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Source: https://paultan.org/2025/08/08/proton-emas-5-previewed-rebadged-geome-xingyuan-rwd-250-to-325-km-wltp-oct-launch/ Proton may have taken its time in getting the eMas 7 to market, but the national automaker is showing less inclination to linger about with its second all-electric offering, the eMas 5, which was first previewed to the public in camouflaged form at the Malaysia Autoshow in May. Back then, it was stated that the compact, B-segment all-electric hatchback was due for a Q4 introduction this year, and it looks like things are pretty much on track. At this juncture, it could be out sometime in October, which is when the clad car seen in the photos here completes its ongoing MISI 5 Tour roadshow, or shortly after. That things are gearing up towards that has been amplified by a full preview of the car, where a fully uncamouflaged pre-production unit was shown to the motoring press at the design centre in the COE earlier this week. While exterior photos of the uncovered car in full weren’t allowed, limited to cropped shots (it’s the cream/off-white example seen in the partial external shots here), the interior was allowed to be revealed completely, as was the specifications of the lead variant, so without further ado, let’s dive into it. Wish upon a star It’s already known that the eMas 5 is not just based on the Geely Star Wish, it’s basically the same car. Introduced in China in October 2024, where it is known as the Geome Xingyuan, the five-door EV is a cheaper, smaller competitor to the BYD Dolphin. As noted previously, it’s also much more organic in shape, with rounded lines and gentle curves, and the overall design contains many smart-like cues in its flow and shape. It seems Proton appears to be a lot more open about this being a rebadged model, having referenced the Geome’s sales success in China (it was the Middle Kingdom’s best selling EV in H1 2025) as a USP, as opposed to the co-developed claims bandied about during the eMas 7 introduction. The uncovered example showed that the exterior is pretty much a dead ringer for the Star Wish/Xingyuan, right down to the dual-tone exterior scheme, with the roof dressed in black. Anoraks will have spotted the lack of a rear wiper, and it’s not an omission on the eMas 5, because the Xingyuan also doesn’t have one, the absence brought about by the third brake light’s placement location. Keeping to the gestalt of there needing to be some difference, there are some minor edits, the most obvious being the plastic cut-out adorning the C-pillar – the eMas 5 drops the thick-lined panel of the Chinese car and switches to a unit with finer, subtler contours, with small stars adding to the decor. However, this appears to be an ode to the model’s global name Star Wish, rather than being Proton-specific. Naturally, the car gets a Proton eMas roundel at the front and substitutes the Geome script at the rear for a similarly-shaped Proton moniker. Oh, and in case anyone’s taking note, the windscreen on this one is clean, devoid of an easter egg graphic as found on the eMas 7. Otherwise, everything is carried over, from the full LED headlights (with intelligent high beam control) and flourished C-styled rear LED light assemblies to the Xingyuan’s 16-inch four-spoke rollers, which are wrapped with 205/60 profile Linglong Comfort Master tyres. Likewise, the dimensions. As per the Xingyuan, the eMas 5 measures in at 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,580 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. It has a ground clearance of 160 mm, and while kerb weight wasn’t listed in the provided spec sheet, the Xingyuan tips the scales at 1,215 kg to 1,285 kg, depending on variant. Speaking of variants, although the specifications that were revealed only list one, a Premium, we were informed that there will be two for the car, and given the eMas 7 naming convention, the lower spec version should also be known as the Prime. Besides the kit count, there will also be differences in the electric motor and battery capacity. Rear-wheel drive, but not the first Proton to have it That’s right. While it utilises Geely’s Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform, the eMas 5 is, unlike the eMas 7, a rear-wheel drive entity, and before anyone says that this would make it the very first production Proton to have that drive configuration, let us remind you of the Juara, also known as the Mitsubishi Town Box Wide, from more than two decades ago. The GMA platform that underpins the eMas 5 should be, if the sequence outlined by Proton during the eMas 7 preview last August is right, the GMA 02, following the GMA 01 as suggested for the front-wheel driven eMas 7. Five GMA platforms are supposedly on the cards, so that makes it two down, and three to go. There are two powertrain options for the car, both with a single “11-in-one” (which is said to unify 11 major items such as electronic controls and reducers into the motor assembly, hence the term) electric motor driving the rear wheels, the first being a 116 PS (85 kW) and 150 Nm unit, and this will be the one found on the Premium. Proton lists a 3.9 second sprint time to get the eMas 5 Premium from standstill to 50 km/h (yes, you read right), but points out that the compact motor promises instant torque and response, making the car “quick enough to escape junctions.” In an urban setting, there should be enough pull to get about. Meanwhile, top speed, while not listed, should be 135 km/h as per the Xingyuan. The other motor is a 79 PS (58 kW) and 130 Nm unit that will equip the base variant, which will have a top speed of 125 km/h. The eMas 5 offers three drive modes, and these are Sport, Eco and Comfort. Next, the battery. Unlike the eMas 7, which utilises a Geely Aegis unit, both eMas 5 variants will be paired with a CATL-sourced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, in two different capacities, similar to that on the Geome. Regarding the choice of a CATL battery, Pro-Net said that Geely decided to utilise a ready-to-use battery from a high-volume supplier to meet production demands for the Xingyuan because its own Aegis Short Blade battery production is still in its early ramping up stage. In any case, the battery capacities are: Premium – 40.16 kWh, quoted 325 km range, WLTP (410 km CLTC) Prime – 30.12 kWh, approximately 250 km range, WLTP (310 km CLTC) In terms of charging, the 40.16 kWh unit is listed as being able to charge at a maximum of 71 kW on DC fast charging, where it takes 21 minutes to get the battery from a 30% to 80% state-of-charge. The eMas 5 will also support up to 6.6 kW of AC charging. Novelties include an integrated live charging map search, accessible via the car’s infotainment system or through the eMas mobile app. Other relevant numbers that the automaker categorises in its best-in-class list for the car include a 36.9 metre braking distance from 100 km/h and a 4.95 metre turning radius. As for the suspension, the car features a MacPherson strut front and a multi-link rear configuration, similar to the eMas 7. Space, you say? As with the exterior, the eMas 5’s interior has effectively been previewed by the Xingyuan, and what’s seen there is here, save a couple of visual changes. Besides the Proton logo on the boss of the two-toned, double-spoke steering wheel, the graphic on the inlays (passenger side panel, upper door cards) has also been changed. Where the Xingyuan had a silhouette of a city skyline (Hangzhou, presumably), the eMas 5 switches the presentation to a series of ‘shooting star’ lines. It looks elegant, and much less busier than the original, especially on the door cards. Despite the lack of a sunroof, the interior’s off-white scheme makes the cabin quite an airy place. In general, the materials and trim are good to sight and the leatherette (or faux leather) upholstery looks fitting for a car in this price segment. It will however be interesting to see how well it – and the accompanying trim – holds up to use over the years, given the colour choice. There will be an option for buyers – while not specifically mentioned, it was implied that the base variant will have a black interior instead. In terms of seat comfort, the quick sampling (we had very little time with the car) revealed comfortable enough front pews. Unlike the Xingyuan’s power adjustable front seats, adjustment for both front seats on the eMas 5 is manual. As for the rear, ingress and egress aspects are good, aided by a wide door opening angle of 65 degrees and what the automaker defines as a ‘triple no-crouch entry’ (we get the no-crouch part, with good hip point aspects, but the triple part remains elusive – three in easy-peasy, perhaps?), although the rear seats themselves are a mixed bag comfort-wise. For one, the headrests are fixed, and there’s no centre flip-down armrest. With 890 mm of rear legroom, there’s no shortage of knee room, but the floor pan, despite being flat, felt high in relation to the seating position, something that both Hafriz and I felt provided less than optimal thigh support for. Also, the height clearance from the seating position is about adequate, so the best spatial aspects at the rear – which Proton says offers true five-seater width – are from the frontal and side-to-side perspective. Moving further to the back, you’ll find a powered tailgate, which is a nice touch, and for cargo space, the eMas 5 provides a 375 litre boot, expandable to 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded. The floor panel can’t be moved, as the motor resides underneath it, but the perceived volume looks decent, although the drop-in presentation of the space means a carrying process for heavier and bulkier items rather than an easier slide in/out movement of a flat deck. Interestingly, there’s a provision for a removable tonneau cover, as shown by ridged cutouts in the upper trim edges, but the car won’t come with one, as indicated during the presentation. Expect third-party online suppliers to fill that gap soon enough. It’s also highly likely that Proton might throw in a tonneau cover as it did with the eMas 7, which originally didn’t come with one, but now does. Elsewhere, thanks to the motor being moved to the rear, the car also has something the eMas 7 doesn’t – a 70 litre frunk, or front boot, which is convenient for handling small bags and shoes. And durians. The numbers for storage space are played up further with the mention of there being no less than 32 such compartments in all within the cabin, including 20 litres of under centre console storage and 28 litres of underseat compartment storage. Other cabin-related bits The organic-looking, dual-cowl dashboard is home to an 8.8-inch digital instrument display and a large 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen head unit with 1080P HD resolution. These may look familiar, and that’s because they are, being shared items with the new X50 facelift. The main screen interface is as well, because the ACO Tech-derived Atlas Auto operating system is identical to the X50’s, which means there is support for both English and Bahasa Malaysia voice commands. Other features tied to the infotainment system include wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (AACP), two-zone voice control, online navigation, 4G and WiFi connectivity and a six-speaker audio system. Some features from the Star Wish/Xingyuan have been omitted, presumably to keep costs down – there’s no 50-watt Qi wireless charger, and the air-conditioning system on the eMas 5 is of the manual variety (auto for the Xingyuan). The single-zone unit is permanently sync’d for both driver and front passenger, with rear AC vents. Neither the spec sheet or slides from the presentation mentioned the 256-colour ambient lighting found on the source car, and there’s also no mention of the 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function as found on the Xingyuan, but we’re told that the V2L plug will be available as an accessory for the car. As for USB connections, there are two in front, one Type-C and one Type-A, with the latter also providing wired AACP connectivity. At the rear, there’s a solitary Type-A receptacle. The safety dance The eMas 5 comes equipped with six airbags (front, front side and side curtain), ESC, ABS, rear parking sensors as well as a 360-degree surround camera with a 3D display. As for driving assistance, 12 items are grouped under the comprehensive ADAS suite, and these are: Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) Forward collision warning (FCW) Lane departure warning (LDW) Blind spot detection (BSD) Lane change assist (LCA) Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Rear collision warning (RCW) Emergency brake assist (EBA) Front vehicle departure (FVD) Traffic sign recognition (TSR) Door opening warning (DOW) Mention was also made of a class-exclusive G-TCS all-weather anti-slip and anti-skid system, which provides a a two-second improvement on slippery surfaces and 50% reduction in wheel slippage on low traction surfaces, among other things. All the above is listed for the Premium, but should also apply to the base model. The thing on everyone’s minds is surely … The price, of course, but nothing has yet been ventured about that. As mentioned before, given its relative size and simplicity, the eMas 5 will be cheaper than the eMas 7, but it remains to be seen by how much. As things stand, with a Q4 intro on the cards, the car could likely arrive in its CBU fully-imported form first, which means it will be subjected to the present floor price of RM100,000. While the CKD route will solve much of that equation, the automaker’s new EV plant in Tanjung Malim is only slated to be operational at the end of the year, and production is likely to begin with the eMas 7, so it remains to be seen how the 5 will be priced should it appear on time as planned. It is likely Proton will likely get some kind of CKD-bridging leeway to price initial CBU units under RM100k.

Proton is back and making a splash with its e.MAS 7. Here's what you can expect when you take it for a spin. Proton has been making waves since it launched the e.MAS 7 earlier this year. Gone is the carmaker of yesteryear - today's Proton is stronger, smarter, and all-electric. Proton's return to Singapore is spearheaded by the e.MAS 7, an electric SUV that's C-segment sized, but thanks to its architecture, offers much larger, D-segment levels of space and practicality. It offers value-for-money, which is uncommon in today's COE climate. Here are some other key advantages that the e.MAS 7 delivers to buyers. 1. Its efficiency = more money in your pocket. Powering the e.MAS 7 is an AEGIS Short Blade Battery that gives the SUV a city range of up to 553km. If you average 50km daily, you'll only need to recharge every seven to 10 days. Charging also costs less than pumping petrol: It's around $16 to go from 30% to 80%, and double that to go from 10% to 100%. The 60.22kWh Short Blade Battery is also the most advanced lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery available today. Apart from higher energy density, it also has a longer cycle life. This future-proofs it and ensures consistent performance over years of sustainable and enjoyable ownership. 2. It's a lounge on wheels. The e.MAS 7 may be mid-sized, but its well-packaged interior maximises the available space and gives the cabin the roominess of an SUV from a segment higher. Generous levels of headroom, legroom, and elbow room allow occupants to stretch out and relax, and the flat rear floor makes it especially easy for three adults to sit abreast. Completing the lounge-like feel are the panoramic sunroof, and 16-speaker Flyme audio system that lets you enjoy your favourite tunes. The system also lends itself well to telephony on the go: Thanks to the integrated headrest speakers, the driver enjoys both privacy and enhanced call quality. 3. It's practical and flexible, making it ideal for families. Passenger space aside, the e.MAS 7 is also highly versatile when it comes to accommodating anything from loose items to luggage. With 33 storage points in the cabin, there's always somewhere for your belongings to go. There's even a drawer under the backseat that's handy for keeping another pair of shoes, for instance. Open the tailgate and you have a 461-litre boot that can swallow everything from groceries, sports gear, or boxes. When you need to carry longer items, folding down the rear backrests expands the capacity to a voluminous 1,877 litres. 4. You'll love its smooth and easy-going manners. The e.MAS 7's electric motor produces 160kW (215bhp) and 320Nm of torque, which enables it to effortlessly reach 100km/h from a standstill in 7.1 seconds. That's zippy performance, and it's great knowing there are reserves whenever more is needed for overtaking. The ride quality is commendable, too. Thanks to the longer wheelbase and well-tuned suspension, the e.MAS 7 is adept at ironing out woolly surfaces. This means you're insulated from bumpy tarmac that inevitably follows the numerous road works you see every day. 5. It keeps your loved ones safe and secure. Above all, the e.MAS 7 is built to shield your family. It features a high-strength cage-type body structure, six airbags, and Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance and Safety) features that proactively and passively protect occupants. Indeed, the e.MAS 7 achieved the highest ASEAN NCAP score of 92.57. Plus, for peace of mind, the e.MAS 7 comes with a 10-year unlimited mileage warranty, a 10-year unlimited mileage Battery warranty, a cross-border warranty, and five years of free data roaming in Singapore and Malaysia. It's no surprise that the Proton e.MAS 7 has been making waves since it debuted. Well-built, well-equipped, practical, powerful, safe, and able to offer peace of mind to owners, it's no wonder that it's been earning plaudits from customers. Find out more about the e.MAS 7 here or click here to sign up for a test drive. Visit the Proton Showroom at 24 Leng Kee Road, #01-02A, Singapore 159096.

Source: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/vincar-distribute-protons-first-electric-vehicle-singapore?_nei=b6b75704-ecd5-4f07-9067-f06dd1f99685 MALAYSIA’S automotive maker Proton has appointed car dealer Vincar to distribute its first electric vehicle (EV) in Singapore. The Proton e.MAS 7 is slated to launch in Singapore early next year, and Vincar said on Monday (Dec 16) that it is planning test drives for the media and public previews to coincide with its release. It will also set up Proton e.MAS’ flagship showroom in Singapore’s Leng Kee automotive belt and oversee its after-sales services, including warranty coverage. The Proton e.MAS 7 was launched in Malaysia on Monday, the latest entry into the local market as the country seeks to boost EV and hybrid-EV use, and gain a foothold in the global supply chain. Proton is majority-owned by Malaysian conglomerate DRB-Hicom, with the remaining 49.9 per cent stake held by Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely.

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Proton recently announced that it has signed a deal with smart Automobile Company to introduce the brand’s upcoming electric vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand in the near future. If you’re wondering whether this is the same smart brand that was responsible for the tiny smart ForTwo two-seater compact car that you may have caught a glimpse of on Malaysian roads in the mid-2000s, then you are right. But then again, it is not the same smart brand that you may have known and this deal with Proton certainly does not involve any smart ForTwo or ForFour which were made by the brand when it was still a division of Mercedez-Benz. This is because the smart Automobile Company that we highlighted here is actually a new joint venture company between Mercedez-Benz and Geely. Announced in late 2019, the joint venture is focusing on the new generation of smart-branded electric vehicles that will be released in China as well as the global markets. Mercedes-Benz Design is responsible for the interior and exterior look of these new generation smart electric vehicles while their development and engineering are handled by Geely. Given Geely’s status as one of Proton’s parent companies, it is not hard to see why the Malaysian automaker was roped into this deal which will see Proton Edar becoming the importer, distributor, and dealer for smart cars in Malaysia and Thailand. Additionally, Proton Edar will also be responsible for smart’s after-sales services in both countries as well. While we are not going to see a mass-produced Proton electric vehicle through this deal, the brand’s Chairman, Syed Faisal Albar pointed out that it will still allow Proton to gain experience and build up the necessary skills that the company needs to be part of the New Energy Vehicle’s market in this region. No release timeline was mentioned in the announcement though but the wait shouldn’t be that long as Daimler and Geely have already planned to launch the first group of the new generation smart electric vehicles within this year.

source: https://paultan.org/2021/09/01/gallery-2021-proton-persona-1-6-premium-rm56k/?utm_source=featuredpostsdesktop-gallery-2021-proton-persona-1-6-premium-rm56k&utm_medium=internallinks&utm_campaign=internallinks The Proton Persona was officially unveiled its latest facelift guise early last month, though due to pandemic restrictions at the time, it is only now that we can bring you live images of the national carmaker’s once again revised B-segment sedan. Here it is, in visual detail. The example photographed here is the top 1.6 Premium CVT, to give its variant name, and is priced at RM55,800 on-the-road excluding insurance. Under the skin is a 1,597 cc naturally aspirated engine that produces 109 PS at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm and mated to a continously variable transmission driving the front wheels. Its front end receives the latest Proton emblem located within a redesigned grille, paired with LED headlamps on this range-topping Premium variant. Its front bumper has also been brought up to date with a refresh, and LED daytime running lights continue to be located at the bumper insert panels. At the rear, changes that identify the 2022 model-year facelift are more reserved and still closely resemble the previous iteration, here bringing darkened tail lamp housings, and the rear bumper’s lower section wear a similar design to that of its predecessor, which was itself a facelift in 2019. Rolling stock on the 2022 Persona in this Premium trim is a set of 16-inch alloy wheels in a dual tone finish, shod in tyres measuring 185/55R16. The middle Executive trim variant gets the same wheel design in a plain finish. The interior gets the lion’s share of revisions in this facelift, and the Premium variant is differentiated here with brown leatherette upholstery whereas the Executive and Standard variants get fabric trim instead. Front and centre with the most prominent interior update is the freestanding eight-inch infotainment screen that now sits above the horizontal air-conditioning vents, whereas the screen was previously between vertical vents. Exclusive to the Premium variant in 2022 Persona range is the “Hi Proton” voice command function, while adding navigation, music streaming, weather forecasts as well as 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity. Safety kit in the 2022 Persona 1.6 Premium CVT is comprised of six airbags (front, side and curtain), plus two rear parking sensors added from the Executive variant onwards. Standard across the board are ABS, EBD, brake assist, stability control, traction control and hill hold assist. These culminate in a five-star Asean NCAP rating for the 2022 Persona and the related Iriz, based on testing conducted under the 2017-2020 protocol. Last but not least, the 2022 Proton Persona gets a choice of six exterior colours, of which five are available for the Premium variant. This is the Premium-exclusive Space Grey finish photographed here, and others also available for the range-topper are Snow White, Armour Silver, Rosewood Maroon and Ruby Red.

Persona & iriz facelift source: https://www.funtasticko.net/proton-siar-video-acah-pertama-persona-mc2-dan-iriz-active-bakal-dilancarkan-5-ogos/ Erm. I cannot read melayu, so aku tak tahu arh. Picture for you guys! ♥️ I like the infotainment system! Aku suka you! 🤣

https://mothership.sg/2020/08/malaysian-drive-old-proton/ Hi, I'm Ken. This is my experience of a 27 years old Malaysian guy on driving an old Proton car in year 2020. Ever since graduating from my university on 3 years ago, I've been driving this car as my daily car. Time to sell this old Proton for a new car that is more suitable for someone of my age? Not yet. The car I'm driving is just a 1999 Proton Saga Iswara 1.3 Aeroback. An old car that is as normal as you can get in Malaysia. Not a BMW, Lexus, Audi, Nissan GT-R or any other luxury cars. Owning a new car in Malaysia can be expensive considering the price of a new car per average monthly income ratio. By average, I would say it is easily over RM500 per month for the upkeep of a new car in Malaysia even if it is an entry level car. By average, what was needed for the upkeep of this Proton Saga Iswara per month would be around RM300, inclusive of fuel, maintenance and any random repairs. Yup, that would be around RM3600 per year and it should roughly be enough to keep my car running for a year. It doesn't demand repair every single month of course and those are the months that I can save up more. What have I learned from driving a 21 years old Proton as my daily car? Well, at first during my early days of driving it, I do get a lot of negative feedback from it as it was in quite a poor condition before I restored it. Many recommended me to take up a car loan for a new car instead of wasting my money to fix up this Proton Saga. It is a good thing that I din't or else I would still be paying at least RM500 per month for the 9 years car loan installment at this moment. I haven't even include the costs for fuel and the yearly insurance costs which isn't cheap for a new car. My current income is eligible to sign up for a RM50k to RM60k car loan from a bank but why spend so much per month to pay for a new car that I use as a daily point A to B transport? Not only that, a car value depreciates quickly per year, even faster than the amount that you are paying in a year for some cars. Say if I buy a car for RM60k under a 9 years loan, by the time I finished repaying the loan, the car is probably worth only RM20k by then. RM40k lost in depreciation and I have not even factor in the amount that I've lost in paying interest rates to the bank. Instead of tying myself up under a loan commitment, I'm better off driving this old Proton Saga and save up all the extra money per month. What I can get with the extra money would be flexibility as it can be invested, given to family, saved up for the future, for property, etc. Obviously compared to my similarly aged peers, I look like the sad poor guy who drives an outdated old Proton Saga that his family handed it down to him when others are driving shiny brand new cars with latest technology. Some will even say that I am risking my life because of the poor safety features in this car. Hmm, does that mean that motorcycle riders are battling against life and death daily as they ride out? Or maybe your parents or the older generations are risking their lives too during a few decades ago when they are driving cars like this? I can't say there is a 100% guarantee in road safety regardless of what car that you are driving but having a nearly empty bank account per month due to high commitments is a guaranteed risk in personal finance management.

I recently encountered the similar prbolem, after diagnosed, one of the ABS Sensor cable faulty. Replaced it (M$185), problem solved. bro...which shop u went? Sorry have to answer you at te new topic. i went to the nearest Proton Service Agent located at Gelang Patah, after you came out from Second Link and headed to Gelang Patah direction, turn right from the first traffic juction, then at the second traffic light juction, turn right and turn left, you will see the "workshop" at the end of the road.

Nice. Seems like many brands are stepping up the game by providing good looking cars with nice interior. Are we ready to look pass the badge?

hi ani ppl fm sg mods their gen2 car.i just join these rm.

Hi all! Very fed up with TTS (long story)..anyway, just wanna know where do you guys go to service / repair your Proton cars in Singapore? I specifically want Singapore workshops for those ocasional urgent issues whereby its too troublesome to tow to JB. Thanks!

I am asking this question is that it seems like Proton are treating us as a fool. Example, they have came out Waja with Campro engine more than 8 months ago (I knew because my in-law drives one) and we are still not selling it here. Waja with Campro engine could clock at least 650km per full tank with the way my in-law drive in Malaysia. He told me that Waja without Campro engine could only clock max 580km per full tank. Since in Singapore we are paying so much for a car, Proton is not selling us their latest/best car. Same thing goes for Perduo, Myvii has been selling like hot cake in Malaysia and is a good car but in Singapore it is still not available, they are still selling Kelisa..... Don't proton owners in Singapore felt short charge? No wonder their sales never go up.

totally should read MAHATHIR want to manufact supercars instead of msia... ISTANBUL — Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has pictured the possibility of Malaysia producing "super cars" in order to further enhance the capability of the nation’s automotive industry. Dr Mahathir said Turkish supercar producer Onuk had indicated willingness to cooperate with Malaysia to produce the exotic vehicle. Dr Mahathir said he had long been aware of Turkish companies’ capability but only now he could see it first-hand. “I was aware of their capability. But there was no follow-up at the time as I was not the prime minister then, so making progress would have been difficult. “And now they are ready to collaborate... not only with that type of car (super car) but also with other cars,’’ he said . Dr Mahathir was speaking to Malaysian reporters at the end of his official visit to Turkey at the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) on Sunday (July 28). The Onuk Sazan and Onuk S56/G super car models areexhibited at ISGIA and Dr Mahathir took the opportunity to check them out before he left for home. On Friday, Dr Mahathir had a dialogue session with Turkish captains of industry, and offered them Malaysian expertise to produce their own national car based on the success garnered by Proton and Perodua. Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir praised Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) success in managing (ISGIA) Turkey’s second largest airport — showing Malaysian companies’ capabilities as well as their ability to expand their operations abroad. He said that although MAHB operates airports in several other countries, ISGIA — which the company wholly owns — is the largest, handling 34 million passengers annually. “It’s much larger than KLIA (Kuala lumpur International Airport), and its management is something special. There are people who recognise our capability in this field and give us a lot of opportunities," said Dr Mahathir. On Friday, Dr Mahathir visited ISGIA, which was taken over entirely by MAHB in 2014, and witnessed its operations. Opened in January 2001, the airport is the second busiest in Turkey and the world’s busiest single-runway airport and terminal. Located some 45 km from Istanbul, it recorded 16.7 million passenger traffic movements as of June this year over first half of 2019, up 3.4 per cent over the same period last yeaar. In 2018, it posted 34.1 million passenger traffic movements and revenue of RM1.15 billion (S$382 million). NEW STRAITS TIMES

Not sure if anyone post before. Malaysia BOLEH... http://www.------.com/news/9802/proton-just-as-good-as-bmw-putrajaya-says

For a budget daily driver, is Proton or Perodua better? Interested criteria would be running costs, maintenance and overall reliability. Is there any unspoken consensus here or across the causeway which brand is preferred? Also, Proton is no longer selling in Singapore?

Dear all, I saw a notice pasted immgration counter at malaysia First link CIQ. i ask the counter officer what is it about as it is all written in malay. She say from 14 Aug they are closing the counter top up at immgration. Meaning to say no touch and go no entry There is two thing that will happen. the jam will be damn bad as a lot of people don't have sufficent credit. Please use second link as there is automated machine. I may be wrong as i rely on the officer rely of message, please becareful and factor more jam time. Rustyz

Any shops that carry parts for Satria Neo? Cause I ask around for shops that sell spark plug cables. None..... Thanks

Is Perodua Kenari a good and reliable car? Thinking of buying 1 used one. Please advise.

Was quite puzzle how come no Gen2 driver Wana open their own tread here. Hi guys hope we can share good Lobang example workshop in JB, accessory shop etc etc.. Let me intro myself. I am a Ayie driving a red Gen 2... How abt u all Gen2 drivers??

Just finish my 4 days off(Saturday to Tuesday) and have for 4 weeks more to enjoy weekends off again.Last week I hang out with other Malaysia car makes owner @ Tampines Teh Tarik and I was thinking of gathering most Singapore Malaysia makes car owners.Last week there is 2 gen2 1.6,1 Viva 1.0,1 Myvi 1.3,1 Saga Blm and 1 Exora.Our discussion is mainly car acc and parts.Hope to hear more positive feedbacks here before proceeding

First off the line since the Geely acquisition (49.9%) based on the Geely BoYue. not interested much in proton or geely but i have to admit it has a very striking exterior. The Boyue is designed by former Volvo designer Peter Horbury, its a five-seat C-segment SUV measuring 4.5 metres long. Engines range from 2.4 litre (162 hp/210 Nm) to 1.8 litre turbo (163 hp/250 Nm). already testing on MY roads though LHD. Targeting mass market. Will it be as ubiquitious as the 1st gen saga or myvi over there?

Any owner here? Comments/feedback about this car.

Proton Saga Facelift