KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 8): Proton Holdings Bhd said a fire broke out at a body and paint (B&P) dealership facility operated by Proton Salient Progress in Sungai Buloh on Wednesday evening, but no injuries or loss of life were reported. In a statement on Thursday, the national carmaker said the incident occurred at about 5pm on Jan 7 at the dealer’s B&P facility in Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh. The Salient Progress Kepong 4S showroom is not affected by the incident and continues to operate as usual. Proton said the cause of the fire and the extent of damage are still under investigation by the relevant authorities. It added that there is currently no indication that the incident was caused by any product-related issue.

Source: The Edge Markets January 08, 2026 09:57 UTC