Proton's first EV almost here: e.MAS 7 rolls out next month
The company said construction of the facility is 90.4 per cent completed, while equipment installation has reached 83.5 per cent, bringing overall progress to 86.9 per cent.
"Once completed, the new plant will produce multiple models from the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform. The first to roll off the line will be the Proton e.MAS 7, the first-ever EV from a Malaysian automotive brand," the national carmaker said.
Proton added that this will be followed by the launch of the Proton e.MAS 5, Malaysia's highly anticipated entry-level EV, which is currently on a nationwide tour for public viewing.
It said that more than 30 non-executive staff have been fully trained and are ready for the full production schedule.
To prepare for the ramp-up ahead of the launch, the plant is now prioritising recruitment for key operational and technical roles.
"To date, it has added 30 non-executives with Malaysian Skills Certificates and diploma backgrounds, with its immediate goal to fully train these key personnel before the full-scale production begins in mid-September," Proton said.
The company said this initiative will ultimately generate more than 200 new jobs focused on EV industrialisation and technical services for the local community.
To build a stronger local talent pipeline, Proton is also partnering with Polytechnic Sultan Azlan Shah to provide input on technical curricula and support practical training programmes.
Proton's head of manufacturing engineering, Wan Yousry Mohamed, said the plant represents the carmaker's transformation and its strong commitment to a sustainable, technology-driven future.
"We are also laying the foundation for Malaysia's leadership in the regional EV landscape by strategically expanding our EV offerings into new overseas markets.
"This is a monumental step for the company and for the nation, and we are excited to see our first Malaysian-made EVs roll off the line and onto our roads," he added.
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