PROTON
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PROTON was incorporated in 1983 as Malaysia's national automotive project. The Proton Saga was launched in July 1985.
Registered name
Proton Holdings Berhad
Registration no.
623177-A
Founded
Not publicly available
Headquarters
Not publicly available
Industry
Automotive
Business type
Manufacturer
Key person
Not publicly available
Official website
Verification
Listed
About PROTON
PROTON says it began as Malaysia’s national car project, founded to spearhead economic development and lay the foundations for the local automotive industry. The birth of the PROTON Saga in 1985 marked the beginning of the national car brand’s journey.
The company describes operations spanning vehicle design, powertrain development, advanced engineering, vehicle production, engine assembly, machining, stamping and tooling. It operates manufacturing facilities including the Tanjung Malim plant and an EV assembly plant.
In 2017, DRB-HICOM entered a strategic partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in PROTON. PROTON’s current product and service offering includes passenger vehicles, test drives, finance and insurance-related purchase support, authorised servicing, warranty, body and paint, accessories and pre-owned vehicles.
PROTON states that it serves domestic and international markets and has developed export and assembly activities in multiple countries.
Company Information
| Company name | PROTON |
| Registered name | Proton Holdings Berhad |
| Registration no. | 623177-A |
| Brand name(s) | e.MAS |
| Founded | Not publicly available |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Headquarters | Not publicly available |
| Website | Official Website |
Products & Services
PROTON provides the following publicly documented products and services.
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Leadership & Key People
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Company Timeline
1983
— PROTON was incorporated in 1983 as Malaysia's national automotive project.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/about-us
1985
— The Proton Saga was launched in July 1985.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/about-us
2017
— A major modern corporate milestone came in 2017 through the strategic partnership involving DRB-HICOM and Geely.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/about-us
1985
PROTON Saga begins production and brand journey — The birth of the PROTON Saga marked the beginning of the national car brand’s journey.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/about-us
16 May 2012
Joined DRB-HICOM — PROTON became one of the members of DRB-HICOM Berhad.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/milestones
23 Jun 2017
Strategic partnership with Geely — DRB-HICOM entered a strategic partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in PROTON.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/milestones
12 Dec 2018
PROTON X70 launched — PROTON launched its first premium SUV, the PROTON X70.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/milestones
13 Jun 2024
e.MAS EV sub-brand unveiled — PROTON unveiled its new EV sub-brand, e.MAS.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/milestones
17 Dec 2024
First national BEV launched — PROTON launched the Proton e.MAS 7.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/milestones
4 Sep 2025
Dedicated EV assembly plant launched — PROTON launched Malaysia’s first dedicated EV assembly plant in Tanjong Malim.
Source · https://www.proton.com/corporate/milestones
Awards, Certifications & Recognition
| ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation | Jabatan Standard Malaysia 2023 |
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Brands & Related Entities
| PROTON EV sub-brand | e.MAS |
Stories About PROTON
Sources & Research Notes
Information in this record was compiled from the sources listed below and may include company-submitted material reviewed before publication.
- proton.com2026-09-05
- Business Overview2026-09-06
- Milestones2026-09-06
- PROTON homepage2026-09-06
Record History
- First-pass record built from the V5 proposal (§20) and the company's own website. Legal entity, leadership, full product catalogue, opening hours and photos still need to be collected before this record is complete.
- Industry taxonomy expanded after an editorial review of the company record and its documented business activities.
- Official-source enrichment: overview, registered_name, registration_number, parent_company, brand_names, markets_served, business_type, products, services, timeline, recognition, brands, sources, faqs, logo, photos.
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What does PROTON do?
PROTON was incorporated in 1983 as Malaysia's national automotive project. The Proton Saga was launched in July 1985.
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The official website recorded for PROTON is proton.com.
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