On November 12, Baiterek National Managing Holding and Proton, Malaysia, signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop the automotive industry and establish a national car manufacturer in Kazakhstan. Baiterek National Managing Holding is a state-owned Kazakh financial institution.
The signing of the memorandum is the

On November 10, the Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Vice President of Proton Holdings. The meeting focused on prospects for expanding partnership relations and implementing joint projects aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s industrial potential and creating new employ

On November 12, 2025, PRO-NET, a subsidiary of national automaker PROTON, reported that as of October 31 the Proton e.MAS 7 has sold 7,413 units since its launch, including 6,954 units domestically and 459 exported. The e.MAS 7 has held its position as Malaysia’s best-selling EV for 10 consecutive months.
Meanwhile,

On November 7, 2025, Proton announced its strongest monthly sales of 2025 in October, with 15,575 vehicles sold across domestic and export markets. This represents a 16.3% increase over September and lifts year-to-date sales to 129,872 units.
The Malaysian automotive market also rebounded, with Total Industry Volume

Announced on October 30, 2025, Proton officially launched its second EV under Proton e.MAS brand, the Proton e.MAS 5, in Malaysia. Prices start from MYR 59,800 for the Prime variant and MYR 72,800 for the Premium variant, with a special launch rebate of up to MYR 3,000 available until December 31, 2025.
The e.MAS 5,

On October 20, 2025, Pro-Net teased on social media, “10 days to go — an EV for every Malaysian,” officially revealing that the Proton eMas 5 EV will launch on October 30.
On October 23, the company revealed that since bookings opened, the eMas 5 has received over 4,000 reservations, averaging about 150 per day.
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Announced on October 7, 2025, Proton has completed the relocation of all manufacturing operations to Tanjong Malim. The last Proton Saga rolled off the Shah Alam line on September 30, marking the end of production at the plant, which built over 4 million vehicles since 1985.
The final 1,400 employees have relocated t

Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton International Sales Corporation, the export arm of Proton, recorded its strongest monthly performance of 2025 with 815 units shipped in September. This brought YTD exports to 3,959 units, up 56% compared to the same period in 2024, reaffirming Proton’s position as Malaysia’s leadi

Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton, Malaysia’s September sales totaled 13,395 units (domestic and export), bringing Q3 sales to 42,141 units and year-to-date (YTD) sales to 114,297 units.
Despite a decline in Total Industry Volume (TIV) in September, Proton’s market share rose to an estimated 23.4% for the month an

On October 5, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s most affordable EV. This followed a high-profile livestream on October 4 that introduced the vehicle to the public.
Priced between MYR 60,000 and MYR 80,000, the Proton e.MAS 5 has

Announced on September 30, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) has unveiled its first DC Charging Hub at Proton’s Tanjung Malim complex.
Located at the administration building, the hub features two DC chargers with four bays, providing a combined output of 120 kW and enabling four EVs to charge simul

Reported on September 29, 2025, Proton has already concluded production of the current, third-generation Saga MC2 at its Shah Alam facility. According to posts by Proton staff and dealers on social media, the final unit, chassis number 454321, rolled off the assembly line on September 26.
This move had been anticipat

Announced on September 19, 2025, Punch Powertrain has inaugurated its new plant in Malaysia, reinforcing its partnership with Proton and commitment to the nation’s automotive industry.
The Sensteed Powertrain Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SPM) facility was completed in just 10 months and officially inaugurated with officials fro

On September 17, 2025, Proton officially re-entered the Singapore market with the launch of Proton e.Mas 7 electric SUV, distributed locally by Vincar Group, marking the Malaysian brand’s first return in over 10 years.
In Singapore, the e.Mas 7 is available in two variants, reflecting the Malaysian lineup: the Prime

Reported on September 11, 2025, production of the Proton Iriz in Malaysia appears to have concluded, with the final unit reportedly assembled at the Tanjong Malim plant on September 9. This information comes from a photo shared within the Proton Iriz Club Malaysia (PICM) Facebook group.
Although Proton has not made a

Announced on September 10, 2025, Proton, Malaysia recorded its highest monthly sales in 36 months, selling 15,228 units in August (domestic and export) and pushing YTD sales to 100,902 units. This strong performance reinforced Proton’s second-place market position, with August market share estimated at 20.6%, and YTD

Reported on September 4, 2025, Malaysia’s Prime Minister urged Proton to expand its global reach during the launch of the company’s new EV plant in Tanjung Malim. 
The Prime Minister highlighted the need to use Malaysia’s international connections to promote Proton vehicles worldwide, particularly through the upcomin

On September 4, 2025, Malaysia’s first dedicated EV assembly plant officially opened at Proton Tanjung Malim, within the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV). Only 7 months after its groundbreaking in February, the plant begins full-scale production in September.
The Proton e.MAS 7, the first Malaysian EV, will be the

On August 31, 2025, Proton unveiled the all-new e.MAS 5 EV at Malaysia’s National Day Parade in Putrajaya. Positioned as the nation’s first affordable EV, the compact B-segment hatchback is designed to make electrification accessible to all Malaysians.
Launching in Q4 2025 as the second model under the e.MAS brand, i

Announced on August 18, 2025, Proton announced that its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia, is nearing completion, 6 months after its February groundbreaking. Full-scale production is scheduled for September.
The facility is now 90.4% built, with over 83.5% of equipment installed, a