KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton) has partnered with Bank Rakyat to offer special financial packages for fresh graduates and government employees on selected Proton models.

"The packages consist of two special financing rates, the An-Naqlu 1 — which offers 90% financing starting at an attractive rate of 2.88% per annum, and An-Naqlu 2 — which offers 100% financing starting at 3.30% per annum," Proton said.

The packages will run until Dec 31, the company said in a statement.

"The offer is limited to Malaysians who are new graduates aged between 20 [and] 30 years, and government employees aged between 18 [and] 60 years for the purchase of the Proton Persona, Iriz, Exora and Saga," it added.

Proton's corporate sales director Fazli Hisam Shukor said that while Bank Rakyat is offering customers easy financing approval, Proton makes it more attractive with a free service package of up to two years.

"The Saga is being offered with one year free service, while the Persona and Iriz with two years; including free labour and parts," Fazli said.

Furthermore, Proton is also offering an enhanced insurance package in partnership with Etiqa Takaful and Zurich Takaful.

"The Proton Insurance Programme provides customers special coverage which includes key care cover, flood relief allowance and also all driver coverage, including a guarantee of zero excess charges for Proton vehicles up to 10 years old," said Proton.