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Malaysian fuel prices February 2025 week three – all unchanged; diesel at RM3.18/litre, RON97 RM3.43/litre

Malaysian fuel prices February 2025 week three – all unchanged; diesel at RM3.18/litre, RON97 RM3.43/litre

It is Wednesday, and so the time has come once again for the weekly fuel price revision by the ministry of finance. Here, the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of February 13 to 19, 2025.

The status quo remains for retail fuel prices in the coming week – there will be no change in price for both petrol and diesel fuels, and so they will be the same as they were last week. RON 97 petrol remains at [website] per litre, while Euro 5 B10 and B20 diesels hold at [website] per litre, and therefore so does Euro 5 B7 diesel at its 20 sen per litre difference of [website] per litre.

Also remaining as before price-wise, is RON 95 petrol which stays at its ceiling price of [website] per litre, as set by the Malaysian government in February 2021. The retail price of diesel fuel in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan continues unchanged at [website] per litre.

These fuel prices will take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, February 19, when the next set of fuel price updates will be revealed. This is the seventh edition of the weekly fuel pricing format for this year, and the 318th in total since the format was introduced at the start of 2019.

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Maroon 5 concert in B.Jalil tonight – no LRT extension

Maroon 5 concert in B.Jalil tonight – no LRT extension

Anyone going to watch Maroon 5 live tonight at Bukit Jalil? There’s plenty of material to sing along to, as Adam Levine and co have been around for over 20 years. Yes fellow old folks, Harder To Breathe and This Love were hit singles from their 2002 breakthrough album Songs About Jane – that’s 22 years ago!

KL is part of Maroon 5’s Asia 2025 tour and tonight’s show will be held at the National Hockey Stadium in the Bukit Jalil sports complex – not the main football stadium or Axiata Arena, take note. The show starts at 8pm and it’s wise to go early, and to take the train.

However, take note that there will be no extension to LRT services tonight. Rapid KL has issued a notice to say that the LRT Bukit Jalil station will follow regular operating hours today, which means a closing time of [website] pm. So make sure you make it for the last train home or pay over the odds for a Grab ride.

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Volvo EX30 Cross Country – compact EV gets rugged; raised ride height, all-terrain tyres; 427 km range WLTP

Volvo EX30 Cross Country – compact EV gets rugged; raised ride height, all-terrain tyres; 427 km range WLTP

After a Volvo EX30, but fancy a touch more off-roading capability? Enter the Volvo EX30 Cross Country, which is the latest from the Swedish brand since the first “Cross Country” derivative, the V70 XC made its debut in 1997.

The EX30 made its global debut in June 2023, and now the EX30 Cross Country brings a host of specification differences compared to those of the regular EX30. The EX30 Cross Country offers up to 427 km of range (WLTP), with the capability to be from 10-80% in 26 minutes, , though battery capacity for the Cross Country variant has yet to be officially disclosed.

For reference, the Malaysian-market EX30 with the 69 kWh-nett (64 kWh usable) lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery offers up to 476 km of range (WLTP) in single-motor Ultra guise, or 450 km in the dual-motor Ultra Twin Performance.

Exterior alterations that distinguish the EX30 Cross Country include a darkened front fascia and tailgate panel, with the unit in front wearing artwork in the form of topography of the Kebnekaise mountain range in Arctic Sweden.

Front and rear skidplates join the set, as do wheelarch extensions for the extra visual ruggedness; its ride height relative to the standard EX30 has been raised for improved ground clearance, while an optional 18-inch all-terrain tyre can be specified.

Inside, the cabin of the EX30 Cross Country brings additional large storage compartments in the doors, and the space has been liberated by the removal of speakers, and audio duties are instead tasked to the soundbar located on the dashboard.

Further storage is housed in the central storage tunnel that can slide out to serve as a cupholder, or retracted to offer further storage. A larger storage compartment is located on the floor between the front occupants, while the glove compartment is now located between the centre console for ease of access for both driver and passenger.

Rear seat passengers also get a storage box that slides out from beneath the central tunnel, and this is also removable and washable, which Volvo says enables it to do double duty as a waste bin. The tailgate of the EX30 Cross Country gains a ‘will it fit?’ guide to indicate how much luggage can be held in the luggage compartment.

Further EX30 Cross Country-specific equipment will be offered from a later date, says Volvo, and these accessories will include a roof basket, 18-inch all-terrain tyres (as pictured here) and mudflaps, and more. The order books have opened for the Volvo EX30 Cross Country in selected markets, and customer deliveries will begin in the northern hemisphere spring.

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Market Impact Analysis

Market Growth Trend

2018201920202021202220232024
8.3%10.0%10.5%11.6%12.3%12.7%12.8%
8.3%10.0%10.5%11.6%12.3%12.7%12.8% 2018201920202021202220232024

Quarterly Growth Rate

Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024
10.9% 11.7% 12.4% 12.8%
10.9% Q1 11.7% Q2 12.4% Q3 12.8% Q4

Market Segments and Growth Drivers

Segment Market Share Growth Rate
Connected Cars35%14.2%
Autonomous Driving22%18.5%
EV Technology28%21.9%
Telematics10%9.7%
Other Automotive Tech5%6.3%
Connected Cars35.0%Autonomous Driving22.0%EV Technology28.0%Telematics10.0%Other Automotive Tech5.0%

Technology Maturity Curve

Different technologies within the ecosystem are at varying stages of maturity:

Innovation Trigger Peak of Inflated Expectations Trough of Disillusionment Slope of Enlightenment Plateau of Productivity AI/ML Blockchain VR/AR Cloud Mobile

Competitive Landscape Analysis

Company Market Share
Tesla16.9%
Waymo12.3%
NVIDIA DRIVE10.7%
Bosch9.5%
Continental7.8%

Future Outlook and Predictions

The Litre Malaysian Fuel landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing threat vectors, and shifting business requirements. Based on current trends and expert analyses, we can anticipate several significant developments across different time horizons:

Year-by-Year Technology Evolution

Based on current trajectory and expert analyses, we can project the following development timeline:

2024Early adopters begin implementing specialized solutions with measurable results
2025Industry standards emerging to facilitate broader adoption and integration
2026Mainstream adoption begins as technical barriers are addressed
2027Integration with adjacent technologies creates new capabilities
2028Business models transform as capabilities mature
2029Technology becomes embedded in core infrastructure and processes
2030New paradigms emerge as the technology reaches full maturity

Technology Maturity Curve

Different technologies within the ecosystem are at varying stages of maturity, influencing adoption timelines and investment priorities:

Time / Development Stage Adoption / Maturity Innovation Early Adoption Growth Maturity Decline/Legacy Emerging Tech Current Focus Established Tech Mature Solutions (Interactive diagram available in full report)

Innovation Trigger

  • Generative AI for specialized domains
  • Blockchain for supply chain verification

Peak of Inflated Expectations

  • Digital twins for business processes
  • Quantum-resistant cryptography

Trough of Disillusionment

  • Consumer AR/VR applications
  • General-purpose blockchain

Slope of Enlightenment

  • AI-driven analytics
  • Edge computing

Plateau of Productivity

  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Mobile applications

Technology Evolution Timeline

1-2 Years
  • Technology adoption accelerating across industries
  • digital transformation initiatives becoming mainstream
3-5 Years
  • Significant transformation of business processes through advanced technologies
  • new digital business models emerging
5+ Years
  • Fundamental shifts in how technology integrates with business and society
  • emergence of new technology paradigms

Expert Perspectives

Leading experts in the automotive tech sector provide diverse perspectives on how the landscape will evolve over the coming years:

"Technology transformation will continue to accelerate, creating both challenges and opportunities."

— Industry Expert

"Organizations must balance innovation with practical implementation to achieve meaningful results."

— Technology Analyst

"The most successful adopters will focus on business outcomes rather than technology for its own sake."

— Research Director

Areas of Expert Consensus

  • Acceleration of Innovation: The pace of technological evolution will continue to increase
  • Practical Integration: Focus will shift from proof-of-concept to operational deployment
  • Human-Technology Partnership: Most effective implementations will optimize human-machine collaboration
  • Regulatory Influence: Regulatory frameworks will increasingly shape technology development

Short-Term Outlook (1-2 Years)

In the immediate future, organizations will focus on implementing and optimizing currently available technologies to address pressing automotive tech challenges:

  • Technology adoption accelerating across industries
  • digital transformation initiatives becoming mainstream

These developments will be characterized by incremental improvements to existing frameworks rather than revolutionary changes, with emphasis on practical deployment and measurable outcomes.

Mid-Term Outlook (3-5 Years)

As technologies mature and organizations adapt, more substantial transformations will emerge in how security is approached and implemented:

  • Significant transformation of business processes through advanced technologies
  • new digital business models emerging

This period will see significant changes in security architecture and operational models, with increasing automation and integration between previously siloed security functions. Organizations will shift from reactive to proactive security postures.

Long-Term Outlook (5+ Years)

Looking further ahead, more fundamental shifts will reshape how cybersecurity is conceptualized and implemented across digital ecosystems:

  • Fundamental shifts in how technology integrates with business and society
  • emergence of new technology paradigms

These long-term developments will likely require significant technical breakthroughs, new regulatory frameworks, and evolution in how organizations approach security as a fundamental business function rather than a technical discipline.

Key Risk Factors and Uncertainties

Several critical factors could significantly impact the trajectory of automotive tech evolution:

Regulatory approval delays
Battery technology limitations
Consumer trust issues

Organizations should monitor these factors closely and develop contingency strategies to mitigate potential negative impacts on technology implementation timelines.

Alternative Future Scenarios

The evolution of technology can follow different paths depending on various factors including regulatory developments, investment trends, technological breakthroughs, and market adoption. We analyze three potential scenarios:

Optimistic Scenario

Rapid adoption of advanced technologies with significant business impact

Key Drivers: Supportive regulatory environment, significant research breakthroughs, strong market incentives, and rapid user adoption.

Probability: 25-30%

Base Case Scenario

Measured implementation with incremental improvements

Key Drivers: Balanced regulatory approach, steady technological progress, and selective implementation based on clear ROI.

Probability: 50-60%

Conservative Scenario

Technical and organizational barriers limiting effective adoption

Key Drivers: Restrictive regulations, technical limitations, implementation challenges, and risk-averse organizational cultures.

Probability: 15-20%

Scenario Comparison Matrix

FactorOptimisticBase CaseConservative
Implementation TimelineAcceleratedSteadyDelayed
Market AdoptionWidespreadSelectiveLimited
Technology EvolutionRapidProgressiveIncremental
Regulatory EnvironmentSupportiveBalancedRestrictive
Business ImpactTransformativeSignificantModest

Transformational Impact

Technology becoming increasingly embedded in all aspects of business operations. This evolution will necessitate significant changes in organizational structures, talent development, and strategic planning processes.

The convergence of multiple technological trends—including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and ubiquitous connectivity—will create both unprecedented security challenges and innovative defensive capabilities.

Implementation Challenges

Technical complexity and organizational readiness remain key challenges. Organizations will need to develop comprehensive change management strategies to successfully navigate these transitions.

Regulatory uncertainty, particularly around emerging technologies like AI in security applications, will require flexible security architectures that can adapt to evolving compliance requirements.

Key Innovations to Watch

Artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and automation technologies leading innovation. Organizations should monitor these developments closely to maintain competitive advantages and effective security postures.

Strategic investments in research partnerships, technology pilots, and talent development will position forward-thinking organizations to leverage these innovations early in their development cycle.

Technical Glossary

Key technical terms and definitions to help understand the technologies discussed in this article.

Understanding the following technical concepts is essential for grasping the full implications of the security threats and defensive measures discussed in this article. These definitions provide context for both technical and non-technical readers.

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