01 Jul 2026, 04:28:00 PM

Proton Opens Malaysia’s First Dedicated EV Assembly Plant at Tanjung Malim

Malaysia marked a major milestone in its automotive history with the launch of the nation’s first assembly plant dedicated exclusively to electric vehicle (EV) production. Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the opening at Proton’s Tanjung Malim facility, located within the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV). Full-scale production begins this month, just seven

Proton’s First EV Plant Nears Completion, Production to Begin in September

Proton’s electric vehicle journey is taking shape faster than many anticipated. Within just six months of breaking ground in Tanjung Malim, the national carmaker’s dedicated EV production plant is already nearing completion. Construction is now 90.4% done, equipment installation has reached 83.5%, and overall progress stands at 86.9%. Full-scale production is scheduled to begin this