The Race 1 of Round 4 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP’s Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit delivered an exhilarating contest, with Asyraff Zaquan Zainal Raif of SOON CHYE MOTOR storming to a commanding victory. From the outset, Asyraff made a bold start to seize the lead, closely pursued by Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of WEE PLUS RACING SABAH. By Lap 2, Ahmad Malek Ridha Mohd Nazrun of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM had taken over the front, with Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of SINGDECA P2, Asyraff, and Muhammad Aqil Danial Nasrul of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS locked in a tightly contested group. The pack remained inseparable, with no rider able to pull clear. On Lap 3, Asyraff accelerated to reclaim the lead, while Muhd Adam Shahzrel Mohd Azhrel of LIANG SOON RACING UNION set the fastest lap of 2’52.423s to trail Asyraff in P2. Muhammad Aqil and Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM were in pursuit, with Asyraff already opening a 1-second gap from the chasing pack. Lap 4 saw Asyraff continue his relentless pace, clocking a 2’52.073s lap and extending his lead to 1.490s, making it increasingly difficult for the group to close in. Behind him, Iqram, Malek, Adam, and Muhd Farhan Naqib Mohd of FA SROI M engaged in a fierce battle for second position. By Lap 5, Jebat fired back with the fastest lap of 2’51.465s, rejoining the fray for the podium battle, while Asyraff continued to control the race at the front. On Lap 6, he had impressively stretched his lead to 3.880s, an impressive margin in a one-make racing category. On the final lap, Asyraff maintained a comfortable pace, while the group behind fought intensely, swapping positions in a dramatic showdown for the remaining podium spots. Asyraff crossed the line unchallenged in 20’14.926s, with Malek taking second in 20’22.319s and Jebat securing third in 20’22.366s. Asyraff commented, “Alhamdulillah, I managed to secure first place in the race earlier. I just focused on pushing from start to finish, creating a gap and crossing the line in first. I’m really happy about that. Tomorrow, I will aim to stay consistently in first place, and I also pray that all the riders can complete the race safely.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. ASYRAFF ZAQUAN BIN ZAINAL RAIF – SOON CHYE MOTOR (20’14.926s) 2. AHMAD MALEK RIDHA MOHD NAZRUN – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (20’22.319s) 3. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – WEE PLUS RACING SABAH (20’22.366s) 4. MUHD ADAM SHAHZREL MOHD AZHREL – LIANG SOON RACING UNION (20’22.392s) 5. MOHD ARRFAN ASHRAF MOHD MAZLAN – BOON HUA MOTOR (20’22.414s)
Round 4 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, with Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MYS dominating the MSBK1000 A category to emerge as the fastest rider in the combined Free Practice sessions. In Free Practice 1, Azroy set the benchmark with a rapid 2’06.105s, immediately showing his intent for the weekend. Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT followed closely with 2’08.285s, while Muhd Helmi Azman of HONDA RACING MYS secured third at 2’08.679s. Chen Hongyan of China and Osama Mareai of OSAMA RACING TEAM completed the top five. Free Practice 2 saw Azroy continue his dominance with a 2’06.284s lap, further cementing his status as the man to beat. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MYS improved to second with 2’07.393s, while Helmi again posted competitive times in third. Adam and Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah rounded out the top five. With the combined classification, Azroy remained fastest overall, followed by Kasma in second and Helmi in third, setting up an exciting battle for qualifying and Race 1. Azroy commented, “Alhamdulillah, today I managed to set a fairly good lap time. Perhaps it’s because I just finished Moto2 recently, so my mindset, physical condition, and overall focus are in a better state than before, which I was able to translate onto the track here. As for the championship, if it’s meant to be, it will happen. What’s most important for tomorrow and Sunday’s races is that I aim to be at the front.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED) 1. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – HONDA RACING MYS (2’06.105s) 2. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MYS (2’07.393s) 3. MUHD HELMI AZMAN – HONDA RACING MYS (2’07.505s) 4. ADAM NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (2’08.172s) 5. HAFIZH SYAHRIN ABDULLAH – MALAYSIA (2’10.499s)
Round 4 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, with Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING asserting his pace to top the MSBK1000 B combined Free Practice times. In Free Practice 1, Kamarul Izad set the benchmark with 2’16.127s, immediately showing his intent for the final round. Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT PROJECT ONE was second fastest at 2’19.464s, followed closely by Alvinderjit Singh of HORIZON RACING TEAM at 2’19.604s. Teuku Irfan Affandy of TRIPLE A GARAGE and Tee Wee Jin of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM completed the top five. Free Practice 2 saw Kamarul maintain his supremacy with 2’17.166s, while Azlly improved to 2’18.603s for second. Prabhaharan Nair of FGRT PROJECT ONE moved into third at 2’19.682s, followed by Alvinderjit and Amin Ashaari of SAVITAR TEAM ASIA. With the combined results from both sessions, Kamarul remained fastest overall, followed by Azlly in second and Alvinderjit in third, setting the stage for an intense qualifying and Race 1 battle. Kamarul commented, “I feel like setting the fastest time today was a bit of a coincidence since I haven’t had enough rest. For this final round, we have strong competition from Azlly, a rival from another championship who is also participating here this time. I think he will be one of the biggest threats to my position. My confidence for tomorrow will depend on whether I get enough rest tonight.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED) 1. KAMARUL IZAD ISHAK – KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING (2’16.127s) 2. MOHD AZLLY SHAARI – FGRT PROJECT ONE (2’18.603s) 3. ALVINDERJIT SINGH – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’19.604s) 4. TEUKU IRFAN AFFANDY – TRIPLE A GARAGE (2’19.614s) 5. PRABHAHARAN NAIR – FGRT PROJECT ONE (2’19.682s)
Round 4 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP got underway today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Md Syamil Amsyar M Iffende of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA emerging as the fastest rider overall in the MSBK250 A category in the combined practice sessions. In Free Practice 1, Syamil immediately made his mark by posting a fastest lap of 2’26.553s, reaching a top speed of 136.16km/h. He was closely followed by Ahmad Afif Amran of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO in second with 2’26.594s, while MD Akid Aziz of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO secured third at 2’26.915s. Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING and Reynaidi Pradana of REY RACING SPEED completed the top five. Free Practice 2 saw Syamil further improve his pace, clocking 2’26.085s to maintain the session’s top position. Afif remained consistent in second with 2’26.640s, while Akid continued in third at 2’26.978s. Irfan closely followed in fourth with 2’27.029s, and Ngo Nguyen Viet Tuan of HONDA RACING VIE TEAM rounded out the top five. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Syamil topped the overall timesheets ahead of Afif and Akid, while Irfan and Viet Tuan completed the top five fastest riders of the day. Syamil shared, “Alhamdulillah, I’m riding the R3 in the MSBK250 category for the very first time. Today, I’m still fine-tuning the bike setup to get fully comfortable with it. I’m determined to perform better in tomorrow’s Qualifying and Race 1.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED) 1. MD SYAMIL AMSYAR M IFFENDE – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’26.085s) 2. AHMAD AFIF AMRAN – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (2’26.594s) 3. MD AKID AZIZ – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (2’26.915s) 4. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (2’27.029s) 5. NGO NGUYEN VIET TUAN – HONDA RACING VIE TEAM (2’27.212s)
Round 4 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, with Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM dominating the MSBK250 B category to emerge as the fastest rider in the combined Free Practice classification. The opening Free Practice 1 saw strong competition at the front, led by Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING, who clocked a 2’31.890s to top the session. Qayyim stayed close in second with 2’32.110s, while Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE secured third. Kabilesh Rajini of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 and Saidatul Zakirah Zairin of LADY BOSS RACING TEAM completed the top five. In Free Practice 2, Qayyim turned the tide emphatically, launching himself to the top of the timesheets with an impressive 2’30.919s. Solis remained in close contention with 2’31.157s, just 0.238s behind. Huang showed consistent pace to retain third, followed by Kabilesh and Khairul Firdaus Kadzim in fifth. With the combined classification factoring in the fastest laps from both sessions, Qayyim claimed first overall with 2’30.919s, edging Solis by 0.238 seconds. Huang rounded out the top three, as the category continued to showcase tight competition among regional talents. Qayyim reflected, “Alhamdulillah, today I managed to record the fastest times in both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2. I’m still working to refine the bike setup ahead of Qualifying and Race 1, and it’s been a challenge, but we’re making progress. I’ve started to find improvements step by step, especially with the suspension and overall riding feel, so now the focus is fully on tomorrow’s mission. I can see the potential to secure a hat trick, and I want to keep this momentum going and finish both races strongly. I’ll continue to push and work hard. The bike still has a little more to give, and I’m hoping for even bigger improvements tomorrow.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED) 1. QAYYIM RAZIN RAZALI – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’30.919s) 2. CARLSEN JACOB SOLIS – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING (2’31.157s) 3. HUANG PIN-HUNG – TRIPLE A GARAGE (2’31.739s) 4. KABILESH RAJINI – TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 (2’32.816s) 5. KHAIRUL FIRDAUS KADZIM – MALAYSIA (2’33.041s)
Round 4 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, with Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of BEN HUAT RACING emerging as the fastest overall in the combined YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass Free Practice sessions. In Practice 1, Shazrel Aqief Hakimy bin Sazali of TAKONG RACING set the early pace with 2’55.763s, followed closely by Muhd Ali Imran Mohd Dzul Hijri of T.K.WONG RACING at 2’55.985s. Jebat initially placed third with 2’56.726s, while Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM and Ahmad Muizzudin Ahmad Nizam of CHJ RACING completed the top five. Free Practice 2 saw Jebat storm to the top with a fastest lap of 2’54.494s, demonstrating a significant improvement from the morning session. He was followed by Shahuzzaifie Adli Shafendi of WELLY WORLD CYCLE RACING TEAM in second at 2’55.518s, and Danish Rifqi Yusnizam of P D BAN HIN RACING in third at 2’55.687s. Muhd Afiq Syazanie Muhd Zaini of LKT RACING and Shazrel Aqief rounded out the top five. With the combined results from both sessions, Jebat claimed the fastest overall time, ahead of Shahuzzaifie in second and Danish Rifqi in third, setting up a highly competitive Qualifying and Race 1. Jebat commented, “Alhamdulillah, today went really well for me as I was able to improve myself. This is the first time I’ve achieved a good lap time on the Y16ZR bike. Tomorrow, in Qualifying and Race 1, I will stay focused on myself, keep pushing, and aim for even better lap times like Asyraff’s 2’49.000s. I will give it my all. Tomorrow, all the riders will be competing at full speed, so I hope to reach the podium and secure a win in this week’s race.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED) 1. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – BEN HUAT RACING (2’54.494s) 2. SHAHUZZAIFIE ADLI SHAFENDI – WELLY WORLD CYCLE RACING TEAM (2’55.518s) 3. DANISH RIFQI YUSNIZAM – P D BAN HIN RACING (2’55.687s) 4. MUHD AFIQ SYAZANIE MUHD ZAINI – LKT RACING (2’55.760s) 5. SHAZREL AQIEF HAKIMY BIN SAZALI – TAKONG RACING (2’55.763s)
Round 4 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Asyraff Zaquan Zainal Raif of SOON CHYE MOTOR topping the combined practice sessions in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category. In Free Practice 1, Asyraff set the pace with a lap of 2’49.837s, followed by Ahmad Malek Ridha Mohd Nazrun of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM at 2’51.985s, and Shahzureen Que Absyar of TME RACING in third at 2’53.288s. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of WEE PLUS RACING SABAH and Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of SIN SOON LEE JOHOR TEAM completed the top five. Free Practice 2 saw Jebat rise to the top with a fastest lap of 2’51.162s, while Mohd Ikram Dani Mohd Esa of GTMAX took second at 2’52.166s, and Malek held third at 2’52.245s. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan and Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SHH PENANG TEAM rounded out the top five. With the combined results from both sessions, Asyraff claimed the fastest overall time, followed by Jebat in second and Malek in third. Asyraff said, “In Free Practice sessions earlier, I just focused on pushing on every lap and managed to set the fastest time. Tomorrow, in Qualifying and Race 1, I will give my best. Please keep me and the other riders in your prayers so that we can finish the races safely.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED) 1. ASYRAFF ZAQUAN BIN ZAINAL RAIF – SOON CHYE MOTOR (2’49.837s) 2. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – WEE PLUS RACING SABAH (2’51.162s) 3. AHMAD MALEK RIDHA MOHD NAZRUN – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (2’51.985s) 4. MOHD IKRAM DANI MOHD ESA – GTMAX (2’52.166s) 5. MUHD AFIQ MOHD HAMDAN – SIN SOON LEE JOHOR TEAM (2’52.356s)
Round 4 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Can Kasma Daniel of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA ward off the threats of his closest contender Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA to claim the championship title in the MSBK1000 A race category? With only 1-point difference between the duo, the pressure is definitely on, on who will grace the charts as the season’s champion. Kasma currently leads with 130 points after bagging two wins this season and four other podium-finish but Azroy on the other hands sits at the 2nd spot with a total of 129 points after sweeping four wins and 1 podium-finish at third place. Both equally competitive, the season finale is sure to stir the circuit ground up with their heated performances. Throughout the season, both the riders have showcased their strengths and dominance on the circuit ground. After all, Sepang circuit being home to both the Malaysian riders, the challenge has never been about the circuit ground but more so of skills versus right opportunities to strike. The either-or situation saw Kasma and Azroy engaging in a rivalry that not only challenged each other to be better but also inspired others to make the most out of their experiences. Between the duo, will Kasma flex his muscles further in taking down Azroy or will Azroy continue flaunting his expertise to defeat Kasma? Kasma said, “Between Azroy and myself, I definitely think that we both have the relevant experiences aboard the 1000cc machine as well on the grounds of Sepang however, there are the challenges of the differing riding techniques and skills between us. He may have an added advantage that I may not have but that is alright because, I am all about doing my best to ensure that my performance is not compromised. I know for sure that Azroy can take me down in a blink of an eye but my aim is to make the most of my game and ensure that I am on top of whatever circumstances, keeping my fingers crossed that my machine does not give any problems.” “When the season began, I was pretty confident thinking that I could score the big sweep once again but at the same time, I also knew that Azroy was not going to go easy on me because we are alike and we have the same kind of wit and grit. So, the expectations versus outcome have been a little different for me especially with the 1-point difference that speak volumes. I believe the final round will be not only highly competitive but also will be very exciting for both of us. The unique thing about MSBK1000 race category is definitely the part where group A and B rides at the same time. It injects a different kind of challenge that comes with a different kind of learning curve. For next season, there are no plans lined up as yet but given a chance, I will surely take up the challenge. More so, if I lose to Azroy this season, next season will be a season for a comeback.”
Round 4 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Can Muhd Rauda Tul Razman complete the season with another Weekend Champion win in the MSBK1000 B race category? In Round 3, Rauda was exceptional when he scored a win in Race 1 and second place in Race 2. It was quite a performance especially coming from a newbie for the season, racing alongside some of the seasoned riders in the race category. Rauda showcased not just consistency but also his ability to inject pressure and tackle his contenders. But with competency level progressively increasing among the riders, can Rauda repeat his winning moves to secure one more trophy before the curtains close? Rauda commented, “Being a newbie in the MSBK1000 B race category has been quite a challenge for me. I did not expect to win but somehow, I managed to learn as quickly as I could and take the win. My goal in the beginning was only to finish the race safely. Despite the win, there are the challenges for sure especially getting used to the race machine. I had to do a lot of homework – learning in terms of understanding the intricacies of machine setup. I had to ensure that I found the compatibility with the machine. I am glad things worked out well for me so far.” “My main contenders are Teuke Irfan and Ejad. They are highly competitive but my strategy is quite simple. If we are going to rivals, I will just have to hold on to my best from the start till the end. It won’t be easy but if there is one thing I have learnt, racing is never going to be easy. It is all about strategizing and working on the riding techniques. So, I will do my best despite the stiff competition with my contenders and keeping my fingers crossed that I will cross the finish line without any major issues.” “Sepang has been a wonderful place to ride and I like everything about the circuit. Every corner requires a different approach in maximising the racing lines. It’s wide and safe for all rider. My machine currently is a stock version and there has not been much upgrading except for the braking system. Besides the condition of the machine, more importantly, I am preparing myself physically too. I do a lot of cardio workouts which is crucial for a 3-day event. Fitness has been my 1st priority so far, more so being a cyclist professionally. I have grown to love 2-wheels from there and right now, I am finding a keen interest for racing. For the machine, I will leave it to the crew to make the best and most of it.”
Round 4 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Ahmad Afif Amran of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO is one-step ahead and may just be the next champion in the MSBK250 A race category. At 24-point difference with his closest contender, Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING TEAM, Afif has to plan his moves carefully, further accentuate his riding techniques and manage his machine exceptionally to avoid the possibilities of being trumped. The Malaysian rider is no stranger to the circuit ground which gives him an added advantage considering the mileage he has clocked in. The familiarity coupled with his years of experience in professional riding, Afif seemed to have it all covered. Apart from that, Afif also has the upper-hand in terms of competency considering his performance throughout the season with three wins and two other podium-finish. Irfan is not bad himself with five podium-finish including one win. The competition between them is bound to get heated at the season finale and Afif has to definitely play his cards well to avoid Irfan’s pressure and tricks. The question is, can Afif deflect the pressure and stay focused to claim the ultimate prize? Commenting on the race, Afif said, “It is quite hard to describe – the strategies on the race situation and the plans to overcome the mounting pressure. I prefer to be prepared in all aspects and stay cautious. There are many highly competitive riders in the race category. Irfan specifically has a very good riding technique. Perhaps the Honda machine is more stable than the Yamaha when taking the corners so I need to continuously be alert on the possible outcomes. I don’t really want to think too much of the championship points at this point of time. The aim is to keep my focus on each race and give my best.” “I believe though that my advantage comes from my machine being faster as we have already found the right setup and the rhythm needed for Sepang. The preparations too are pretty much the same. There are no major changes in that sense. I am confident for the coming race. However, I also know that racing is not only about skills. It also takes into account the play of luck. I can only hope that the race will go on smoothly for me and my team without any major disruptions. My target for next season is to continue enhancing my skills aboard the 250cc machine and compete ARRC’s AP250 race category.”