Grab rolls out first EV fleet of seven-seater BYD M6 MPVs for KLIA transport services
Photo: Facebook/KL International Airport
SEPANG: Grab Malaysia has launched its first fleet of fully electric seven-seater BYD M6 vehicles for airport transport services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The move is part of the company's long-term strategy to reduce emissions, said Rashid Shukor, Grab Malaysia's country operations and mobility director.
During the official launch of the Grab EV service on Tuesday (June 24), Mr Shukor noted that by offering travellers a new EV transport option directly from KLIA, Grab hoped to increase public awareness and encourage wider interest in EV use across the country.
According to Malay Mail , Mr Shukor said KLIA was chosen for the launch because it is the country's key transportation hub. The airport, he noted, is 'the perfect platform' to show that EVs are not only viable but also comfortable and future-ready.
The new fully electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV) has a foldable third row, which creates more space for travellers' luggage. Along with the EV launch, Grab has opened a dedicated EV lounge at the terminal, providing travellers a place to wait for their rides in comfort. See also Grab: Are Drivers Bearing The Brunt of Costs?
The launch comes after Grab signed a memorandum of understanding with BYD Sime Motors, Yinson Green Technologies, and Power-Up Tech in March.
'The company is proud to contribute to Malaysia's national agenda of lowering carbon emissions and promoting greener mobility solutions,' Mr Shukor said. /TISG
Read also: Grab shuts down GoTo merger talks, says 'no discussions' or 'definitive agreements' between parties
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNA
an hour ago
- CNA
First train unveiled for Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link; service will run from 6am to 12am
SINGAPORE: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link marked another milestone with the unveiling of the line's first train on Monday (Jun 30). Manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CCRC), each train will have a standing capacity of 607 passengers, and can carry up to about 1,000 passengers at peak hours. The first trains will depart from each end of the line at 6am, while the last trains will depart at 12am each day. The line is expected to have a peak capacity of 10,000 passengers an hour in each direction. The 4km journey between Woodlands North and Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru will take about 5 minutes, with the shortest wait for a train being 3.6 minutes. There will be a total of eight trains when the RTS Link starts service at the target date of December 2026, the transport ministries of Singapore and Malaysia said in a joint press statement. The first train was assembled at CCRC's facility in China, and delivered to Jurong Port on Apr 3. Since then, it has been at the Singapore Rail Test Centre preparing for offsite system integration testing. During this phase of testing, operator RTS Operations will check the integration between the train and other rail systems, most critically the signalling system, as well as platform screen doors and onboard communications. Offsite testing will start in July and take about four months, before the train is moved to the RTS Link tracks for onsite testing with the seven other trains. Of the remaining seven trains, four have been delivered to CCRC's facility in Malaysia's Batu Gajah and are being assembled there. This process will be replicated for the last three trains. FIRST LOOK AT THE TRAIN Media were given a preview of the RTS Link train by RTS Operations, a joint venture between SMRT RTS and Prasarana RTS Operations. The driverless train runs at a maximum speed of 80kmh and is powered by a Grade of Automation 4 (GoA4) system, which refers to a system that runs fully automatically without any operating staff on board. The deployment of staff on board the trains for other purposes, such as customer service, is still under consideration. Each train is 76m long and 2.7m wide, and consists of four cars with three doors on each side. There are a total of 126 fixed seats and 16 pop-up seats. When passengers arrive at the station to start their journey, they will pass through automatic fare gates with an open-loop payment system that accepts various forms of payment. They will then pass through all the necessary immigration and customs checks at the station where they are boarding. For example, passengers taking the RTS Link from Woodlands North will pass through Singapore's immigration checks, followed by Malaysia's, before boarding the train for Bukit Chagar. This is to prevent the build-up of crowds at the destination station, where passengers can simply exit after passing through the fare gates. Due to the short duration of the journey, passengers are expected to hold on to their own luggage, and there are no racks for storage. In a first for trains in Singapore and Malaysia, RTS Link trains will feature a hearing induction loop system that allows passengers with hearing aids to hear public announcements on the train. The move is meant to enhance safety and inclusivity on board. Other security measures include cameras on the train, and boxing up of the areas below the seats, in order to reduce areas where objects can be hidden.
Independent Singapore
4 hours ago
- Independent Singapore
‘You want proof? I'll give you proof…' — Grab rider discloses his payslip to sceptics, detailing how he nets S$6K/month in SG; RM20K in JB
SINGAPORE: When Afiq Zayany, a full-time Grab rider from Singapore, shared his story of earning a six-figure income while living in a RM1.4 million villa in Johor Bahru, the internet sceptics didn't hold back. From 'Really meh?' to 'Sure ah? Can get S$4,000 to S$6,000 working as a Grab rider?' the comment section fired off their doubtful questions. It also cued some haters, as Afiq described one of the comments he received, mocking his earnings and hard work by telling him to just 'Cut the c**p, bro! 4K to 6K with those working hours? Hahaha.' And so, the man behind the helmet decided to deliver his proof to his doubters—Grab rider receipt style. 'They said it's impossible… but here's the REAL proof of my Grab rider salary!' he wrote. He then opened up his Grab app and gave netizens a guided free tour of his weekly, monthly, and even hourly earnings—complete with screenshots. No excuses, no flexing, just cold, hard numbers and a hefty dose of humility. The $6K breakdown: More than just delivering food Afiq clarified that he isn't working himself into the ground for that paycheck. He starts his day around 7:00 am and clocks out by 2:00 pm, give or take. That's around 6–7 hours a day, delivering about 25 orders daily, seven days a week. Commenters say, 'wow, bro! crazy ah? you working every day. not tired ah?' and 'bro, you crazy! you no life ah?' But for Afiq, he says, 'But it's not that crazy. I come back around 2 pm plus, so it's actually not that bad.' On one random weekday, Afiq raked in S$204 in a little over six hours. That's almost S$30 an hour, which is more than many desk-bound workers in Singapore earn for staring at spreadsheets all day. Photo: YT screengrab/@RinggitDollars He even addressed the potential nitpickers before they could strike: 'I know what you're going to say: 'Hei! That day you said (you work from) 9 am to 3 pm, now you say 7 am start?'' but that's because, Afiq says, he wants to record YouTube videos, so he starts early to finish early. And it's not just the daily grind—Afiq's weekly earnings tell the real story. Between May 19 and 25, he clocked in S$1,283.20 before incentives. Photo: YT screengrab/@RinggitDollars And if you hit 180 orders that week? That's an extra S$150 in incentives. Photo: YT screengrab/@RinggitDollars Let's do the math: If you earn, let's say S$1.3 or S$1.4K to S$1.6K a week, multiply that by four, and you're looking at S$5.2K or S$5.6K to S$6.4K a month—all from riding and delivering smart. Photo: YT screengrab/@RinggitDollars 'I cannot tell you guys how much I earn consistently (for 4K to 6K)… (but) if I work seven days straight for the whole month, that's close to S$7,000. (But) I have a wife, so I cannot do that,' Afiq laughed. The hustler's math: Expenses, incentives, and smart riding Sceptics often forget one thing—net income matters more than gross. So Afiq broke that down too. Let's talk costs: Petrol: Living in Malaysia keeps fuel costs low—around RM20–25 per day, equivalent to around S$151 per month Bike instalments (XMAX): S$250/month Maintenance: Around S$60/month So the total monthly cost is around S$460. If you earn S$6,000, that's S$5.5K take-home. Even if you cut the workweek to five days, he says you'll still bring back S$4K to S$4.5K. The key, according to Afiq, isn't just working hard—it's working smart and hard. 'You know what they say, don't work hard, work smart. But you know what I say? Work smart and work hard.' So, what's his secret sauce? It's not just about riding faster or hustling harder. Afiq shares the two main traits that have helped him turn his two wheels into a six-figure business: 1. Discipline 'You need discipline, bro. Even as a Grab rider, you need to wake up on time and go to work on time. Yes, you're your own boss—but do you think being a boss is easy? It's not easy.' The flexibility of gig work can be a trap if you're not careful. Afiq warns against using freedom as an excuse for laziness. 2. Consistency + Drive 'You need to be consistent and driven,' Afiq says, and set a minimum earning goal, like telling yourself 'die die I must earn S$4,000 this month,' and anything earned above that, treat it as a bonus. And yes, he works, even when it rains. And there's a reason he loves it too: 'I love to work during the rain. Why? Because a lot of other Grab riders are not working. (So) you get extra incentives (and) the orders just (keep coming) nonstop.' A lesson in quiet hustle Afiq's payslips and solid logic prove that he's just a man trying to make an honest living while sharing what works. Sure, Afiq doesn't wear a suit or sit in a cubicle, but he's building something real—consistently, strategically, and sustainably. He's not waiting for a miracle. He's showing up, rain or shine, and doing what needs to be done. And maybe that's what made his message resonate with others, who are more open to what was possible if you just put your heart and mind to it. But what about the naysayers? For every person laughing behind a keyboard, Afiq has a message—not of revenge, but of quiet confidence: 'You want proof? I'll give you proof…' And indeed, he did. He did it with payslips, screenshots, timestamps, the whole nine yards. In a city filled with hustle fantasies and internet flexing, Afiq Zayany offers something extremely rare—just receipts. If you're still sceptical or simply curious, watch Afiq's full video below and see what real grind looks like when it's powered by discipline, not just dreams. Read related: Singaporean Grab rider shares how he earns six figures and lives in a RM1.4 million villa in Johor Bahru
Independent Singapore
17 hours ago
- Independent Singapore
Singaporean Grab rider shares how he earns six figures and lives in a RM1.4 million villa in Johor Bahru
SINGAPORE: From dodging Singapore's rental hikes to cruising across the Causeway into a golf villa with a buggy service, Afiq Zayany, a Singaporean Grab rider, has cracked the code to living large on a lean budget. Yes, he clocks 250 km a day on his motorbike. Yes, he lives in Johor Bahru (JB), and yes, he's stashing away six figures annually, while probably sipping teh tarik happily by the pool of his RM1.4 million (S$399,000) villa. This isn't your typical rags-to-riches tale. It's more like rags-to-strategic-Grab-rides-and-cross-border-hacks. As Afiq says with a shrug, 'To get this… I worked as a Grab rider,' and by 'this,' he means the dream—one many Singaporeans are still dreaming about. The villa life for a rider guy 'I have this big space, and I don't know what to do with it,' Afiq laughs, as he gives a casual tour of his JB home. It's not just a house—it's a 2.5-storey golf villa, complete with a swimming pool, gym, and even a buggy to cart him around the estate. All this just for S$550 a month. Photo: YT screengrab/@RinggitDollars Compare that to Singapore, where even a cramped 600 sq ft studio apartment can cost upwards of S$3,000. He jokes about it, but there's some real fire behind his decision to move across the border. 'I was looking at PropertyGuru… and this one-bedroom without even a personal toilet is going for S$980!' With such pricing, Afiq probably just said no to that and decided to move to JB instead. Why Afiq can ride 250 km a day with a smile on his face Here's where most people would groan: Cross-border commuting, but for Afiq, it's the price of freedom—and actually, a cost-saving move. In Singapore, you're shelling out S$3.40 per litre. In Malaysia? Just RM3.10 (S$0.93 for RON97). Yes, Afiq calculated it down to the cent: 'I ride around 250 km a day. That's about 8 litres. If I pump (petrol) in Singapore, it would cost me S$27.20 (RM89)… In Malaysia… RM24.80. That's about RM64 savings per day! Times (multiply) that by five days a week, four weeks a month—that's around RM1,280 (S$387) saved.' That's just one of the five smart reasons why this Singaporean rider took the long road to wealth (literally and figuratively). Top 5 reasons Afiq moved from SG to JB 1. Rent that doesn't rob you Singapore's rental prices are, in Afiq's words, 'very, very expensive.' He couldn't justify spending S$3,000 for a shoebox when he could have a villa for a fraction of that. 2. Cheaper petrol, bigger wallet A full-time rider burning through 250 km a day feels every price bump at the pump. With Malaysia's lower petrol cost, his RM1,280 monthly savings fuel not just his bike, but his dreams. 3. The food tastes better Now, this is a controversial point—especially for Singaporeans—but Afiq stands by it. 'Malaysian food tastes nicer. It has more flavour, more spice—it really just packs a punch!' Photo: YT screengrab/@RinggitDollars His advice (if you don't believe him): Try a nasi goreng kampung in Singapore, then hop over and try it in JB. 'Then, you guys tell me, Malaysian food or Singaporean food is better? To me, it's Malaysian food. That's why I moved here.' 4. Lower cost of living = higher quality of life From groceries to date nights, utilities to vehicles, Afiq says everything just costs less. Case in point: he bought a Toyota Alphard for RM30,000 (S$9,000)—no Certificate of Entitlement (COE), no expiry in 10 years, and no kidney sacrificed. In Singapore, the COE requirements are valid for only 10 years and come with an additional price tag of S$100,000 or more, so in Malaysia, Afiq is happy that he 'can use it (his car) forever.' 5. More peace, less pressure Above all, it's the vibe. 'I feel less stressed. I have more freedom. It's less crowded, and I'm more at peace.' Afiq isn't just riding for Grab. He's also building his dream as a content creator and aspiring business owner. And that requires one precious resource: flexibility. Daily grind done right What's Afiq's typical day? Well, he just works from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., then chills. In that short window, Afiq earns between S$4,000 and S$6,000 a month, depending on how hard he works or pushes himself during the day. 'It's very hard for me to find an office job that actually pays that well with those short working hours,' he explained, so let that sink in for a while. Imagine the freedom of having no cubicle, no clock-punching, and definitely no office politics, gossip, and toxic bosses—just open roads and open possibilities. However, Afiq is also not romanticising Grab riding either. 'I don't recommend doing Grab long-term. It really takes a toll on your body,' he warned, but if you're building something or in between jobs, it's a great option, he advised. He calls it (Grab riding) a transition job, one that gave him the stepping stone to build real savings for him to invest in his future. From Grab rider to six-figure maker Here's the part that gets everyone blinking, or even going biking like Afiq. Afiq's goal is to save and invest RM100,000—and he's well on his way. With low living costs, high discipline, and smart financial moves, he's managed to build up six figures in savings. 'I'm just like you. I'm not earning much. I'm just doing Grab, and whatever I do, you guys can apply… anyone can do this.' His secret? There's no secret. It's just the good ol' application of discipline + dedication = results. 'Anyone can do this. Anyone can save up and invest RM100,000—even a Grab rider like me…' Million-ringgit takeaway There's something infectious about Afiq's optimism. He doesn't act like a guy burdened by long rides, border jams, or the grind. Instead, he comes off like someone who's cracked the system and is genuinely enjoying the ride. Now, he's living in a villa, working flexible hours, and saving serious money—all while pursuing his creative passions. So what's the real takeaway? You don't need a high-flying corporate job or mess around with some get-rich-quick scheme to make it. Sometimes, all it takes is just a helmet, a plan, and a willingness to ride your own route—metaphorically and even literally! For the full ride through his SG-JB lifestyle, watch Afiq break it all down in the video below: In other news, another SG citizen also shared that 'You don't need to be a stock market expert to get rich' — Young Singaporean millionaire reveals how solving problems of others with AI led to his first million
