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Malaysia's Latest Proton Saga

Malaysia's Latest Proton Saga

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Feb 17, 2012
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For nearly three decades, Malaysia’s national car project, Proton, has suffered through endless troubles, nearing its demise several times only to be propped up again and again by the government.

The government has regularly sought foreign buyers to come in and save the project, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd. The carmaker has cost the country’s consum…

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