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Johor to Illuminate Roads with Glow-in-the-Dark Markings

The Johor Public Works Department (JKR) is set to embark on a transformative journey by upgrading roads with glow-in-the-dark markings, bringing a futuristic touch to road safety. State executive council member Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh revealed that JKR will meticulously list and assess roads earmarked for this innovative upgrade before the year concludes.

The initiative is backed by the state government’s commitment, as reflected in the 2024 Johor Budget, allocating RM1 million for the integration of light reflection technology into road markings. Mohamad Fazli emphasized that the identified roads would undergo the application of glow-in-the-dark technology in the coming year.

“JKR will assess which roads are suitable for using the glow-in-the-dark technology before the end of this year. The department will look at roads, especially in areas with improper wiring or no electrical poles, as well as those with dangerous and sharp road bends and roads connecting towns,” stated Mohamad Fazli during a press conference held after the launch of the Sungai Masai Bridge Project in Jalan Masai Lama.

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Video: Kemalangan Berjuta Ringgit di Kluang

Kebelakangan ini, pemilik supercar Singapura sering terlibat dalam kemalangan di Malaysia.

Selepas kemalangan baru-baru ini yang melibatkan Porsche 911 edisi Dakar, NST semalam melapur kemalangan yang melibatkan orang Singapura sekali lagi.

Kali ini, ia melibatkan sekumpulan pemandu McLaren.

Kemalangan berlaku kira-kira jam 9 pagi semalam, ketika salah satu McLaren hendak membuat pusingan untuk masuk ke persimpangan di kilometer 63 di Jalan Yong Peng di sini. Kesemua pemandu tidak tercedera.

Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Kluang, Deputi Superintendan Nik Azmi Husin, berkata ketiga-tiga warga Singapura itu memandu supercar McLaren 570S dan 720S dari batu keempat menuju ke Taman Seri Lambak.

“Apabila tiba di tempat kejadian kemalangan, kereta terdepan lambat memasuki persimpangan di sebelah kanan dan kereta di tengah lambat mengunakan brek.”

“Bagaimanapun, kereta terakhir kehilangan kawalan dan merempuh ke kereta kedua, yang seterusnya merempuh kereta terdepan di hadapannya,” katanya ketika dihubungi semalam.

Menurut Nik Azmi, kes ini sedang disiasat di bawah Peraturan 10 LN 166/59 Peraturan Lalu Lintas Jalan Raya.

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Third Ferry Service From Johor To Singapore Under Consideration

For most people travelling to or from Singapore, the 100-year old Causeway across the Straits of Johor and the Second Link are the usually places for the crossing. As traffic volumes have increased and immigration procedures have also become more stringent, long queues have been a common sight at both sides.

There have been various proposals to add connections across the Straits including, at one time, a wider 6-lane ‘crooked bridge’ envisioned by former PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. However, up till today, there are still only two crossings for vehicles.

Less well known is an alternative way to cross using the ferry services from Tanjung Belungkor and Desaru in Johor to Tanah Merah in Singapore. These ferry services, which commenced in the middle of last year, are not for cars though but provide an easier way for people to get across (about 35 minutes) instead of going through the jam at the Causeway and Second Link.

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Kia network gets additional 3S outlet in Johor

For most car companies, the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia accounts for many of their new vehicle sales. It is a prosperous region with steady development and opening of new townships. For this reason, network development gives a lot of focus to Johor and recently, Naza Kia Malaysia opened a new 3S outlet in Tampoi, Johor Bahru, in partnership with authorised dealer Supreme Priority Sdn Bhd.

Located along Jalan Tampoi, the Kia Tampoi 3S Centre has a built-up area of 18,000 square feet. Its showroom can display up to 7 vehicles so visitors will be able to see a good selection of models. As a 3S centre, it offers sales, service and spare parts and is geared to handle up to 100 Kia vehicles a month. Supreme Priority invested RM5 million to establish this 3S outlet.

Serving owners in Tampoi and surroundings
The Kia Tampoi 3S Centre is also intended to serve owners in the surrounding areas of Tampoi New Village, Skudai, Nusajaya and Larkin. Its strategic location means that they now have a shorter distance to travel to get full aftersales support.

*Kia Picanto – one of the latest models available*

“With the new Kia Tampoi 3S Centre, we have altogether 6 Kia outlets in Johor and with that, we are confident we will be able to cater to the needs and demands of our customers and future customers here. Johor has been a significant market for us as 90% of Korean car owners here own a Kia,” said R. Devaraju, Deputy Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings.

Mr. Devaraju added that the company has plans in the pipeline to further enhance the current network and expand on the 45 Kia outlets nationwide.

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Volvo Car’s transformation plan sees network growth in Malaysia

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is growing its dealer network as quickly as possible and with the appointment of Pekin Auto Sdn Bhd to cover the Johor Bahru area, the number of dealerships now stands at 13 nationwide.

Pekin Auto, located near Skudai, offers the full range of sales and aftersales services as it is a 3S Centre (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts). It will adhere to Volvo Cars’ latest Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) requirement, a standard that delivers a holistic brand experience for customers.

“VRE goes beyond its Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics; it is the manifestation of our brand values and our desire to take care of our customers throughout their whole journey with Volvo Cars,” said Nalin Jain, Managing Director of VCM. The first dealership to incorporate the VRE was the Federal Auto showroom at Menara MBMR in August 2016.

The Volvo Retail Experience focusses on the space and design of the dealership and is designed to reflect Scandinavian-inspired values of calm, clean lines with ‘cool on the outside and warm on the inside’-style architecture.

Transformation plan
Volvo Car Malaysia is now aggressively implementing the next phase of its transformation plan with a premier focus set on ‘customer experience’ and dealer network. Internal polls are already showing positive results, thanks to improvements made in these two key areas.

“I am happy that our brand has been well-received in the market. We are committed in allowing our customers greater choice by appointing qualified and professional companies like Pekin Auto to represent the brand in key areas,” said Mr. Jain, adding that the company’s growth in representation, in turn, has helped record increased sales for the brand of more than 60% in the first half of 2019.

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Johor

Johor to Illuminate Roads with Glow-in-the-Dark Markings

Video: Kemalangan Berjuta Ringgit di Kluang

Third Ferry Service From Johor To Singapore Under Consideration

Kia network gets additional 3S outlet in Johor

Volvo Car’s transformation plan sees network growth in Malaysia

SDAP unleashes Porsche Cayman GT4

Johor to Illuminate Roads with Glow-in-the-Dark Markings

Video: Kemalangan Berjuta Ringgit di Kluang

Third Ferry Service From Johor To Singapore Under Consideration

Kia network gets additional 3S outlet in Johor

Volvo Car’s transformation plan sees network growth in Malaysia

SDAP unleashes Porsche Cayman GT4

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