Mahathir says Proton wants Govt to pay research and development cost


SUBANG JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd, a unit of DRB-Hicom Bhd, is seeking reimbursement from the Government for the amount spent on its research and development (R&D) programmes to produce new cars.

Its chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Proton would be launching a new car by the end of the year and seeking reimbursement from the Government for its investments in R&D works.

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