Last week, a staff from Proton Holdings Bhd’s research and development department (R&D) tested positive for Covid-19.
This evening (Monday, 19th October), Proton confirmed that 49 more people had contracted the deadly virus. They are from the engineering division in Shah Alam.
Proton released a statement, saying:
“The company, which has been adhering to official protocols, is continuing its efforts with more stringent actions to ensure prevention of further spread. Contact tracing is ongoing and a Covid-19 team is monitoring the situation very closely.
“Once again, the company would like to reassure all its customers that it will continue to strictly follow all guidelines and procedures as it has been doing from the start of the pandemic. The Center of Service Excellence (COSE) and showroom are disinfected hourly and all customer facing personnel follow a rigorous procedure. Proton is working with the authorities who have guided the company through the process and are satisfied with the actions taken thus far.”
Sources: MalaysiaKini, NST.
