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Proton City

Perak, Malaysia · Asia

About Proton City

Proton City sits on the route: 15 minutes from Tanjong Malim, 46km from Genting Highlands Road.

Proton City is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 12,009, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Proton City sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Proton City to your route.

About Proton City

Proton City (Malay: Bandar raya Proton) is a township with industrial, commercial and residential activities spread over 4,000 acres (16 km2) in Muallim District, Perak, Malaysia. It houses the RM1.8 million Proton car assembly plant.

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Where is Proton City located?

Proton City is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.7429 latitude, 101.5352 longitude.

What is the population of Proton City?

Proton City has a population of approximately 12,009 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
12,009
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Perak
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.7429, 101.5352

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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AsiaMalaysiaPerakTown

Worth the detour from Proton City

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

46 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Proton City

  • 46 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 46 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.
  • 68 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Proton City.

Tanjong Malim

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 66,103

Behrang Stesen

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 1,754

Gedangsa

🇲🇾 Malaysia

15 km awayPop. 6,150

FELDA Soeharto

🇲🇾 Malaysia

17 km awayPop. 6,060

Slim River

🇲🇾 Malaysia

18 km awayPop. 6,297

Kerling

🇲🇾 Malaysia

18 km awayPop. 3,309

Kuala Kubu Baharu

🇲🇾 Malaysia

24 km awayPop. 194,387

Rasa

🇲🇾 Malaysia

29 km awayPop. 1,470

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