DRB-Hicom is working on introducing a foreign partner to Proton Holdings Bhd, reported The Star recently. Group GM Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil revealed that talks have been taking place with a select few foreign strategic partners (FSP) on the benefits they could provide to Proton and DRB-Hicom.
He added that the foreign partnership proposal was still in a preliminary stage. “We are keeping the house in order first before we are ready to bring in any foreign original equipment manufacturer (OEMs),” he said after the group’s AGM.
Aiming for the country’s top spot in terms of sales this year, DRB-Hicom recently raised Proton’s sales target from 167,000 to 200,000 units for the current financial year ending March 31, 2013, Bernama reported. According to Khamil, 100,000 cars have been sold since January.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express mixed feelings about DRB-Hicom's plan to seek a foreign partner for Proton, with some supporting the move for fresh technology, quality improvements, and better competitiveness, while others criticize Proton's current quality issues and management. Several commenters mention potential partners like Volkswagen, Mazda, or even Chinese companies, but worry about quality decline, high prices, and the impact on local jobs and industry. Some see the partnership as an opportunity for Proton to rebound, but many remain skeptical, citing past issues and the company's slow progress. There are also strong opinions about government protection, industry competitiveness, and the need for Proton to resolve internal problems before forming alliances. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously hopeful but heavily laced with criticism and concern over Proton's future direction.