With 33.9% of the Malaysian population receiving 2 vaccine doses at this stage (18 Aug 2021), a small glimmer of hope has been sighted on the horizon. Allowances for the fully vaccinated are now being phased in, with the goal of helping a sense of normality to return and the wider economic recovery effort. But […]


Car ownership – in an ideal situation, many of us may picture the freedom to travel any time we want. But is the reality closer to spending hours at workshops waiting for your vehicle to be serviced, where car ownership ends up becoming a barrier to freedom. After close to two years of having our […]

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 July 2021 – A recent survey has affirmed a clear opening for SOCAR to empower Malaysians to access electric vehicles (EVs) through flexible mobility options. Amid a global push for drivers to switch from traditional cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICE) to EVs, the relatively high cost of EV adoption remains […]

“How can I possibly get around if I sell my car?” – It’s an awkward spot to be in but there’s now an easy solution for it thanks to our good friends at Carsome. Thanks to this collaboration,, members can enjoy special discounts on SOCAR’s services whenever they successfully sell their car at selected Carsome […]

From 15th – 19th April 2019, SOCAR members can drive 15 different car models at crazy deals from as low as RM4.90/hour! What’s more? Free lifetime membership is included! To celebrate SOCAR’s new age limit policy. we are having this special Driving Week to welcome all new members aged from 19 years-old and above. So, […]

“They are born, then put in a box; they go home to live in a box; they study by ticking boxes; they go to what is called “work” in a box, where they sit in their cubicle box; they drive to the grocery store in a box to buy food in a box; they go […]

In case you haven’t heard or don’t follow us on social media (which you probably should), SOCAR has officially expanded to Penang. That’s right! SOCAR’s car-sharing services are now available in four states after Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor. Earmarked as a marquee expansion especially for tourists, Penang’s unique charm, heritage and food will make […]
The South Korean start-up aims to reduce car ownership among Malaysians with its car-rental service as an added advantage for users By LYDIA NATHAN / Pic By MUHD AMIN NAHARUL When MyTeksi was first launched in 2012, no one could have guessed that it would one day turn into an e-hailing giant that changes the regional […]

Travel Guide: Best of Johor Bahru Among locals, Johor is well known for a lot of things like the Royal Family, Johor Southern Tigers football team, the beautiful islands but most of all – the fact that it’s only a causeway away from Singapore. Before you go looking for your passport, here are a few […]

Trick or treat too child’s play for you? If you’re looking to take your Halloween to the next level of spook then take a trip to some of KL’s scariest haunt-spots. Everyone has different definitions of scary – ugh, clowns! In this list, we’re featuring the Top 5 scary places that you can visit in […]