Proton told to make its own engines


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 13 Mar 2003

PROTON and Lotus should produce their own engines for the national car to reduce cost as a result of high royalty paid to Mitsubishi, said International Trade and Industry Ministry parliamentary secretary Datuk Fu Ah Kiow. 

He said Proton should also produce its own car components to remain competitive after the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta). 

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