Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has once again spoke out on the Proton issue. He says Proton should not be sold to a foreign company, but must remain local, thus it should be sold to one of the local share bidders – Naza, Mofaz or DRB-HICOM.
He also thinks one of the most important things to do to turn Proton around is remove the current management and put back the old management whom he says has a proven track record – presumably referring to Proton’s previous CEO – Tengku Mahaleel.
I’m sorry Tun, but I have to disagree with you. I very much prefer the current dark-interiored Satria Neo to a beige-interiored Satria Neo.
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Comments express widespread dissatisfaction with Proton’s management, criticizing recent and past leadership, especially Mahaleel, for poor decision-making, model approvals, and mismanagement. Many advocate removing current management to revive the company, urging partnerships with international automakers like VW or GM for technology and competitiveness. There is skepticism about Proton’s ability to innovate or succeed under local control, with concerns about protectionism, inefficiency, and political influence. Some comments highlight Proton’s failed projects and poor quality, calling for organizational overhaul and foreign assistance. A few mention the need to abandon pride and prioritize business realities, emphasizing that a management change alone may not suffice without systemic reform. Overall, the sentiment advocates for drastic change to secure Proton’s future.