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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 Star
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Festival of Speed returns bigger and bolder
PETALING JAYA: The Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) are bringing back their Festival of Speed this year, following the resounding success of the event's debut edition in 2023. Scheduled to take place from Aug 15-17 at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, the event promises an even more exciting experience for motorsports fans and participants alike. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
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.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Tax incentives needed to drive motorsports development, says Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh is hoping the government will roll out more attractive tax incentives to attract corporate sponsorship for sports such as motorsports in the future. Yeoh said the government has allocated RM5.6 million in funding to motorsports this year but admitted that the amount is "hardly enough" to boost development in the sport. Motorsports talent development, especially at the higher levels, is substantially more expensive when compared to sports such as football and badminton due to equipment and infrastructure requirements as well as the technical expertise needed to run events or teams. "Yes, the Ministry is (more) focussed on the Olympics, however, we do now have 103 sports gazetted (under the Sports Development Act)," said Yeoh today (May 27). "As such, we do have a budget for motorsports but in terms of the big picture, it is never enough. "This year we gave out a budget totalling RM5.6 million for motorsports. RM1.9 million went to the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), RM3.2 million to clubs and associations at the state level and RM450,000 to State Youth and Sports Departments. "We have also opened up a trust where individual athletes can apply for small grants which can help them cover some costs when they go for competitions. "Yes, there is a huge audience and interest in motorsports in Malaysia but just like any other sport, talent takes a long time to develop. "Like I said, RM5.6 million is hardly enough for a sport like this. This is why we encourage the corporate sector to come in. "Moving forward, my hope is that we can roll out more tax incentives for the corporate sector who are interested in investing (sponsoring) sports. "At the moment we only rely on a few key industry players to support certain sports. My hope is that more banks can be like CIMB and come forward and adopt a sport." The government has traditionally invested more in sports that are part of multi-sport games such as the Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Games in the past and more recently, in esports. A total of RM20 million was allocated to strengthening the esports ecosystem under the national budget for this year. Yeoh was speaking after attending a partnership signing ceremony between CIMB Group Holdings Berhad and race car driver Amer Harris Jefry in Kuala Lumpur today. Amer, who is competing in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) series this season, joins CIMB's roster of top Malaysian talent which includes track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang, squash player S. Sivasangari and golfer Ervin Chang. CIMB disclosed that their research identified motorsports as the third most popular sport in Malaysia after football and badminton based on media audience and fan turnouts at major events. Amer, who has a two-year deal with CIMB, is hoping to make an immediate impact in his first season in PCCA. "Definitely I want to win the overall title but it won't be easy with a lot of tough competitors in the field. Top-three should be within reach," said Amer. "I am looking forward to the next round where I will have home ground advantage. I have spent thousands of hours there so I should be able to win at Sepang." The next round of the series will be held at Sepang Circuit on June 6-8.
