Proton has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) production facility located in the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV) of Tanjung Malim.

The launch ceremony was officiated by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and was also attended by the Chief Minister of Perak, Dato’ Seri Saarani Mohamad; the Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke Siew Fook; and the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

With operations commencing this month, the EV factory will serve as an assembly site for various models from the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform.

The first model to be assembled at this factory will be the Proton e.MAS 7 electric SUV, followed by the Proton e.MAS 5 in due course.

Initially, the factory will have a production capacity of up to 20,000 units per year, with the ability to scale up to 45,000 units per year depending on domestic and international demand.

This factory is also expected to generate over 200 job opportunities for the local community.