Proton Emas

At first glance it looks pretty stylish with its design. I would have expected they hired some designer since ‘they’ always copy refurbish other’s design. It is pretty rare to find a new design from Proton itself.

According to the newspaper, this new car is invented to be the first global car, that Malaysia will be exporting it to European countries and also in conjunction of celebrating Proton’s 25th year since establishment. Based on the pictures, it seem to be rather a small car and most probably below 1.5cc.

Front View

Rear View

The rear view is less appealing.

Side View

Top View

I am wondering if the top section is also made of glass? Would not it be expensive if the front mirror breaks?

The interior looks promising but it is still very Proton-ish. Everything are in blocks and squares. It is like some cheap plastic where you can hear 'empty sound' when you try knocking it.

No price of the vehicle is available at the moment. It was told to be an eco-friendly vehicle which uses pure-electric system. The technology includes touch-screen centre console, Internet browsing capabilities and etc.

There are three models, but I only find the first one attractive.

Model #2

Model #3

BTW, I find the name of this car is horrible. They got no sense of artistic when coming up with a name. It simply bring shame to those who are driving it.


For example:

Teacher: What car does your father drive?
Student1: Gen2!!
Student2: Myvi!
Student3: Emas.....

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Never Offer Bribe

This is a true story where happened to me last two weeks in Kuala Lumpur. The conversation is translated to English for international understanding.

Earlier I stopped by at the side of a petrol station to catch up with a friend that I’ve not met for months.

We had our talked leisurely until a police car appeared.

The police examined our identification cards and asked us to get down from the car to question us.

Police1: What are you doing inside the car?
Me: Urm, chatting with my friend?
Police1: Why must you chit chat in the car? There's a mamak nearby here.
Me: We just left mamak. It was noisy there so we can’t really talk.

He paused… and asked my friend to get back inside the car and wait. She followed as what the police instructed.

It continues…

Police2: Do you know that even you're a non-Muslim I can still bring you back to police station? This is a public place! *trying to be fierce*

I was like... wtf it has to do with me being a Muslim or in a public place? And what kind of attitude is that? I am not a criminal or got caught red handed with anything.

Me: We were only chatting. What is wrong with that? *trying to be nice*

He kept quiet. I guess he just failed to make me feel guilty. Then he changed the topic by questioning where do we stay, am I studying or working and the list goes on.

Police1: Do her parents know that you brought her out?
Me: No, her parents weren't around when I asked her out.

Police2: So you’re following us back to police station okay? Then call up to your parents to come over.
Me: Oh okay... but didn’t I tell you my parents are back in Ipoh? Perhaps you want them to come over? *grins*

He went speechless. I felt that he is damn frustrated already.

There goes again he repeated the questions...

Police2: Although you are a non-Muslim, this is a public place. If you want to do ‘something’ then go back home or book a hotel!

I felt that he’s testing my patience or this fucking police do not understand simple Malay language?

Me: I said we were only chatting in the car. What it has to do with going back home or booking a hotel room? Do you see us doing anything improper? Or is it WRONG to chat in the public?!

Police2: *Kept quiet*
Police1: Follow us back to the police station okay?
Me: Okay...

This is where I confirm something fishy. He seems to be hinting me ‘SOMETHING’.

If he really wants me to go police station can I even say no? Very obvious his question was… “Can you give me Raya Money? I would spare you from trouble.”


One of the police saw my friend keeps contacting someone. Apparently she knows a friend where his uncle is a high rank inspector. There he asked...

Police2: Who is she calling?
Me: A friend I guess.

They kept starring at my friend who is still on the phone and went into their car for discussion.

After a while, one of the police came out and passed us back our IC and asked us to leave. I bet they sensed that instead of getting money, they will get their ass in trouble.



When they kept repeating about calling family members and asking us to go to the police station, I can confirm they're waiting for me to offer bribes.

Well most people who afraid and do not want trouble most probably will just offer them money. But I did nothing wrong why should I be afraid and bribe these shit holes?


Hidup Malaysia! That is how we achieve 1Malaysia. =)