Proton has donated several engine units to six technical institutions and universities across Malaysia over the past month, as part of an initiative to provide hands-on automotive training using actual production-based hardware.
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Recipients include the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Marang in Terengganu, Vocational College Arau in Perlis, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), DRB-HICOM University, and Proton Institute (ADTEC) Melaka.
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The donated engines, including the CamPro, GEP3, and BHE15 models, will be used for engine assembly and disassembly, diagnostics, ECU familiarisation, component analysis, and practical maintenance exercises. The move towards actual production engines over conventional training mock-ups gives students direct exposure to the hardware used in modern vehicles.
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Dato’ Ir. Abdul Rashid Musa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Proton, said, “Playing an active role in developing a skilled workforce is one of Proton’s key commitments towards growing Malaysia’s automotive industry. It is a responsibility the company has carried since its establishment in 1983, and one that is becoming increasingly important as demand grows from OEMs and component suppliers in support of Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional automotive hub. By distributing our engines to universities and technical training institutions, Proton is investing in the future of the industry while helping create a talent pool with direct exposure to advanced automotive technologies and engineering practices. Moving forward, we also intend to expand this initiative to include EV-related components as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of the local workforce.”