All set to make its Malaysian debut next week, Proton’s first all-electric hatchback, the e.MAS 5 is a refreshing entry into Malaysia’s growing EV market. Instead of chasing headline-grabbing performance figures or luxury ambitions, the e.MAS 5 focuses on what truly matters for urban drivers — practicality, ease of use, and everyday comfort. After a […]
Proton recently demonstrated the impressive real-world fuel efficiency of the Proton S70, through the Penang Proton One Tank Challenge—an event held in conjunction with the Hari Sukan Negara celebrations for the Seberang Perai Tengah district on 11 October. As one of the event’s strategic partners, PROTON used the challenge to highlight the S70’s balance of […]
Proton has reached a historic turning point with the complete relocation of all its manufacturing operations to Tanjong Malim, Perak. After nearly forty years of pioneering Malaysia’s automotive industry from its original Shah Alam plant, the company has officially shifted its entire production line and workforce to the state-of-the-art Proton Tanjong Malim facility within the […]
Since its much-awaited debut on 24 July 2025, the Proton X50 has rapidly risen to dominate the compact SUV segment. With over 5,000 units delivered within just 40 days, the model has lived up to its reputation as the King of Compact SUVs. Early owners have expressed strong satisfaction, reaffirming PROTON’s ability to produce vehicles […]
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 […]
