Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, has announced that the newly introduced Proton e.MAS 5 has garnered an impressive 1,607 bookings within the first 24 hours of its order books opening on 4 October 2025. The strong response followed a nationwide livestream event to mark the model’s “Open […]
Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), the wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, has officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5. Introduced through a livestream event on 4 October 2025, the model is set to become Malaysia’s most affordable electric vehicle, with an estimated price ranging from RM60,000 to RM80,000. The launch event, […]
Proton has officially expanded into its third international market with the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV), the Proton e.MAS 7, in Singapore earlier this week. The debut is particularly meaningful, as it also marks the brand’s return to the city-state after an absence of 11 years. The launch was attended by top executives […]
Malaysia’s journey into the electric vehicle (EV) era has just shifted into high gear with the official launch of Proton’s brand-new EV assembly plant in Tanjung Malim by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently. This milestone is not just about building cars — it’s about shaping Malaysia’s future in sustainable mobility. That being said, […]
PRO-NET, the distributor of Proton e.MAS and smart Malaysia vehicles, has officially handed over a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in support of the government’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021–2030. The initiative underlines PRO-NET’s role in promoting sustainable transportation and Malaysia’s goal of achieving 15% electrified vehicle adoption […]
Proton is strengthening its role as a training ground for future automotive talent as Malaysia faces increasing demand for skills in artificial intelligence, digital technology, and green mobility. Founded in 1983, PROTON has been central to Malaysia’s industrialisation journey. Today, with the global automotive sector shifting rapidly towards electrification and advanced technologies, the company is […]
PROTON’s dedicated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility at the Tanjung Malim automotive hub is on track for completion, with mass production set to commence in September. Despite breaking ground only in February this year, construction has already reached 90.4% completion, with equipment installation at 83.5%. Overall progress now stands at 86.9%, underscoring the speed and […]
PROTON has entered into a strategic collaboration with Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. to integrate RFID technology into the newly launched Proton X50, further strengthening Malaysia’s connected mobility ecosystem. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at PROTON’s Centre of Excellence headquarters, will see every Proton X50 fitted with a Touch ‘n Go […]
Proton has kicked off the second half of 2025 on a strong note as the Malaysian automotive market rebounded from a slower June. The company registered 13,518 units in July, marking a 22.1% month-on-month increase and pushing its year-to-date (YTD) tally to 85,674 units. This cements Proton’s position as the second best-selling car brand in […]
Deliveries of the all-new PROTON X50 are now in full swing following its official debut on 24 July. In just five working days, 999 units were handed over to customers across Malaysia, rewarding early supporters who placed orders ahead of the model’s price announcement. By the end of July, 2,000 units had already rolled off […]
