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Sarawak Premier Calls for Sustainable Energy Alternatives to Replace Diesel

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg has urged the federal government to seek out affordable and sustainable energy alternatives to replace diesel consumption nationwide. He suggested that such alternatives could eliminate the reliance on government-funded diesel subsidies.

Abang Johari made these remarks following the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2024, where he emphasised the unsustainable nature of continuous diesel subsidies. “If people keep relying on diesel and demanding subsidies whenever diesel prices rise, they’ll just keep asking for subsidies,” he stated.

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Nationwide Peugeot 408 Roadshow: Enjoy Exclusive Rebates and Test Drives

Peugeot Malaysia is embarking on a nationwide roadshow tour and will be visiting the major cities to showcase the newly launched all-new Peugeot 408. Since its launch at the end of April, the Peugeot 408 has received close to 400 bookings and counting, with the GT variant being the top choice.

Peugeot Malaysia is bringing the all-new 408 to major shopping malls for customers to get up close and personal and behind the wheel to test it for themselves at the locations listed below:

Location	State	Dates	Venue
AEON Ipoh Station 18	Ipoh	14 June – 16 June	South Court
AEON Tebrau City	Johor Bahru	28 June – 30 June	Ground Floor Concourse
1 Utama Shopping Centre	KL	11 July – 14 July	Ground Floor, Luxe Wing

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BMW Malaysia Unveils Official Pricing for New BMW 520i – RM333k

BMW Malaysia has announced the official pricing for the new BMW 520i, now available at authorised dealerships nationwide. The locally assembled premium executive sedan is priced at RM332,800.00.

Debut at Malaysia Autoshow 2024

The new BMW 520i made its debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, joining the BMW 5 Series family. It features a sleek, sporty exterior design and a sophisticated interior that seamlessly blends functionality and elegance.

Flexible Financing Options

With the Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the new BMW 520i can be owned with a monthly installment starting from RM3,881.00, based on an 80% loan over five years. Customers registering for the Easy Drive Financing by June 30, 2024, will also receive a RM10,000 cash rebate.

Alternatively, the Straight-Line Financing Plan offers ownership with a monthly installment from RM3,942.00, based on an 80% loan over seven years. Terms and conditions apply.

Comprehensive Ownership Benefits

Owners of the new BMW 520i will enjoy a complete premium ownership experience from BMW Group Malaysia, which includes:

BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
BMW Service Online

Retail Pricing

The retail price for the new BMW 520i, excluding insurance, is as follows:

The New BMW 520i: RM332,800.00
Add-On for BMW Service & Repair Inclusive: RM26,900.00 (includes a 5-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package)

PRO-NET Honoured with “Best Oversea Pioneer Partner” Award by Smart Automobile

PRO-NET has been awarded the prestigious “Best Oversea Pioneer Partner” by smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely Holding, during the recent smart Global Forum held in Beijing. This accolade highlights PRO-NET’s remarkable performance and leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Selected from a pool of companies across 22 countries, PRO-NET emerged as one of the top three candidates for this award. The recognition from smart Global is attributed to PRO-NET’s outstanding network construction quality, significant EV market share, and innovative marketing efforts, all of which have greatly advanced sustainable mobility solutions.

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New Generation Chinese Metre-Gauge Trains to Enhance West Coast’s Electric Train Service

In a significant development for Malaysia’s rail transit, a cutting-edge third-generation of metre-gauge trains from China is primed to elevate the Electric Train Service (ETS) experience along the West Coast as reported by The Star.

Fresh off the production line at the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) Zhuzhou Locomotive Co. Ltd in Hunan province, this state-of-the-art train was unveiled on Friday.

Ren Zewen, an electrical designer with CRRC, expressed optimism about the game-changing potential of the ETS3 in revolutionising local train transit networks. “The ETS3 promises a substantial boost in passenger capacity and operational efficiency,” Ren emphasised.

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Elon Musk: No Model Y Refresh Expected in 2024

In a recent statement, Tesla CEO Elon Musk declared that the electric vehicle giant would not introduce a refreshed Model Y in 2024, postponing a potential growth catalyst until the following year at the earliest.

Responding to inquiries on his social platform X regarding rumours of an updated Model Y set for release in July, Musk firmly stated, “No Model Y ‘refresh’ is coming out this year.”

Musk emphasised Tesla’s commitment to continual improvement, noting, “I should note that Tesla continuously improves its cars, so even a car that is 6 months newer will be a little better.”

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