Teksi Madani Expands to Sarawak with Proton S70

Teksi Madani Programme Expands to Sarawak with Proton S70 Flagship X

Teksi Madani is Malaysia's national renewed taxi programme, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in July 2026, which provides taxi drivers with a red Proton S70 sedan equipped with special 'GET' white number plates and digital taxi meters. The programme is operated by the Ministry of Transport in cooperation with the Sarawak commercial vehicle licensing board (LPKP), Perkeso, Grab, and Proton. It addresses the need for modernised, safer, and more efficient public transport vehicles for Malaysian taxi and e-hailing drivers, particularly in states like Sarawak where the programme was officially expanded in September 2026.

Key Facts

What Is the Teksi Madani Programme?

Teksi Madani is a government-led initiative under Malaysia's transport ministry that replaces conventional taxis with the Proton S70, a modern sedan, to improve driver welfare and public transport quality. The programme was first launched in Kuala Lumpur in July 2026 and expanded to Sarawak in September 2026. The programme offers taxi drivers a Proton S70 with special 'GET' white plates, digital meters, and flexible financing options through hire purchase or leasing.

What Are the Benefits for Taxi Drivers in Sarawak?

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, who officiated the Kuching event, stated that taxi drivers receive four main benefits under the programme. These include access to the Proton S70, improved periodic inspection priority, flexible financing options, and the removal of traditional livery and roof toppers in favour of the 'GET' plate system. According to the ministry, the programme aims to enhance driver welfare and public transport quality in Sarawak.

"The government says that the expansion of Teksi Madani to Sarawak aims to enhance the welfare of drivers and the quality of public transport in the state."

— Ministry of Transport, via Paul Tan's Automotive News

Which Proton S70 Variant Is Used in Sarawak?

The Sarawak launch featured the Proton S70 Flagship X, the range-topping variant distinguished by its black bodykit and larger 17-inch wheels, whereas the Kuala Lumpur launch used the mid-rung Premium spec. The Flagship X is part of the 2026 Proton S70 MC1 line-up, which includes a new 1.5T i GT 4-cyl engine capable of 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The Proton S70 Flagship X is the highest-spec variant used in the Teksi Madani Sarawak expansion, offering enhanced visual and performance features over the Premium model.

What Are the 'GET' White Plates on Teksi Madani Vehicles?

The 'GET' number plate series stands for Gabungan E-hailing dan Teksi and features a white plate with red lettering and a grey tag, resembling EV-style plates. This new identity replaces traditional taxi livery and roof toppers, creating a unified look for both e-hailing and taxi vehicles under the programme. The 'GET' plate series is a distinctive EV-style white plate with red lettering and a grey tag, designed to unify e-hailing and taxi vehicles under the Teksi Madani programme.

How Does the Financing and Inspection Process Work?

Hasbi noted that the periodic inspection of licensed vehicles has been improved by giving priority to taxis. Drivers are also offered more flexible financing options, either through hire purchase schemes or leasing packages, tailored to their financial capabilities. Under Teksi Madani, taxi drivers receive priority in vehicle inspections and can choose between hire purchase or leasing for their Proton S70.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

This programme is designed for licensed taxi, e-hailing, and rental car drivers in Malaysia, particularly those registered under state commercial vehicle licensing boards like LPKP Sarawak. It is relevant for drivers operating in urban and semi-urban areas such as Kuching, where modern, reliable vehicles are needed for daily passenger transport. For Malaysian drivers, the Teksi Madani programme provides a practical upgrade path from older taxis to a new Proton S70 with government-backed financing and inspection priority.

Common Questions

What are the four benefits offered to taxi drivers under Teksi Madani?

The four benefits are access to the Proton S70, improved periodic inspection priority, flexible financing options (hire purchase or leasing), and the new 'GET' plate identity with digital meters. These were outlined by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah at the Sarawak launch.

Which Proton S70 variant was shown at the Sarawak Teksi Madani event?

The Sarawak event featured the Proton S70 Flagship X, the range-topping variant with a black bodykit and 17-inch wheels. This differs from the KL launch, which used the mid-rung Premium spec.

What does 'GET' stand for in the Teksi Madani number plate series?

'GET' stands for Gabungan E-hailing dan Teksi, which translates to the combination of e-hailing and taxi services. The plates are white with red lettering and a grey tag, designed to replace traditional taxi livery and roof toppers.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on the original report published by Paul Tan's Automotive News on 1 September 2026, titled "Teksi Madani programme expanded to Sarawak – red Proton S70 with 'GET' white plates, Flagship X variant." The source URL is https://paultan.org/2026/09/01/teksi-madani-programme-expanded-to-sarawak-red-proton-s70-with-get-white-plates-flagship-x-variant/. All statistics, quotes, and vehicle details are drawn directly from this source. No currency conversions were required as all figures were already in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). This article was last updated on 1 September 2026. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against the cited Paul Tan's Automotive News report.