In today’s combined practice sessions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT set the fastest time in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category during the Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. In Practice 1, Afiq led with a fastest lap of 3’05.950s. He was followed by Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of T.K.WONG RACING, who clocked 3’08.338s, and Muhd Fareeq Mohd Faizal of P D BAN HIN RACING in third with a time of 3’08.425s. In Practice 2, Afiq improved his lap time and maintained at the top spot with the fastest lap time of 2’53.954s, and recorded a top speed of 114.71km/h. Raiyan secured second place with a time of 2’54.022s, just 0.068s behind Afiq. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of LKT RACING took third place with a time of 2’54.299s. Overall, Afiq topped the combined practice results, with Raiyan and Akid rounding out the top three. Afiq commented, “During Practice 1 this morning, the track was wet due to the rain, so many riders were taking it slow and playing it safe. But I tried to find my lap time in the wet conditions, and it worked in my favour. In Practice 2 this afternoon, the weather turned hot again and many riders were bunched up together, but I focused on maintaining my pace, followed the group from behind and kept pushing. Alhamdulillah, it paid off for me too. For tomorrow, I’ll try to maintain today’s pace, both mentally and physically, because here in Sepang, everyone has a chance to win. As for Race 1, there’s no fixed plan yet, it will depend on how the race unfolds, so we’ll just have to see how things go 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. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – BAN HWA MOTORSPORT (2’53.954s) 2. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – T.K.WONG RACING (2’54.022s) 3. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – LKT RACING (2’54.299s) 4. Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (2’54.502s) 5. Muhd Adam Shahzhriel Mohd Azhrel – KMSB (2’54.589s)
The opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP was held at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian of PS RACING TEAM won Race 2 for the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass race category. Akid put on a good show by leading the pack as soon as the race started. In P2 was Mohd Ikram Dani Mohd Esa of LKT RACING, followed closely. During the race, the riders’ position changed on each lap, with every rider battling for the top spot, making the potential winner for Race 2 unpredictable. In the final lap, there was more aggressive competition between riders, and two riders—Md Al Syakir Zulfayzi of TAKONG RACING and Danish Rifqi Yusnizam of ENG HUAT MOTORSPORT—crashed. Akid won the race at 17’58:781s. Ikram placed second at 17’58:786s. Md Iman Fahmi Senin of KSENG MOTOR took third spot at 17’59:035s. Akid stated, “During the race, my primary goal was simply to give my best. As the final lap approached, I saw an opportunity and didn’t want to let it slip away. And it ultimately paid off in the last corner. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my team and everyone who has supported me. I will continue to put in my best effort for the upcoming rounds.” PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit and Two Wheels Motor Racing 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 2 1. Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian – PS RACING TEAM (17’58:781s) 2. Md Ikram Dani Md Esa – LKT RACING (17’58:786s) 3. Md Iman Fahmi Senin – KSENG MOTOR (17’59:035s) 4. Md Farhan Naqib Md Faiz – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’59:039s) 5. Raiyan Khardanee Md Sanusi – T.K.WONG RACING (17’59:101s)
Race 1 of the opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP unfolded at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, where Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian of PS RACING TEAM claimed victory in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category. Earlier today during the qualifying session, Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT clocked the fastest lap at 2’53:262s, giving him a solid advantage for the race. The second-fastest was Mohd Ikram Dani Mohd Esa of LKT RACING at 2’53:286s, followed by Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian of PS RACING TEAM with a time of 2’54:606s. Iqram took the early lead once the race began, followed by Ikram Dani at P2 and Raiyan Khardanee Md Sanusi of T.K.WONG RACING in P3. The race was intensely competitive, with frequent position changes lap after lap as riders battled fiercely for the top spot. Among those who stood out in the front group were Raiyan, Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of ALL BIKES, and Md Aqil Danial Nasrul of P D BAN HIN RACING, who held their positions amid heavy pressure. On the final lap, the intensity peaked as the lead pack began overtaking aggressively. Akid emerged from the chaos to cross the finish line first with a time of 17’51:651s. Akid said, “In the race just now, I focused on maintaining my pace while staying behind the front group to look for opportunities in the corners. I pushed hard on the final lap to go for the win. Honestly, I didn’t expect to win, but I gave it my all—and Alhamdulillah, it paid off today!” Taking second place was Al Syafiq at 17’51:998s, while Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of HK MOTOR secured third at 17’52:035s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian – PS RACING TEAM (17’51:651s) 2. Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki – ALL BIKES (17’51:998s) 3. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – HK MOTOR (17’52:035s) 4. Md Afiq Md Hamdan – HIAP AIK RACING TEAM (17’52:330s) 5. Md Arrfan Ashraf Mohd Mazlan – KHM SHAH ALAM (17’52:405s)
In today’s combined practice sessions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of T.K.WONG RACING set the fastest time in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category during the opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. In Practice 1, Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT led with a fastest lap of 2’53:495s. He was followed by Muhd Iman Fahmi Senin of KSENG MOTOR, who clocked 2’53:537s, and Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of HK MOTOR in third with a time of 2’53:587s. In Practice 2, Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of T.K.WONG RACING took the top spot with the fastest lap time of 2’52:618s, with a top speed of 115.60km/h. Iman secured second place with a time of 2’52:879s, just 0.261s behind Raiyan. Muhd Syahmi Aiman Mohd Shafie of UNITED RACJ RACING SPIRIT took third place with a time of 2’52:983s. Overall, Raiyan topped the combined practice results, with Iman and Syahmi rounding out the top three. Raiyan commented, “I was only focused on getting the feel and rhythm with the bike. I’m happy to be able to lead overall. I hope I can achieve a good result in tomorrow’s race.” Top 5 Fastest – Free Practice (Combined) 1. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – T.K.WONG RACING (2’52:618s) 2. Muhd Iman Fahmi Senin – KSENG MOTOR (2’52:879s) 3. Muhd Syahmi Aiman Mohd Shafie – UNITED RACJ RACING SPIRIT (2’52:983s) 4. Muhd Adam Shahzhriel Mohd Azhrel – SOON HUAT SENG BROTHERS (2’52:986s) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – HK MOTOR (2’53:013s)
Round 1 of the Aeon Credit MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. YAMAHA Y16ZR Race Masterclass returns this season with 29 riders in the entry list. Last season saw Md Adib Arsyad taking three wins and two podiums before bagging the victorious title with a total of 117 points to his name. With him taking a bold stance in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites race category this season and out of the equation of YAMAHA Y16ZR Race Masterclass, it’s an opportunity for 1st runner up, Ahmad Iqram Danish to pull the strings in the inevitable nip and tuck of the race category and race to the top. Commenting on the upcoming race, Iqram said, “With Adib out of the equation, we have lost one contender – it could be both good and bad depending on how we see it. But I think there won’t be much of a difference in terms of competitiveness. We race on a big circuit ground which means all riders have a winning chance. The machine is a good one as it is compatible with my riding style. For us, the riders especially, who are still learning to ride on a big track, this is a good bike to learn on. The track too is a training ground that helps us work within the race line which is one of the important elements in racing. It is not that fast but not that slow too. The most important thing is optimising the machine that fits my riding techniques. To me, all riders are on par but I believe Akid and Jebat would be my main rivals as they work with very good strategies. They are also quite bold. My goal this season is to take the championship title.” While the rest of the top five riders remain the same and will be back for another season, the race category is bound to get feisty especially with new entries. The number of riders may differ from the last season with nine riders lesser but the race category which will utilise the underbone machine at 155cc will see riders optimising between slip-stream to make the cut, which makes up for its unique proposition. Jebat Zulkarnain, 2nd runner up of Season 2024 who will also be riding in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites said, “This season will definitely be a challenging one especially with many new experienced riders with great calibre. But I am bucking up on my side especially with fitness and training sessions. Most importantly, I trust in my abilities 100%. I will give my best and make sure that there are no regrets. My goal is to be the overall champion or worse comes to worst, podium in each race.” Raiyan Khardanee on the other hand said, “While there are many experienced riders which raises the benchmark on a yearly basis, the most important thing for me is to make sure that the strategies work well with us. In terms of the machine, I know that all machines will be in its best condition, made for best optimisation. The preparations are very important. On my side, I have been doing endurance and speed training to maintain consistency. My goal is to make it on top.”
The highly competitive Race 2 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass saw Rayyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of PS RACING TEAM secure victory, while Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR clinched the 2024 championship title. Throughout the race, Rayyan, Muhd Al Syakir Zufayri Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, and Adib fought fiercely for the top positions. The final lap turned into a nail-biting battle as riders vied for every inch of advantage. Rayyan executed a flawless strategy at Turn 14, overtaking his rivals to claim the win with a time of 17’50:834s. He shared his joy post-race, “The race was very intense. I tried many times to overtake but was unsuccessful. Before reaching Turn 14, I changed my strategy and finally managed to win the race. I’m very happy, and this is a great motivation for the upcoming season.” Second place went to Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of ALL BIKE RACING TEAM at 17’51:323s, with Adib securing P3 at 17’51:389s, which sealed his championship triumph for the season. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Rayyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – PS RACING TEAM (17’50:834s) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (17’51:323s) 3. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’51:389s) 4. Md Iman Fahmi Senin – UNITED MOTOR RACING SPIRIT (17’51:431s) 5. Haidar Nur Akmal Mohd Zaki – E ONE CHONG MOTOR (17’51:464s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (117 points) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (61 points) 3. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (58 points) 4. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – PS RACING TEAM (52 points) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (46 points)
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, where Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR claimed his fourth win in the fiercely contested Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category, watched him clinching championship title for season 2024. The day began with Adib dominating the qualifying session, setting the fastest lap time at 2’50:806s. He was followed closely by Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, clocking 2’51:868s, and Muhd Adam Shahzhrel Mohd Azhrel of MH CHUA & SONS with 2’52:006s. The 6-lap race witnessed fierce competition among the 32 riders, with frequent changes in the lead as the race began. Adib adopted a calm and steady approach, biding his time amidst the tightly packed group, where gaps between riders were razor-thin. The intensity reached its peak in the final lap as the riders turned up the aggression. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of K-SENG MOTOR RACING, eyeing his second victory of the season, was left heartbroken when Adib charged through the group, taking control and crossing the finish line to secure victory with a time of 17’46:019s. Adib said, “In the final lap, that’s when I really started to push. Throughout the race, I was enduring pain to the point where tears were flowing, but I held on because I wanted this victory. To be a champion, you have to go through challenges like this. Alhamdulillah, I succeeded today, and I will try again for Race 2 tomorrow.” Jebat secured second place, just 0.023 seconds behind, with a time of 17’46:042s, while Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM claimed third at 17’46:051s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’46:019s) 2. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (17’46:042s) 3. Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (17’46:051s) 4. Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – KEAT SENG MOTOR (17’46:115s) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (17’46:118s)
In today’s practice sessions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR set the fastest time in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category during Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship. In Practice 1, Adib led with a fastest lap of 2’51.080s. He was followed by Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan of KEAT SENG MOTOR, who clocked 2’53.330s, and Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of ALL BIKE RACING TEAM in third with a time of 2’53.368s. Adib continued his dominance in Practice 2 with a best lap time of 2’52.953s, reaching a top speed of 115.38 km/h. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of AKJB secured second place with a time of 2’53.250s, just 0.297s behind Adib. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali took third place with a time of 2’53.400s. Overall, Adib topped the combined practice results, with Akid and Fadlyshah rounding out the top three. Adib commented, “Today, thank God, I just focused on getting the feel and rhythm back with the bike. I hope to do my best as I am currently leading the championship. This is my first time leading overall, and I’ll try to gather as many points as possible. Hopefully, I can achieve a good result in tomorrow’s race.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race Masterclass 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (2’51:080s) 2. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – AKJB (2’53:250s) 3. Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – KEAT SENG MOTOR (2’53:330s) 4. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (2’53:368s) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (2’53:577s)
The season finale of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Will Md Adib Arsyad of SGH Credit bag a double-win before claiming the championship title? It was a great start for Adib this season when he barged ahead of the troop in Round 2 to take a double-win, scoring a flat 50-points for himself. In Round 3 however, Adib may not have scored the flying colours but it was successful enough for him to take lead of the overall standings with a total of 76 points to his name and 36 points ahead of the rider next in line. In his failure to compete competitively in Round 3, he may have found his rivalry in Azrul Affendi of CSL Brothers who took the win in Race 1 and Ahmad Jebat of SCM Factory Racing who bagged victory in Race 2. While both the riders are far off from Adib in terms of overall points, it surely seems like they are capable of injecting pressure and reducing his competitive stride. Apart from that, there are the likes of other riders who are equally on par, capable of disrupting Adib’s attempt of becoming a champion. So, will Adib choose to play it safe or will he go all out to showcase his strengths? Commenting on the race, Adib said, “I plan to find a balance between playing it safe and pushing beyond the limits. It is important to avoid unnecessary risks but at the same time, to maintain an aggressive yet calculated approach in helping secure the lead position without losing momentum. In Round 3, the weather conditions and track grip posed significant challenges. Additionally, the competition was also more intense than the previous round. With the riders improving on their strategies, it was harder to maintain dominance.” “I believe all the riders are my closest rival because they have consistently shown strong performance and seem to have improved on their machine setup. Their cornering speed and consistency too has enhanced making them tough competitors. However, I am quite confident with my strengths at SIC especially with my cornering techniques and the ability to maintain high speeds on the long-straights. I am also familiar with the track layout which gives me an edge in anticipating critical turns and braking zones. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I will hit it big this time around. If I become the champion, the next move would be to take on the international challenges. I want to gain exposure and experience at a higher level. I also want to work on refining my skills and building a strong team to support my journey in motorsports.”
It’s a moment that no athlete ever expects to face. In an instant, the excitement of the race turned to dread. For Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno, that moment arrived during Free Practice 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. What began as a promising day for the young rider quickly turned into a nightmare that would change everything. Adie entered the MAM Malaysian Superbike Championship full of hope, competing in two categories: the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass and the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites. He had just set the fastest lap time in the Free Practice 2 of YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass, his dreams soaring with every turn. But fate had a cruel twist in store. Later, during the Free Practice 2 for the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites, disaster struck. A sudden crash resulted in a broken femur, leaving Adie’s aspirations shattered and his spirit in turmoil. The dreams he had fought for now seemed distant, overshadowed by pain and uncertainty. Reflecting on that fateful moment, Adie shared, “In the last five minutes, I fell at Turn 14 at maximum speed. Suddenly, Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of HIAP AIK RACING TEAM’s bike was right in front of me. At that moment, the distance was too close to avoid it. We collided, and I was thrown high into the air, landing hard. At that moment, two bikes crashed into me, and I ended up with a broken right femur.” His words capture the chaos of a split second, a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change. The thrill of racing, once exhilarating, had turned into a harrowing experience that would leave a lasting mark on his life. “Honestly, I am very sad,” Adie confided, the weight of his disappointment evident. “I had prepared myself for this race and set targets for this round. But it seems it wasn’t meant to be. Insha Allah, I believe that something better will come in the future. I will strive to recover and race again as soon as possible.” For Adie, this isn’t just about racing; it’s about the passion that fuels his life. The pain of this setback feels insurmountable, but deep down, there’s a flicker of hope that refuses to be extinguished. As he navigates this difficult chapter, Adie remains resolute in his determination to recover. “Right now, I’m still not fully healthy. But if I follow all the doctor’s instructions, Insha Allah, I will recover soon.” The support from his team and fans is a lifeline, yet the road ahead is daunting. Each physical therapy session will serve as a reminder of both the struggle and the passion that drives him to return to the track. Adie also shared the advice from his doctors: “I need to adhere to a strict medication schedule and undergo physical therapy to fully recover.” This practical approach highlights the reality of his situation as he contemplates the long journey back to competitive racing. For Adie, the path to recovery is not just a physical journey; it’s a test of resilience and hope—a testament to the unwavering belief that brighter days await just beyond the next bend in the track.