KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has launched the Proton Xchange Programme to encourage owners of old, unroadworthy vehicles to trade them in for a new Proton model.
In a statement, the carmaker said the programme was carried out in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn Bhd, an authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF), and was open to owners of all car brands.
A total of RM4.8mil has been allocated for the pilot phase, which will run until the end of December 2025.
Under the initiative, Proton will offer RM2,000 in overtrade support towards the registration of a new Proton vehicle, including the Proton e.MAS 7, Malaysia’s best-selling electric vehicle.
According to Proton, vehicles must be at least 15 years old and in a condition deemed uneconomical to repair for continued safe use in order to qualify for the incentive.
Eligible vehicles include sedans, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), vans, 4x4s, lorries, and buses that meet the stated criteria, subject to terms and conditions such as proof of ownership.
Meanwhile, to qualify for the overtrade incentive, the new Proton or Proton e.MAS vehicle must be registered by the end of the year.
Owners are also required to submit a vehicle ownership certificate for the new vehicle, along with a JPJK1KD form confirming the old vehicle has been officially deregistered by the JPJ, and a Certificate of Destruction (COD) issued by Car Medic.
Car Medic, a Department of Environment (DOE)-certified and JPJ-appointed authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF) since 2020, provides convenient e-Dereg services—either door-to-door or at its facility—as part of the programme. The company manages restriction checks, deregistration, towing, safe disposal, and the issuance of COD.
The e-Dereg service enables MyKad holders in selected areas to complete JPJ deregistration digitally at their vehicle’s location, while also supporting group e-Deregistration for more than five vehicles within two working days.
Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong said the Proton Xchange Programme marked a significant step towards a safer and greener automotive future for Malaysia, reflecting the company’s commitment to both its customers and the nation.
“We also hope that this initiative can help to incentivise the replacement of older vehicles to new cars, which are equipped with advanced safety features that can minimise safety hazards on the road.”
