Elderly couple from Aceh continues Indonesia-Europe overland expedition via Malaysia

In Kajang, veteran actor Ebby Yus, who suffers from kidney and heart complications, has received a camper van as a gift. The vehicle will allow him to travel to the hospital for dialysis procedures in comfort.

Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq started a four-day 'Run of Gratitude' aiming to raise 200,000 ringgit. His wife Bella Astillah showcased the caravan serving as a mobile home.

Malaysia's Transport Ministry reported that as of July 2026, more than 1,450 recreational vehicles — including motorhomes, caravans and campervans — have been registered nationwide. The ministry officially recognises them as legal road vehicles and supports the segment as a growth niche for the automotive industry and domestic tourism. Local manufacturers and foreign investors are already setting up production plants. Vehicle financing is governed by the 1967 Hire-Purchase Act, with banks assessing applications based on market value and risk.

Malaysia's Transport Ministry reported that more than 1,450 recreational vehicles (RVs), including motorhomes, caravans and campervans, have been registered for private use. The ministry stated that RVs are legally recognised vehicles that can be registered and licensed by the Road Transport Department. The government supports the RV industry as a niche segment with potential to contribute to the automotive value chain and domestic tourism, with local operators and foreign investors involved in manufacturing.

Malaysia's Ministry of Transport (MOT) stated that more than 1,450 recreational vehicles (RVs), including motorhomes, caravans and campervans, have been registered for private use in the country. The ministry confirmed that RVs are legal vehicles and can be registered and licensed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The government encourages the RV industry as a high-potential niche segment contributing to the automotive chain and domestic tourism. Regarding hire-purchase facilities, MOT noted that vehicle financing remains subject to commercial assessment by banks under the Hire-Purchase Act 1967 (amended 2025).

GWM (Great Wall Motors) launched the WEY G9, a plug-in hybrid MPV priced under 300,000 ringgit, targeting the segment dominated by Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. During a test drive, the vehicle transported 9 people (7 adults, 2 children) with luggage from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru and back over 3 days. Fuel and charging costs totaled about 200 ringgit. The third row proved usable for short trips, while the second row features power adjustment, massage, and ventilation.