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Ailing Proton Looks to Mecca

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Nov 22, 2007
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Malaysia’s perennially ailing national carmaker Proton may try to revive its fortunes by pointing itself toward Mecca, quite literally. The company that controls the troubled automaker may seek ties with companies in Iran and Turkey to produce an “Islamic” car, complete with Muslim accessories for motoring believers.

Khazanah Nasional, the company that c…

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