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PROTON ANNOUNCES SERVICE FIX FOR - Issue affects Proton Perdana only and owners to be contacted directly - All other current models are unaffected by the recall

Subang Jaya, 17 January 2019 – In relation to recall announcements made by Motor Company regarding the passenger airbag inflator on the Honda Accord, PROTON would like to announce a service fix to replace the passenger airbag inflator for all current generation Proton Perdana models. This is a precautionary measure as the model is based on the Honda Accord and affects built from 2012 to the end of August 2018. A notice regarding this issue will be sent to all affected owners.

The service fix is part of a global initiative for cars equipped with Takata airbags. All action taken is in accordance with the latest Defect Information Report (DIR) issued by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) of America that requires the replacement of non-desiccated passenger inflators. A total of 6,432 units of the Proton Perdana are affected.

The Company would like to reassure all customers the exercise does not affect any other Proton models as the airbags used are supplied by a different vendor. Stringent controls are in place to ensure customer safety, which is a key priority for PROTON and any inconvenience caused is deeply regrettable.

“The safety of our owners is of the utmost importance to PROTON. All Proton Perdana owners will be informed of the matter and are advised to call our designated service centres to book an appointment for the replacement of the passenger airbag in their cars. Cars built after 31 August 2018 are unaffected by the service fix while replacement of the inflator will take approximately one hour and will be performed free of charge,” said Dato’ Radzaif Mohamed, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROTON.

Customers are advised to call PROTON’s Customer Care Hotline, 1-800-888-398 or email to [email protected] for any enquiries and assistance.

PROTON would like to express its sincere appreciation and thanks to all its customers for their support and assures them efforts are underway to ensure the service fix is completed as soon as possible.

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About PROTON

PROTON Holdings Berhad is 50.1% owned by DRB-HICOM Berhad and 49.9% by Zhejiang Holding Group Co. Ltd. Established in 1983, it is the only full-fledged OEM manufacturer that is complete with research and development (R&D) facility in South-East Asia and was established with three primary national policy objectives, which are, to spearhead the development of component manufacturing industries, to acquire and upgrade technology and industrial skills within the automotive manufacturing industry and to strengthen the international competitiveness of Malaysia’s industrial capability.

1985 marked a momentous year in Malaysia’s history when the country’s first national car, the , rolled out for the masses. Since then, its offerings include versatile and reliable four-door family vehicles such as the Saga and Persona, stylish executive sedans such as Prevé, the elegant executive D-segment Perdana as well as spacious and affordable multi-purpose vehicles like the Exora and Ertiga. There is also the sleek sporty Suprima S that is packed with performance and the bold and stylish Iriz than emphasises safety and is the most affordable 5-Star ASEAN NCAP car.

PROTON is more than just a car company as its inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnership and technical collaborations. There is no doubt that it has helped grow the Malaysian economy through its progress and success in the automobile industry.

By listening to the needs of customers, PROTON cars are now steadily on track to achieve the mission for the future, with PROTON set to become a marque which builds quality and safe cars with passion and soul; cars that are enjoyable to drive - and a pleasure to own. For more information, visit http://www.proton.com.

For further information please contact: Group Corporate Communications Division, PROTON  Mohamed Norin Abu Bakar at 012-288 5843 / tel: 03-8026 9674 / [email protected]  Faisal Shah at hp: 019-321 8897 / tel: 03-8026 9389 / [email protected]  Eyasmin Hameed at hp: 017-605 2072 / tel: 03-8026 9683 / [email protected]