The engines were presented by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang at a ceremony held during the "Proton Growing Together Fun Ride", a 30km cycling event held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the company that attracted over 500 participants. Chang is also Tanjung Malim MP.
Recipients of the engines were Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Behrang, Kolej Vokasional Slim River, Giat Mara Tanjong Malim and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim.
Proton’s award-winning 1.5 TGDi engine is assembled on a climate-controlled production line at the company’s Tanjung Malim plant and is notable for its advanced technology and performance.
The engines would be used as part of coursework to train students in engine servicing and development, helping align their skills with industry demands.
“Proton has been producing vehicles in Tanjung Malim for 20 years and we are always looking for opportunities to support local educational institutions to further develop their automotive knowledge and skills," said Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong.
"We hope the engines presented today will help advance the training programmes at the institutions and help train future talents for Malaysia’s automotive industry.”
Aside from the engine handover ceremony, Proton also presented three brothers with a contribution of RM3,000 for their outstanding efforts at winning in the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX23).
Shameer Pandurar, 16, Shaheer Pandurar, 14, and Shazlan Pandurar, 13, are all students of SMK Proton City and together they won a gold medal for the World Young Inventions Exhibition and
were named Best Young Inventors for the Malaysian Young Inventions Exhibition.
