Upcoming JAECOO J5 launch RM8,888 early bird package as well as early bird booking package for the also upcoming OMODA C9 PHEV

OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia are pushing towards the launch of the Jaecoo J5 compact SUV. This B segment sized SUV is scheduled to be launched by early March 2026 here in Malaysia and the brand has announced that the estimated price of the J5 to be around RM110,000.00. This is RM10,000 less than they announced previously. They have also announced an early bird package for the J5 as well as an early bird booking package for the upcoming Omoda C9 PHEV (plug in hybrid - estimated to come in at around RM220K).

The All-New Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV - Hybrid Flexibility for an estimated 1,200km range • Prices start from RM109,800 for PRIME variant, RM123,800 for PREMIUM variant and RM129,800 for PREMIUM PLUS variant BEFORE early bird rebates

Sometime in the midle of January 2026, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), which is  PROTON's new energy vehicle arm,opened the Proton e.Mas 7 Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). We reported on it here with photos and all. Now, they have  officially launched the All-New Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV, which as you know, plugs in between fully electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. The notable fact about Hybrids is that they allow you an extended range and the flexibility of using fossil fuels to extend the range - here up to over 1,200km, and also they cater to those that are lazy to wait for long charging, or even top up times, at charging stations. An alternative, And Prices start from RM109,800 for PRIME variant, RM123,800 for PREMIUM variant and  RM129,800 for PREMIUM PLUS variant BEFORE early bird rebates (Early bird details are stated somewhere below).

Unlike earlier generations of hybrids and PHEVs, the all-new 2026 Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV has been designed as an electric-first vehicle. Its petrol engine serves primarily as a supporting energy source, engaging directly with the wheels only when it is more efficient, such as during highway cruising or long uphill drives. So it actually means that in commutes or traffic, it is possible to just run on the battery power for up to 170km. If you have your office, school run or coffee shop around 10km away, you could go fully electric most of the time. 

MAN urges Malaysian transporters to prioritise quality and lifecycle value when investing in fleet assets during senior management visit to Malaysia during two day event - Official handover of 30 units of MAN trucks to new customers and bus signing for 137 units of MAN buses

During a two-day management visit to Malaysia, members from the senior management of MAN Truck & Bus SE stated that the commonly adopted “buy cheap, use and dispose” approach used by some transporters often results in higher total cost of ownership (TCO), unpredictable downtime and increased environmental impact..They had also urged Malaysian transporters to prioritise quality and lifecycle value when investing in fleet assets, stressing that true sustainability is achieved through durability, reliability and long-term efficiency rather than short-term cost savings. 

We attended an event organised by MAN SE here in Shah Alam which showcased the latest MAN TGS Prime Mover truck and a handover ceremony of new MAN trucks Two separate events for trucks (official handover of 30 units to new customers) and bus ( this was the signing of a total of 137 units of MAN buses by customers over the two day event) were held in conjunction with the visit. . This was attended by customers, MAN SE personnel, invited guests and members of the media. There was also a media Q&A which was attended by Friedrich Baumann (4th from the right), Member of the Executive Board and Head of Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE, Thomas Hemmerich (3rd from left), Head of Sales Area International at MAN Truck & Bus SE and Marc Appelt (3rd from right), the Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus Malaysia.