Out with the old, in with the new

THE beginning of the new year means the government’s cash-for-clunkers programme that was announced in Budget 2026 officially takes off.

Under the programme, the government will offer a matching grant of up to RM4,000 to vehicle owners with vehicles aged more than 20 years to voluntarily trade in their vehicles for new makes from national carmakers Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Proton Holdings Bhd.