Proton’s new electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tanjong Malim is almost ready, and the company says production will begin this September. Right now, the building is 90.4% finished and 83.5% of the equipment has been installed, which makes the overall progress 86.9%. This is just six months after the groundbreaking in February.

The first model to be built here will be the eMas 7, expected to roll out in mid-September, followed later by the eMas 5, which has already been shown to the public a few times. The plant is built on the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform, which allows Proton to produce different EV models in the future.

At the start, the plant will be able to make 20,000 cars per year, but this number can grow to 45,000 cars depending on demand in Malaysia and overseas.



Since EVs are different from petrol cars, the new factory will have special areas for battery assembly, electrical safety tests, and checking high-voltage systems. The design also makes it easier to adjust for different EV models. The logistics system is also prepared to support both local and export needs, with room to expand further.

The plant is already equipped with modern digital systems, like Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Warehouse Management System (WMS), to track production and materials more efficiently. A machine test run has also been done to make sure all equipment works before full production starts.



Proton is now hiring and training workers for the plant. So far, 30 non-executive staff with certificates and diplomas have joined, and the company plans to grow this to about 200 new jobs in EV production and technical services. Proton is also working with Polytechnic Sultan Azlan Shah (PSAS) to train future talent.

To support this project, Proton’s partner Geely has given technical guidance, helped select equipment, sent experts to assist, and even provided overseas training for Proton’s staff. This ensures the plant follows global EV manufacturing standards.