Peps Sanly JV Opens Chassis Component Facility in Malaysia

Peps Sanly JV Facility Opens in Perak

Reported on August 19, 2026, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) officially opened the Peps Sanly JV chassis component assembly facility at the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, Perak. The facility was established through a joint venture with China's Sanly Auto Parts Co and commenced operations in October 2025. The project represents an investment of MYR 9.5 million and is intended to strengthen localized automotive component manufacturing while supporting the supply requirements of vehicle production in Malaysia.

Facility Capacity and Localized Chassis Production

The 9,909-sq-m facility has a production capacity of up to 40,000 sets per month, equivalent to 480,000 sets annually. EPMB said the plant will localize production of front corner, subframe, and rear axle module assemblies for Proton models. The supported vehicle programs include the Saga (AMA01), Persona, and Iriz, along with the upcoming AMA02 (Saga Cross) and AMA05 MPV. The localization program is designed to bring key chassis component assembly activities closer to vehicle production and improve the efficiency and resilience of the associated supply chain.

Strategic Supply Chain Role of the Joint Venture

EPMB said the partnership is intended to improve its supply chain by leveraging Sanly Auto Parts Co.'s expertise in metalworking, assembly, and automotive chassis systems. The facility therefore combines local manufacturing capability with specialized technical experience from the joint-venture partner. Its location in Malaysia also places the operation within the country's automotive manufacturing ecosystem, supporting localized component production for current and future vehicle programs. With capacity reaching 480,000 sets annually, the facility provides a dedicated platform for supplying multiple chassis module assemblies to Proton-related production programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Peps Sanly JV chassis component assembly facility?
The Peps Sanly JV chassis component assembly facility is a 9,909-sq-m manufacturing operation established by EP Manufacturing and Sanly Auto Parts Co. in Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia. The facility commenced operations in October 2025 following an investment of MYR 9.5 million. It has a production capacity of up to 40,000 sets per month, or 480,000 sets annually. The plant is focused on localizing front corner, subframe, and rear axle module assemblies for Proton vehicle programs, including existing and upcoming models.

Which Proton models will receive components from the facility?
The facility will localize production of selected chassis module assemblies for several Proton vehicle programs. These include the Saga (AMA01), Persona, and Iriz, as well as the upcoming AMA02 (Saga Cross) and AMA05 MPV. The localized components include front corner, subframe, and rear axle module assemblies. By supporting multiple Proton programs from a dedicated facility, the joint venture is intended to strengthen component availability and improve supply-chain capabilities for vehicle manufacturing operations in Malaysia.

What is the production capacity of the Peps Sanly facility?
The facility has a stated production capacity of up to 40,000 sets per month, which corresponds to an annual capacity of 480,000 sets. This capacity covers the localized assembly of front corner, subframe, and rear axle module assemblies for Proton models. The scale of the operation provides EPMB and its joint-venture partner with dedicated manufacturing capability for several vehicle programs. It also supports the broader objective of strengthening localized automotive component production and improving supply-chain efficiency within Malaysia's automotive manufacturing ecosystem.