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Kilometer 45 of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Pos Blau Closed

The road at Kilometer 45 of the Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Pos Blau is closed to all vehicles due to a landslide.

According to an announcement via Facebook, the Public Works Department (JKR) informed that the closure begins today until a date to be announced later.

The public is advised to use two alternative routes as temporary access roads.

Road users from Gua Musang heading to Cameron Highlands, Pahang, can use the Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Cameron Highlands route.

To go to Ipoh, Perak, users can take the Gua Musang-Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Tapah-Ipoh route.

Meanwhile, a car plunged into a ravine in the area after its driver ignored a road closure order.

In the incident at 5 a.m., the victim, who was traveling from Cameron Highlands, Pahang, to Pasir Puteh, fell into the landslide ravine along with the vehicle because they used a route that had been closed since 12 midnight.

The incident was noticed by a Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd worker who was monitoring the area when they heard someone calling for help.

The victim, who was rescued by fire and rescue personnel, was taken to the Pos Brooke Health Clinic for initial treatment.

MODA AERO-E SCOOTER Launched

MDUA Motor Sdn. Bhd. adds another model to their portfolio today, called the MODA AERO-E.

Firstly, although the name sounds as if it is an electric motorcycle, it is powered by an internal combustion engine. The Aero-E is positioned as an urban mobility scooter, complete with a fuel-friendly engine and the conveniences of riding a scooter.

Its design distinguishes itself by being sleek, compared to the MOCA which embodies the classic scooter look. On the other hand, the Sporter S is performance-oriented, while the Shifter 400X is Moda’s entry into the adventure scooter segment.

Highlights

Fuel injected, SOHC, 4 stroke, air cooled 118.8cc engine which produces 9.1 hp @ 7,500 RPM, and 9.5 Nm @ 6,000 RPM.
More torque than maximum horsepower is always a great character for urban-centric engines.

Power transmission is via a CVT and V-belt final drive.
Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks (front) and a monoshock (rear) which supports a single-sided swingarm.

Brakes are a single-disc up front and drum at the back.
Tyre and rim sizes are 90/90-14 (front), and 100/90-14 (rear) with tubeless tyres.

MODA claims the seat height of 780 mm.
The fuel tank takes 5.5 litres of unleaded.

The underseat storage space has a capacity of 6.5 litres.
An LCD screen provides riding data.

All-around LED lights.
USB and USB-C charging ports.

The Moda Aero-E is available in Cobalt Blue, and Carmine Red, and retails for RM5,189.00 (without road tax, registration and insurance) at all authorised MODA dealers nationwide.

For more information, please Moda’s social media channels.

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More than 1,000 Malaysian Vehicles Stranded in Hat Yai

More than 1,000 Malaysian vehicles are believed to be stranded in Hat Yai, following a severe flood which submerged the city from 22nd November 2025.

Speaking to Berita Harian, Leong Beng Tat, chair of the Sungai Petani Volunteer Firefighting Team (PBS), said between 1,200 and 1,500 vehicles were caught in the floods, including motorcycles and cars submerged in hotel basement car parks.

Recovery efforts have been hampered by restrictions that prevent Malaysian tow trucks from entering the affected areas.

“Malaysian tow trucks simply aren’t allowed in. So the vehicles have to be moved by Thai tow trucks up to the border before we can take over,” Leong said, as reported by the national daily.

He said the restrictions has left some owners to arrange their own towing in Thailand, as many insurance policies do not cover incidents abroad. There are also those who have resigned themselves to abandoning their vehicles due to extensive damage.

Leong said his team had received numerous messages of thanks from Malaysians who were rescued during the operation. A total of 23 Malaysian volunteer rescue teams were deployed to assist those trapped by the floods.

“Many expressed their gratitude. Everyone we rescued later told us they had made it home safely,” he said.

Floodwaters in Hat Yai, he added, have been slow to recede because the area sits on low ground.

Leong also recalled an incident involving a false message that claimed a Malaysian tourist had died.

“We had to drop other work and go searching, but when we arrived, there was no such case. It’s disheartening when people circulate these stories,” he said.

The rescue operation itself was far from straightforward.

“Two of our boats capsized due to strong currents,” Leong said.

“We risked our lives to reach people, but some still sent misleading messages hoping to be rescued first.”

He said all the victims they eventually reached were in good condition and visibly relieved to see Malaysian rescuers on the ground.

“They were glad to see us there, and proud of the effort we put in,” he added. – The Malay Mail

2026 Voge SR450X Debuts

Another manufacturer is set to join (or spoil) the adventure party, namely Voge, after they launched the Voge SR450X.

The adventure scooter has found great following not in Malaysia, apparently, as it has become a phenomenon the world over. The revolution was started by the Honda X-ADV, which was followed by the ADV350 and ADV160. Now several makers has one: Zontes, SYM, Keeway, Aveta, Moda. Even Aprilia is joining the fray by unveiling the SR GT 400 at EICMA.

But it can be seen clearly that the real fight is in the 300cc-400cc segment.

Although having a side profile similar to that of the Zontes 368G, the Voge entry has a different design language up front with its stacked main lights.

Unlike the competition, the Voge model is powered by a 398cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected twin-cylinder engine, which produces 41.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 43.9 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm. Judging by being more torquey, it is apparent here that Voge is positioning the SR450X as an off-road-biased scooter.

Their press release says differently, though: “a versatile scooter designed for both urban commuting and adventure riding” and performing tasks such as “navigating city traffic, long weekend rides, or even a touch of off-road”.

Other highlights include tubeless spoked wheels, metal crash bars, an aluminium luggage rack, full LED lighting, and large underseat storage that can fit up to two helmets. It also features keyless ignition, and a lockable glove box. There are four foldable footpegs, too, like the Zontes 368G.

The chassis gets upside-down forks, adjustable KYB rear shock absorbers, and J.Juan front brake calipers.

You can bet your bottom dollar that MForce Bike Holdings will be bringing it to Malaysia.

YAMAHA EGO GEAR PRO Hybrid Launched, from RM6,198

The Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hybrid has been launched, adding a new economic and utility dimensions to urban scooters.

A hybrid vehicle combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, usually as a method to reduce fuel consumption. An upshot in doing also boosts the powertrain’s torque resulting in better acceleration. This type of non-plug in hybrid vehicle feature a dedicated battery for that drive motor, and is charged when the rider brakes (regenerative braking) and the motorcycle is moving forward.

In any case, this new scooter is aimed at the younger crowd. However, we see it as a practical and economical commuter.

Highlights of the Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hybrid

125cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, two-valve, air-cooled, Yamaha Blue Core engine.
It is coupled to a Smart Moto Generator (SMG) which provides the Power Assist function which aids in accelerating from a stop.

Yamaha says that the SMG integrates seamlessly with the Stop & Start feature.
The engine itself produces a maximum power of 8.3 hp @ 6,500 RPM, and a maximum torque of 9.9 Nm @ 5,000 RPM.

Maximum torque is boosted to 10.6 Nm @ 4,500 RPM when the electric motor works together with the engine.
The engine’s power is transmitted to the rear wheel first through a dry centrifugal clutch, CVT, and finally via V-belt.

Wheels are 12 inches, front and back.
A disc brake up front and drum brake at the back handle braking duties.

The underseat storage compartment has a capacity of 18 litres.
Seat height is listed as 750 mm.

The fuel tank carries 5.1 litres of fuel.
Yamaha claims the bike has a wet weight of just 95 kg.

Other features include an LCD meter panel which features Y-Connect connectivity.
Connected to the Y-Connect app allows for call and message notifications, maintenance reminders, fuel usage data, and the bike’s parking location.

Lighting is of course LED all around.

The Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hybrid retails for RM6,198, without insurance, road tax, and registration.

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Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart Helmet with HUD Introduced

Riding a motorcycle elicits many emotions, and one of them is like flying almost in a pure sense since we are enclosed in a cage. Therefore, we have always wondered by motorcycles do not have Head Up Displays (HUD) like in a fighter jet. The Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart Helmet with HUD has just been introduced for that.

The HUD in fighter jets, some commercial airliners, (and expensive cars) project important information such as heading, speed, altitude, bank angle onto a piece of glass to keeps the pilot’s eyes up through the front of the plane without needing to look down and search for the data all the time.

This may be a great thing for motorcyclists, too, especially when riding on a twisty road or hurtling down a highway. We do not take this lightly, especially that contemporary motorcycles, even small capacity ones now feature LCD and TFT screens that are loaded with so many features such as navigation, music streaming, and phone connectivity. Imagine glancing down to see who is calling when approaching a ravine or road intersection.

However, the human eyes can only focus on objects that are either near or far at any one time, rather than both, thus there is concern whether the data displayed via HUD in a helmet could also prove to be distracting. A picture releasd by Shoei shows that data is superimposed in “far” distance, but we can only be sure if we tried the helmet. Indeed, Shoei’s collaborator in the project, EyeLights, claimed that their technology increases reaction time by up to 32 percent.

There have been many helmets that promise such a technology in the past, including one infamous Skully. Shoei had also debuted another “smart” helmet several years ago, but it came with unwieldy attachments. This time, the Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart Helmet is more refined and appears similar to our regular everyday helmet.

The company unveiled the helmet at EICMA, incorporating EyeLights’ technology into one of its GT-Air 3 helmets. As such, the helmet is robust, comfortable, and meets both DOT and ECE 22.06 standards.

Within the technology is a communications system that allows you to issue voice commands (as is already possible on a number of comms systems) and make use of a ‘universal’ intercom system that is reportedly compatible with most other brands.

There is no word yet as to when the so-called GT-Air 3 Smart Helmet will go on sale, but when it does it will reportedly come with a price tag of €1,199 (RM5,713.00).