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Home News Auto News Dr Mahathir Still Considers Proton As Malaysia's National Car Dr Mahathir Still Considers Proton As Malaysia's National Car Auto News Jim Kem | July 06, 2015 10:07 am Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, founder and chairman of Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton), stands by it as Malaysia’s national car, despite some contrasting statements the government was reported to have said.According to The Malaysian Insider, during an interview in conjunction with Proton’s 30th anniversary, Tun Dr Mahathir said: "It was the government, not us (Proton). We still consider Proton as the national car, but the government does not think it is the national car, that is the government's policy, we cannot say anything,""We consider ourselves as the national car, but the government doesn't consider that (any more), it sees us as the same as the others, whether national or imported, all the same."He added that he would continue to contribute his ideas and time where it is needed and accepted, and that he would continue to lead the automaker forward."As long as I can walk, talk and give my ideas, I will be (the chairman), unless the owner gets rid of me. I don't know about that. Right now, I personally go down to inspect the cars, I do everything myself, I test the products after they are created. Every change they make, I test."The National Automotive Policy (NAP) has recently lifted the protections for the local automobile industry, leaving Malaysian automakers Proton and Perodua to face stiffer competition from foreign manufacturers.Tun Dr Mahathir took a swing at the Malaysian Automotive Institute in defence of the local automotive industry, responding to Putrajaya encouraging more competition within the space. He said the stronger foreign competition could result in the loss of “a hundred thousand or so” jobs.Madani Sahari, CEO of the Malaysian Automotive Institute said that foreign brands accounted for 53 percent of the 2014 passenger car market whereas in 2006, the year NAP was introduced, foreign cars accounted for a much lower 22 percent. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2015 Proton Dr Mahathir Malaysian Automotive Institute National Automotive Policy perodua Proton Holdings Print Jim Kem Content Producer There's just something about cars. It's a conveyance, it's a liability, it's a tool; but it can also be a source of joy, pride, inspiration and passion. It's much like clothes versus fashion. And like the latter, the pursuit of perfection never ends. Related News Tun Mahathir Defends National Carmakers With Sarcasm, Takes A Swing At MAI Auto News Chris Aaron | July 02, 2015 In his most recent blog post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad took a rather sarky swing at the CEO of the Malaysian Automotive Institute for his comments on ... Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar appointed Proton Non-Executive Chairman Auto News Aswan | May 06, 2016 PROTON Holdings Berhad announced the appointment of Dato’ Sri Syed Faisal Albar bin Syed Ali Rethza Albar, the Group Managing Director of DRB-HICOM ... What We Hope For In The Revised NAP 2020 Insights Aswan | July 28, 2020 Our National Automotive Policy that was launched earlier in the year was a bit of a rush job – but they’ve been given a chance to do it over.Thanks ... Proton Will Build Lotus Cars With China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co. Auto News Hans | June 30, 2015 Proton has signed a cooperation agreement with China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co. The agreement will see Proton producing Lotus-brand vehicles in ... Comments
Dr Mahathir Still Considers Proton As Malaysia's National Car Auto News Jim Kem | July 06, 2015 10:07 am Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, founder and chairman of Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton), stands by it as Malaysia’s national car, despite some contrasting statements the government was reported to have said.According to The Malaysian Insider, during an interview in conjunction with Proton’s 30th anniversary, Tun Dr Mahathir said: "It was the government, not us (Proton). We still consider Proton as the national car, but the government does not think it is the national car, that is the government's policy, we cannot say anything,""We consider ourselves as the national car, but the government doesn't consider that (any more), it sees us as the same as the others, whether national or imported, all the same."He added that he would continue to contribute his ideas and time where it is needed and accepted, and that he would continue to lead the automaker forward."As long as I can walk, talk and give my ideas, I will be (the chairman), unless the owner gets rid of me. I don't know about that. Right now, I personally go down to inspect the cars, I do everything myself, I test the products after they are created. Every change they make, I test."The National Automotive Policy (NAP) has recently lifted the protections for the local automobile industry, leaving Malaysian automakers Proton and Perodua to face stiffer competition from foreign manufacturers.Tun Dr Mahathir took a swing at the Malaysian Automotive Institute in defence of the local automotive industry, responding to Putrajaya encouraging more competition within the space. He said the stronger foreign competition could result in the loss of “a hundred thousand or so” jobs.Madani Sahari, CEO of the Malaysian Automotive Institute said that foreign brands accounted for 53 percent of the 2014 passenger car market whereas in 2006, the year NAP was introduced, foreign cars accounted for a much lower 22 percent. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2015 Proton Dr Mahathir Malaysian Automotive Institute National Automotive Policy perodua Proton Holdings
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Tun Mahathir Defends National Carmakers With Sarcasm, Takes A Swing At MAI Auto News Chris Aaron | July 02, 2015 In his most recent blog post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad took a rather sarky swing at the CEO of the Malaysian Automotive Institute for his comments on ...
Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar appointed Proton Non-Executive Chairman Auto News Aswan | May 06, 2016 PROTON Holdings Berhad announced the appointment of Dato’ Sri Syed Faisal Albar bin Syed Ali Rethza Albar, the Group Managing Director of DRB-HICOM ...
What We Hope For In The Revised NAP 2020 Insights Aswan | July 28, 2020 Our National Automotive Policy that was launched earlier in the year was a bit of a rush job – but they’ve been given a chance to do it over.Thanks ...
Proton Will Build Lotus Cars With China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co. Auto News Hans | June 30, 2015 Proton has signed a cooperation agreement with China's Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co. The agreement will see Proton producing Lotus-brand vehicles in ...