And it’s official – Proton has announced to Bursa Malaysia that DRB-HICOM’s Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil has been freshly appointed to the Proton board of directors, and he is now the chairman of Proton Holdings Berhad, succeeding Khazanah’s Dato Sri Mohd Nadzmi Salleh, who resigned three days ago.
Khamil Jamil’s appointment follows DRB-HICOM taking up a majority stake in Proton after its shareholders gave the transaction the green light on March 16; DRB-HICOM now owns 50.01% of Proton shares.
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Comments mostly express optimism and hope that Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil as the new Proton Chairman will lead the company to improvement, especially in areas like R&D, manufacturing, and integrity. Several commenters praise his capabilities and wish him success, while some criticize past management, corruption, and design issues. There is discussion about the company's design direction, supplier relationships, and the need for better leadership and vision. Some comments suggest that former leaders lacked qualification or experience, and there is skepticism about future performance. Overall, the sentiment is a mix of cautious optimism and desire for Proton to undergo positive change under the new leadership.