Malaysia Becomes Car Manufacturer with Proton Saga Launch

On July 10, 1985, Malaysia officially entered the global automotive industry with the historic launch of its first domestically produced car, the Proton Saga. Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad officiated the launch, signaling the beginning of a new and challenging era for the nation in car manufacturing.

The introduction of the Proton Saga positioned Malaysia among the world's car-producing nations. This milestone was the culmination of significant national effort and ambition within the automotive sector.

The article also notes other historical events that occurred on July 10 in various years, including the establishment of the 'Water Brigade' in Kedah in 1981 to address water shortages, the planned renovation of the Melaka Club Building into the Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial in 1983, and a 17-year-old student's hospitalization in Klang, Selangor, for swallowing four needles in 1984.