Anwar: Local automotive industry holds plenty of promise

Proton cars being built and assembled at its Tanjung Malim plant.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s local automotive industry has the potential to become a regional leader, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister noted that plans were underway to further develop national car manufacturer Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant into a regional hub with the help of foreign investment from Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely).