PETALING JAYA: The launch of the Proton Saga on July 9, 1985, is still fresh in Ho See Peng’s mind. I bought the Proton Saga then for about RM30,000,” she recalled. Accompanied by then Hicom chairman, the late Tan Sri Jamil Jan, Dr Mahathir took the metallic sedan for a highly publicised test drive. “It’s a lively car.”A few months later on Sept 14, Dr Mahathir drove a Proton Saga across the Penang Bridge to mark its opening. The launch of the Proton Saga laid the foundation for a booming domestic automotive industry.

Source: The Star April 01, 2026 15:49 UTC