Proton e.MAS hands over e.MAS 5, and e.MAS 7 to Ministry of Transport

PRO-NET, a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Holdings Berhad, delivered three electric vehicle, the Proton e.MAS 7, Proton e.MAS 5, Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV and smart #1 to the Ministry of Transport Malaysia as part of a government initiative to evaluate electric vehicles for official use.

The handover took place during the “Majlis Penyerahan Kenderaan EV kepada Kementerian Pengangkutan” ceremony held at the MOT headquarters in Putrajaya on 11 March 2026.

This initiative follows the official launch ceremony held on 26 August 2025, during which several automotive brands pledged their support for the Ministry’s programme to introduce EVs into its operational evaluation fleet. Through this programme, government stakeholders will be able to experience EV technology firsthand while evaluating its practicality, performance, and suitability for daily operational use.

Abdul Rashid Musa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Proton Holdings Berhad, stated that the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the government’s efforts to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards sustainable mobility.

“We are honoured to support the Ministry of Transport in this initiative by providing the Proton e.MAS 5, e.MAS 7, e.MAS 7 PHEV and smart #1 for evaluation. Initiatives like this allow stakeholders to experience EV technology firsthand, which plays an important role in shaping policies, infrastructure development, and the wider adoption of electric mobility in Malaysia.”

“As Malaysia’s No.1 EV brand, Proton is proud to contribute to the initiative with the Proton e.MAS 5, Proton e.MAS 7 and Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV, further supporting the country’s growing EV ecosystem,” he added.

The delivery of these vehicles demonstrates PRO-NET’s continued commitment to working closely with government agencies and industry partners in supporting Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon mobility future.