Proton may currently be focused on rebuilding its domestic presence, but the government is already pushing for the national carmaker to resume exports, with Bahrain apparently expressing interest in the X70 SUV.
That’s according to a report from Bernama, quoting entrepreneur development minister Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof (yes, the “flying car” minister). He said that during his working visit to the Middle Eastern country, he found that it was keen on strengthening bilateral relations, and that Proton could be a prime beneficiary of all this.
“Besides Bahrain, Proton can also look to enter the east European market,” he said, adding that he has already conveyed the country’s interest to Proton, and that it was up to the company to pursue the matter. “As entrepreneurs, we have to think of how to tap the overseas market and benefit from it.”
It should be pointed out that Proton’s partner Geely already sells the Boyue in Bahrain as the Emgrand X7 Sport, as well as in Russia and Belarus (where it is locally assembled) as the Atlas. These markets are also left-hand drive, so even if Proton does export the X70 to these countries, the cars will likely come from China and not Tanjung Malim.
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With Proton quality still game over, I suggest Proton not go international right now and focus to upgrade their quality. Proton can also send Rombongan Sambil Belajar to Perodua office to learn how to do a game changing car business in international market.
Calling someone else’s child yours …
Well china simply just using p1 to export out their car to other countries,… with p1 badge…oh myyy…
The flying car minister clearly didn’t do any research before talking to Bernama. Why would Geely allow Proton to sell directly if Proton is only 50% owned by them. The profit will be 100% if Geely sells directly to these countries.
Tell the minister, ask proton to do CKD first before even thinking of exporting x70
The flying car minister oso CGPA 3.85 lettew.
We should also ask the question why Geely did not sell Boyue in Malaysia but Proton X70. It is a matter of which name can sell more, Geely or Proton.
Proton only licensed to sell RHD in Asean for 10 years. Bahrain is LHD and in Europe, can enter RHD United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus…
What a joke? Exporting the cars made in China not Malaysia but using Proton signature.
Minister, those are LHD countries yo.
Unless you mean use Proton’s reputation to establish diplomatic and social connection, yes, makes sense. Then leave the product to Geely to handle.
Pakatan ministers are all jokers or clueless. Can’t take what they say seriously or take em with gurney sacks of salt.
Instead of going so far, Proton could focus on the regional markets. There are plenty of other countries (Thailand, Sing, Indo) that has huge markets for RHD cars.
I c no logic in this!
Actually there is, just not direct.
To have better success rate, it helps if can establish a govt to govt relationship with those countries to secure favourable concessions and incentives, under guise of helping fellow Islamic countries.
Geely sees opportunities in penetrating Middle East market with higher acceptance than current rate via Proton, given our huge muslim demographic. Brilliant.
This minister is the lowest grade in current cabinet members. He like to talks without even checking a simple fact.
Semua diorang pun sama saja. Tak boleh pakai menteri2 dlm kabinet.
If that’s the case, menteri in BN era has to be the worst kind of menteri in the history of mankind
He doesnt even know his job scope. He thinks he is MITI minister.
Another CGPA 3.85 Mini-Stars.
Bahrain LHD country, Proton Tg Malim catered to RHD production AND Geely already has presence there.
No wonder he is hooked on the flying car-pet.
Middle East and Eastern Europe countries drive on right hand side of the road means left hand driving. Gila apa Proton wanna export there? Might as well Geely send Boyue straight from their factory in Hangzhou.
this car has no standard for Europe and will not be approved. I was in Europe last month and I asked a large vehicle dealer and they told me Chinese cars Zero sales and no import no one would buy them there. also they have no global standard. Even if they go it will be Geely not PROTON. this DRB Hicom staff talk from where?
Did you even read the article bro. Proton didnt said any of that. Your stupid minister from your stupid government did… Please don’t be like him, talk cok without fully undertsand the whole context
This is what happens when you put newbies into the seat of government. Rubbish in, rubbish out.
menteri bodo..LHD country yet want p1 brand there. so many RHD country to choose..see what p2 did with myvi la
Proton should focus on RHD market.
Paultan knows when to be sarcastic.
From China imported here and then exported to other countries. Joke
of cos can…cos geely is a world class car?