After nearly four decades, Proton has officially closed its vehicle assembly plant in Shah Alam, marking the end of a glorious era in the history of the nation’s automotive industry.
The last unit of the Proton Saga was reported to roll off the production line on September 30, 2025.
Manufacturing operations have now been fully relocated to Tanjong Malim, where a total of 1,400 production staff have already moved.
A special celebration event was recently held at Proton Tanjong Malim to honor the 1,400 workers and was officiated by Ainol Azmil, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer, along with the senior management team of PROTON.
According to Ainol Azmil, “Today is a historic moment for PROTON as 1,400 colleagues from Shah Alam embark on a new journey in Tanjong Malim.
“With their experience and dedication, PROTON is now ready to step into the next phase, establishing this plant as the main hub for the new generation of PROTON vehicles,” he added.
Production of the Saga model will continue in Tanjong Malim along with the Persona model, the X series SUVs, and the S70 sedan at the high-tech manufacturing hub AHTV, which also houses Proton’s new energy vehicle (NEV) assembly plant.
The Tanjong Malim facility has an annual production capacity of 250,000 units and consists of five main production divisions: Engine and Transmission Machining, Pressing, Body Assembly, Painting, and Final Assembly.
The Proton Shah Alam plant has been in operation since 1985, covering an area of approximately 83.48 hectares with an investment of RM370 million.
In addition to housing a research and development (R&D) center, it is also equipped with comprehensive testing facilities, including a semi-high-speed test track.
Throughout its operational period, the plant has produced over 4 million units of vehicles, including the iconic models Saga, Wira, Perdana, and Exora.
