The Terengganu Road Transport Department (JPJ) is providing free document replacement and renewal services to flood victims in the state.

Director of JPJ Terengganu, Zulkarnain Yasin, said that the free replacement would include the Malaysian driving license (LMM), motor vehicle license (LKM) and Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC).

He stated that the renewal and replacement can be made for damaged, lost or destroyed documents due to the extraordinary floods that hit the state.

“JPJ always helps victims affected by floods through the replacement and renewal program of driver’s licenses, motor vehicle licenses and vehicle ownership certificates for free.

“For damaged and lost documents, the owner must present the damaged original document at any JPJ counter in the state.

“For documents lost or destroyed due to flooding, the owner needs to submit a copy of the police report or a copy of the disaster victim registration form issued by the Social Welfare Department (JKM) or the district office.

“We will work with JKM to facilitate the affairs of flood victims if they do not submit copies of the required documents.

“There is no period for the flood victims to do so, but we advise them to apply as soon as they leave the Temporary Transfer Center (PPS),” he says.

Kawasaki has upgraded two of its 650cc models, Ninja 650 and Z650 with the ‘traction control’ function for 2023.

Both models now come with three levels of Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) that can be adjusted as needed.

In mode 1, the system will measure the tire rotation rate to increase the level of grip when entering and to exit corners. Meanwhile, mode 2 can be activated if riding on slippery surfaces – wet, sandy and rocky roads. Mode 2 will ensure the ‘traction control’ acts faster to balance the motorcycle.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 Racing Line (Titanium) - Akrapovič Motorcycle Exhaust For those who want a challenge and tough riding primarily on the circuit, users can also deactivate KTRC at once. Users can access KTRC functions through the included colour TFT screen display.

However, both models remain powered by a 649cc parallel-twin engine that offers 67.3hp at 8,000rpm and 65.7Nm at 6,500rpm. A steel trellis frame is also maintained and matched with a 41mm telescopic fork at the front and a ‘back-link’ type shock absorber at the back.

Will this 2023 model also be introduced for the local market through the new distributor MODENAS? We are just waiting for the official announcement later.

Triumph Motorcycles has officially announced Didi Automotive as the UK motorcycle brand’s newest distributor for the Malaysian market effective 15 January 2023.

Triumph and Didi Automotive will work together in dealing with the import, sales and distribution of Triumph Motorcycles. The two will collaborate in efforts to further develop the brand in Malaysia.

The company will be developing a new Triumph showroom in Petaling Jaya and Penang. This is to handle after-sales matters while meeting the needs of existing Triumph owners in Malaysia.

Both these exhibition centres will offer the best facilities including highly knowledgeable staff and much more.

As one of the main markets in the ASEAN region, Didi Automotive will offer a variety of models. This includes the Classic, Roadster and Tiger Model variants for the local market including affordable models such as the Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660.

Didi Automotive will also offer a new model as a result of the Triumph-Bajaj collaboration in Malaysia.

For the record, Didi Automotive under the Didi Group umbrella also markets several other motorcycle brands in Malaysia. Such includes Harley-Davidson, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, Aprilia and Vespa.

Earlier, Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd has already confirmed that it will no longer take on the duties as a Triumph distributor from January 14 and will move to Hong Big Wing.