Proton in talks with Japan carmakers

To expand Proton would have to concentrate on exports, says Dr Mahathir.

TOKYO: Proton Holdings Bhd, the national carmaker, is negotiating with several Japanese car manufacturers on the prospects of future collaborations, says Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

However, any strategic collaboration was unlikely to include Mitsubishi, one of the leading Japanese carmakers, said the former prime minister.