Proton is expanding its role beyond building cars for the Malaysian market, with its Tanjong Malim manufacturing complex increasingly serving as a production base for vehicles destined for overseas markets. The national carmaker recorded 7,370 export units in the first nine months of 2026, comprising both Proton and Geely-branded vehicles. This surpassed the 6,000 units […]
PRO-NET, a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, and TVETMARA recently honoured the country’s top-performing Proton e.MAS technicians and service advisors at the inaugural e.MAS Electrified Excellence Aftersales Awards 2026. Held on 14 and 15 October at Proton e.MAS MBf EV Auto in USJ, the competition brought together talent from across the national dealership network, culminating […]
The all-new Proton X50 Sport Edition (SE) is now open for booking in Malaysia, marking six years since the X50 was first introduced here. Based on the flagship X50 variant, the Sport Edition gets 15 exclusive exterior and interior enhancements, giving Proton’s B-segment SUV a sportier and more distinctive appearance. The X50 SE continues with […]
Proton has officially entered the automotive financing business with the launch of Proton Capital Sdn Bhd, giving customers another option when financing the purchase of a new Proton vehicle. The new company is not intended to replace banks and other existing lenders, but will operate alongside them with financing products specifically designed around Proton vehicles […]
Malaysia’s Proton S70 is getting more affordable, with the addition of two new variants expected to be priced below RM60,000 when officially launched. Proton has expanded the S70 line-up with the new Lite and Prime variants, both powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre i-GT engine paired with a CVT. Bookings open today, 7 September 2026, […]
The Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV has already established itself as Malaysia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid. Now, Proton is using the model to take a much bigger step – building more of it in Malaysia. PRO-NET has begun local assembly of the e.MAS 7 PHEV at Proton’s EV plant in Tanjong Malim, marking the latest step in […]
Malaysia’s automotive supply chain has received a major boost with the opening of MCE Holdings Berhad’s new RM50 million MCE Auto Hub in Serendah, Selangor. While MCE may not be a household name like Perodua or Proton, chances are you’ve already used products developed by the company without even realising it. As one of Malaysia’s […]
Proton has recorded its strongest first-half sales performance in 15 years after delivering 100,346 vehicles in the first six months of 2026, marking a 39.1% increase over the same period last year. The achievement follows 16,052 deliveries in June and puts the national automaker firmly on track towards its target of selling 200,000 vehicles by […]
Malaysia’s taxi industry is getting a long-overdue refresh, and Proton is at the centre of it with the Teksi MADANI. Through the Program Pembaharuan Teksi MADANI Nasional, the government aims to replace ageing taxis with modern, safer and more efficient vehicles, improving the experience for both drivers and passengers while giving Malaysia’s public transport image […]
PRO-NET has expanded the Proton e.MAS 7 lineup with the introduction of the new e.MAS 7 Premium Plus at KLIMS 2026, bringing a longer driving range and a host of comfort-focused upgrades to Malaysia’s best-selling EV range. Positioned above the existing Premium variant, the new Premium Plus is equipped with a larger 68.39kWh AEGIS Short […]
