“I feel that Proton’s role should be made like that of Astra in Indonesia, which is an assembler only for Toyota, Daihatsu and Isuzu vehicles and they have a huge market just as an assembler alone. There is no need for two companies to produce the national cars as we do not know if the negotiation (Proton) with Volkswagen will resolve the problem,” said Senator Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi at the Dewan Negara today.
He suggested that Proton should be turned into a contract assembler to assemble cars by other manufacturers who want to establish CKD assembly lines here in Malaysia. Recent cars that have started CKD assembly in Malaysia include the Suzuki Swift and Kia Sportage, while car companies like Chinese marque Chery have been trying to establish local assembly here in Malaysia for it’s cars.
He thinks Perodua should remain the sole producer of national cars as they have shown more success in selling cars compared to Proton.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express mixed feelings about Proton's future and strategies. Many believe Proton should focus on developing its own models, improving quality, and leveraging local engineering talent, rather than becoming solely an assembler. Some comments view turning Proton into an assembler as a step backward that would undermine its national pride and long-term competitiveness. Others feel that contract assembly could be a pragmatic short-term solution to survive financially, but it shouldn't replace genuine innovation and self-developed products. There is criticism of political interference and concerns that simply becoming an assembler would remain a temporary fix, while true progress requires investment in R&D. Overall, sentiments highlight skepticism toward politicians' influence, emphasizing the need for Proton to rebuild its capabilities, innovate, and compete globally.