor insurance coverage is valid and active before renewing their road tax at JPJ kiosks, as the system will automatically verify insurance details during the transaction. 'This initiative is part of JPJ's ongoing efforts to enhance service efficiency and provide greater convenience to the public by digitalising its services. 'Through the use of self-service kiosks, users can carry out road tax renewals independently and quickly without needing to queue at the counter,' the statement said. At the same time, JPJ reiterated its commitment to expanding access to digital services, in line with the government's aspirations for a fully digital public service transformation and more efficient service delivery. — Bernama
Auto Express
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental' taxes
In case drivers were in any doubt about where so-called 'environmental taxes' hit hardest, then new figures from the UK's official Office of National Statistics spell out just how much we're coughing up to fund government expenditure. By far the biggest contribution drivers make to the national coffers comes from fuel duty, which is the cash the government rakes in from every litre of petrol or diesel you put in your tank. In total in 2024, that number hit the £24.6 billion mark. Fuel duty has been the biggest component of energy taxes since 1997, with a similar amount raised annually by schemes such as the Climate Change Levy on energy companies, which adds costs to domestic electricity bills - also paid by many drivers, of course. Advertisement - Article continues below Energy taxes form the biggest chunk of revenues falling under the ONS 'environmental tax' umbrella, but transport taxes are also a big component. Once again, drivers take the most punishment here, with motor vehicle duty paid by UK households and businesses as 'road tax' amounting to £8.2 billion. That means tax on motor vehicles make up almost £33 billion of the £54.2 billion raised by environmental taxes in 2024. The ONS describes these taxes as 'those whose base is a physical unit, for example, a litre of petrol or a passenger flight, that has a proven negative impact on the environment. These taxes should reduce the activity related to these units and therefore reduce negative environmental impacts'. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Last week former Prime Minister Tony Blair ran into trouble with the current Labour administration after saying the UK's net zero environmental policies were 'doomed to fail' and losing sway with voters. Jack Cousens, the AA's head of roads policy, responded to the latest figures by saying that 'drivers will be staggered' by the contribution they're making to environmental taxes, and that although most expect petrol and diesel car use to come with some sort of tax penalty 'the share of the tax-take will be a shock'. The AA also takes issue with the number of what it calls 'stealth taxes' on drivers levied by councils under the environmental banner. 'Environmental taxes now being levied by councils, including those that can reasonably be labelled as stealth taxes, include CO2-related residents parking permits, diesel-related residents parking permits, diesel-related public parking charges, workplace parking levies, city or town parking costs where the council has stated a CO2 justification for high fees,' says Cousens, calling for 'the huge amount of money collected by them to be accounted for, and laid bare to the public.' Our Car Tax Checker tool lets you check your tax status and renewal date in seconds. Check your VED car tax now... Find a car with the experts Ford Fiesta set to return? Icon could be reborn with a little help from Volkswagen Ford Fiesta set to return? Icon could be reborn with a little help from Volkswagen The Ford Fiesta could be coming back from the dead, and our exclusive image previews how it might look New Renault 4 2025 review: as good as the Renault 5 with the bonus of extra space New Renault 4 2025 review: as good as the Renault 5 with the bonus of extra space The new Renault 4 takes everything that's good about the Renault 5 and adds extra cabin and boot space New 2025 Kia PV5 van starts from a tempting £22,645 New 2025 Kia PV5 van starts from a tempting £22,645 All-new entry into the van market promises competitive pricing and comes with a range of up to 247 miles
