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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Dr Zaliha orders FT Ministry, JPJ to plug legal loopholes as abandoned vehicles pile up in KL, Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Federal Territories Department (FTD) has been directed to hold discussions with the Road Transport Department (RTD) to examine the loopholes in existing legislation relating to the disposal of abandoned vehicles in the federal capital and Putrajaya. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the action needed to be expedited following the high number of public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles in urban areas. 'In Kuala Lumpur alone, public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles reach over 2,500 cases every year. This is not a small number and should not be allowed to continue. 'However, we are faced with several legal constraints, including abandoned vehicles on private premises that cannot be towed to the local authority (PBT) depot as well as vehicles that have been at the depot for a long time but have not yet been disposed of due to legal obstacles,' she said in a Facebook post yesterday. Earlier, she visited Car Medic Sdn Bhd, a licensed automotive treatment centre that carries out the disposal of vehicles that have been declared written-off, to personally observe the implementation of a faster, more orderly and sustainable disposal process. Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said observes the disposal of vehicles that have been declared written-of at Car Medic Sdn Bhd, a licensed automotive treatment centre. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Zaliha Mustafa Dr Zaliha stressed that abandoned vehicles cannot continue to mar the city, hence a comprehensive solution needs to be jointly formulated by the relevant agencies. She also encouraged owners who want to dispose of their vehicles voluntarily to visit a licensed automotive treatment centre. 'The process is simple and the owner will receive cash payment based on the condition of the vehicle,' she said. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Proton trades old vehicles for new under RM4.8m Xchange Programme
KUALA LUMPUR — Owners of old vehicles are encouraged to exchange them for new Proton models under a RM4.8 million 'Proton Xchange Programme' the national car maker launched today in partnership with Car Medic Sdn Bhd. In a statement today, Proton Holdings Bhd said the campaign underscores its support for the government's initiative to enhance road safety and promote sustainable mobility. 'This programme is open to owners of all cars, regardless of brand. To ensure the programme meets its objectives, Proton and Car Medic have created a holistic solution that incentivises participants while ensuring the safe disposal of older vehicles. 'Proton will offer RM2,000 of overtrade support towards the registration of a new Proton vehicle, including the Proton 7, the best-selling EV model in Malaysia. The pilot programme will run until the end of December 2025,' it said. To qualify for the incentive, vehicles must be 15 years or older and deemed uneconomical to repair for continued safe usage. The new Proton vehicle or Proten must also be registered before the end of the year, Proton said in the statement. 'Any sedan cars, multi-purpose vehicles, vans, four-wheel drive, lorries, and buses meeting the abovementioned requirements are eligible for the programme, subject to meeting terms and conditions such as proof of ownership,' it said. 'Vehicle owners will need to provide a vehicle ownership certificate (VOC) for their new vehicle, together with a JPJK1KD form to prove their old vehicle has been officially deregistered by the Road Transport Department (RTD), and a certificate of destruction (COD) from Car Medic,' it said. Speaking during the event, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the ministry supports the initiative and encourages more original equipment manufacturers to follow suit, applauding Proton for leading the way to promote safer, greener mobility. Meanwhile, Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong hope that the initiative can incentivise owners of older vehicles to replace them with new ones equipped with advanced safety features to minimise hazards on the road. — BERNAMA
The Star
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Proton launches RM4.8mil Xchange Programme to replace old vehicles with new models
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has launched the Proton Xchange Programme to encourage owners of old, unroadworthy vehicles to trade them in for a new Proton model. In a statement, the carmaker said the programme was carried out in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn Bhd, an authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF), and was open to owners of all car brands. A total of RM4.8mil has been allocated for the pilot phase, which will run until the end of December 2025. Under the initiative, Proton will offer RM2,000 in overtrade support towards the registration of a new Proton vehicle, including the Proton 7, Malaysia's best-selling electric vehicle. According to Proton, vehicles must be at least 15 years old and in a condition deemed uneconomical to repair for continued safe use in order to qualify for the incentive. Eligible vehicles include sedans, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), vans, 4x4s, lorries, and buses that meet the stated criteria, subject to terms and conditions such as proof of ownership. Meanwhile, to qualify for the overtrade incentive, the new Proton or Proton vehicle must be registered by the end of the year. Owners are also required to submit a vehicle ownership certificate for the new vehicle, along with a JPJK1KD form confirming the old vehicle has been officially deregistered by the JPJ, and a Certificate of Destruction (COD) issued by Car Medic. Car Medic, a Department of Environment (DOE)-certified and JPJ-appointed authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF) since 2020, provides convenient e-Dereg services—either door-to-door or at its facility—as part of the programme. The company manages restriction checks, deregistration, towing, safe disposal, and the issuance of COD. The e-Dereg service enables MyKad holders in selected areas to complete JPJ deregistration digitally at their vehicle's location, while also supporting group e-Deregistration for more than five vehicles within two working days. Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong said the Proton Xchange Programme marked a significant step towards a safer and greener automotive future for Malaysia, reflecting the company's commitment to both its customers and the nation. 'We also hope that this initiative can help to incentivise the replacement of older vehicles to new cars, which are equipped with advanced safety features that can minimise safety hazards on the road.'
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Trade in, drive forward: Proton offers incentives for ageing vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR: Owners of old vehicles are being encouraged to trade them in for new Proton models under the RM4.8 million "Proton Xchange Programme", launched today by the national carmaker in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn Bhd. In a statement issued today, Proton Holdings Bhd said the initiative demonstrated its support for the government's efforts to enhance road safety and promote sustainable mobility. "This programme is open to owners of all cars, regardless of brand. To ensure the programme meets its objectives, Proton and Car Medic have created a holistic solution that incentivises participants while ensuring the safe disposal of older vehicles. "Proton will offer RM2,000 of overtrade support towards the registration of a new Proton vehicle, including the Proton 7, the best-selling EV model in Malaysia. The pilot programme will run until the end of December 2025," it said. To qualify for the incentive, vehicles must be 15 years or older and deemed uneconomical to repair for continued safe usage. The new Proton vehicle or Proten must also be registered before the end of the year, Proton said in the statement. "Any sedan cars, multi-purpose vehicles, vans, four-wheel drive, lorries, and buses meeting the abovementioned requirements are eligible for the programme, subject to meeting terms and conditions such as proof of ownership," it said. "Vehicle owners will need to provide a vehicle ownership certificate (VOC) for their new vehicle, together with a JPJK1KD form to prove their old vehicle has been officially deregistered by the Road Transport Department (RTD), and a certificate of destruction (COD) from Car Medic," it said. Speaking during the event, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the ministry supported the initiative and encouraged more original equipment manufacturers to follow suit, applauding Proton for leading the way to promote safer, greener mobility. Meanwhile, Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong hopes that the initiative can incentivise owners of older vehicles to replace them with new ones equipped with advanced safety features to minimise hazards on the road. – BERNAMA
