Malaysia rides on Japanese technology to roll out next national car

Just two years after Malaysia sold China a 49.9 per cent stake in its national car, Proton, the government on Friday announced a third national car project, with observers raising questions about the benefits of the new plan.International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking told the media that the first model of the new vehicle would be launched by March 2021.The project, led by local anchor firm DreamEDGE, will be developed with advanced technology support from Japanese motor company…