Proton

Proton (company) 
PROTON (an acronym for Enterprise Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd) which was established on May 7, 1983 with a paid up capital of 150 million dollars, is the first Malaysian car manufacturer. Its establishment was the idea of Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, then prime minister, to achieve the national aspirations towards industrialization. This is supported by heavy duty Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia Berhad (HICOM), as well as joint venture partners from overseas.
Shareholders consisting of:  
* Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia Berhad (70%)
* Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Japan (15%)  
* Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan (15%)

PROTON factory located in:  
* Industrial Estate, Batu Tiga, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.  
* Tanjung Malim, Perak  
* 1 History of Proton
* 2 The skirmish in the Proton  
* 3 Products  
* 4 Timeline
* 5 External links  
Company Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd was set up by Tun Dr.Mahathir bin Mohamad on his idea to the president during his visit to Mitsubishi in 1981. Then in February 1982, a project team was established in the Heavy Industry Corporation of Malaysia Berhad (HICOM) for research and signed an agreement with Mitsubishi. Tan Sri Tengku Mahaleel Tengku Ariff has terminated his contract on July 25, 2005, shortly after he raised the issue of APs issued to the detriment of the local car market. Tengku Mahaleel under management for seven years, Proton has been able to increase production capacity, producing its own cars and collect the cash profits of more than RM4 billion. A total of RM1.7 billion from the amount used to build the Proton plant in Tanjong Malim. Within four months after the termination of the contract Tengku Mahaleel, heard rumors Proton closure. This is surprising because Proton assets including real estate in Batu 3, Shah Alam worth billions, not including the RM4 billion cash flow would be more than sufficient to cover operating costs. In 2006, Proton Holdings has announced subsidarinya Proton Capital Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale of a 57.75% of MV Agusta which was purchased in 2004 at € 1 (RM4.50). MV Agusta Purchases made with the knowledge that he has a debt of € 230 million, which was postponed for 3 years. Reaction to the sales counter of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and former managing director of Proton, Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff who questioned whether it is sold openly allowing a more expensive price possible. Proton addition is also reported to suffer losses due to selling cars at a discount estimated at RM108 million. (According to 54.000 cars for 3 months and X cuts RM2, 000 a), which is characterized by Tengku Mahaleel as Proton's strategic mistakes. 
List of vehicles / car from scratch is as follows:
* Proton Arena: A mini utility trucks are also known as Proton Jumbuck in UK and Australia).
* Proton Gen-2: The only Malaysian-made cars in full (including chassis and engine) and a replacement model for Proton Wira, launched on February 8, 2004.
* Proton Iswara: A transformation of the Proton Saga, launched in 1992.  
* Proton Juara: A simple and small MPV based on the Mitsubishi Town Box.
* Proton Persona: Launched on August 15, 2007. 1.6-liter sedan is based on the previous model, the Proton Gen-2 with a display of Gen-2 sedan compared to a hatchback. It also maintains 82kW Campro engine.  
* Proton Perdana: Based on the Mitsubishi Eterna, was issued for the luxury car market in 1994.  
Proton Perdana V6 o: Version for Proton Perdana V6 with the modification kit.
* Proton Pert: Has the same features as Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The latest model fitted as Evolution VII and compete in the production class in the World Rally Championship.  
* Proton Putra: 3 door sport sedan based on Mitsubishi Mirage.
* Proton Saga: It is the first model, based on model Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. It was developed for the first time in Shah Alam in September 1985. Proton Saga to 100,000 were issued in January 1989. The second generation Proton Saga model released in January 2008 with a totally new design their own designs and use the Proton Campro engine 1.3L IAFM.
* Proton Satria: Coupe 3 door Mitsubishi Mirage based.
o Proton Satria GTI: Hatchback 3 door sport. Proton is a trial version of the sport and to issue high-powered hatchback market.Very popular in Malaysia and has a large following in Australia.Engine power 1.8 liter DOHC 4 cylinder. o Proton Satria R3: A limited version of the spec race for the Satria with only issued a total of 150 units. Includes a light frame chassis and engine changes. o Proton Satria Neo: Proton release is the latest version. It was launched on June 16, 2006, and comes in 1.6L and 1.3L Campro engine. It is expected to take back market Proton car sales by 40%. * Proton Savvy: Launched on June 8, 2005. Is a 5 door compact car with 1,200 cc, the replacement model for Proton Tiara. Setting the standard car engine and receive semi-automatic gearbox from Renault. * Proton Tiara: This is a compact car based on the Citroën AX, designed under license Proton from 1996 to 2000.  * Proton Waja: Also called the Proton Impian in Europe, it is the first Proton car designed himself. However, car chassis and are designed based on the chassis of the Mitsubishi (other than a 1,800 cc variant, which was developed by using Renault engines).Originally Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 engine is also used by the Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 model year, but then it starts using the Campro engine in 2006. In 2008, the Proton Waja Campro engine is also equipped with an adjustable valve timing technology Campro CPS.  * Proton Wira: Also known as the Proton Persona in some overseas markets, it was introduced in 1993 based on Mitsubishi Lancer / Colt. It has sold a total of 220,000 units between 1996 and 1998. This version is very popular in Malaysia.
* May 7, 1983: Establishment of the global market.
* May 23, 1983: Signing:
o The joint venture agreement;
o technical assistance agreements;
o The loan agreement;
o The contract for the supply and construction of a car manufacturing plant;
o Contracts for supplies and spare parts KD packing.
* June 25, 1984: signing the agreement of staff.
* June 27, 1984: announcement of the name of the model for the national car (Proton Saga).
* August 1, 1984: Installation of equipment / machinery begins.
* October 29, 1984: Assessment of joint production prototypes for verification and approval. * December 1, 1984: Moved to new offices at the plant, Shah Alam.
* January 26, 1985: Installation of forming machine launched by YBM Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, Minister of Trade and Industry.
* 18 April 1985: Trial production of the first car completed.
* July 1, 1985: Start of commercial production of Proton Saga.
* July 9, 1985: Official opening of the national car factory and the launch of the Proton Saga by YAB Dato 'Seri Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia.  
* 1 September 1985: Launch of the market by Circular Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (EON).
* January 15, 1986: Production of 10,000 units of Proton Saga.
* February 26, 2005: Opening the second Proton plant in Tanjung Malim by the Prime Minister, Dato 'Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
* July 25, 2005: Tan Sri Tengku Mahaleel Tengku Ariff terminated the contract as Director and Chief Executive Officer of Proton.
* 29 November 2005: Proton Holdings Bhd. today announced the appointment of Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohd. Tahir as the new Managing Director of the national car company, effective January 1, 2006.  * August 2, 2008: Production of Proton cars to 3 million.