TANJUNG MALIM: Five years from now, Proton City is expected to become an international standard automotive hub.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said with the rapid development and increasing population here, the aim to turn the place into an auto city was on track.

Muhyiddin stressed on the need to ensure proper facilities and infrastructure at Proton City and the surrounding areas of Tanjung Malim and Behrang to facilitate the auto city ambition.

Muhyiddin taking a closer look at the assembling of a Proton Pesona 
during his visit to Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant.

He added that a RM40mil secondary school would be constructed in Proton City as well.

“Construction is expected to start next year, and it will be completed in two years. The school can take 1,200 students,” he told a press conference after his first visit to Proton's plant at Proton City here yesterday.

He added that the management of DRB-Hicom and Proton had requested the Education Ministry to construct a secondary school at Proton City to enable the children of the staff to study there.

“I was told that they now travel about 10km to go to school,” said Muhyiddin.

Present at the function were Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and Proton executive chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil.

Muhyiddin also said a RM2.5mil religious school would be set up in Proton City.

“With the schools built here, and other facilities and infrastructure planned, I don't see why this southern part of Perak cannot expand,” he added.

Earlier in his speech, he also announced a new minimum wage scheme for Proton staff earning less than RM900 a month which would be implemented by DRB-Hicom and Proton beginning this month.

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton has acquired all engine technologies and knowledge developed by Petronas since 1997 through its technology commercialisation arm, Petronas Technology Ventures Sdn Bhd, for RM63mil.

Proton chairman Datuk Seri Khamil Jamil said the national car maker will have immediate ownership of a more powerful yet fuel efficient family of naturally aspirated and turbocharged 2.0L engines, as well as a 2.2L turbocharged version to complement its existing Campro engine line-up.

"Proton and Petronas initiated the engine technology exploration in 1996. So, it is time now to take over from Petronas, since the company decided in 2010, to exit completely from all engine development activities.

"Proton Holdings, through Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd, is taking over seven engine technologies with 117 technology patents from Petronas," he told reporters after the Assets and Technologies Acquisition Agreement signing here today.

The exchange of documents was witnessed by the advisor to Petronas and Proton, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
 -Bernama

Proton has recently announced the introduction of the Satria Neo R3 in Malaysia, where the cheapest version is now available from RM61,250.

According to the Malaysian based carmaker, the Proton Satria Neo R3 is getting a front splitter, titanium-colored side protector mouldings, a rear spoiler, R3 badging across the exterior design and a fresh set of R3 Design six-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels, finished in gunmetal shade and wrapped in 195/50 Continental MC5 tires. The cabin of the Proton Satria Neo R3 has been updated with leather upholstery for the seats, with a double-DIN multimedia player with navigation system and with R3 floormats, amongst others.


Three colors are available for the Proton Satria Neo R3, the GTi Silver, the Fire Red and the Tranquility Black and the cheapest version of the model, the Satria Neo R3 Executive Line manual is now available for its future customers from RM61,250, while the Satria Neo R3 Executive Line automatic can be bought from RM64,250. The Satria Neo R3 is getting an ECU upgrade and a full exhaust system, but these changes will cost you RM2,841, while the R3 lowering spring set will set you back for RM541.

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