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

Announced on August 11, 2025, Proton, Malaysia’s July car sales rebounded from a slow June, reaching 13,518 units. This lifts YTD sales for the first 7 months of 2025 to 85,674 units, securing second place in national rankings. July’s market share is estimated at 19.2%, with a YTD figure of 19.3%.
The new Proton X50

Announced on August 13, 2025, Proton has delivered 2,000 units of the all-new Proton X50 SUV since its launch on July 24, 2025. This follows an earlier milestone of 999 units delivered within five working days and 5,000 bookings received in the first 10 days before pricing was announced.
Produced at the Tanjung Malim

On August 14, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of Proton, announced that the Proton e.MAS 7 had been Malaysia’s best-selling EV for the seventh consecutive month since its launch.
As of July 31, 2025, a total of 4,959 units had been delivered, comprising 4,689 units in Malaysia and 2

On July 24, 2025, Proton officially launched the all-new Proton X50 in Malaysia, with deliveries to early bird customers starting immediately after launch.
Developed in partnership with Geely, this upgraded model features a bold design, enhanced ADAS Level 2, a 14.6-inch infotainment display, and the world’s first Ba

Announced on July 28, 2025, Proton Holdings Berhad, Malaysia, has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), led by CEO Edmund Lim Meng Thong, to spearhead its global expansion.
The new company aims to increase Proton’s export sales tenfold within five years, focusing on

On July 22, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of Proton, announced that the Proton e.MAS 7 remained Malaysia’s best-selling EV in June, maintaining its lead for the sixth straight month. With 4,003 units delivered in the first half of 2025, the model secured a dominant 23.4% market sh

Reported on July 11, 2025, data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia during the first half of 2025.
The top four rankings remained unchanged, with BYD leading the pack with 5,400 units registered. Proton followed in second place with 4

Announced on July 9, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of PROTON, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AMTEL Cellular Sdn Bhd (AMTEL), a subsidiary of AMTEL Holdings Bhd, to ensure the responsible transportation, disassembly, and disposal of EV batteries.
The partnership aims t

Announced on July 7, 2025, Proton, Malaysia reported H1 2025 sales of 72,156 units sold across the group (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS), securing the second-highest position in Malaysia’s automotive market. June sales totaled 11,069 units, showing slight YoY growth and raising the company’s monthly market sh

Announced on July 1, 2025, Proton has previewed the all-new X50 to Malaysian media, ahead of its first major model launch of the year. Registration of interest is now open.
Since its debut in October 2020, the X50 has sold over 134,000 units, maintaining its position as the top B-segment SUV for 5 consecutive years.

Reported on June 25, 2025, Proton has established 4 joint ventures and 2 technical agreements between its local vendors and key suppliers from Geely’s network to strengthen the local supply chain and enhance vendor capabilities.
For (i) ADAS development, Proton’s supplier Delloyd Technology Bhd has formed a joint ven

On June 19, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan met with the CEO of the Malaysian company Proton Holdings Berhad. The meeting discussed issues of cooperation in the automotive industry, including the prospects for opening a new production facility in Kazakhstan.
The parties discussed Proton Holdings' pla