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The Sun
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
MALF2025 breaks records at Sepang Circuit
THE inaugural Malaysia Auto and Lifestyle Festival 2025 (MALF 2025) has wrapped up its three-day run earlier this month. It attracted over 20,000 local and international automotive enthusiasts and featured a showcase of 1,800 vehicles from a wide range of brands. MALF 2025 also made headlines by setting a new Malaysia Book of Records entry for the 'Largest Sports and Classic Cars Gathering in Sepang International Circuit', with a total of 1,000 cars assembled. The recognition ceremony, held at Sepang International Circuit, was officiated by MALF organiser Jon Tan and MALF coordinator Datuk Alex Goy, who jointly received the certificate from Malaysia Book of Records operations manager Edwin Yeoh. 'With plans to bring the event to an international scale, the organisers aim to make MALF a flagship event contributing to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMF2026) by attracting more international visitors,' said Tan. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture secretary-general Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, the festival also attracted international visitors from Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, which has strengthened regional ties while promoting Malaysia. 'MALF2025 not only celebrates the excellence of the motoring world, but also serves as a significant promotional initiative in the lead-up to VM2026. This aligns with the Malaysia Madani aspiration to further strengthen the nation's tourism sector.' Champions take the spotlight A highlight of the festival was the Legend of Speed segment that showcased Malaysia's rich trove of racing champions and winners. These include former Formula 1 and A1 GP driver Fairuz Fauzy, racer Zen Low, Tengku Djan, Karamjit Singh, Alex Wong, Sonny Soh and Akash Nandy. They spoke on several matters, such as using proper race tracks instead of public roads, the challenges of securing sponsorships, the potential for social media to be used to build a racer's personal brand and stories on racing struggles. Furthermore, MALF 2025 offered a comprehensive lineup of attractions such as the Legends of Speed appearances, Auto Icons exhibition, MALF Mega Gathering, Malaysia Bike Festival, Classique at MALF Concours of Elegance, JDM Salon Display, Track Day Fest, Malaysia Bike Festival, sim racing and one of the crowd-favourites Drift Taxi. Visitors were treated to thrilling on-track action with professional and enthusiast racers, as well as live drift and track demos by some of the Legends of Speed racers themselves. During the gathering, there was everything from custom modifieds, to classics and exotic cars. Beyond automotive experiences, the festival celebrated Malaysia's cultural richness with performances including the Muhibbah Drum, Joget, Sarawak and Sabah traditional dances, along with a wide array of local delicacies. MALF 2025 was supported by automotive communities and lifestyle groups, including BMW Club Malaysia, Lamborghini Owners Malaysia, McLaren Owner's Community, Mustang Club Malaysia, Porsche Club Malaysia, Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur and more. With record-breaking crowds, unforgettable experiences and roaring engines still echoing through Sepang, MALF has cemented its place as a must-visit event on Malaysia's festival calendar. About 1,000 cars come together for MALF 2025.
The Star
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
MALF 2025 draws over 20,000 visitors, sets Malaysia Book of Records for 'Largest sports and classic cars gathering in SIC
Over 1,000 cars came together in a historic gathering at Sepang International Circuit, setting a new Malaysia Book of Records title for the Largest Sports and Classic Car Assembly at Sepang. SEPANG: The inaugural Malaysia Auto & Lifestyle Festival 2025 (MALF 2025) wrapped up its three-day run with great success recently attracting over 20,000 local and international automotive enthusiasts and featuring a showcase of approximately 1,800 vehicles from a wide range of brands. The festival made headlines by officially setting a new Malaysia Book of Records entry for the 'Largest Gathering of Sports and Classic Cars in Sepang International Circuit,' with a total number of 1000 cars assembled. The recognition ceremony, held at Sepang International Circuit, was officiated by MALF Organiser Jon Tan and Coordinator Datuk Alex Goy, who jointly received the certificate from Edwin Yeoh, Operations Manager at Malaysia Book Of Records. In his speech, Jon Tan expressed his gratitude to all involved, stating that the achievement reflected the team's dedication and the strong support received from various sectors. He emphasised that MALF 2025 is not only a celebration of the automotive community but a multicultural showcase and a platform to promote Malaysia's best to the world. Datuk Alex (centre) and Jon Tan (right) receive certificates from the Malaysian Book of Records on behalf of the Largest Sports and Classic Cars Gathering In Sepang International Circuit. Jon Tan added that the festival incorporated cultural dance performances, diverse food stalls, and enthusiast car displays—showcasing Malaysia's vibrant diversity and energy. 'With plans to bring the event to an international scale, the organisers aim to make MALF a flagship event contributing to Visit Malaysia Year 2026 by attracting more international visitors.' Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), said that the festival also attracted international visitors from Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, thereby strengthening regional ties and promoting Malaysian culture and tourism. 'The organisation of MALF2025 not only celebrates the excellence of the motoring world but also serves as a significant promotional initiative in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). This aligns with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration to further strengthen the nation's tourism sector,' said Datuk Shaharuddin. Over 1,000 cars came together in a historic gathering at Sepang International Circuit, setting a new Malaysia Book of Records title for the Largest Sports and Classic Car Assembly at Sepang. A major highlight of the festival was the Legends Of Speed segment showcasing Malaysia's rich throve of racing champions and winners. - Fairuz Fauzy, former Formula 1 & A1 GP driver, highlighted the importance of using proper race tracks for safety, stating, 'The public road is not a racetrack. Only use official circuits like Sepang to race safely.' - Zen Low, a successful GT and LMP racer, spoke on the challenges of securing sponsorships but also the potential of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok for building a racer's personal brand. - Tengku Djan, known as the 'Prince of Drift' and one of the pillars of motorsports in Malaysia, emphasised on the importance of self-discipline and dedication to the craft. - Karamjit Singh, known as the 'Flying Sikh' and Malaysia's superstar rally driving star, also shared his experience and challenges racing on the world stage. - Alex Wong, Malaysia's most successful Jet Ski racer took the audience behind the scenes of racing, into team management and sponsorship hurdles. - Sonny Soh, the only two-time Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix Champion made a rare appearance and thrilled the audience with stories of his racing struggles and success from the 70s - Akash Nandy, youngest winner of Asian Lemans LMP2 racing, elaborated on how competitive racing has become today with only milli-seconds separating the grid.
