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New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Malaysia Festival of Speed returns to Sepang
KUALA LUMPUR: The second Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) will be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from Aug 15-17. The festival, aimed at offering a more exhilarating and inclusive experience for motorsport fans and participants alike, will feature eight categories: karting sprint, karting slalom, rally, gymkhana (car), gymkhana (motor), e-sports, pocket bike and a push bike (demo). Motorsports Association of Malaysia president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir said the overwhelming response to last year's edition had spurred efforts to further enhance the event, with a sharper focus on developing local talent and expanding grassroots participation. "We are excited to bring back the MFOS for its second year. The overwhelming response from the motorsport community, families and fans has motivated us to make this year's edition more impactful," said Mokhzani at a MFOS press conference on Friday. He added that the festival serves not only as a competitive platform, but also as a talent identification ground, with category winners set to represent Malaysia at an Asian-level event in Sri Lanka in September.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Local MFOS winners may compete in APMC 2025 in Sri Lanka
LOCAL racers who win specific categories at the upcoming Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) may get the chance to represent Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) in Sri Lanka this September. The event will take place at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from August 15 to 17. Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir revealed that the second edition of MFOS could introduce this initiative to further develop grassroots motorsports. 'What we want to see is more racers participating in the various racing disciplines, and increased competition within each category in the future,' he said during a press conference. Mokhzani emphasized the importance of nurturing local talent to compete internationally. 'That is most important to me — we want to develop a talent pool in Malaysia that can compete with international drivers and ensure they can race anywhere.' The disciplines under consideration include karting, sprint, karting slalom, rally, car gymkhana, and e-sports. MAM is also working to strengthen Malaysia's motorsports ecosystem, with long-term plans to establish MFOS as an annual regional event. - Bernama
Barnama
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
MAM Mulls Sending Local MFOS Winners To APMC 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Local racers who win certain disciplines at the Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from Aug 15 to 17 may be selected to represent the country at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) in Sri Lanka this September. Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir said that the second edition of MFOS might introduce this step as part of efforts to further expand motorsports development at the grassroots level. 'What we want to see is more racers participating in the various racing disciplines, and increased competition within each category in the future.
CNA
13-07-2025
- Health
- CNA
100-year-old former Malaysian PM Mahathir in hospital for fatigue, after weekend cycling and picnic
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for fatigue, his office said on Sunday (Jul 13), after media reported he had left a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday early. Mahathir has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries. He has been hospitalised repeatedly in recent years, most recently in October for a respiratory infection. He is under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues, his office said. "He is resting, but we expect him to be back home by this evening," it said in a statement. A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir drove himself on Sunday to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he took part in a cycling event and rode for an hour before appearing tired. He briefly rested on a chair before heading to the breakfast table for a picnic celebration. Mahathir's birthday was on Thursday. His son, Mokhzani Mahathir, said there were no serious health concerns, Malay Mail reported. He added that his father was simply tired from a function the night before and had not slept well. Mahathir was prime minister for 22 years until 2003. He returned as premier in 2018 after leading the opposition coalition to a historic win, but his government collapsed in less than two years due to infighting.
