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Proton Brunei welcomes 10,000 sMILEs convoy to the sultanate
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – PAD Motors, the authorised distributor of PROTON cars in Brunei, proudly welcomed the arrival of the PROTON 10,000 sMILEs convoy as it crossed the border from Sabah, Malaysia, into Brunei Darussalam. Organised in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, this landmark event represents a vibrant cultural and community outreach initiative. The welcoming ceremony was hosted at the state-of-the-art ECON Motors 3S facility, drawing distinguished guests, members of the media, and passionate PROTON community members from across Brunei. The expedition kicked off on May 16, 2026, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, under the tagline: “Bagi Senyum Bah, Senyum Sikit Mok Nangga“. More than just a road trip, this journey celebrates regional unity, cultural exploration, and deep community engagement through an immersive route across East Malaysia and Brunei. View this post on Instagram Putting PROTON’s latest engineering to the test, three key models are leading the charge: the all-new Proton Saga, the Proton X50, and the upgraded 2026 Proton S70, which features the powerful new i-GT 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine. The PROTON 10,000 sMILEs activation spans a grueling 5-round expedition, covering a combined distance of over 10,000 km across all participating vehicles. This ambitious trek is designed to showcase [] This story 'Proton Brunei welcomes 10,000 sMILEs convoy to the sultanate' appeared first on The Scoop.
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