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Proton Tanjong Malim’s solar power initiative has secured the top spot in the ‘Renewable Energy’ category under the ‘On Grid (National Grid)’ segment of the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2023. First unveiled two years ago, the initiative features the largest parking lot bi-facial solar panel facility in Malaysia and has helped the carmaker not only achieve, but exceeds its initial sustainability goals.
Spearheaded by the ministry of energy transition and water transformation, the NEA is held annually to recognise organisations that adopt sustainable energy concepts and practices that are in line with Malaysia’s target of becoming a net zero carbon emissions country by 2050. The recent NEA ceremony was officiated by deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and had four categories.
According to Proton, since the commissioning of the bi-facial solar panels from May 2021 to January 2024, the facility as well as solar panels fitted to the factory roof have helped the Tanjong Malim plant reduce CO2 emissions be reduced by 32,406 tonnes. This is higher than the initial forecast target of 11,536 tonnes per year and is said to be equivalent to offsetting around 893,000 trees.
To-date, the solar panels have generated 45.78 GWh and reduced the facility’s electricity cost by 11% in 2023 with savings of more than RM10 million. Built and commissioned by Pekat Group and its associate MFP Solar, the parking lot solar panel facility spans 23.4 acres and provides shelt..

Proton mensasarkan untuk menjadi tiga automotif paling laris di Bangladesh dalam masa tiga tahun selepas operasi pemasangan tempatannya (CKD) di negara berkenaan bermula pada hujung tahun ini. Perkara ini disebut oleh CEO syarikat itu, Dr […]
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Lebih dari 100 vendor komponen automotif Malaysia yang membekalkan komponen kepada jenama automotif nasional, Proton dilaporkan kini mengalami masalah kewangan yang teruk akibat perbelanjaan operasi yang semakin meningkat disebabkan tempahan yang semakin berkurangan, lapor New […]
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It was reported earlier this month that the Proton X90, which was launched in Bangladesh on February 29, was set for local assembly in the country by the end of this year. This has now been officially confirmed, with CKD operations for the SUV due to start in 2024. This was revealed by Proton CEO Li Chunrong, who said the company was aiming to be a top-three brand in Bangladesh within three years.
A critical component to the carmaker achieving that target in Bangladesh will be the setting up of an assembly line. The company said that aside from allowing its products to qualify for more favourable tax rates, a new plant would also encourage the development of skilled local workers while energising the vendor ecosystem through technology transfers.
It was previously reported that a sum of US$100 million (RM472.9 million) has been allocated for the establishing of a manufacturing facility within the Rancon industrial park. Rancon is a Bangladesh-based conglomerate that is the distributor of Proton vehicles in the country.
Proton said assembly operations will adhere to strict production standards to ensure the output matches the quality of vehicles built in Tanjong Malim. “To ensure product quality in export markets that have local assembly are the same as the vehicles built in Malaysia, Proton is leaning on its experience of using the Volvo Global Quality Standard, which has been instrumental in improving the quality of our products,” Li said.
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More than 100 Malaysian parts suppliers and vendors affiliated with Proton are reportedly facing a severe financial strain due to escalating operational expenses as a result of dwindling orders, the New Straits Times reports.
The situation has prompted the Proton Vendors Association (PVA) to reach out to the national automaker, asking it for help in addressing the challenges vendors are encountering. However, the automaker has shown no willingness to address the issue, according to Datuk Liu Guoquan, president of the Malaysian Fujian General Chamber of Commerce.
He said that numerous suppliers and vendors are currently grappling with financial distress, primarily due to dwindling orders recently. He attributed the root cause of the issue to Proton’s failure to fulfill the promised quantity of parts orders for its X50, X70 and X90 models, which had resulted in a 30 to 50% reduction in parts production output.

Echoing these sentiments, an anonymous supplier disclosed that while the original contract from Proton promised to obtain the supply of parts for 1,500 units of the X90 per month, the actual monthly order volume was only between 200 and 300 units.
As a result of this shortfall, Liu said many vendors are experiencing financial losses, forcing some to cease operations altogether. He added that if the situation persists, it could lead to the collapse of many suppliers, affecting around 50,000 employees across the automotive industry chain.
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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar telah berkenaan mengurniakan lima buah SUV Segmen-D Proton X90 kepada lima pegawai kerajaan sebagai mengiktiraf sumbangan serta khidmat cemerlang mereka. Penyerahan tersebut telah dibuat pada 8 Mac […]
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Dalam satu laporan penyelidikan yang dikeluarkan, AmInvestment Bank menyatakan bahawa 80 peratus dari pembeli kenderaan dari dua jenama nasional iaitu Proton dan Perodua di Malaysia memilih untuk menggunakan pembiayaan pembelian selama sembilan tahun, atau lebih […]
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Proton mengumumkan bahawa sedan segmen-C Proton S70 telah pun berjaya dijual sebanyak 2,314 unit sepanjang bulan Februari 2024. Ini membolehkan model berkenaan menjadi sedan segmen-C paling laris dalam kelasnya bulan lalu. Rekod berkenaan jelas 60.5% […]
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Aside from announcing its sales for the month of February, Proton has also provided an update on how many S70 sedans have left dealer lots. The national carmaker sold 2,314 units of the new four-door last month, an increase of 60.5% over the 1,442 units sold the previous month as production continues to ramp up.
Those numbers mean that the S70 now leads the C-segment sedan market, says Proton – although quite whether it belongs in that segment is a debate that rages on to this day. What’s not up for debate is that after a slow start, the company has now registered 3,865 units (including in Brunei) since its November launch, proving that demand for sedans remains strong.
In fact, the S70 is now the second best-selling Proton behind only the Saga (6,212 units sold), beating the established X50 and X70 SUVs. With the Persona taking the podium spot with 1,859 units sold, the top three in the standings are all sedans, making up a significant portion of the 13,602 vehicles the company sold last month. Who would’ve thought?
Proton says it expects demand to remain strong in March, with the month of Ramadan leading into the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. To recap, the S70 is available in four variants – the Executive at RM73,800, the Premium at RM79,800, the Flagship at RM89,800 and the Flagship X at RM94,800.
Setting the top two trims apart are driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane centring assist, with the ..

Proton has announced that it sold 13,602 units (domestic and export) in February, making for a 5.6% increase from the 12,882 units it shifted in January. The national automaker said that the combined tally of 26,484 units for the first two months represents a 3% improvement in volume compared to the same period last year.
As for market share, the company estimates it to be at 20.5%, which is good enough for it to maintain its second-place ranking in overall sales. It added that its export business jumped by 223% to 346 units in February compared to January, while year-to-date export growth stands at 50.5%, with 453 units sold to overseas markets so far.
In terms of model specific numbers, the Saga continues to be the brand’s top seller, with 6,212 units sold in February, making it the fifth consecutive month the model has exceeded the 6,000 unit a month mark. The company added that with 12,341 units sold in the first two months of 2024, year-to-date sales for the Saga are 10.9% higher than the same period in 2023.
In second place was the S70 sedan, with 2,314 units delivered last month, making for a 60.5% increase from the 1,442 units managed in January. The company said that the numbers for the model are expected to grow in the coming months as production continues to ramp up.
The third-best performer for Proton last month was the Persona, with 1,859 units sold. The sedan finished slightly ahead of the X50, which recorded 1,816 units for the month.Elsewhere, sales of the Iri..