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Proton e.MAS Impianku: design an EV with AI, win a 3D-printed model

Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET) is inviting Malaysians to take part in the e.MAS Impianku design competition, which will run from 19 October to 30 November 2026.

The initiative gives participants an opportunity to share their ideas on the design, features, and technologies they would like to see in future electric vehicles (EVs).

Two competition categories are available: Open Category and University Student Category.

Open Category

This category is open to Malaysian residents aged 18 and above.

Eligible submissions will be showcased in a digital gallery for public voting from 5 to 13 December 2026.

The top 20 designs with the highest number of votes will be shortlisted for final judging.

A total of eight winners will receive the following prizes:

  • Three Grand Prize Winners: A 10-inch 3D-printed model based on their winning design.
  • Five Consolation Prize Winners: A miniature 3D model based on their respective designs.

Winners of the Open Category will be announced at an official PRO-NET event in January 2027.

University Student Category

This category is open to students aged 18 and above who are enrolled in recognised higher education institutions in Malaysia.

Unlike the Open Category, winners will be selected exclusively by a judging panel, with no public voting involved.

The top three winners will receive cash prizes as follows:

  • First Prize: RM1,000
  • Second Prize: RM600
  • Third Prize: RM400

In addition, 12 consolation prize winners will receive exclusive Proton e.MAS merchandise.

How to Participate

Participants must visit protonemasimpianku.com, select their preferred category, and use the sample AI prompts provided as guidance to create their design using any generative AI platform.

Completed designs must then be uploaded together with a fully completed entry form before 11:59 pm on 30 November 2026.

Participants may submit more than one design, but they may only enter one competition category. All submissions must be original works generated using AI and must comply with the competition’s terms and conditions.

The submitted designs are intended purely as creative concepts and do not represent confirmed Proton e.MAS production models.

NEWS

Inaugural Asian Compact Sedan Design Challenge 2023 receives entries from seven countries

The “Asian Compact Sedan Design Challenge 2023” (ACSDC 2023) car design competition, which was held for the first time in Malaysia, has seen 93 entries from seven countries for its inaugural program. ACSDC 2023 is a sedan car design competition open to professional designers and design students in Asia, jointly organized by Perodua and the Malaysian Institute of Design (MRM).

“The number of entries from other countries in Asia is encouraging as the exposure to the Perodua and MRM brands outside of Malaysia is significant,” said Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perodua. A total of 93 entries were received from Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Iran, Japan, India, and Malaysia.

For the professional category, Kenny Chan from Malaysia was crowned the champion of the ACSDC 2023 competition with his concept car “Payung.” According to the head judge, Muhamad Zamuren Musa, the dynamic car design with a ‘fastback’ silhouette and a strong and stable vehicle body character makes the car more balanced. Furthermore, distinct details and creative style elements were other factors that led to the selection of this car as the best among all participants.

Meanwhile, Philip Samuel Tandio from Indonesia emerged as the runner-up with the “Out Ride” concept, while Muhammad Izhar Che Shukarno took third place with the “Fastback” concept.

In the student design category, Bryan Teh Yea Quan from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia, was named the champion for his unique interpretation of a sporty sedan.

Alfred Han Wen Hao from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Malaysia, was the runner-up, and Muhammad Amin Othman from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, secured third place.

“For Perodua, this competition provides an insight into sedans because the definition and perception of this vehicle type differ from one country to another. Malaysians see it as a practical vehicle, while other countries may view it more as a status symbol. By organizing this competition, we can see where we can combine both ideas into one,” said Dato’ Sri Zainal.

“This competition not only encourages designers to test their talent but also exposes them to different design philosophies from other countries around the world,” said MRM Director, Husaini Ismail.