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Daily Express
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Proton e.MAS 7 touts Asean EV connectivity
Published on: Saturday, May 03, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 03, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Azrul added that, with the support of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), this milestone journey will feature the Proton 7 alongside two Proton X series models as they traverse the Asean region. BANGKOK: Malaysia's national electric vehicle (EV), the Proton 7, is aiming to set an Asean record for being the first and longest multi-nation convoy as part of the Asean Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025), an initiative led by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii). The AUD 2025, featuring the Proton 7, will see the convoy travel through 40 cities across nine countries via two separate routes, covering an impressive 9,000 kilometres over 35 days. The northern route begins in Hanoi, Vietnam, and passes through Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand before reaching Malaysia. Meanwhile, the southern route starts in Manila, the Philippines, and continues through Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak, Indonesia, and Singapore before returning to Malaysia. MARii Chief Executive Officer Azrul Reza Aziz stated that with Malaysia serving as the Chair of Asean, the convoy reflects the nation's strong commitment to fostering regional integration, promoting sustainable mobility, and driving innovation. Azrul emphasised that the initiative highlights Asean's dedication to tourism, economic cooperation, and environmental innovation across Southeast Asia. 'For the first time, we are attempting an Asean record with a national EV traversing nine countries and covering 9,000 kilometres in 35 days. 'We aim to demonstrate that EVs can be driven across Asean countries without encountering issues related to charging stations or charging infrastructure,' he told Bernama during an interview on Friday. Azrul added that, with the support of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), this milestone journey will feature the Proton 7 alongside two Proton X series models as they traverse the Asean region. He further revealed that the convoy is scheduled to conclude its journey at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025, which will be held at MAEPS Serdang on May 8. Earlier, the Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand hosted the flag-off ceremony in Bangkok, officiated by Minister Megat Farez Zuhairin Zakaria and Minister Counsellor Jayagowri Pindaya.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Ahmad Zahid Flags Off ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 In Jakarta
JAKARTA, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025) reflects Malaysia's strong commitment to fostering regional integration, promoting sustainable mobility and advancing innovation across Southeast Asia, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Officiating the flag-off ceremony here today, he said the convoy, led by the Proton 7 across nine ASEAN countries, was more than a physical expedition. 'It is a powerful statement of our collective ambition to integrate sustainability, innovation and regional cooperation into the future of mobility,' he said in a statement. The flag-off ceremony, held at the Embassy of Malaysia in Jakarta, was also attended by ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Ambassador of Malaysia to Indonesia Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin and Permanent Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN Sarah Al Bakri Devadason. Organised by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) with the support of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the landmark journey will mark the debut of the Proton featuring six electric vehicles alongside four Proton X series models traversing the ASEAN region. The convoy will go on a remarkable 9,000-kilometre journey via two routes, with the northern route starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and passing through Laos, Cambodia and Thailand before reaching Malaysia, while the southern route begins in Manila, the Philippines, and travelling through Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak, Indonesia and Singapore before arriving in Malaysia. Ahmad Zahid believes that this initiative not only highlights Malaysia's growing leadership in the electric vehicle and automotive innovation space, but also reflects the country's broader vision for a resilient and forward-looking ASEAN. 'I look forward to seeing the positive impact this journey will inspire across the region,' he added. As the convoy moves on to its next destination in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, it will continue engaging with stakeholders, governments and communities across ASEAN, reinforcing people-to-people connections and strengthening the shared aspirations for inclusive development.
