![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
![[COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry [COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51677834577_CLIMATE.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Digitising the Malaysian National Carbon Credit Registry
Positioning itself as a regional carbon credit certification standard in Southeast Asia can provide advantages for Malaysia.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Third national car prototype ready, LTTE proceedings dropped by AG | Kini News - 21 Feb
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirmed today that the prototype of the third national car is ready, but it will not be made public until the country acquires an investor keen to develop the car further.
Meanwhile, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas has exercised his constitutional powers to discontinue proceedings against 12 individuals on trial for alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) with immediate effect.
In an 11-page statement, Thomas said the common thread among all of them was that they simply had photos of slain LTTE leaders such as Velupillai Prabhakaran in their phones or Facebook accounts.
Meanwhile, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas has exercised his constitutional powers to discontinue proceedings against 12 individuals on trial for alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) with immediate effect.
In an 11-page statement, Thomas said the common thread among all of them was that they simply had photos of slain LTTE leaders such as Velupillai Prabhakaran in their phones or Facebook accounts.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633269652_klcc.jpg)
Strategies for a sustainable Malaysian future
Eco-friendly policies will certainly have a positive impact on reducing the national carbon footprint.
Thu Oct 07 2021
![2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities 2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614218043_TBPerkeso.jpg)
2021 National Career Generator Carnival to offer over 10,000 job opportunities
As of yesterday 12,303 participants had registered early since open interview sessions were opened to the public on Feb 18.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61574735667_awani-review.jpg)
Third National Car: Private Effort, Profit Motive, Pistons Passe
The third national car project has been a hot button topic the moment Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir announced it. CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute Datuk Madani Sahari unpacks the argument.
Thu Oct 11 2018
![Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506654742_LiChunrong.jpg)
Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest
The significant management changes announced about a week ago by Proton is undoubtedly a turning point in the national car manufacturer's long-term quest to emerge as a successful international brand.
Sun Oct 08 2017
![China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495610884_Protonlogo.jpg)
China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton
Geely, parent company of Hong Kong-based Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Sweden's Volvo Car Group, would also acquire 51 percent of Proton unit Lotus, the companies said.
Wed May 24 2017
![Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51473602855_ProtonEmblem.jpg)
Proton can compete internationally with foreign strategic partner
The impending collaboration between national car company, Proton, and a foreign strategic partner (FSP) will also enable Proton to compete with car manufacturers like Honda, Toyota and others.
Wed Mar 08 2017
![Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15 Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460105749_ProtonLogo.jpg)
Strategic partner for Proton to be finalised after Feb 15
The prospective strategic partner for national car manufacturer, Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton), will be made known after Feb 15, says Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Sun Feb 12 2017
![DRB-HICOM to keep Proton DRB-HICOM to keep Proton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470742357_mohdkhamiljamil.jpg)
DRB-HICOM to keep Proton
DRB-HICOM will keep the national car as a legacy of the Malaysian car industry.
Tue Aug 09 2016
![Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460105749_ProtonLogo.jpg)
Proton expands its 7-day service centre operations
The national car maker said nine of its service centres will be providing the seven full-day services inclusive of repairs and warranty claims effective this month.
Fri Aug 05 2016
![MITI most qualified to scrutinise Proton's business model - Idris Jusoh MITI most qualified to scrutinise Proton's business model - Idris Jusoh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61450881498_IDRISJUSOH.jpg)
MITI most qualified to scrutinise Proton's business model - Idris Jusoh
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh believes that the model used when Dr Mahathir was chairman of the national car company should be scrutinised by MITI and other qualified parties.
Sat Apr 02 2016
![Mustapa sets terms for govt support of Proton Mustapa sets terms for govt support of Proton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448609470_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Mustapa sets terms for govt support of Proton
Mustapa said the problems faced by Proton were very challenging as the company's current share of the domestic automotive market dropped to 15 per cent from a peak of 74 per cent in 1993.
Fri Apr 01 2016
![Proton to maintain car prices amid weakening ringgit - Tun M Proton to maintain car prices amid weakening ringgit - Tun M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71443884741_protoniriz.jpg)
Proton to maintain car prices amid weakening ringgit - Tun M
The Proton chairman says currently, the national car maker has to sell its cars at the price fixed by the government.
Sat Oct 03 2015