That number is expected to increase over the coming weeks as 98% have already received their first dose, in line with the company’s aim to achieve herd immunity in its chain of operations.
With dealers and vendors included, there are 60,000 people in Proton's network, and most of them have received at least their first dose.
“We estimate more than 80% of our operations chain would have received at least one dose of the vaccine by the end of August and this helps to ensure Proton is able to hit the ground running once the automotive industry is given the greenlight to resume operations nationwide,” said Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong.
Proton employees, vendors and dealers underwent mass vaccination under the Pikas programme at its Tanjung Malim plant and at the Shah Alam Convention Centre, depending on their workbase.
Proton said it has also relooked its business procedures to reduce the likelihood of infections being spread once operations resume.
It said retail operations have been further tightened to protect customers and staff, while production processes at all plants have been vetted for any possible risk of infection to both downstream and upstream operations.
