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Honda Malaysia has resumed its operations and gearing up to regain momentum

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Honda Malaysia has officially resumed all its operations, both at the Melaka manufacturing plant and the operations office in Selangor as well as its dealerships nationwide and following the strict SOPs laid out by the respective government agencies.

“In our plans to regain the momentum and set a new benchmark in the market, Honda Malaysia has lined up new models that feature Honda’s Next Generation Advanced Technology to be launched in the coming months,” said Honda Malaysia, Managing Director and CEO, Ms Madoka Chujo.

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Based on the timeline of Honda Motor Thailand, only two candidates are on the radar for us Malaysians- Honda City Hatchback (regular iVTEC and hybrid eHEV) and all-new Honda Civic Turbo. The all-new Honda HR-V/Vezel that was launched in Japan earlier this year has yet to be launched in ASEAN or North America, while Honda Malaysia just last week introduced the current generation 2021 Honda HR-V Hybrid.

As of August 2021, the Civic, Accord, HR-V and CR-V models all have continued their respective segment leadership position with 72%, 36%, 71% and 24% of the segment market share respectively.

Apart from the September Special Benefits promotion offering rebates and rewards of up to RM6,000 with a new purchase of selected Honda models, the Special Financing Program continues to be offered until the end of the year. This initiative allows customers to pay lower monthly instalments during the early stage of their new Honda ownership.

An online pre-booking platform has also been created to minimised contact and movement. It can be accessed from anywhere- the HondaTouch smartphone app or at Honda Malaysia’s official website. Scheduling service appointments via the HondaTouch smartphone app is also encouraged for a smoother and more efficient process.

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The company also took the opportunity to thank the government and relevant authorities for the reopening of the manufacturing sector as well as automotive sales which Honda Malaysia undertook careful planning and stringent actions to ensure everyone’s safety, both internally and externally.

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“We are pleased that 80% of Honda associates have been fully vaccinated as part of our effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19. This effort was also accelerated by the Public-Private Partnership COVID-19 Industry Immunisation Programme (PIKAS). Full vaccination is expected to be completed by October,” Ms Chujo continued.

During the mandatory shutdown of its operations, Honda Malaysia undertook several initiatives to help the communities in need, such as distributing necessities to six charity homes and contributing food and beverage packs to patients under quarantine.

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The cool Hyundai Staria lands in Indonesia, choice of 7- or 9-seater

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After making its ASEAN debut in Thailand in early July, Hyundai has introduced the large Staria window van in Indonesia.  The Hyundai Staria is designed to replace the Starex 11-seater window van that has been in service 2007.

No changes have been made to both markets which are in the right-hand drive layout. However, the Indonesia-market Hyundai Staria gets an exclusive rim design as well as two different trim and badging highlights.

The Brass Chrome package applies bronze effect over the Hyundai emblems, Staria emblem as well as the mesh pattern on the grille, the front spoiler, side mirrors and the elaborately patterned 18-inch rims, as seen in the examples provided.

For the Indonesian market, the colour palette for the new Staria has White joining the other three exterior colours- Abyss Black Pearl, Silver Metallic and Graphite Grey. The Dark Chrome package (image above) is paired only to this grey shade.   

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Now for the interior, of which the new Hyundai Staria is offered in 7- or 9-seater configuration in Indonesia. Called “Premium Relaxation Seats”, the captain seats in the 7-seater are loaded with comfort features, such as ventilation, 8-way adjustment with additional reclining angle as well as ottoman leg support!

For the 9-seater, occupants can swivel the individual second-row seats to face the third row, turning the Staria into a mobile conference room or more engaging atmosphere.

Both interior configurations have standard premium features such as remote engine start, a fully automatic air-conditioning system for the front and back sections, leather upholstery (two colour choices), front passenger walk-in switch, manual window sunshades and LED ambient mood lighting. The 7-seater variant adds a Bose 12-speaker Premium Audio System. 

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Power to move the new Hyundai Staria is a modern CRDi turbodiesel unit displacing 2.2-litres. Outputs are 177 hp and 430 Nm of torque and all that power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Independent multi-link rear suspension provides comfort to the occupants as well as better cornering stability.

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Similar to the Thailand model, the Staria gets almost the full suite of Hyundai SmartSense ADAS features. We say almost because the only missing assist system is the Adaptive Cruise Control. Both seat configurations have standard fitment of the blind-spot monitoring (BSM), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), Safe Exit Assist and Surround View Monitor camera system.

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Hyundai Mobil Indonesia is positioning the 7-seater higher; thus it gets autonomous emergency braking, lane following assist, front vehicle departure alert and active assists in the BSM, RCTA and Safe Exit Assist.  

The new Hyundai Staria in Indonesia is priced at IDR888 million (~RM260k) for the 9-seater variant and IDR1.020 billion (RM300k) for the 7-seater variant. A ballpark figure, the new Hyundai Staria is IDR300 million (~RM88k) dearer than the Starex H1 model.

For reference, the entry-level Toyota Alphard 2.5 X starts from IDR1.065 billion, while a Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer starts from IDR1.027 billion.   

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MM2H programme to resume in October

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The government is to resume the Malaysia My Second Home programme (MM2H) in October, after suspending it a year ago.

Home Ministry secretary-general Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the Cabinet decided on this at its meetings on July 14 and 30.

This was part of decisions made to improve policies under the national recovery plan (NRP) to kick-start the economy.

The MM2H programme was suspended for a review by the tourism, arts and culture ministry and related agencies following the Covid-19 pandemic.

“New applications will be processed and coordinated by the immigration department (JIM), beginning October 2021, after all related legal processes are completed,” Dahlan said at a press conference at the ministry today.

He said the government understood the concerns involving any influx of foreign nationals into the country through this programme.

“The government has agreed to set a ceiling for the number of participants (the principal and their dependents) at any one time. They would not be more than 1% of the population of Malaysia.

“The home ministry guarantees that only qualified participants, without past criminal records, will be allowed to take part in the MM2H programme,” he said.

He said 10 new criteria will be introduced under the MM2H.

Among them is a duration of stay of at least 90 days (cumulative) in a year, with an offshore income of at least RM40,000 a month, compared with RM10,000 before this.

Aside from that, they must have permanent savings of at least RM1 million, from which a maximum 50% can be used to purchase property, and take care of the health and education of their children.

He said the social visa pass will be valid for five years. This can be extended by another five years and beyond, so long as participants abide by the set criteria.

“Among the other criteria is a declaration of liquid assets of at least RM1.5 million.

“The pass fees will be raised to RM500 a year (from RM90). The processing fee will be set at RM5,000 for the principal participant and RM2,500 for each dependent.

“Pass renewals and any changes to the nationality of participants and their dependents will also be vetted for safety.”

Participants must also present a letter of good conduct for themselves and their dependents, Dahlan added.

He said, so far the top 10 countries with the highest number of applications for the MM2H programme are China (with 1,000 applicants), Japan (more than 200), the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Korea, Singapore, the US, Australia, Taiwan and Indonesia.

However, Dahlan said people from certain countries were on the banned list due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: FreeMalaysiaToday.com

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Next-gen Honda BR-V to start production in Indonesia this December, M’sia debut next year?

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The next-generation Honda BR-V will be launched in Indonesia by the year-end, with production to begin in December this year at the Indonesian plant, according to a report by Indonesian automotive publication OtoDriver.

“Indonesia will be the home base for the successor to the BR-V”, the anonymous source told OtoDriver. The Honda BR-Vs built at the Indonesian factory will be exported to Thailand, the Philippines, Mexico, and South Africa.

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There will be additional assembly plants for the Honda BR-V in India and Malaysia, added the source. The former will begin at a later date, where it will also offer a diesel option for the seven-seater SUV, while Malaysia will be bringing in CKD vehicle packs from Indonesia for local assembly.

From that statement alone, it seems like the Malaysian launch for the next-gen Honda BR-V will also be imminent!

Check out the next-gen Honda BR-V in more detail in the image gallery here

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While not confirmed, it’s now pretty much an open secret that the next-gen Honda BR-V will take the shape of the N7X concept that was unveiled earlier this year, thanks to a new patent filed by Honda in Indonesia.

According to the patent filing, it’s likely that we’ll continue to see the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder on the next-gen BR-V. The four-banger is good for 120 hp and 145 Nm of torque, and sends power to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox.

How does the Honda BR-V compare to its rivals? Check out our three-way comparison here

The patent filing also revealed that the upcoming Honda BR-V could come equipped the Honda Sensing advanced driver assistance suite, which would be a huge upgrade over the current-gen budget people-mover.

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The current Honda BR-V here in Malaysia has been on sale since 2016, and even though it received a facelift last year, the design itself still looks quite dated compared to newer competitors, such as the Mitsubishi Xpander.

Pricing for the current model runs from RM86,726 to RM93,420.27 (both excluding sales tax), and we expect the new model to not stray too far from this bracket.

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ByteDance Begins Selling TikTok AI To Other Companies

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ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of video sharing app TikTok, has reportedly begun selling the app’s AI algorithm to other companies through a new division called BytePlus. According to the company’s website, BytePlus’ client list already includes companies from the US (Goat), Singapore (WeGo), Indonesia (Chilibeli), and India (GamesApp).

The recommendation algorithm that drives TikTok’s popularity is a big part of it; your use of the app directly affects the videos that are recommended to you. In a recent blog post, the company outlined how the ForYou feed chooses which videos to serve each individual user. The app’s recommendations are based on your interactions with videos, such as clicking the like button, sharing, or creating videos.

Video data, such as the caption and hashtags, is also taken into consideration. Additionally, your device and account settings, such as what device you’re using, language preferences, and your location, are further incorporated.

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This report claims that customers have the opportunity to utilise the recommendation algorithm, as well as personalise it for their applications and customers. Among other things, BytePlus’s website claims that the company offers automatic speech and text translation, real-time video effects, and data analysis tools.

A number of executive orders passed by former US President Donald Trump had attempted to prevent China-based apps from using American app stores, with TikTok among them. The ban almost led to Microsoft buying TikTok from ByteDance but the deal never went through and the Biden administration revoked the bans in June. Despite the pressure from Trump, though, TikTok reached more than 100 million monthly US users last year.

(Source: FT via The Verge)

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New Honda Civic hatchback unveiled, Type R coming in 2022

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Honda has simultaneously unveiled the new Civic hatchback in the USA and Japan. Similar to the new generation sedan, the Civic hatchback features a more matured, less dramatic styling.

The new Honda Civic hatchback is 4,530 mm long (30 mm longer) and 1,415 mm tall (5 mm lower) with an identical 2,735-mm wheelbase and 1.8-metre width as the new sedan.

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Not much resemblences to the Stinger from this angle onwards

Styling wise, the hatchback features a unique rear design with a more curvaceous LED lighting cluster and form a continuous look courtesy of the third brake lamp housed in between. The new composite tailgate is not only lighter but provides better rear headroom thanks to the relocated hinges. The boot is said to measure approximately 452 litres in space with marginal improvements over the previous model.

A cleaner looking rear bumper also houses the exhaust tips at the corners in the Civic Turbo hatchback, unlike the sedan.

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In front, the central grille features a sportier honeycomb mesh design with a deeper profile. Engine and powertrain choices remain the same as the sedan- a turbocharged 1.5-litre or naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines paired to a CVT or six-speed manual transmission. The CVT has been given additional attention of refinement for better response to the driver’s inputs and commands.

In Japan and Europe, the Civic hatchback is also offered with the e:Hev dual-motor hybrid system, however, with undisclosed technical information.  

The turbocharged 1.5-litre engine develops 180 hp and 240 Nm, while the 2.0-litre engine pushes out 158 hp and 187 Nm. Sport, Eco and normal drive modes are now accessed via a more user-friendly toggle switch.

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Honda also promises that the new Civic hatchback will drive better and more comfortable for the occupants. The combination of a 19% stiffer bodyshell, suspension and steering upgrades result in a smoother, more linear and more precise feel in turns while a reduction in friction and improved bushings are key to reducing harsh road shocks.

Gone is the Jazz and in comes the City hatchback as the replacement

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Inside, the Civic hatchback also uses the same simplistic dashboard with a standing central display and metal honeycomb mesh trim that conceals the air-conditioning vents. In the models bound for Japan, the black interior with red highlights have similar vibes to the Honda City RS e:Hev.

Like the new Honda Civic sedan, the hatchback gets an updated Honda Sensing driver assistance system. The single-camera LaneWatch has been replaced with a conventional blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert system.

A new ‘False Start’ suppression function works in both directions, applying brakes if an obstacle is detected, thereby reducing the chance of collision during parking.

Similar to the fan-favourite FK8 Honda Civic Type R, the new Civic hatchback will form the basis of the high-performance front-wheel drive hot-hatch that still employs a slick-shifting manual transmission and is slated for production from 2022.

Although developed for Europe as their main market, the previous generation Honda Civic hatchback was also assembled in Thailand and sold there as well as Indonesia. Apart from the new Honda City sedan, the pace of new model introduction in Malaysia seems to require more time and resources than our neighbours so don’t expect the Civic hatchback in Malaysia so soon.

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PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards sets key dates for 2021 Asia Pacific gala series

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PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, the region’s leading real estate awards programme, presents key dates and event formats for the 2021 Awards season.

In the past year, the programme has maintained the prestige of hosting successful awards celebrations albeit the global outbreak. By taking the pandemic situation and safety protocols into account, the organisers have set up a series of virtual, physical, and/or hybrid events specially curated for each country.

Now, as the vaccinations have begun to roll out and the number of infected patients has started to peter out across the region, the 2021 gala series moves forward with the formats adapted for each country.

PropertyGuru’s 2021 Awards season will commence with a virtual ceremony in Indonesia on 14 October, followed by Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Chinese territories (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau).

The highly awaited 16th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final Virtual Gala on 9 December will begin by presenting the final country awards to Sri Lanka, India, Greater Niseko, and Australia before crowning the best developers, developments, and designs in Asia Pacific.

The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) dates are as follows:

Health and safety protocols mandated by each country will remain in place leading up to and on the day of the physical galas. Meanwhile, Jack Prinya and Kelly Jones-Purves will return as this year’s emcees for the virtual red carpet and gala presentations.

Jules Kay, Managing Director of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, said: “The success of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards when we launched the region’s first online gala series last year, highlighted the resilience of the Asia Pacific real estate market, and the strength and determination of the companies and professionals behind the region’s many new developments.

This year, as we navigate the ongoing challenges brought about by the global pandemic, our regional gala events will continue to prioritise the health of judges, partners, guests, and production teams by integrating the same physical precautions and virtual benefits we applied in 2020 to keep everyone safe as we celebrate and share the property industry’s biggest success stories.”

Organised by Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, PropertyGuru Group, the 16th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series is supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsors Boysen, Hafele, JLL, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, and Mitsubishi; silver sponsors Dulux Professional and Jotun; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.sg, PropertyGuru.com.my, DDproperty.com, Rumah.com, Batdongsan.com.vn; official cable TV partner History Channel; official magazine PropertyGuru Property Report; supporting association Green Building Consulting & Engineering; official charity partner Right To Play; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; and official supervisor HLB. Penang Property Talk is one of the official media partners for this leading real estate awards series.

The 2021 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards is currently open for nominations. Interested participants can register at awardentrysystem.com/register/. Companies looking to sponsor the events can get in touch at asiapropertyawards.com/sponsorship/.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

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