![Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41731408737_PerdanaMenterilau.jpg)
Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December
The new assembly plant is set to produce 16,000 units of Proton Saga from 2023 through 2026, with an estimated investment of RM570 million.
Tue Nov 12 2024
![Suspect who dumped baby likely an outsider - Bricksfields police Suspect who dumped baby likely an outsider - Bricksfields police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Suspect who dumped baby likely an outsider - Bricksfields police
The autopsy has been completed and police are still waiting for the laboratory results regarding the cause of the baby's death, police said.
Tue May 21 2024
![Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666424888_Keadaanalirantrafi.jpg)
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market
Sales tax exemptions for domestically produced vehicles provided a tailwind for the national car brands Perodua and Proton.
Fri May 17 2024
![Proton open R&D facility at Hangzhou Bay, China Proton open R&D facility at Hangzhou Bay, China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714377307_Proton.jpg)
Proton open R&D facility at Hangzhou Bay, China
The opening of the Proton R&D Centre (China) also coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![KPWKM halts allowance for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70 KPWKM halts allowance for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710237213_TBnorainijpg.jpg)
KPWKM halts allowance for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70
Further investigation found that the man is currently employed as a shift supervisor in a bus company, earning around RM2,000 per month.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![China's Vice President Han Zheng visits Proton in Tanjung Malim China's Vice President Han Zheng visits Proton in Tanjung Malim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699508939_TBprotonjpg.jpg)
China's Vice President Han Zheng visits Proton in Tanjung Malim
The Vice-President of China Han Zheng today visited Proton's plant in Tanjung Malim near here.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Proton to introduce electric vehicles as early as early as 2025 - Deputy CEO Proton to introduce electric vehicles as early as early as 2025 - Deputy CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681295320_RoslanAbdullah.jpg)
Proton to introduce electric vehicles as early as early as 2025 - Deputy CEO
Proton may accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles suitable for Malaysian consumers as early as 2025 compared to 2027 as initially projected.
Wed Apr 12 2023
![Proton launches Rahmah service campaign with service package priced at RM150 Proton launches Rahmah service campaign with service package priced at RM150](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671773969_ProtonlogoDRBHi.jpg)
Proton launches Rahmah service campaign with service package priced at RM150
This is aimed at encouraging owners to send their vehicles to authorised service centres for a free 40-point safety check.
Wed Apr 12 2023
![The X70 continues to drive Proton's recovery journey since 2018 The X70 continues to drive Proton's recovery journey since 2018](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670651057_TBPROTON.jpg)
The X70 continues to drive Proton's recovery journey since 2018
The Proton X70 has continued to be the main catalyst in Proton's rebound in the local car market ever since the much-admired vehicle was introduced about four years ago.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![Firemen rescue girl trapped in locked MPV Firemen rescue girl trapped in locked MPV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635002688_BOMBA.jpg)
Firemen rescue girl trapped in locked MPV
A spokesman for the Tambun Fire and Rescue Station said the girl was rescued by the firemen who used special tools to open the vehicle door.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Cops find decomposed body of woman while investigating road accident Cops find decomposed body of woman while investigating road accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665565204_TBMAYATTAMBUN.jpg)
Cops find decomposed body of woman while investigating road accident
Police discovered the decomposed body in the bush about two metres from where the Proton Isawara Aeroback vehicle had crashed.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Man drowned in attempt to save car from sliding into sea Man drowned in attempt to save car from sliding into sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663288765_LelakiLemas.jpg)
Man drowned in attempt to save car from sliding into sea
A man drowned in an attempt to save his Proton Gen2 car from sliding into the sea at Teluk Senangin near Lumut, last night.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Proton sold 15,880 cars in August, highest sales volume in nine years Proton sold 15,880 cars in August, highest sales volume in nine years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81511072373_Proton.jpg)
Proton sold 15,880 cars in August, highest sales volume in nine years
Proton retains its second position in national auto sales and achieved an estimated market share of 23.7 per cent for August.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![One dead, four injured after car plunges into sea One dead, four injured after car plunges into sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661483471_TBjatuhlaut.jpg)
One dead, four injured after car plunges into sea
Surina Saad the Proton Wira was heading to Sungai Baru when it veered to the left side of the road before plunging into the sea.
Fri Aug 26 2022
![Charred remains of woman found inside car that burst into flames after accident Charred remains of woman found inside car that burst into flames after accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660557516_wanitarentung.jpg)
Charred remains of woman found inside car that burst into flames after accident
The charred remains of a woman was found inside a car that burst into flames after an accident that involved a Proton Saga car and a Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive in Limbang at about 9 am today.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025