Proton now on firm footing


DRB-Hicom Bhd, which owns Proton, said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia that the latest proposed redeemable convertible cumulative preference shares (RCCPS) to be subscribed by Minister of Finance Inc

PROTON Holdings Bhd needed a major surgery to nurse itself to health.

The only question has always been how it should be done and which surgeon should be called to perform the delicate task, where the country should not lose control and pride of the national car manufacturer.

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