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The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Auto sector steady on firm demand, policy boost
BIMB Securities Research said the sector's near-term outlook remains balanced. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's automotive sector continues to show resilience, with underlying demand holding firm and recent policy developments providing a short-term boost. Despite a monthly pickup in total industry volume (TIV), caution is advised amid external and competitive headwinds. According to BIMB Securities Research, the sector's near-term outlook remains balanced. Reiterating its 'neutral' call, the research house explained that its view on the automotive sector is supported by resilient underlying demand and favourable income policies. In a note, BIMB Securities Research highlighted expectations of new open market value duties potentially kicking in by 2026, which could act as a catalyst for early purchases and boost sales in the fourth quarter of 2025. TIV for May 2025 rose 12% month-on-month (m-o-m) to 68,007 units, driven by stronger passenger and commercial vehicle sales. Passenger vehicles climbed 12.1% m-o-m to 55,971 units, while commercial units increased by 15.2% to 5,250 units. However, year-to-date figures told a more muted story – sales slipped 5% to 316,737 units compared with the same period in 2024. BIMB Securities Research cautioned that several risks could dampen sentiment going forward. 'Key downside risks include global supply chain disruptions, softer consumer sentiment amid rising living costs, and competitive pressures from intensifying rivalry with Chinese original equipment manufacturers and the ongoing China electric vehicle (EV) price war,' it noted. Still, the research house believes current market jitters are not necessarily reflective of sector fundamentals. 'Although fundamentals remain robust, recent sell-offs appear largely sentiment-driven,' it noted. In terms of stock picks, BIMB Securities Research is reviewing its calls but has retained a 'neutral' stance on several key players. 'While our stock calls are currently under review, we maintain a 'hold' call on Sime Darby Bhd , MBM Resources Bhd and Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto),' the research house said. Its target price for Sime Darby stands at RM2.10, while that for MBM is at RM5.50 and 86 sen for BAuto. Statistics showed that national brands continued to dominate in May, with sales rising 11.7% m-o-m to 44,149 units. Perodua led with a 14.7% m-o-m gain, driven by strong demand for the Bezza and Myvi, while Proton saw a 4.9% uptick. Non-national marques also improved, up 13.6% m-o-m to 23,858 units. Toyota and Honda led the charge, but Mazda saw a 14% drop. EV momentum is gaining traction, though adoption remains well below national targets. 'Malaysia's EV registrations rose 44% m-o-m to 4,152 units in May 2025,' BIMB Securities Research noted, citing Road Transport Department data. Tesla's new Model Y facelift boosted sales 10-fold to 1,075 units, while BYD remained the top performer with 1,148 units. That said, with EV penetration at just 4.1%, the road to 20% by 2030 remains long, BIMB Securities Research noted.
Independent Singapore
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
‘Please teach Singaporeans how to drive a car on the highway' video goes viral
TikTok screengrab/ abamsado1988 SINGAPORE: A video showcasing the bad manners of a driver in a Singapore-registered car posted on TikTok last week has gone viral, getting viewed over 700,000 times in the past few days. The video, posted on @abamsado1988's account on June 4, is captioned in Malay: 'The best Bezza 🫡 owner, please teach Singaporeans how to drive a car on the highway.' @abamsado1988 terbaik owner bezza 🫡,kasi ajar sikit itu orang Singapura mcm mna nk bawak kereta di highway plus #fyp #foryoupage ♬ TRIUMPH – Sped Up – FanEOne & grass flower & GANG The 26-second clip was taken from the dash cam of a vehicle that followed a black Mazda with a Singapore number plate. In the middle of substantial traffic, the impatient driver of the Singapore-registered Mazda uses the shoulder—usually reserved for use as an emergency lane— in an attempt to cut the queue and overtake a red car in front of it. However, the driver's attempts at an illicit overtake are thwarted by a white Bezza in front, which blocks the car by also temporarily getting on the shoulder. The Singapore-registered car is then forced to go back to its original place behind the red car. In the comments section on TikTok, many called out not only the driver of the Mazda but Singaporean motorists in general, who don't exactly have the best reputation in that country. 'Because in his country they don't do it, they do it in other countries,' one wrote. 'Even if they get sued, they can still go home calmly because they are not afraid of Malaysian law,' chimed in another. A TikTok user said that they regularly see Singapore-registered cars using the emergency lane. Others underlined that Singaporean motorists need to behave themselves when they drive in Malaysia. Many also praised the driver of the Bezza, saluting them for their quick thinking. 'Bezza legend,' one wrote. Unfortunately, this is not the only incident of a Singaporean motorist behaving badly in Malaysia. Last weekend, a Singaporean man was arrested after a road rage incident wherein he got into an altercation with a Malaysian man. Not only did he allegedly bump and spit at the man, but he was also caught on video kicking the BMW that the Malaysian man was driving. The Malaysian man filed a complaint against the Singaporean national over the incident, which occurred before 3:00 p.m. near Taman Ungku Tun Aminah in Johor Bahru on Saturday (June 8). He was arrested a few hours later, according to Johor Baru (North) district police chief Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh. Police from Johor Bahru said that the Singaporean man tested negative for drugs and that he has no prior criminal record. /TISG Read also: SG man arrested in JB after road rage video goes viral
New Straits Times
12-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Two teenagers killed in crash involving car found with drugs in Temerloh
TEMERLOH: Two teenagers were killed yesterday after the motorcycle they were riding was rammed by a car, which was later found to be carrying drugs. In the 11pm incident, Nur Irdina Shaffiya Muhammad Nazri and her pillion rider, Aneez Irdiena Sofya Khairul Azman, both 18, died on the spot at a traffic light junction along Jalan Tengku Ismail here. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Mazlan Hassan said the 38-year-old driver of a Perodua Bezza, from Kuala Lumpur, who crashed into the teenagers, escaped unhurt. "The motorcycle and the Bezza were both travelling from Mentakab towards the Bukit Angin roundabout in Temerloh. "Nur Irdina had stopped her Yamaha Ego Avantiz motorcycle at the traffic light when the Bezza rammed into them, killing both victims instantly," he said in a statement today. He said that during an inspection of the vehicle at the Temerloh district police headquarters around 12.30am, police found two packets containing a crystalline substance believed to be syabu, weighing 50.85g, and heroin weighing 0.85g, with a total estimated value of RM6,100 in the rear seat. Mazlan said the driver tested negative for drugs but is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a mandatory death sentence upon conviction. He is expected to be remanded today. The bodies of both victims have been sent to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital for post-mortem.
New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Body of Bera mum who saved toddler found after 3-day search
BERA: A 31-year-old housewife who was swept away by strong currents after the car she was in rolled into Sungai Triang on June 9 has been found drowned. The body of Sakirah Akop was discovered some 2.5km from where she was last seen, at 8.12am today. District police chief Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir said joggers had spotted the body floating near the riverbank. "The body was located about 2.5km from the point where she fell into the river. A search and rescue team was deployed by boat to retrieve the remains. "The body was brought to the Sungai Triang jetty near the Kerayong wet market at around 9am and subsequently sent to the forensic unit at Bera Hospital for a post-mortem," he said in a statement today. In the 1.30pm incident on June 9, Sakirah and her 16-month-old daughter had accompanied her husband, a 32-year-old soldier, on a fishing trip at Sungai Triang. The mother and daughter were inside their Perodua Bezza, which had been parked along the riverbank, when it suddenly rolled forward. Sakirah managed to hand her daughter to her husband just moments before the vehicle plunged into the river. Yesterday, military divers from the 22nd Commando Regiment Special Service Group recovered the Bezza at 10.45am, about 40m from the spot where it entered the river. However, Sakirah was not found inside the car.
New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Car pulled from Bera river but woman still missing
BERA: The Perodua Bezza that plunged into Sungai Triang yesterday has been recovered, but the woman who was in it is still missing. District police chief Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir said Fire and Rescue Department divers from the Bukit Angin Water Rescue Unit in Temerloh retrieved the car at 12.30pm today. "The Bezza was found lying on its roof at the bottom of the river. However, the woman (Sakirah Akop) was not inside the vehicle. "The car was pulled out of the water using a cable attached to a crane. Upon inspection, we found that the transmission was in 'D' (drive) mode. "It is believed that the gear was accidentally shifted into drive, causing the vehicle to move forward and enter the river," he said when met at the Sungai Triang riverbank. Zulkiflee said initial investigations revealed the vehicle's engine was still running when it rolled down the riverbank and into the water. He said today's search and rescue operation involved 91 personnel from various agencies, including the police, Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, soldiers from the Bera army camp, and local villagers. "The search is being conducted within a 200m radius of the incident site. Team members are scouring through uprooted trees and debris near the riverbank to locate the missing woman," he said. Yesterday, it was reported that the 31-year-old housewife and her 16-month-old daughter had accompanied her husband, a 32-year-old soldier, on a fishing trip by the river at around 1.30pm. The car suddenly rolled forward, but Sakirah managed to hand their daughter to her husband moments before the vehicle plunged into the river. She is feared drowned.
