Proton

Also known as PROTON Holdings Berhad, PROTON Holdings, PROTON Holdings Bhd, PHB, Proton Holdings Berhad

Automobile manufacturer

Key facts

Formerly: Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional
Company type: Joint venture
Industry: Automotive
Founded: 7 May 1983 ; 43 years ago ( 7 May 1983 )
Founder: Mahathir Mohamad
Headquarters: Shah Alam , Selangor , Malaysia
Area served: Mainly Malaysia , See Overseas Operations for the company's overseas presence
Key people: Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar ( chairman ), Li Chunrong ( CEO ), Dato' Abdul Rashid Musa (deputy CEO)
Products: Automobiles
Production output: 154,611 units (2023)
Revenue: RM 8.0 billion (2020)
Owners: DRB-HICOM ( 50.1% ) Geely Auto ( 49.9% )

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Proton Holdings Berhad, commonly known as Proton (stylised PROTON), is a Malaysian multinational automotive company. Proton was established on 7 May 1983, as Malaysia's sole national budget car company until the advent of Perodua in 1993. The company is headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, and operates additional facilities in Proton City, Perak.