Geely-Proton targets making 280,000 cars for China and SEA markets

TANJUNG MALIM: The government has targeted the production of about 280,000 car units for the China and South-East Asian markets from the strategic partnership between Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group and Proton Holdings Bhd.

Second International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said the automotive market in Malaysia was small, where last year sales of various brands recorded 580,000 units compared to China’s 28 million units.