Following reports of a fire that occurred at a Proton body and paint dealership facility in Sungai Buloh, the carmaker has issued an official statement.
“At approximately 5pm on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, a fire broke out at Proton Salient Progress (B&P), located at Lot 906 & 907, Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh, 40160 Shah Alam, Selangor. The Fire & Rescue Department (Bomba) was contacted immediately and successfully brought the blaze under control by 8:00pm.
“The cause and extent of damage resulting from the incident are currently under investigation. At this point, there is no indication that the incident was caused by any product-related issue. Importantly, no injuries or loss of life were reported,” the statement read.
“The incident is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities, with the dealer working closely with them throughout the process. Proton will support the dealer in addressing customer-related matters, and affected customers will be contacted immediately.
“The Salient Progress Kepong 4S showroom, located at No. 246, Batu 6 1/2, Jln Besar Kepong, 52000 Kuala Lumpur is unaffected and continues normal daily operations,” concluded the statement.
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did the fire start from X70 48v mild hybrid? or from emas?
Wow sales really on fire
Those whom works in manufacturing will understand that when ‘sh1t’ happens, the most important question is ‘ada kemalangan jiwa?’.
Once a transformer exploded at my workplace, my guy whom called me was talking non stop about what happened and i had to shut him up to ask that most important question.
Must be because of those Emas EVs parked inside and caught fire.
This is reason why it is very important for car dealers especially the after sales division to have vehicle check in the system as well as proper insurance coverage to cover the losses, instead of asking car owners to claim own insurance. Insurance companies will rely on proper documentations which could lead to rejection if its underwritten in the building policy.
i thought Proton B&P stands for Burn and Purge.
You think even if the fire started from self caught fire EV or hybrid car, they will inform accordingly?
Remember the previous fire incident, not battery problem but some other wire prob.
Who would want to admit there’s a problem?
if its not viral on socmed, means its not caused by a burning battery car