Race 2 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA withstand relentless pressure to secure a stunning victory in the MSBK1000 A category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. From the race start, Azroy surged into the lead with Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA glued to his tail, pushing hard to force an early error. Behind the leading duo, Azroy’s teammate Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi and Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT battled closely for third. By Lap 2, Adam muscled past Zaqhwan to chase down the front pair, while at P5, Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING came under pressure from Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR TEAM ASIA. Unfortunately, Lachlan’s charge ended on Lap 3 with a crash. On Lap 4, Andi lit up the timing screens with the fastest lap of the race at 2’07.588s, gradually closing the gap to the leading pack. Meanwhile, Kasma unleashed the top speed of the day at 291.1km/h, shadowing Azroy and keeping the fight alive. By Lap 6, Azroy remained firmly in control, fending off every attempt from Kasma, while Zaqhwan reclaimed third from Adam to re-establish the Honda duo at the sharp end. The final lap delivered pure drama as Kasma launched multiple overtaking attempts, but Azroy held his ground with ice-cool composure. In a nail-biting sprint to the finish line, Azroy crossed first at 21’23.822s, with Kasma just 0.443s adrift at 21’24.265s. Zaqhwan completed the podium in third at 21’25.957s. Azroy said, “The race conditions today were extremely hot, which was exactly what I wanted, but I wasn’t able to deliver my best performance in terms of lap times, as I couldn’t hit the 2’06 pace here. I’ll need to review what we were lacking this time, but regardless, I’m grateful to my team for all their hard work. We need to keep this momentum going and prepare strongly for Round 5 of the ARRC here at Sepang.” 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 2 1. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (21’23.822s) 2. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (21’24.265s) 3. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (21’25.957s) 4. ADAM NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (21’27.795s) 5. ANDI FARID IZDIHAR – ASTRA HONDA RACING (21’37.336s)
The MSBK1000 B battle in Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP ended with a dramatic twist at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, as Muhd Amirul Affiq Ahmad Solikhin of NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO stormed to a commanding Race 2 victory, while Muhd Raudhatul Razman of Malaysia lifted the Weekend Champion crown with consistent performances across both races. At the race start, Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING surged off the line to lead, but by Lap 2, Amirul showed his pace, overtaking Kamarul and stretching clear at the front. Behind them, Raudhatul slotted into P3, steadily pulling away from He Junpeng of SILVER STEED RACING TEAM. By Lap 5, Amirul was untouchable, extending his advantage to a remarkable 13 seconds over Kamarul, riding with complete confidence and control. When the chequered flag fell, Amirul secured a dominant victory with a time of 22’45.749s, leaving the rest of the field far behind. Raudhatul’s composure and strategy paid off as he climbed to second at 23’14.681s, just edging out Kamarul, who completed the podium at 23’14.731s. Thanks to his consistent results from both Race 1 and Race 2, Raudhatul was crowned Weekend Champion, underlining the importance of consistency in the championship fight. Raudhatul shared, “The race was really intense. My strategy was very simple, wait until the last lap, look for the right line, and make my move. In the final two to three laps, I stayed calm and conserved myself, then on the last lap, I launched the attack and it paid off.” 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 2 1. MUHD AMIRUL AFFIQ AHMAD SOLIKHIN – NOMONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO (22’45.749s) – 10 laps 2. MUHD RAUDHATUL RAZMAN – MALAYSIA (23’14.681s) – 10 laps 3. KAMARUL IZAD ISHAK – KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING (23’14.731s) – 10 laps 4. HE JUNPENG – SILVER STEED RACING TEAM (21’24.683s) – 9 laps 5. TEUKU IRFAN AFFANDY – TRIPLE A GARAGE (21’33.316s) – 9 laps
Race 2 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP witnessed an emphatic comeback by Muhd Helmi Azman of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, who stormed to victory in the MSBK600 class at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. From the race start, Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA got off the line strongly to seize the early lead. But it didn’t take long before Helmi made a bold move to overtake and establish himself at the front, with teammate, Khairul Idham Pawi holding third. The trio quickly pulled away from the chasing group, building a 3-second gap by Lap 2. The early laps delivered thrilling exchanges as Izam and Helmi swapped positions several times, but Helmi soon began to showcase his superior pace. On Lap 3, he set the fastest time at 2’12.490s, retaking the lead before clocking yet another blistering effort of 2’11.679s on Lap 5. By mid-race, Helmi had carved out a commanding advantage, leaving Izam and Khairul locked in a fierce battle for second place. Their duel reached fever pitch on Lap 8, with both riders overtaking each other at nearly every turn, delivering a nail-biting fight to the chequered flag. At the front, Helmi crossed the finish line unchallenged in 22’07.363s to claim a statement win. Behind him, the fight for second went down to the wire, with Izam prevailing over Khairul by just 0.076s, finishing in 22’16.202s against Khairul’s 22’16.278s. Helmi expressed, “The race today was quite tough. This week we didn’t get the chance to try out any proper settings, and even during the race the bike adjustments were still far from ideal. My target was to run a 2’10 pace, but I could only manage 2’11. I couldn’t push any harder, so I just focused on maintaining my pace. Early on, Izam gave me a good fight, but I knew I had the pace, so I stayed calm and managed the situation. Above all, I want to thank my team for working so hard this week, especially after my crash yesterday. Today’s result was my way of redeeming that disappointment. I’ll take the experience from this race and carry it forward into the next one.” 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 2 1. MUHD HELMI AZMAN – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’07.363s) 2. MUHD IZAM IKMAL IZAMLI – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (22’16.202s) 3. KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’16.278s) 4. CAO VIET NAM – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (22’29.043s) 5. FARRES PUTRA MOHD FADHIL – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (22’31.828s)
Race 2 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP saw the MSBK250 A class deliver another thrilling contest at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Ahmad Afif Amran of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle. From the race start, Afif wasted no time in charging to the front at the first corner, leaving behind his teammate Md Akid Aziz, who was locked in a close fight with Reynaidi Pradana of REY RACING SPEED and Sai Rahil Pillarisetty of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 for the final podium spot. Meanwhile, Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING mounted a fierce challenge on Afif, with Akid soon joining the leading group. Adding more drama to the mix, Md Irfan Haykhal Amidi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, who had started way back from grid 25, stunned the field by clocking the fastest lap of the race at 2’24.887s to break into the leading pack in P5. By Lap 7, Afif remained firmly in control, though Akid’s attempts to overtake Irfan were quickly shut down as the Indonesian rider defended his ground while still pushing to close in on the leader. The decisive moment came on the final lap when Irfan Ardiansyah suffered a crash, opening the door for Akid to climb into second position. At the front, Afif executed his strategy flawlessly to claim victory in 19’35.739s, followed by Akid in 19’39.588s, while Irfan Haykhal capped off a sensational comeback with a podium finish in 19’42.451s, ahead of Reynaidi and Sai. Afif commented, “Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to have taken the top spot on the podium today. With yesterday’s unpredictable weather, we didn’t have much data for wet conditions during the race. We managed to gather a bit of data yesterday, but thankfully the weather was good today. At the start, I tried to push, but my tyres didn’t allow me to go all out as the grip felt very loose both front and rear. So, I decided to save my tyres first and only pushed hard in the last three laps. On the final lap, I went all out, and thankfully the strategy worked perfectly, I managed to win today’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 – RACE 2 1. AHMAD AFIF AMRAN – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (19’35.739s) 2. MD AKID AZIZ – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (19’39.588s) 3. MD IRFAN HAYKHAL AMIDI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (19’42.451s) 4. REYNAIDI PRADANA – REY RACING SPEED (19’42.734s) 5. SAI RAHIL PILLARISETTY – REY RACING SPEED (19’54.721s)
PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit played host to another electrifying battle in Race 2 of the MSBK250 B class, as Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM delivered a commanding performance to not only win the race but also clinch the title of Weekend Champion at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. From the race start, Qayyim launched himself straight into the lead, immediately distancing himself from the chasing pack of Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING, Khairul Firdaus Kadzim from Malaysia, and TRIPLE A GARAGE duo Ke Huanni and Zakwan Anas Azizulkhairi. By mid-race, Qayyim’s relentless pace allowed him to build a massive 5-second gap from the rest of the field, leaving no doubts about his control at the front. On Lap 5, Saidatul Zakirah Zairin of LADY BOSS RACING TEAM impressed by overtaking Huanni to climb into fourth place, showcasing her determination against the mixed grid. Qayyim eventually crossed the line unchallenged in 20’00.943s, sealing a dominant victory and capping off Round 3 as the Weekend Champion. Carlsen secured second in 20’37.225s, while Firdaus clinched the final podium spot in 20’44.227s. Qayyim shared, “Today’s race was really intense. My target was to follow the second group of A class, but honestly, I didn’t expect to win or improve this much, especially since I’ve not been feeling well this week due to a fever. Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful for this result. A big thank you to my team for providing me with a strong machine, and to all the supporters who have been cheering for me.” 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 2 1. QAYYIM RAZIN RAZALI – HORIZON RACING TEAM (20’00.943s) 2. CALRSEN JACOB SOLIS – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING (20’37.225s) 3. KHAIRUL FIRDAUS KADZIM – MALAYSIA (20’44.227s) 4. KE HUANNI – TRIPLE A GARAGE (20’49.837s) 5. SAIDATUL ZAKIRAH ZAIRIN – LADY BOSS RACING TEAM (20’50.487s)
Race 2 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP witnessed an electrifying battle in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where TAKONG RACING’s Muhd Ali Imran Mohd Dzul Hijri emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish. At the race start, Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of BAN HWA MOTORSPORTS led the pack with Ali Imran and Ahmad Rayyan Qayyum of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM close behind. By Lap 2, Ali surged past Jebat and immediately attempted to break away from the field. Midway through the race, Ali still held the lead, but Muhd Afiq Syazanie Muhd Zaini of ENG HUAT MOTORSPORT closed the gap and set the fastest lap of 2’54.804s, trailing just 0.116s behind. The two riders exchanged positions multiple times, with Ali responding by clocking an even faster time of 2’54.299s to reclaim control. Their relentless duel created a commanding 5.767s gap ahead of the chasing group. The final lap brought high drama as Jebat, Rayyan, Muhd Aliff Mohd Hafis of E ONE CHONG MOTOR, and Shazrel Aqief Hakimy Sazali of BAN HWA MOTORSPORTS were all caught in a crash that ended their podium hopes. Out in front, Afiq made his move and briefly passed Ali. However, Ali unleashed his strength on the final straight, reclaiming the lead at the line to seal victory with a time of 17’43.667s. Afiq finished just a heartbeat behind at 17’43.779s, while Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah of HK MOTOR capitalised on the chaos to secure third place at 17’51.442s. Ali shared, “Alhamdulillah, I’m truly grateful and I want to thank my parents and family for their support. In today’s race, my aim was to create a gap from the second group. In the last two laps, I saw Afiq closing in, so I focused on staying with him. On the final straight, I used my body positioning to make the move and managed to take the win. Alhamdulillah.” 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 2 1. MUHD ALI IMRAN MOHD DZUL HIJRI – TAKONG RACING (17’43.667s) 2. MUHD AFIQ SYAZANIE MUHD ZAINI – ENG HUAT MOTORSPORT (17’43.779s) 3. RAJA ABDURRAQIB RAJA MOHD NORFATIHAH – HK MOTOR (17’51.442s) 4. DANISH RIFQI YUSNIZAM – CHJ RACING (17’51.816s) 5. AHMAD MUIZZUDIN AHMAD NIZAM – KSENG MOTOR (17’53.153s)
Race 2 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP delivered a nail-biting finale in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites, as Muhammad Aqil Danial Nasrul of TME RACING stormed to victory at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. From the very start, the contest was unpredictable. Shahzureen Que Absyar of SHH PENANG TEAM surged to the front, but the lead kept changing hands lap after lap. By Lap 2, Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of HENN BIKERS RACING snatched the top spot, with Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of SINGDECA DYNAMIC right on his tail. The intensity climbed on Lap 3 when Asyraff Zaquan Zainal Raif of BLH 46 RACING moved ahead, while Muhd Fareeq Mohd Faizal of WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM clocked the fastest lap of the stage at 2’55.412s to put himself into second. No rider could maintain control for long. On Lap 5, Muhd Farhan Naqib Mohd of TAYCON MOTOR lit up the circuit with an even quicker 2’55.194s, briefly leading the group with Fareeq close behind. As the final lap approached, the race transformed into a four-way shootout. Aqil, showing nerves of steel, led the charge, with Naqib and Fareeq piling on the pressure. But Aqil held his ground to cross the finishing line first at 20’39.681s, edging out Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM by just 0.023 seconds. Mohd Shazrilee Pattelee of TKC RACING completed the podium, only 0.057 seconds adrift. Aqil said, “The race was really intense. I started all the way from 25th on the grid and had to find my rhythm coming from the back to fight my way forward. Alhamdulillah, I managed to finish in first place today.” 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 2 1. MUHAMMAD AQIL DANIAL NASRUL – TME RACING (20’39.681s) 2. AHMAD IQRAM DANISH AHMAD GHAZALI – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (20’39.704s) 3. MOHD SHAZRILEE PATTELEE – TKC RACING (20’39.738s) 4. ASYRAFF ZAQUAN BIN ZAINAL RAIF – BLH 46 RACING (20’39.757s) 5. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS (20’39.758s)
The Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP’s MSBK1000 A category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw a masterclass performance from Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA, who stormed to a commanding victory in wet conditions. At lights out, Kasma surged to the front and never looked back, immediately pulling clear of his rivals. Behind him, Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR TEAM ASIA and Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT initially slotted into contention, before Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING muscled his way into second on Lap 2. By Lap 3, Kasma had already created a 4.899s gap, leaving Andi, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, Adam, and Lachlan locked in a tight four-rider battle for second. As the race progressed, Kasma looked untouchable, stretching his lead to 6.655s over Andi, while Azroy ran a solitary race in third, more than 12 seconds adrift. Kasma crossed the finish line unchallenged in 24’09.017s, securing a dominant victory. Andi completed a strong ride to finish second in 24’11.565s, while Azroy clinched the final podium spot at 24’28.212s. Kasma commented, “I had confidence, but I wasn’t overly confident, because in a race under rainy conditions, victory can come down to luck. If luck is on your side, you can finish the race, if not, you won’t. Just now I tried to stay focused on my riding. I think I was maybe too focused because I wanted to preserve my tyres as the track was drying up. As a result, the tyres were wearing out more, so I needed to control my riding.” 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. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (24’09.017s) 2. ANDI FARID IZDIHAR – ASTRA HONDA RACING (24’11.565s) 3. AZROY HAKEEM ANUAR – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (24’28.212s) 4. LACHLAN EPIS – SAVITAR TEAM ASIA (24’50.683s) 5. CHEN HONGYAN – CHINA (24’59.368s)
Muhd Raudhatul Razman produced a sensational late charge to claim victory in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. From pole, Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING rocketed to the lead, chased by He Junpeng of SILVER STEED RACING TEAM and Muhd Amirul Affiq Ahmad Solikhin of NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO. Raudhatul and Teuku Irfan Affandy of TRIPLE A GARAGE followed close behind in the opening laps. By Lap 4, Kamarul had already carved out a 5-second lead, while Raudhatul began to close in on Junpeng in the fight for second. On Lap 6, Raudhatul made his move, snatching P2 and closing to just 0.342s behind the leader. Teuku and Junpeng also joined the battle, compressing the front group. The turning point came on Lap 7, when Teuku boldly overtook both Raudhatul and Kamarul to seize control. But Raudhatul wasn’t done, finding an extra burst of pace on the final lap, he launched his decisive attack and powered to a dramatic win in 26’30.206s. Teuku finished just 0.197s behind in second, while Kamarul had to settle for third at 26’36.315s after his early dominance slipped away. Raudhatul expressed, “Today’s race was quite challenging because the track was fully wet. Let’s see how it goes tomorrow, but of course, our target will be P1. I think the main challengers for tomorrow will be Kamarul Izad and Teuku Irfan. If I can overtake these two riders, I believe I’ll feel more secure.” 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. MUHD RAUDHATUL RAZMAN – MALAYSIA (26’30.206s) 2. TEUKU IRFAN AFFANDY – TRIPLE A GARAGE (26’30.403s) 3. KAMARUL IZAD ISHAK – KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING (26’36.315s) 4. HE JUNPENG – SILVER STEED RACING TEAM (24’10.176s) 5. MUHD AMIRUL AFFIQ AHMAD SOLIKHIN – NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO (24’18.594s)
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP delivered a heart-stopping Race 1 in the MSBK600 category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA emerging victorious after an intense battle with Muhd Helmi Azman of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA. At the start, Izam surged ahead to take the holeshot, while his teammate Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil slipped past Helmi to occupy second place. Helmi regrouped quickly and began his charge, setting the pace with a blistering 2’29.120s lap and reaching 242.2km/h on Lap 3 as he chased down Izam. But Izam fought back with a faster 2’28.571s lap and a top speed of 243.8km/h, keeping the Honda rider at bay. By Lap 6, a mistake from Izam allowed Helmi to close the gap to just 0.365s, while Helmi’s teammate Khairul Idham Pawi overtook Farres for third. The closing laps turned into a spectacular showdown as Helmi finally passed Izam on Lap 8, only for Izam to immediately retaliate. On Lap 9, Helmi took another risk but lost control and crashed, rejoining the race in third. Izam capitalised on the incident to stretch his lead and crossed the line first with a commanding time of 25’02.084s. The drama didn’t end there, as Helmi launched a breathtaking last-corner move, snatching second place by just 0.001s ahead of Khairul, who settled for third. Izam said, “In today’s race, I had a very good start. At first, I wasn’t too confident because I knew Helmi had strong pace here. Step by step, I observed whether Helmi could stay with me or not. Around six laps in, I started to struggle with my rear tyre, so I just kept my pace. I saw the board showing a 1.500s gap, and my pace was a bit slower compared to Helmi. In the last three laps, I knew I was on the podium, but I still wanted this victory because it’s been three years since I last rode a 600cc. I noticed Helmi was quite aggressive. He knew I wasn’t fast in the high-speed corners, but I managed to overtake in the slow corner. I didn’t expect Helmi to crash. Hopefully tomorrow we’ll see how things go, and we can battle again with Helmi and Khairul.” 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. MUHD IZAM IKMAL IZAMLI – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (25’02.084s) 2. KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (25’21.030s) 3. MUHD HELMI AZMAN – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (25’21.031s) 4. FARRES PUTRA MOHD FADHIL – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (25’23.403s) 5. ZHOU FENGLONG – CHINA (26’17.892s)
Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP brought high drama in the MSBK250 A category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with rain-soaked conditions testing both skill and courage. In the end, it was Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING who mastered the wet track to secure a brilliant victory. At the start, Ahmad Afif Amran and Md Akid Aziz of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO charged forward, only for Irfan to steal the lead at the first corner. Md Akif Abdullah of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA also quickly joined the front group, setting the stage for an intense battle. By lap 2, Irfan looked the most comfortable in the slippery conditions, leading confidently with Akif in second and Nguyen Ton Anh Phu of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM in third. Afif, meanwhile, slipped down the order after being overtaken by Sai Rahil Pillarisetty of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 and Reynadi Pradana of REY RACING SPEED. The race took a dramatic turn on lap 4 when both Akif and Sai crashed, losing their chance to fight for the podium. This opened the door for Ton Anh Phu and Reynadi to climb into second and third positions behind Irfan. From there, the front trio broke away. Irfan and Ton Anh Phu pushed hard, clocking speeds of 177km/h even on the wet surface, and stretched an 8-second gap over the chasing pack. Behind them, Akid clawed back to fourth and later overtook Reynadi for third, sparking a fierce late-race fight. On the final lap, Reynadi launched one last attack, regaining third from Akid. Up front, Irfan pulled clear to a safe margin, crossing the finish line in 21’37.651s, 3.800s ahead of Ton Anh Phu, who secured second place. Reynadi held on to claim third. Irfan shared, “From the start I wanted to push as much as possible, but I almost had a high side at Turn 4 and slid, so I decided to just keep my own pace and try to stay consistent. In the end, I managed to finish P1. I’m very happy and grateful. Hopefully Race 2 will be even better.” 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. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (21’37.651s) 2. NGUYEN TON ANH PHU – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (21’41.451s) 3. REYNAIDI PRADANA – REY RACING SPEED (21’47.937s) 4. MD AKID AZIZ – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (21’48.203s) 5. AHMAD AFIF AMRAN – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (22’08.268s)
Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP delivered excitement in the MSBK250 B category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM producing a commanding performance to clinch a runaway win. Qayyim, who started from pole with 2’33.520s, immediately surged to the front at lights out. Behind him, Khairul Firdaus Kadzim held second position, chased closely by Zakwan Anas Azizulkhairi of TRIPLE A GARAGE. The Horizon Racing rider quickly built a massive lead, pulling more than 22 seconds clear of the field. As the race unfolded, Firdaus initially maintained second, with Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING in third, ahead of Zakwan and Daniel Benjamin Farhan Jalaluddin of NOMONEY RACING BY BRAAAP – ESTREMO. On lap 6, Carlsen launched a bold attack to overtake Firdaus for P2. However, the drama intensified on the final lap as both Zakwan and Firdaus struck back, passing Carlsen to reclaim second and third respectively. At the chequered flag, Qayyim crossed the line unchallenged in 22’17.564s to secure a dominant victory. Zakwan finished second in 23’06.247s, with Firdaus completing the podium at 23’08.109s. Qayyim said, “Alhamdulillah, I managed to secure a good position and a victory. In today’s race, I tried to follow the front group and maintain my position. I also focused on keeping a consistent pace until the end, and Alhamdulillah, I achieved a good result today.” 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. QAYYIM RAZIN RAZALI – HORIZON RACING TEAM (22’17.564s) 2. ZAKWAN ANAS AZIZULKHAIRI – TRIPLE A GARAGE (23’06.247s) 3. KHAIRUL FIRDAUS KADZIM – MALAYSIA (23’08.109s) 4. CALRSEN JACOB SOLIS – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING (23’09.599s) 5. SAIDATUL ZAKIRAH ZAIRIN – LADY BOSS RACING TEAM (23’55.588s)
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP continued with a nail-biting Race 1 in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT fought through tricky wet conditions to claim victory. As the race began under light rain, Jebat launched strongly to lead the pack, but Muhd Ali Imran Mohd Dzul Hijri of TAKONG RACING immediately challenged, pulling a bold move at the final corner. Jebat responded and reclaimed P1, with Ahmad Muizzudin Ahmad Nizam of KSENG MOTOR in third, followed by Irish Shazwan Mohd Arfan of TIGA-S MOTOSIKAL and Akif Qayyum Rosefendy of PJ WONG MOTOR. On lap 3, Ali snatched the lead once again, while Jebat, determined to fight back, clocked the fastest lap of 3’22.186s. Muizzudin, running third, crashed at the last corner but managed to rejoin in P8. The battle intensified as Jebat and Ali traded places while Irish held steady in P3. Suddenly, Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah of HK MOTOR stormed into contention, setting the fastest lap of the race at 3’22.059s. By the closing stages, the four-rider group of Jebat, Ali, Abdurraqib, and Irish had broken away from the rest. The final lap delivered pure drama as the quartet went wheel-to-wheel, but Jebat held firm, powering across the finish line at 20’24.449s. Ali secured second with 20’24.505s, and Abdurraqib completed the podium in third at 20’24.665s. Jebat said, “Today’s race was quite challenging, especially from the new riders. As I mentioned yesterday, they were going to give me a tough fight, and indeed, they pushed me hard right until the end. The weather was rainy too, but Alhamdulillah, even though I lost out on the straights, I managed to make up for it in the corners. Thank you to my mother who always prays for me. Alhamdulillah, P1 today!” 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. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – BAN HWA MOTORSPORT (20’24.449s) 2. MUHD ALI IMRAN MOHD DZUL HIJRI – TAKONG RACING (20’24.505s) 3. RAJA ABDURRAQIB RAJA MOHD NORFATIHAH – HK MOTOR (20’24.665s) 4. IRISH SHAZWAN MOHD ARFAN – TIGA-S MOTOSIKAL (20’24.914s) 5. MUHD AKIF QAYYUM ROSEFENDY – PJ WONG MOTOR (20’33.110s)
Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of WEE PLUS RACING SABAH delivered a last-lap masterclass to clinch victory in Race 1 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. The race began on a wet but drying track, with Shahzureen Que Absyar of SHH PENANG TEAM seizing the holeshot before Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM powered past to lead. The early laps saw constant shuffling, with Mohd Ikram Dani Mohd Esa of EE SING and Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of SINGDECA DYNAMIC pushing into the fight, while Muhd Fareeq Mohd Faizal of WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM stayed in contention. By Lap 3, Iqram briefly regained the lead, chased by Muhd Al Syakir Zulfayri of MH CHUA & SONS and Al Syafiq himself. With positions changing every corner, made it impossible for any rider to break away. The drama peaked on the final lap, with Fareeq in front, Iqram and Akid right on his tail, and Allan Haris Herman of CHAI KEN MOTORSPORT ready to pounce. But in a breathtaking finish, Al Syafiq launched a bold move in the closing corners, surging into the lead and crossing the line in a nail-biting 22’47.022s. Akid finished just 0.007s behind, while Allan snatched third at 22’47.051s. Al Syafiq said, “I honestly didn’t expect to win. At the start, my aim was just to stay inside the top five. I kept my pace, waited for the right moment, and on the last lap I saw the chance, I made my move and took the victory.” 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. MUHD AL SYAFIQ MUHD AL AMIRUL ZAKI – WEE PLUS RACING SABAH (22’47.022s) 2. MUHD AKID MOHD SHAH KHEARUL NISIAM – SINGDECA DYNAMIC (22’47.029s) 3. ALLAN HARIS HERMAN – CHAI KEN MOTORSPORT (22’47.051s) 4. AHMAD IQRAM DANISH AHMAD GHAZALI – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (22’47.091s) 5. MUHD FAREEQ MOHD FAIZAL – WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM (22’47.262s)
Among the competitive MSBK250 B grid of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, one rider has been quietly yet powerfully making history. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin of LADY BOSS RACING TEAM is currently the only female rider in the top five overall standings after two rounds, proving that determination, skill, and consistency can break barriers in a sport often dominated by men. For Zakirah, the achievement feels rewarding, but she doesn’t see herself defined solely by gender. “It feels really rewarding to be in the top five overall, especially knowing how competitive the field is. At the same time, I don’t look at it purely as being the only female rider as I see myself first and foremost as a racer. My goal is always to perform at the highest level regardless of gender. That said, I do hope my presence in the top standings can inspire more women and young riders to believe they can succeed in this sport too,” she said. Competing against male riders brings unique challenges, but Zakirah has learned to rise above them with focus and resilience. “Sometimes people may underestimate me before I even get on the bike, so I’ve had to prove myself through performance rather than words. On track, the intensity is high and the margins for error are so small. I overcome this by training harder, staying disciplined, and keeping my mindset strong. Once the helmet is on, gender doesn’t matter. It’s about skill, strategy, and determination,” she explained. Her place in the top five has not come by chance. Experience abroad, particularly racing in Europe, has given Zakirah valuable growth that she has translated into her MSBK season. “Racing in Europe with the girls there has really helped me improve my skills, and I’ve brought that experience into this season. Consistency has been key, with finishing strong, collecting points even in tough conditions, and preparing well off the track. Physical training, studying data, and trusting my team have all played a big role in securing my position so far,” she shared. Zakirah treats every competitor equally but admits that her role as one of the few female riders motivates her to push harder. “I treat every rider the same regardless of gender, because once we’re on the grid it’s about performance. But yes, being one of the few female riders pushes me to raise my standards, not just to prove myself, but to show that women can compete at the same level in this sport. I hope that inspires more women to step into racing,” she said. Her training routine reflects the intensity required to compete at this level. “Physically, I focus a lot on strength and conditioning, cardio for endurance, and core strength for control. Mentally, I prepare by reviewing race data, visualizing scenarios, and keeping a strong, positive mindset. Racing can be unpredictable, so mental focus is just as important as the physical side,” she explained. With Round 3 of MSBK 2025 taking place this weekend, Zakirah remains focused on the bigger picture. “My main target is to stay consistent and keep collecting strong points, because that’s what makes the biggest difference over the season. Of course, I’d love to move higher up in the standings, and I feel confident with the preparation I’ve done and the experience I’ve gained. The competition will be tough, but I’m ready to give it my best,” she affirmed. Above all, Zakirah hopes her journey continues to pave the way for others. “I want young women to know that racing is not limited by gender. If you have the passion and determination, you can achieve your goals. It’s not always an easy journey, but with hard work and belief in yourself, it’s possible to compete at the same level as anyone else. I hope my journey shows that there’s a place for women in so-called ‘male-dominated’ sports too,” she said.
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA set the benchmark in the MSBK1000 A category, topping the combined practice times. In Free Practice 1 under dry conditions, Azroy posted the fastest lap of the day with 2’08.708s. Close behind, Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT recorded 2’08.768s, just 0.060s adrift. Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR TEAM ASIA impressed in third with 2’09.048s, while Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA completed the top five. The weather then shifted for Free Practice 2, as rain left the track wet and challenging. Adam adapted best to the conditions, topping the session with 2’22.020s. Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING was close behind in second, followed by Azroy, Zaqhwan, and Kasma. Despite the slower lap times, riders took the opportunity to gather valuable data for potential wet races. With his FP1 pace proving decisive, Azroy maintained the overall lead in the combined results ahead of Adam and Epis, while Kasma and Zaqhwan rounded off the top five. Azroy shared, “I’m feeling quite okay today because it’s been a while since I last rode a 1000cc bike at the Sepang Circuit. Now I’m getting used to the feeling on the bike again, so Alhamdulillah. For us, the lap time is still far from what we are targeting, but we still have time tomorrow and the day after, so we’ll do better then.” 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 MALAYSIA (2’08.708s) 2. ADAM NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (2’08.768s) 3. LACHLAN EPIS – SAVITAR TEAM ASIA (2’09.048s) 4. KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’09.230s) 5. MUHAMMAD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’09.775s)
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING emerge as the fastest rider in the MSBK1000 B category after combined practice. In Free Practice 1, Kamarul Izad showcased his speed early on, setting the benchmark with 2’16.905s. Behind him, Muhd Amirul Affiq Ahmad Solikhin of NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO clocked 2’17.492s, while Alvinderjit Singh of HORIZON RACING TEAM secured third with 2’19.513s. Completing the top five were Malaysia’s Muhd Raudhatul Razman and Teuku Irfan Affandy. Free Practice 2 presented slower times as conditions shifted, with He Junpeng of SILVER STEED RACING TEAM topping the session in 2’32.468s ahead of Theva Kumaran from MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM and Alvinderjit Singh. Many riders opted for careful runs, using the session to adapt to changing track grip. The combined times ultimately highlighted Kamarul Izad’s FP1 pace, putting him at the top ahead of Amirul Affiq and Alvinderjit. Raudhatul and Teuku completed the list of the five fastest riders of the day. Kamarul shared, “I feel happy being the fastest today because I crashed here before, which caused some trauma. But Alhamdulillah, after just two laps I managed to get back into rhythm. For Race 1, since it’s now the rainy season, we’ve gained new knowledge for wet conditions as well. If you ask any rider, of course we all want to improve further, so we’ll first work on getting the timing needed to move up to Category A. If we achieve that, we’ll definitely join next season.” 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 (2’16.905s) 2. MUHD AMIRUL AFFIQ AHMAD SOLIKHIN – NO MONEY RACING BY BRAAP – ESTREMO (2’17.492s) 3. ALVINDERJIT SINGH – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’19.513s) 4. MUHD RAUDHATUL RAZMAN – MALAYSIA (2’20.541s) 5. TEUKU IRFAN AFFANDY – MALAYSIA (2’21.857s)
The MSBK600 class in Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit was dominated by HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, with Muhd Helmi Azman leading the combined practice times. Helmi set the pace in Free Practice 1, clocking 2’12.463s with an impressive top speed of 150.64km/h. His teammate, Khairul Idham Pawi, followed closely behind in second with 2’13.164s, while Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia’s Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli secured third at 2’13.444s. Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM and Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia completed the top five. In Free Practice 2, heavy rain changed the track conditions, and it was Khairul’s turn to shine as he topped the session with 2’27.426s. Helmi stayed close in second with 2’27.914s, while Farres improved his performance to finish third. Zhou Fenglong of China made it into the top five in fourth, with Izam rounding off in fifth. Despite the mixed conditions, Helmi’s FP1 performance proved untouchable in the combined classification, securing the top spot ahead of Khairul in second and Izam in third. Cao Viet Nam and Farres Putra ensured a strong showing for both Honda and Yamaha outfits, rounding off the overall top five. Helmi said, “The weather wasn’t very good today, only this morning was slightly better, though still mid conditions. This time I’m racing in the MSBK600 class as preparation for the upcoming ARRC. Previously, I raced in MSBK1000 for training here, but this was a team strategy decision for me to return to the MSBK600 class to prepare more properly for ARRC. It didn’t take me long to adapt since the differences aren’t too big, so overall I’m quite satisfied with today. Still, tomorrow we need to work harder to get a better setup.” 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 HELMI AZMAN – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’12.463s) 2. KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’13.164s) 3. MUHD IZAM IKMAL IZAMLI – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’13.444s) 4. CAO VIET NAM – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’15.344s) 5. FARRES PUTRA MOHD FADHIL – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’15.603s)
The MSBK250 A category at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING setting the pace as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Free Practice 1, Irfan dominated the session by clocking the fastest lap time of 2’28.224s. He was followed closely by Muhd Akif Abdullah of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA in second with 2’29.270s, while Ngo Nguyen Viet Tuan of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM secured third position with 2’29.789s. Md Akid Aziz of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO placed fourth with 2’29.842s, and Nguyen Ton Anh Phu of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM completed the top five with 2’30.148s. The afternoon’s Free Practice 2 was held on a wet track, producing a shake-up in the order. Sai Rahil Pillarisetty of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 took the top spot with a time of 2’40.968s. Irfan continued to impress by placing second at 2’42.656s, followed by his fellow countryman, Md Irfan Haykhal Amidi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA in third at 2’43.323s. Reynaidi Pradana of REY RACING SPEED took fourth with 2’43.636s, and Anh Phu once again secured a top five finish with 2’44.317s. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Irfan emerged fastest overall, followed by Akif and Viet Tuan, while Akid and Anh Phu rounded out the top five. Irfan commented, “Today’s results were quite good, but the weather was a challenge with heavy rain and only a short dry window. Hopefully tomorrow we can get a better outcome, and the setup we found today can still work. The weather kept changing between hot and rainy, so I hope tomorrow everything will go smoothly.” 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. IRFAN ARDIANSYAH – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (2’28.224s) 2. MUHD AKIF ABDULLAH – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’29.270s) 3. NGO NGUYEN VIET TUAN – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’29.789s) 4. MD AKID AZIZ – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (2’29.842s) 5. NGUYEN TON ANH PHU – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’30.148s)
Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit saw Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM take control of the MSBK250 B category, finishing fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Free Practice 1, Qayyim made an immediate impact, setting the benchmark with a 2’36.122s lap to lead the session. Khairul Firdaus Kadzim, representing Malaysia, followed in second at 2’37.311s, while Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of FKR CHV RACING impressed with third place at 2’40.485s. Ke Huanni of TRIPLE A GARAGE and SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING’s Carlsen Jacob Solis completed the top five. Free Practice 2 was run under wet conditions, but Qayyim once again proved his adaptability by staying ahead of the pack with a 2’47.764s lap. Zakwan Anas Azizulkhairi of TRIPLE A GARAGE secured second with 2’52.263s, while Khairul Firdaus was consistent in third. Siti Norsyafiyah and Daniel Benjamin Farhan Jalaluddin of NOMONEY RACING BY BRAAAP – ESTREMO closed the top five. With the combined classification, Qayyim’s FP1 time was enough to secure his place at the top of the standings, ahead of Khairul Firdaus in second and Siti Norsyafiyah in third. Ke Huanni ranked fourth overall, while Carlsen Jacob Solis ensured an international presence in the top five for SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING. Qayyim shared, “In Free Practice 1, I was still searching for the right bike setup and my racing line. In Free Practice 2, I gradually found my rhythm, and the suspension improved as well. This became the best setup so far and allowed me to finish fastest today. I hope I can maintain this momentum through tomorrow and the next day.” 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 (2’36.122s) 2. KHAIRUL FIRDAUS KADZIM – MALAYSIA (2’37.311s) 3. SITI NORSYAFIYAH ALIA SAARIZAN – FKR CHV RACING (2’37.311s) 4. KE HUANNI – TRIPLE A GARAGE (2’40.610s) 5. CALRSEN JACOB SOLIS – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING (2’41.962s)
The YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP got underway today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT emerging as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, it was Muhd Ali Imran Mohd Dzul Hijri of TAKONG RACING who set the early pace, clocking 3’09.282s to lead the session. Ahmad Muizzudin Ahmad Nizam of KSENG MOTOR followed closely in second with a time of 3’09.614s, while Jebat settled for third at 3’09.663s. Practice 2 saw a major shift in momentum as Jebat stormed to the top with a blistering 2’56.817s lap, putting him firmly in control of the combined timesheets. Shah Putra Mohammad Fadhil of LKT RACING placed second with 2’57.570s, while Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah of HK MOTOR took third with a 2’57.960s lap. With the combined practice results, Jebat secured the top spot, followed by Shah Putra and Raja Abdurraqib. The competition remained tight with less than 1.3 seconds separating the top five riders. Jebat shared, “Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly today. The weather was quite good in the afternoon for Free Practice 2, but during Free Practice 1 it rained, so I couldn’t put in lap times like in Round 2, especially since there were many new riders. But I can expect them to fight with me tomorrow. Even if I get pole position in Qualifying 1, it doesn’t guarantee I’ll be ahead or win. Still, I will keep fighting 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. AHMAD JEBAT ZULKARNAIN – BAN HWA MOTORSPORT (2:56.817s) 2. SHAH PUTRA MOHAMMAD FADHIL – LKT RACING (2:57.570s) 3. RAJA ABDURRAQIB RAJA MOHD NORFATIHAH – HK MOTOR (2:57.960s) 4. SHAZREL AQIEF HAKIMY BIN SAZALI – HIAP AIK RACING TEAM (2:58.068s) 5. DANISH RIFQI YUSNIZAM – CHJ RACING (2:58.109s)
The Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category at Round 3 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Muhd Adam Shahzrel Mohd Azhrel of HONG BEE MOTORACING emerged as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Asyraff Zaquan bin Zainal Raif of BLH 46 RACING led the session with the fastest lap time of 3’14.972s. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of HENN BIKERS RACING followed closely in second position with a time of 3’15.628s, while Adam secured third place at 3’15.830s. In Practice 2, Adam improved significantly, clocking a fastest lap time of 2’53.454s to take the lead. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of SOON CHYE MOTOR placed second with a time of 2’53.672s, just 0.218s behind Adam, while Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM rounded out the top three at 2’54.753s. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Adam topped the timesheets as the fastest overall, followed by Raiyan in second and Ahmad Iqram in third. Adam said, “This is my first time riding this bike, and it’s different from the others I’ve used before because this is a sport bike. In Free Practice 1 it rained, I tried to put in lap times but could only manage P3. In Free Practice 2, I tried again and Alhamdulillah I got P1. Tomorrow, I will try to do even better.” 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 ADAM SHAHZREL MOHD AZHREL – HONG BEE MOTORACING (2’53.454s) 2. RAIYAN KHARDANEE MOHD SANUSI – SOON CHYE MOTOR (2’53.672s) 3. AHMAD IQRAM DANISH AHMAD GHAZALI – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (2’54.753s) 4. ASYRAFF ZAQUAN BIN ZAINAL RAIF – BLH 46 RACING (2’54.838s) 5. MUHD FAREEQ MOHD FAIZAL – WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM (2’54.987s)
At just 15 years old, Carlsen Jacob Solis has already proven that chasing dreams knows no borders. The SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING TEAM rider is not only holding his ground in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, but thriving, sitting third overall after two rounds. What sets him apart is more than raw talent. It’s his extraordinary commitment. While most riders train close to home, Carlsen flies back and forth between the Philippines and Malaysia, sacrificing time and comfort to learn under Malaysian ace Md Ramdan Rosli. For Carlsen, the decision to train under Ramdan was a logical yet strategic move. “Since I am competing in MSBK, it made sense to be coached by a Malaysian rider who is also internationally renowned. He can share with me not only his mastery of the local tracks here in Malaysia but also his international experience,” he explained. Such dedication is no small feat for a teenager. Flying across countries just to train requires resilience beyond his years, but Carlsen remains unfazed. “My dream to reach and excel on the international stage is my biggest drive. It keeps me going despite the difficulties and challenges of training abroad,” he shared. Under Ramdan’s guidance, Carlsen has discovered a coaching style that pushes him to grow in ways he had not experienced before. “Coach Ramdan has a very focused approach to training. He meticulously guides me section by section and compares data to help me achieve results,” he said. Among the many lessons, one stands above the rest. And it has shaped Carlsen not just as a rider, but as a person. “Patience and trusting the process, because success doesn’t happen overnight,” Carlsen said. Under the guidance of Coach Ramdan, he has embraced the philosophy that true progress is built gradually. Every lap and every training session adds up, reinforcing the importance of long-term growth over instant results. He is also acutely aware of how different his development might have been had he stayed home. “Training on world-class race tracks has contributed a lot to my development. Back home, training keeps me active, but abroad, it truly helps me improve,” he noted. Now, with Round 3 of MSBK 2025 taking place this weekend, Carlsen is focused on continuing his momentum and proving himself among the very best in the MSBK250 B class. “My main target for Round 3 is to match and beat my personal best time, and to battle with the leaders in my category. I will give my very best this round,” he affirmed. Looking further ahead, the Filipino rider’s vision is crystal clear, but his heart remains tied to the MSBK paddock. “In a few years, I want to see myself competing on the world stage, but I will definitely come back to MSBK,” he said.
Round 3 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Cao Viet Nam plans to make the most of his experience in the MSBK600 race category. The Vietnamese rider is not a stranger in the MSBK racing scene. He first made his appearance in the Honda CBR250 Challenge back in 2023 for one round before returning to embrace bigger challenges in the MSBK600 race category this season. While his exposure may have been slightly different before, he is set for not only a new benchmark this season but has also aced it well enough for a debutante in the race category. Viet Nam currently sits second in the overall standings with a total of 69 points after Round 2 and just 6 points away from the chart-topper, Khairul Idham Pawi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA. Throughout the four races, Viet Nam missed out on only one podium-finish and although he has not hit the 25-pointer just yet, his achievements throughout this season have been more than exemplary for a newbie in the race category. Will Viet Nam be able to celebrate a win in the race category? The contention is definitely strong especially with the likes of not just Khairul but his fellow teammate Irfan Haykal as well as Farres Putra of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA but with Viet Nam’s enhanced performance, he might just find a way to strike. Viet Nam said, “For me, the speed makes a whole lot of difference. I have not raced with a machine as fast as this. So, this experience gives me a very new perspective overall. It is quite exciting as I also have to adapt to different riding techniques. It is a lot of learning and practicing. For me, my closest contender would be Irfan Haykhal because he has a similar machine to mine and he is also competing in the AP250 race category of ARRC. So, the contention between us, I would say is pretty much the same.” “One of the things I do to keep track of my performance by cross-checking my outcome with my round-to-round target. I have a lot to learn and a lot to prepare for the future. To me, MSBK is a great platform that serves the growth and interest of motorsports enthusiast and from here, I have been able to not just practice but also achieve a result that keeps me motivated. My main goal is to improve my lap time, manage the machine better and pick up techniques that would work best.”
At just a young age, Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah has already made his mark in the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. Standing out not only for his talent but also for his small physique, Abdurraqib has turned what many may see as a limitation into one of his greatest strengths on track. In Round 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Abdurraqib stunned the field with a commanding performance, securing victory in Race 2. That moment, he said, was the result of self-belief and composure. “In the final laps, I focused on controlling my bike as best as I could. I had confidence that I could win, and that belief carried me to the chequered flag,” he recalled. For Abdurraqib, being one of the smallest riders on the grid has proven to be an advantage, particularly in rolling speed and on long straights where his lighter frame gives him an edge. “My size helps me carry rolling speed and gives me an advantage on the straights. It’s something I’ve learned to use to my benefit.” Still, the road is not without challenges. Competing against older and bigger riders forces him to dig deeper, sharpen his skills, and fight harder on the circuit. “Racing against older and stronger riders is always a challenge. With my smaller physique, I need to be more aggressive and focus on controlling the bike perfectly to stay competitive,” he said. Preparation, both physical and mental, plays a vital role in his growth as a rider. Abdurraqib ensures he enters every race weekend ready to perform at his maximum. “Each week before a race, I commit to intensive fitness and training, making sure I stay in good condition and avoid injury. I also prepare myself mentally so that when I race, I can give my very best,” he shared. As Round 3 of MSBK 2025 gets underway this weekend, Abdurraqib is determined to keep the momentum going and once again fight for the podium. “My goal is to do my best and aim for the top step, while focusing on executing my race strategy well. To all the fans, please keep supporting and praying for me,” he urged. Looking further ahead, the young rider added, “I will continue to give my best and work hard in the years to come. This is just the beginning for me.”
Round 3 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 will go all out to retain his position at the top spot in the MSBK250 A race category. In Round 1, he made it to the podium twice at the second spot but in Round 2, he was unstoppable when he dominated the circuit ground and swiped a double-win. With a total of 99 points, he is 13-points away from being defeated by the next rider in line; a trick he may not possibly fall into unless he is challenged by a faulty machine and a bad luck. Afif who has been in the racing scene for a long time has proven his calibre over the years and while he may have gone out of the lime-light in the last two seasons, he is definitely making a comeback this season with a visibly enhanced performance. Riding aboard a 250cc machine is not a new experience for the Terengganu bred rider who is famously known for his outstanding performance aboard the 150cc machine, especially in the local national championship. Afif has gained experiences previously on tank machines and while it was not his strong suit at that time, he has made some remarkable improvements since his participation in MSBK250 A this season. However, the challenges still remain and with a number of strong contenders in the entry list, it’s all about strategizing to ensure the position remains. According to Afif, “My team has gotten a good data last season and we have been utilising it to optimise our machine performance for this season. The outcome has been good so far as we are able to hit our target progressively. I prefer the 250cc machine compared to the 150cc because the lower cc requires quick thinking and strategizing during the race whereas the 250cc has got a lot to do with the machine and the rider’s stamina during the race. I think I am more fitted for the 250cc and so far, I have been enjoying the ride.” “My biggest challenge this season or rather rivalry comes from Irfan Ardiansyah who is quite an experienced rider compared to me. He is also very smart when racing and he knows his way around especially in managing the machine and the circuit. All riders in the MSBK250 A are excellent. So, one slight mistake can make it tough to be in the front troop. The goal right now is to touch up on my riding techniques and my performance so that I can enhance further in this race category however my main aim is to continuously compete competitively throughout the season so that I can maintain among the front troop.”
Round 3 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE is pushing beyond his limits to achieve better results in the MSBK250 B race category. In Round 1, the Taipei rider scored double-podium at third spot after battling the highly competitive stride. But that wasn’t enough for him. He bucked up, fine tuned his handling techniques and picked up pace before scoring another double-podium in Round 2 but with a notch up at the second spot. Will Pin-Hung be able to challenge and defeat two-time Weekend Champion, Qayyim Razin of HORIZON RACING TEAM in the next round? It may seem like a tough shot but it isn’t impossible and with the improvements made by the Pin-Hung, the only next move should be the top spot. Commenting on the race, Pin-Hung said, “I’m really happy to move up from third to second place. But talking about the challenges in the MSBK 250B, the hardest part is that I still have a gap compared to the first place. Closing that gap will be the biggest challenge. My machine is in a very good condition and it gives me great confidence but after round 2, I realised that there are still some areas to improve. So, together with the team, we will keep working on the setup to make it better. Both, the speed and riding techniques can always be improved. But for me, the most important part right now is to improve my riding techniques. With better techniques, I can manage the race pace more consistently and find better pace.” “My closest contender are riders with very similar lap times as mine -#25 Jocob Solis. We are always battling on the track, overtaking each other and pushing each other to be better. That competition is what helps me improve every race. I chose to race in MSBK because it’s one of the top championships in Asia, and many strong riders come here. Racing here helps me gain international race experience and also get used to world-class tracks like Sepang. This is an important step toward my future goals, like Asia Road Racing Championship, Asia Talent Cup or even Moto3 one day. Sepang Circuit is a very interesting track. There are so many different types of corners, and some of them are really tricky. But I like this track a lot because it challenges me to adapt and learn every time I ride here. I wish I could have more opportunity to ride in Sepang Circuit!”
Round 3 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Can Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain defeat the chart-topper in the YAMAHA Y16ZR RACE MASTERCLASS? Currently sitting at the second spot overall with a total of 48 points, 42-points shy of the top spot, it seems almost impossible for Jebat to topple Akid Shah and take over the lime-light. After taking a double-win in Round 1 and double-podium with 40 points in Round 2, Akid Shah currently remains unbeatable. Jebat on the other hand scored 16 points in three races, placing him above the rest of the troop after the Penangite. What would it take for Jebat to make it ahead of Akid Shah for once this season? The duo is highly competitive and based on their performance, they are also consistent with their lap time and achievements. It definitely is not easy for Jebat to override the superiority of Akid Shah on Sepang grounds unless he is able to strategize and strike while the iron is hot. This also means that Jebat has to tune up his sensory and be more focused during the race while being prepared for the potential risks ahead. Commenting on the race, Jebat said, “During Round 2, I struggled a little but I managed to get P3 in Race 1 and P2 in Race 2. The competition was stiff especially with riders who are really strong in the racing series. But I still try my best to adapt and fine tune my strategies to stay ahead of the others. Akid Shah is currently leading way ahead with 42-point advantage and perhaps to make it champion may be a tough shot. But, as a rider, the only motivation is the top spot on the podium and that’s what I will try to achieve for the rest of the rounds. My limitations may be in terms of weight and also strategy. Akid Shah is much smaller in size compared to myself which means he has better advantage on the long-straight during the race. I always read his body-language during the free practice sessions to see if I can trace and trail his game-plan.” “The Yamaha Y16ZR is a fantastic machine and excellent for racing. It has a small body structure which makes it light and easy for riders regardless of size to race aboard it. So, I truly enjoy riding it and have found great advantage aboard it. The Sepang circuit is my favourite track however one has to find courage and strength to ride there especially when the riders form a tight group. If we doubt ourselves, then it will be tough to take lead. My only goal at the moment is to make it as champion this season. Not going to be easy, but I am going to try as best as I could.”
Race 2 of Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Khairul Idham Pawi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA clinched a commanding win in the MSBK600 category. The race began with Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA surging to the front, but he was soon overtaken by HONDA RACING MALAYSIA teammates Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi and Khairul. Close behind in fourth was Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM. Khairul steadily worked his way to the front and took control of the race. Khairul set the fastest lap of the race with a time of 2’12.487s. By lap 2, he and Irfan had created a gap of 1.715s ahead of the chasing group, and the gap continued to grow. Behind them, Farres and Viet Nam fought hard for third place. On lap 4, Irfan suffered a crash, costing him the chance to share the podium with his teammate. Khairul maintained his lead, while Viet Nam moved up to second, trailing Khairul by 3.893s. Lap 6 saw Farres retake second place from Viet Nam, but Viet Nam kept the pressure on. By lap 8, Irfan, charging back through the field, overtook Zhou FengLong of China for fourth. Viet Nam also passed Farres once again for second, but the two continued to swap places in a thrilling duel. Khairul crossed the line comfortably to win with a time of 22’11.685s. Viet Nam secured second at 22’22.060s, with Farres completing the podium at 22’22.995s. Irfan fought back to claim fourth at 23’17.800s. Khairul commented, “Today the temperature was much hotter than yesterday, so I focused on managing my pace to stay in front. I didn’t repeat the mistakes I made in Round 1. I just stayed in control and only pushed harder if another rider challenged me. I’m really happy with what I achieved this weekend.” 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 2 1. Khairul Idham Pawi – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’11.685s) 2. Cao Viet Nam – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (22’22.060s) 3. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (22’22.995s) 4. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (23’17.800s) 5. Zhou FengLong – China (23’25.487s)
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Ahmad Afif Amran of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO secure victory in Race 2 of the MSBK250 A category, completing a perfect weekend. At the start, the SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO duo of Md Akid Aziz and Afif pulled ahead of the pack, while Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING and Muhd Akif Abdullah of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA chased from third and fourth position. At the final turn of lap 1, Akif suffered a suspected mechanical issue and slowed dramatically. On lap 2, Irfan overtook Afif and chased down Akid, with both swapping positions in a tight battle. By lap 4, Irfan set the fastest lap of 2’25.482s and took the lead. Nguyen Huu Tri of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM also made a move past Akid. Huu Tri grabbed the lead on lap 5, followed by Irfan, Afif, Akid, and Huu Tri’s teammate Nguyen Ton Anh Phu. On the final lap, Afif clocked a fastest lap of 2’26.826s and regained the lead. In a dramatic final turn, Irfan overtook Afif but ran wide, allowing Afif to reclaim first place and power to the chequered flag in 19’37.822s. Irfan took second just 0.111s behind at 19’37.933s, with Akid third at 19’38.215s. Afif said, “This is a really good result for me. I won both Race 1 and Race 2 this weekend, which I didn’t expect because I knew Irfan and the other riders are all very experienced and skilled. Alhamdulillah, with the support of the team and mechanics, we managed to set up the bike better. Race 2 was very intense, I tried to control my pace but I knew my rivals would push 100% because they had data from Race 1. I planned my strategy for the last lap and it worked perfectly. I’m really happy to win this 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 – RACE 2 1. Ahmad Afif Amran – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (19’37.822s) 2. Irfan Ardiansyah – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (19’37.933s) 3. Md Akid Aziz – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (19’38.215s) 4. Nguyen Huu Tri – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (19’39.303s) 5. Nguyen Ton Anh Phu – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (19’39.904s)
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM delivered a flawless performance to win Race 2 of the MSBK250 B category. At the start, Qayyim surged into the lead, with Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING TEAM behind him, followed by Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE in third. Qayyim gradually pulled away from the group lap by lap. Pin-Hung overtook Carlsen for second on lap 6 but lost the position again on lap 7. On the final lap, Qayyim had built a massive 19-second lead and cruised to victory in 20’17.734s. Pin-Hung’s persistence paid off as he reclaimed second from Carlsen and finished in 20’42.260s. Carlsen completed the podium, also at 20’42.260s. With these results, Qayyim was crowned Weekend Champion for MSBK250 B. Qayyim shared, “This weekend, I really struggled to adapt to the bike because it was hard to find the right setup. Both Race 1 and Race 2 were tough — I had to fight with fast riders and just focused on giving my best. Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to take the win this weekend.” 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 2 1. Qayyim Razin Razali – HORIZON RACING TEAM (20’17.734s) 2. Huang Pin-Hung – TRIPLE A GARAGE (20’42.260s) 3. Carlsen Jacob Solis – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING TEAM (20’42.643s) 4. Khairul Firdaus Kadzin – Malaysia (20’51.553s) 5. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin – LADY BOSS RACING TEAM (20’53.363s)
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah of XYH RACING PROJECT emerged victorious in Race 2 of the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category. At the start, Mohd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of LKT RACING led the charge, but the lead group was tightly packed. Mohd Arrfan Ashraf Mohd Mazlan of TAKONG RACING crashed at Turn 1 in the early battle. Meanwhile, Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM and Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of PS RACING TEAM broke away but were reeled in by the chasing pack. Positions kept changing throughout the race, with Akid, Jebat, and Muhd Fareeq Mohd Faizal of P D BAN HIN RACING staying consistent in the lead group. By mid-race, it was still anyone’s victory to take. On lap 5, Danish Rifqi Yusnizam of KSENG MOTOR crashed at the final turn but managed to continue, losing his podium hopes. On the last lap, Abdurraqib broke away from the slipstream battle and crossed the line to win in 17’43.982s. Akid finished a close second just 0.031s behind at 17’44.013s, with Jebat third at 17’45.293s. Abdurraqib said, “In today’s race, I tried to maintain my position from the start. On the last lap, I made my move to break away and kept my momentum all the way to the finish line. I knew Akid was chasing me down, but I stayed consistent and Alhamdulillah, I won this 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 – RACE 2 1. Raja Abdurraqib Raja Mohd Norfatihah – XYH RACING PROJECT (17’43.982s) 2. Mohd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – LKT RACING (17’44.013s) 3. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – PS RACING TEAM (17’45.293s) 4. Muhd Fareeq Mohd Faizal – P D BAN HIN RACING (17’45.344s) 5. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – CHJ RACING (17’45.411s)
Race 2 of Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri of KAVIN MOTOR snatched victory in Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category. At the start, Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SENG HOE MOTOR RACING led the race, but the lead kept changing rapidly. By lap 2, Izam was followed by Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan of TKC RACING, Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SOON CHYE MOTOR, Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM, and Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of HENN BIKERS RACING. Izam continued to lead until lap 3 when Muhd Iman Fahmi Senin of CHAI KEN MOTORSPORT and Muhd Al Syakir Zulfayri of SIN SOON LEE JOHOR TEAM crashed out. On lap 5, Izam and Muhd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan of TAYCON MOTOR also crashed, leaving Izam with two DNFs for the round. Seizing the opportunity, Alif moved into the lead and held on to win in 20’19.486s. Arash took second at 20’19.522s, with Qayyum claiming third at 20’19.630s. Alif said, “My only target was to finish in the top five, but when I saw an opportunity, I pushed to catch the leaders. There was a rider ahead of me, so I planned my strategy for the last two laps — I moved into the middle of the group, and on the final lap, I let them go first before finding a gap to pass everyone and take the win. Alhamdulillah, it paid off.” 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 2 1. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri – KAVIN MOTOR (20’19.486s) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin – HENN BIKERS RACING (20’19.522s) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SOON CHYE MOTOR (20’19.630s) 4. Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan – TKC RACING (20’19.839s) 5. Mohd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – FASROI M (20’19.860s)
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP roared to life today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Azroy Hakeem Anuar of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA claimed a thrilling victory in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 A category. During this morning’s qualifying session, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA topped the timesheets with a fastest lap of 2’06.516s. Muhd Helmi Azman, also of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA, was second quickest at 2’06.755s, followed by his teammate Azroy, who secured third with 2’06.941s. As the race began, Kasma took an early lead, followed closely by Azroy and Helmi. By lap 2, Azroy clocked a top speed of 240.5km/h in his pursuit of Kasma. On lap 6, Azroy set the fastest lap of the race with 2’07.017s and overtook Kasma for the lead. Helmi remained steady in third, while further back, Md Amir Izzat Rozali of HORIZON RACING TEAM closed in from fifth position alongside Adam Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT, who held fourth. By lap 7, the leading trio had pulled an 8 second gap from the chasing group. On lap 8, Kasma retook the lead from Azroy, setting up an intense fight to the finish. The drama peaked on the final lap, where Azroy executed a decisive move on the final turn to reclaim the lead from Kasma. Helmi followed closely behind in third, while Amir overtook Adam for fourth. Despite Kasma’s last ditch attempt to overtake, Azroy responded swiftly, powering ahead as both riders raced side by side to the finish line. Azroy crossed the line first with a time of 21’20.752s, just 0.019s ahead of Kasma at 21’20.771s, with Helmi finishing third at 21’21.127s. Azroy said, “Today’s weather was hot and the race was tough. I also experienced rear brake issues midway through, which slowed me down a bit. But with a few laps left, I just pushed through. In the last lap battle with Kasma, I honestly wasn’t sure if I could win, but I gave it a shot. Alhamdulillah, luck was on my side today. Tomorrow, we have Race 2, and I hope we can repeat today’s performance.” 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. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (21’20.752s) 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (21’20.771s) 3. Muhd Helmi Azman – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (21’21.127s) 4. Md Amir Izzat Rozali – HORIZON RACING TEAM (22’10.436s) 5. Md Adam Md Norrodin – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (22’23.499s)
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING claimed the win in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category. Law Kien Huey from Malaysia led the pack at the start. Kamarul followed closely behind and successfully overtook Kien Huey as early as lap 2. However, Kien Huey managed to reclaim the top position on lap 3. Teuku Irfan Affandy of TRIPLE A GARAGE, running in third, was under pressure from Theva Kumaran of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM. Kamarul continued pushing and eventually overtook Kien Huey again on lap 7. Meanwhile, Theva also made his way through, overtaking Teuku for third position. The race concluded with Kamarul taking victory with a time of 23’02.571s. Kien Huey finished second with 23’06.977s, while Theva secured third place at 23’36.016s. Kamarul said, “Earlier, I started from the back because I exited the pit late. This is my first race and we didn’t quite know the procedure. So starting from the back, I focused on maintaining momentum to fight for the lead. Alhamdulillah, my effort paid off and first place became mine. Tomorrow, InsyaAllah, I will continue this momentum, but, that late exit from the pit will not happen again.” 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. Kamarul Izad Ishak – KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING (23’02.571s) 2. Law Kien Huey – Malaysia (23’06.977s) 3. Theva Kumaran – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (23’36.016s) 4. Teuku Irfan Affandy – TRIPLE A GARAGE (23’36.121s) 5. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (22’04.135s)
The 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP witnessed an exciting showdown in the MSBK600 category during Round 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Khairul Idham Pawi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA emerged victorious, securing the top podium spot after a thrilling 10-lap race. The race began with Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA leading the pack, but Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of HONDA RACING MALAYSIA quickly took over the lead in the opening lap. Khairul and Irfan, both from the same team, engaged in an exciting battle for the lead, overtaking each other throughout the race, while Farres sat in third position, closely followed by Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM. By lap 2, Khairul managed to overtake Irfan, but Irfan continued to apply pressure from behind, keeping the race tense and thrilling. On lap 3, Khairul set the fastest lap of the race with 2’11.969s, watched him and Irfan pulled a 2.577s gap ahead of the rest of the group. On Lap 6 saw Irfan’s slider dropped and affected his performance, particularly in the left corners. Meanwhile, Chiang Chih Ying from Chinese Taipei crashed in a high-side incident, forcing him out of the race. On final lap, Khairul continued to lead consistently, and he had built a significant gap of 12 seconds over Irfan. Khairul crossed the finish line to claim a dominant victory at 22’06.553s. Irfan secured second place at 22’21.492s, followed by the Viet Nam at 22’29.254s. Khairul said, “In today’s race, I focused on managing my tires and maintaining my position at the front all the way to the final lap. Alhamdulillah, I’m glad I managed to secure the win today. I’m hoping tomorrow will be even better than today.” 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 4 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Khairul Idham Pawi – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’06.553s) 2. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (22’21.492s) 3. Cao Viet Nam – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (22’29.254s) 4. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (22’40.418s)
The 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP kicked off Round 2 today at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit with a thrilling Race 1 in the MSBK250 A category. In an exciting showdown, Ahmad Afif Amran of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO clinched the win, securing a hard-fought victory. Afif’s impressive performance began in the qualifying session, where he clocked the fastest lap time of 2’24.969s, earning pole position. He was closely followed by his teammate, Md Akid Aziz, who secured second position with a time of 2’25.075s. Nguyen Huu Tri of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM rounded out the top three with a time of 2’25.781s. As the lights went out for the race, Afif and Akid both made strong starts, immediately establishing their positions at the front. However, Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING was quick to challenge, keeping pace in third place. The race was a nail-biting contest, with riders jostling for position over eight intense laps. After a strong start, Afif and Akid continued to battle at the front, with Irfan and Huu Tri not far behind. On the final lap, Irfan showed remarkable pace, overtaking Afif in an attempt to snatch the win. But Afif went all out and raced past the finishing line to win in 19’40.458s. Irfan finished second at 19’40.459s, and Akid finished third at 19’40.536s. However, Irfan was dropped by one position due to a track limit violation, which moved Akid up to second place, and Irfan was placed third. Afif said, “In today’s race, I really tried to maintain a high race pace, but I wasn’t able to, perhaps because the track was too hot. So, I tried to stick to my strategy and attack in the last two laps. I already knew that Irfan would try to overtake on the final lap, so I just accepted it. But perhaps my bike had a slight advantage in the straight sections towards the finish line, and I was able to overtake Irfan at the very last moment.” 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. Ahmad Afif Amran – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (19’40.458s) 2. Md Akid Aziz – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (19’40.536s) 3. Irfan Ardiansyah – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (19’40.459s) 4. Nguyen Huu Tri – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (19’41.650s) 5. Muhd Akif Abdullah – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (19’41.671s)
Race 1 of Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM took the win in the MSBK250 B category. Qayyim led strongly from the start, quickly creating a gap. Behind him, Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE and Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING TEAM battled for second place. Qayyim increased his speed to 184.6km/h, maintaining the lead, and set the fastest lap time of 2’31.142s on lap 5. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin of LADY BOSS RACING TEAM, who started in fifth position, made her way up and overtook Malaysian rider Khairul Firdaus Kadzim and Carlsen to claim third position. Qayyim secured the win with a time of 20’18.754s. Pin-Hung finished second with 20’38.517s, and Zakirah took third place with 20’55.486s. Qayyim said, “The race was intense and tough. I tried to maintain my race pace and stay in the top spot. It was quite a struggle, but I did it. My target for tomorrow is to perform like today. I’ll try to battle again for first place.” 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. Qayyim Razin Razali – HORIZON RACING TEAM (20’18.754s) 2. Huang Pin-Hung – TRIPLE A GARAGE (20’38.517s) 3. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin – LADY BOSS RACING TEAM (20’55.486s) 4. Carlsen Jacob Solis – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING TEAM (20’55.849s) 5. Khairul Firdaus Kadzim – Malaysia (20’55.883s)
Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri of KAVIN MOTOR took the win in Race 1 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category. During the qualifying session this morning, Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SENG HOE MOTOR RACING posted the fastest lap time at 2’47.718s. The second-fastest was Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SOON CHYE MOTOR at 2’48.752s, followed by Muhd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan of TAYCON MOTOR with a time of 2’49.238s. Izam led the group at the start of the race, followed by Qayyum and Izzat. Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan of TKC RACING was also aggressive, working hard to maintain his position in the front group. Izam later crashed and was visibly frustrated as he was forced to retire from the race. With each lap, rider positions changed rapidly. It seemed difficult for any single rider to lead the group or build a significant gap. On lap 5, Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM made his way to the front and opened a small gap, but was soon overtaken by Qayyum and Izzat. After the final turn, Alif made a smart move to the front and sped past the finish line to claim victory with a time of 20’19.572s. Haziq secured second place at 20’19.733s, and Shafiq completed the podium in third with 20’19.742s. Alif said, “In today’s race, I focused on following the leader first and finding my race pace. Once I found it, I started pushing over the last two laps, catching up with the riders in the front group, one by one. I tried to exit early at the second last turn and stayed close until the final corner. Alhamdulillah, my strategy worked.” 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. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri – KAVIN MOTOR (20’19.572s) 2. Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan – TKC RACING (20’19.733s) 3. Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (20’19.742s) 4. Emil Idzhar Ezuan – BERJAYA MEGA MOTORS (20’19.764s) 5. Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno – NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS (20’19.898s)
The practice sessions in the MSBK1000 B category at the Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Kamarul Izad Ishak of KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING topped the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Law Kien Huey from Malaysia set the fastest lap time of 2’39.604s, placing him in first position. Alvinderjit Singh of HORIZON RAC ING TEAM followed in second with a time of 2’50.509s, while He JunPeng of SILVER STEED RACING TEAM took third place with a time of 2’51.518s. In Practice 2, Kamarul improved his lap time of 2’16.746s to took over first position. Theva Kumaran of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM came in second with a time of 2’20.326s, while Kien Huey finished in third place with a time of 2’20.990s. After the combined results, Kamarul emerged as the fastest overall, with Theva in second and Kien Huey in third. Kamarul commented, “For Practice 1, I didn’t participate because of the rain, as we didn’t bring a spare rim. So, we waited for Practice 2. When Practice 2 started, the weather was much warmer, and the track conditions were good. We began and completed two laps, achieving a stable time. On the third lap, we made a different setup to secure the first place. So far, the setup for today has been excellent. For Qualifying, we will try to maintain the setup from today. However, if there’s competition during Qualifying, we’ll push harder to secure the P1 position for 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. Kamarul Izad Ishak – KOYAK DESIGN LUQMANAN BY ZYNERGY RACING (2’16.746s) 2. Theva Kumaran – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (2’20.326s) 3. Law Kien Huey – Malaysia (2’20.990s) 4. Alvinderjit Singh – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’21.499s) 5. Teuku Irfan Affandy – TRIPLE A GARAGE (2’21.780s)
The MSBK600 category at the Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Khairul Idham Pawi from HONDA RACING MALAYSIA top the combined practice sessions. Cao Viet Nam of HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM emerged fastest in Practice 1, setting a best lap time of 2’30.792s. Khairul followed in second with a time of 2’31.637s, while Khairul’s teammate, Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi secured third place with a time of 2’32.161s. In Practice 2, Khairul led the pack after improving his lap time at 2’11.983s, achieving a speed of 151.9 km/h on lap 4. His teammate, Irfan placed second with a time of 2’13.910s, just 1.927s behind Khairul, Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA finished in third with a time of 2’14.979s. The combined results from both practice sessions confirmed Khairul as the fastest overall, with Irfan in second and Farres in third. Khairul commented, “In Practice 1 earlier, the weather was rainy, and my lap time placed me second. I only went out for a few laps to gauge how I’m riding in the wet conditions, as I’m currently struggling a bit in the rain. So, if it rains tomorrow, I’ll know what areas need improvement. In Practice 2, the weather had dried up, which gave me a slight advantage to set a good lap time and work on maintaining consistency for tomorrow’s race. This also serves as preparation for the ARRC race in Japan next week. For tomorrow’s Qualifying, we’ll be changing the rear setup because I struggled with rear suspension grip during Practice 2. We’ll aim to do our best 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. Khairul Idham Pawi – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’11.983s) 2. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – HONDA RACING MALAYSIA (2’13.910s) 3. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’14.979s) 4. Cao Viet Nam – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’15.127s) 5. Zhou Feng Long – China (2’17.984s)
The MSBK250 A category at the Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Ahmad Afif Amran of SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO topped the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Afif’s teammate, Md Akid Aziz led the pack with the fastest lap time of 2’59:928s. Dwiki Hardhiana Suparta of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING placed second with a time of 3’02.299s, followed closely by Afif in third at 3’02.990s. In Practice 2, Afif topped the session after improving his lap time to 2’27:000s. This put him ahead of Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING, who set a time of 2’27.453s in second place. His teammate, Akid placed third after clocking a lap time of 2’27:624s. The combined results saw Afif as the fastest overall, followed by Irfan Ardiansyah in second and Akid in third. Afif commented, “In Practice 1 earlier, the weather this morning wasn’t very favourable, it rained heavily. We had to go out anyway to collect data, in case there’s a wet race at the Sepang Circuit, so we would already have data for this weekend. And in Practice 2, I struggled a bit at the beginning, but I worked with the team to adjust the suspension better, and I tried again on the last lap. Alhamdulillah, my lap time improved. However, it’s still not enough if we want to target a competitive race pace. Tomorrow’s qualifying, we’ll try once more with the suspension, because we haven’t been able to get it like we did in Round 1. This time, it’s been quite a struggle.” 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 Afif Amran – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (2’27.000s) 2. Irfan Ardiansyah – MAEZTRO NWN SCK HONDA RACING (2’27.453s) 3. Md Akid Aziz – SUPERFAST JRT X RAPIDO (2’27.624s) 4. Nguyen Ton Anh Phu – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’28.296s) 5. Nguyen Huu Tri – HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (2’28.485s)
The MSBK250 B category saw Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM emerge as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions at the Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Practice 1, Qayyim placed second after clocking the lap time of 3’21.817s, 0.253s behind Khairul Firdaus Kadzim from Malaysia who topped the session with the fastest lap time of3’21.564s. At third, was Malaysian rider, Mohamad Kanafi Kamarudin at 3’22.626s. In Practice 2, Qayyim improved his lap time to 2’34.743s, with a top speed of 128.95km/h on lap 9 to lead the session. Chinese Taipei rider Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE followed closely in second place with a time of 2’35:825s, achieving a speed of 128.06 km/h on lap 7. Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING finished in third place with a time of 2’36:274s. The combined results from both sessions saw Qayyim finish as the fastest overall, followed by Pin-Hung in second and Carlsen in third. Qayyim commented, “In Practice 1 earlier, the track was wet and quite slippery, so I tried to adapt as quickly as possible. I wasn’t able to get the setup right in Practice 1, as the suspension didn’t perform well in the wet conditions. In Practice 2, I started to push little by little. With 5 minutes left, I pushed harder and, Alhamdulillah, I managed to set my best time. For tomorrow’s Qualifying and Race, I will do my best. As for the bike, I’ll work on fine-tuning the setup a bit more. In Race 1 and Race 2, I’ll give it my all and will aim for the podium.” 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 (2’34.743s) 2. Huang Pin-Hung – TRIPLE A GARAGE (2’35.825s) 3. Carlsen Jacob Solis – SSC – HONDA PHILIPPINES – GS BATTERY RACING (2’36.374s) 4. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin – LADY BOSS RACING TEAM (2’36.769s) 5. Mohamad Kanafi Kamarudin – Malaysia (2’37.196s)
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 Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit featured the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category practice sessions, where Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SENG HOE MOTOR RACING topped the combined practice session. In Practice 1, Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SOON CHYE MOTOR set the fastest lap with a time of 2’49.881s. He was followed by Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan of TKC RACING in second with a time of 2’51.659s, and Muhd Danish Aiman Zamrul of EE SING in third at 2’51.765. In Practice 2, Izam made a comeback with the fastest lap time of 2’48:329s, reaching a top speed of 118.55 km/h, to lead the group. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri of KAVIN MOTOR, who posted a time of 2’49:226s, finished 0.897s behind Izam in second, while Qayyum took third with a time of 2’49.582s. Overall, Izam was the fastest across both sessions, with Alif and Qayyum rounding out the top three. Izam commented, “Practice 1 was slightly rainy, and when I went out, the track was in mixed conditions, some areas were wet while others were dry. We just focused on finding setup for Practice 2. In Practice 2, I started to push because the track had warmed up again. I tried to run at race pace and worked on chasing from the back to the front. I managed to clock a time of 2 minutes 48 seconds, although my target before Qualifying is 2 minutes 47 seconds. Still, it’s a good start for the first day, and I hope the weather will be better tomorrow for Qualifying. For Race 1, my target is to finish in the top 3. If possible, I want to go for first place. The rest depends on how the race plays out 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 Izam Ikmal Izamli – SENG HOE MOTOR RACING (2’48.329s) 2. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri – KAVIN MOTOR (2’49.226s) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SOON CHYE MOTOR (2’49.582s) 4. Emil Izdihar Ezuan – BERJAYA MEGA MOTORS (2’50.257s) 5. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – FA SROI M (2’50.448s)
Round 2 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Kasma Daniel of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia is pumped up to take the challenge a notch up in the MSBK1000 A race category. Currently gracing the top spot in the overall chart, Kasma has always been recognised for his robust moves and swerves which has earned him the championship title in Year 2023. While 2024 was not his year to defend his title, he is back to make up for the loss and to possibly recover his fame in the race category. However, it may not be as easy as it may seem considering the rivalry of his closest contender Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Honda Racing Malaysia who has also been making waves on the circuit ground since the season opener. With a total of 38 points, Azroy is only 7 points away from being an equal with Kasma. What would it take for the Yamaha rider to keep the threat of the Honda rider away? Adding on to the strain between the duo is the entry of Suzuki rider, Adam Norrodin of AMI Suzuki Motorsport who has also been flaunting a side that could potentially shake the current standings. He currently holds a total of 32 points which is not far off from the chart-topper who has bagged a total of 45 points to date. For Kasma, it’s definitely going to be hard work especially if he intends to maintain his position as it is. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “This season is definitely going to be a tough one especially with the likes of Azroy and Adam in it. With Azroy, we all know what he is capable of at Sepang circuit and with Adam, his results speak itself. The track is something that we are all familiar with. We have all had our fair share of mileage and achievements on the ground. The only thing that would be of concern is the machine condition during the race and of course, luck. So, while it is additional effort on my side, I am quite confident with my current performance, that is if everything goes smoothly on that day.” “The goal for me, of course, it’s about winning. Because, I have been there, done that and achieved it. So, selling myself short of that would not make sense as I know what I am capable of. It is not going to be easy for sure but I am going to do my best to make sure that I have a fighting chance of making it at the top. For now, I am very comfortable with the machine and I know that I can optimise on that. But let’s see how it goes. Keeping my fingers crossed!”
Round 2 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Teuku Irfan Affandy of Triple A Garage is geared up to embrace the challenges in the MSBK1000 B race category. It may not be an easy feat but Teuku put on a bold fight over the weekend in Round 1 to bag the Weekend Champion title with a total of 45 points. Will it be a smooth ride in Round 2? Definitely not especially with the contenders who are equally competitive in the racing series especially the likes of Law Kien Huey. Clearly, what matters most is the ability to retain a consistent lap time while also being confident and consistent throughout the race. Commenting on the race, Teuku said, “For Round 2, I expect the pace to get even tighter. Riders are going to come back stronger, so staying consistent and maintaining mental focus will be crucial. We’ve also got limited time to test and improve the bike, so preparation will be key. Rider like Law Kien Huey got serious pace. But instead of focusing too much on others, I focus on my own performance — lap by lap, session by session. Pressure is part of racing, but I treat it as fuel, not a burden. The bike performed well in Round 1, but there’s always room to improve. We’re still fine-tuning the suspension and electronics to suit different track conditions. With more data and feedback, I’m confident we can unlock a bit more performance and stability.” Speaking about what excites him in MSBK, Teuku said, “What I love about MSBK1000B is the level playing field. It gives privateers and semi-pros a chance to shine and push their limits. The competition is intense but respectful. To improve the series, I’d suggest more media exposure and live streaming — it helps riders gain recognition and opens doors for more sponsorship opportunities. My main aim is to stay consistent, fight for the podium again, and collect valuable points for the championship. Through MSBK, I want to grow as a racer, build my team’s presence, and hopefully inspire more young riders to step into the sport.”
Round 2 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Khairul Idham Pawi of Honda Racing Malaysia is not about to give up and will continue his mission to dominate the MSBK600 race category. It was a brilliant show when Khairul broke away from the pressure of the troop, drew a gap comfortable enough to make minor mistakes along the way without any chances of being struck by his closest contender before taking the win in Race 1. When he replicated the same moves in Race 2, it worked fantastically for him however, a few turns away from taking a double-win, he was hit with an unfortunate incident that left him on the gravel and with zero-points. That gave his closest contender, Anupab Sarmoon of Yamaha Thailand Racing Team, who glided comfortably, a victory-pass and a spot on the top of the overall charts. With Anupab out of the championship in Round 2, Khairul has his roads cleared for victory once again with almost zero rivalry from the other contenders. The Malaysian rider who has ridden aboard a 600cc machine for a long time is not only well-versed with the dynamics of the machine but is also equipped with the right skills and competency needed to overcome any kind of challenges in the race category. Will Khairul be able to take lead of the chart from his current standings at the fourth spot with a total of 25 points? Commenting on the race, Khairul said, “It was truly an unlucky moment for me at Race 2 but that’s part of racing. Of course, I was pissed and I really thought I had it already – a 50-pointer but, luck was not on my side on that day. It’s alright. The most important thing is recognising my ability to practice the best form of racing, rise up once again and withdraw from the troop progressively over the laps which will also be my strategy in the coming rounds. I have a good machine which gives me the added advantage of speeding ahead of the others. Also, the fact that I am quite familiar with the circuit ground and that I’ve done this many times add on to the best part of riding in the championship.” “Three rounds to go and I will do my best to make the most of my time in the championship. Apart from winning the race, it is also part of the plan to gain more mileage that would keep me worked out for other championships. My goal for the coming round is to hope that luck will be on my side moving forward so that I can keep banking in 25 points in all races. I want to take the championship title and hopefully while having fun riding, I would also be able to inject the right kind of pressure to the contenders.”