PROTON Contributes Drones Worth Nearly RM200,000 (Rs. 75 Lakh) to Support Nepal's Flood Response

PROTON Contributes Drones Worth Nearly RM200,000 (Rs. 75 Lakh) to Support Nepal's Flood Response

RM200,000 (Rs. 75 Lakh) to Support Nepal's Flood Response

KATHMANDU — Malaysian automotive company PROTON has extended humanitarian support to Nepal by contributing drones worth nearly RM200,000 (approximately Rs. 75 lakh) to the Government of Nepal, aimed at assisting disaster assessment and response efforts following the recent floods.

According to the company, the drones were first handed over to Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) at the headquarters of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) in Malaysia. The equipment will be transported to Nepal by SMART, which is currently deployed in the country as part of Malaysia's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission. The drones are intended for the Government of Nepal and will remain in the country following the handover.

Representing PROTON at the ceremony was Edmund Lim Meng Thong, CEO of Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), while NADMA was represented by its Director General, Dato' Meor Ismail bin Meor Akim. Representatives from Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Choo Hwai Jeng and Encik Zul Izwan Hamzah, also attended the handover.

Speaking at the event, Edmund Lim said the contribution was intended to provide practical support to Nepal's ongoing humanitarian and disaster response efforts, noting that drones could offer valuable aerial visibility of affected areas, particularly locations that may be difficult or unsafe to reach immediately.

He added that SMART would provide the necessary training to the relevant Nepalese agency before the equipment is handed over. PROTON said the drones would give response teams a broader view of ground conditions, helping authorities assess situations and plan the deployment of personnel and resources more effectively.

PROTON is present in Nepal through its authorised distributor, Jagdamba Motors, which represents the Proton e.MAS brand in the country. In a further show of support, Jagdamba Motors has also contributed Rs. 4 crore (NPR 40 million) to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund, alongside additional in-kind assistance. Together, the humanitarian contributions from PROTON and Shanker Group are expected to reinforce the companies' commitment to the communities and country in which they operate, standing alongside the people of Nepal as relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts continue following the devastating floods.