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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Tamparuli collision: Six hurt
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: The aftermath of the accident along Jalan Tamparuli-Ranau. TAMPARULI: Six people sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota Hiace van and a Proton Saga along Jalan Tamparuli-Ranau near Kampung Togop, here, last Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 2.45pm. All victims, whose identities were not immediately known, were reported to be in stable condition. Advertisement Tuaran Fire and Rescue Station Chief Senior Fire Superintendent, Mohammad Nor Amit, said they received a distress call at 2.47pm and dispatched a team of six personnel, including an officer, to the scene. The team arrived with one fire engine and an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle. 'All six victims were handed over to Health Ministry (KKM) and Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel before being sent to Tuaran Hospital for further treatment,' he said. Firefighters also conducted safety checks on both vehicles and the surrounding area to rule out other hazards. The cause of the accident is under investigation. The operation ended at 3.40pm. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Six injured in Tuaran crash involving van, car
Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Text Size: The crash scene. - Pic by JBPM TUARAN: Six people sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota Hiace van and a Proton Saga along Jalan Tamparuli-Ranau near Kampung Togop here on Sunday afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department received the call at 2.47pm and arrived at the scene 35 minutes later, with personnel from Tuaran station assisted by Health Ministry and Civil Defence ambulances. Advertisement All victims were taken to hospital for further treatment, while firefighters carried out safety checks before concluding the operation at 3.40pm. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
14-06-2025
- Daily Express
Carjacker flees in Hilux with elderly woman inside after faking crash
Published on: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 By: Abbey Junior Text Size: The Toyota Hilux that was hijacked with an elderly woman inside. PENAMPANG: A carjacker made off with a retired pilot's Toyota Hilux with his 88-year-old mother still inside after faking a crash near Kg Notorus along Jalan Tambunan–Kota Kinabalu. The incident, which occurred around 11.45am on Thursday, involved 64-year-old John Peter Otigil, who was travelling with his mother and sister when their vehicle was rear-ended by a Proton Saga later found to be stolen. Advertisement Thinking it was a regular accident, John and his sister got out to check the damage after the other driver claimed he had fallen asleep. While John was taking photos of the scene, the suspect suddenly jumped into the Hilux and drove off with the elderly woman still seated inside. John tried to stop the vehicle by clinging onto it but was thrown onto the road, sustaining injuries to his elbow and knee. He then flagged down a passing car and gave chase. His mother was later found unharmed by the roadside about 2km from the scene. John stopped pursuing the suspect and lodged a report at the Penampang police station. Penampang Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton confirmed receiving a report of the incident, adding that the suspect is believed to have fled the scene through a secondary road in Kg Delima, Penampang. 'The case involves a four-wheel-drive vehicle reported stolen by the complainant. Investigations are under way,' he said in a statement issued on Friday. Police are urging those with information on the incident to contact Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Anis bin Abdullah at 013-6355734. Sammy also advised the public not to circulate unverified claims or false information online, as it could disrupt investigations and cause unnecessary concern. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Proton e.MAS 7 is now available in Trinidad and Tobago
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd's international sales division (ISD) has launched its first electric vehicle, the Proton 7, in Trinidad and Tobago. The country is the second international market for the model and comes three months after its international debut in Nepal. Launched in Malaysia in December last year, the 7 is already the company's third most popular export model, behind the Proton Saga and Proton X50. Held at the capital city of Port of Spain, the launch event was officiated and witnessed by Ansa Motors Ltd sector head Jean-Marc Mouttet, and Ansa MCAL Ltd new business development general manager Alexander Sabga. Motors is Proton's official distributor in the dual island Caribbean nation. In conjunction with the launch and to better serve its growing EV customer base, Ansa Motors unveiled a new, state-of-the-art EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar. The new facility will offer customers to explore its EV lineup, learn about EV technology and receive specialised support. Building on the entry of the Proton X50 and Proton X90 into the Trinidad and Tobago market last year, this launch further reinforces Proton's continuous efforts in global expansion and bringing advanced automotive technology to its export markets. To date, 481 units of Proton vehicles have been exported to the country, which has a population of approximately 1.4 million. These include 271 units of the Proton X50, 141 units of the Proton X90 and 44 units of the Proton Saga. 'Proton's journey with the 7 into the Trinidadian market is a significant moment for for the company. It strongly reflects our commitment to leading the adoption of EVs in the nation and marks another pivotal step in our international expansion. This also clearly demonstrates Proton's dedication to leading the charge for EV adoption in our export portfolio and we can't wait to roll it out to additional export markets such as Mauritius and Singapore later this year,' said Proton International sales division director Edmund Lim Meng Thong.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Proton launches e.MAS 7 EV in Trinidad and Tobago
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton International Sales Division (ISD) has officially introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Proton 7, in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the Caribbean nation as its second international market for this popular EV model. The 7 was first launched in Malaysia in December last year and is now the third best-selling export model after the Proton Saga and Proton X50. This launch comes just three months after the vehicle's global debut in Nepal. Supporting this expansion, Proton's official distributor, Ansa Motors Ltd, unveiled a state-of-the-art EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar, featuring dedicated spaces for product exploration, EV education, and specialised services to serve the growing EV customer base. Proton ISD director Edmund Lim Meng Thong said this launch further reinforces the national carmaker's access to additional export markets such as Mauritius and Singapore later this year. "This launch strongly reflects our commitment to leading the adoption of EVs in the nation and marks another pivotal step in our international expansion," he said in a statement. The 7 arrives in Trinidad and Tobago following the earlier exports of the Proton X50 and Proton X90. A total of 481 units of Proton vehicles have already been shipped to the country, which has a population of around 1.4 million. These include 271 units of the X50, 141 of the X90, and 44 units of the Proton Saga. The new EV quickly earned praise among Trinidadian consumers, paving the way for its introduction. Meanwhile, Ansa Motors has also invested in local infrastructure and customer support to ensure a smooth ownership experience. The Proton 7 is available in premium specification and comes with a 5-star new car assessment programme for Southeast Asian countries' safety rating. It accelerates from 0 to 0–100 kilometres per hour in just 7.1 seconds and features a 12-in-1 electric drive unit producing 160 kilowatts and 320 Newton-metres of torque. Powered by a 60.22 kilowatt-hour Aegis Short Blade battery, it boasts a worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure rated range of 410 kilometres, making it suitable for long-distance use.
