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Proton sees surge in June sales with tax-exemption Incentives

July 3, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

After suffering loss of production and sales in March, April and May this year due to the Movement Control Order suspending most commercial activities, a rebound has been evident in new vehicle sales. With the sales tax-exemption incentives provided by the government, which will last till the end of the year, June sales are expected […]

Revised Proton prices with additional ‘Tax Holiday’ Promotion

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Note: Prices shown are for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia with 10% Sales Tax excluded and special promotional rebates. Insurance premiums not included. Besides the reduction from exemption of 10% Sales Tax, Proton is reducing prices further with a 'Tax Holiday' promotion which offers rebates from RM400 to RM7,000, depending on the model and variant. Continue Reading

Roslan Abdullah appointed Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Proton

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Roslan Abdullah has been appointed as the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Proton. Concurrently, he is also appointed as the CEO of Proton Edar Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the carmaker which is involved in the distribution of Proton cars and providing sales and aftersales services to customers in Malaysia. Having spent close […]

How one car dealership is adapting its business to the ‘new normal’

May 17, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Like most businesses around Malaysia, Atiara Johan Sdn Bhd had to suspend all operations from March 18, 2020 in accordance to the government’s Movement Control Order (MCO). The Proton dealership in Puchong, Selangor, was faced with an unusual business challenge where business could not be conducted for many weeks. “The biggest challenge will be the […]

Free RM500 fuel card for those who buy a Proton for E-Hailing purposes

May 9, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

E-hailing services are becoming more popular for Malaysians seeking a source of supplementary income. In a move to promote the use of Proton vehicles within the growing industry, the carmaker has an offer to incentivise car-buyers. Those who purchase a new Proton Persona, Iriz, Exora, Saga or Proton X70 from authorized PROTON sales outlets will […]

Cleaner cabin environment in Proton X70 with use of N95 filter

May 7, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Besides using its R&D and production facilities to produce face shields for the frontliners in hospitals helping to treat COVID-19 patients, Proton has also turned its attention to improving the air quality in the cabin of its cars. Even in ‘good’ times, the air around us has pollutants from exhaust fumes, haze, etc. While most […]

War on COVID-19: Geely donates RM5.5 million of medical supplies to Malaysia

May 2, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

From the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, the Geely Holding Group was already actively working on ways to join in the fight against the virus. Apart from making donations and providing support vehicles for frontliners, the company also used its R&D capabilities to quickly develop an in-car ventilation system that can keep […]

War on COVID-19: Proton starts shipping face shields made in its factory to East Coast

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Following our earlier report about Proton producing face shields for frontliners, the carmaker has started shipping out the first batch of 8,000 units to Kelantan and other East Coast states. The face shields are an initiative by the company which designed and tested prototypes as well as obtained feedback from end-users to ensure the final […]

LOOKING BACK: When Proton built a Satria Convertible

April 13, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Proton has never had a convertible model in its range but 20 years ago, it built one as a concept study based on the Satria. The model was displayed in Germany as well as China, besides the 2001 KL International Motor Show. Although there was positive response, Proton did not go on to develop it […]

War on COVID-19: Proton to produce 60,000 face shields for frontliners

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital for our frontliners who are working in hospitals with patients infected by the COVID-19 coronavirus (4,228 nationwide as of yesterday). In PPE, facial protection is one of the crucial items and while surgical face masks offer protection, the eyes also need protection. If a patient coughs, there is a […]

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