KASMA GRABBED VICTORY AS AZROY FALTERED
Opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia claimed victory in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 A category.
During the qualifying session this morning, Kasma clocked the fastest lap at 2’06:084s. The second-fastest was Muhd Helmi Azman of Honda Racing Malaysia at 2'06:178s, while his teammate Azroy Hakeem Anuar secured third with 2'06:719s.
Helmi led the race at the start, followed by Azroy, with Kasma in P3. At P4, Md Adam Md Norrodin of AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT and Lachlan Epis of Savitar Team Asia battled for position. Unfortunately, Lachlan crashed at Turn 8 on Lap 3, forcing him out of the race.
By Lap 7, Azroy was leading and hit a top speed of 292.7km/h, attempting to distance himself from Kasma at P2. Kasma, however, stayed close behind, and the two created a 0:713s gap from the rest of the group.
Azroy’s hopes of a podium win were dashed due to a technical issue, allowing Kasma, Helmi, and Adam to overtake and drop him to P4.
Kasma secured the win with a time of 21'18:489s. Helmi finished second at 21'19:320s, and Adam placed third at 21'27:766s.
Kasma said, "If Azroy hadn’t had that technical issue, there’s no way I could’ve overtaken him — his bike was like a rocket. I had already accepted finishing second. But luck was on my side today. Still, I won’t get too excited yet — we’ve got Race 2 tomorrow, and I’m sure Azroy will come back strong."
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin - Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia (21’18:489s)
2. Muhd Helmi Azman - Honda Racing Malaysia (21’19:320s)
3. Md Adam Md Norrodin - AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (21’27:766s)
4. Azroy Hakeem Anuar - Honda Racing Malaysia (21’28:820s)
5. Osama Mareai - OSAMA RACING TEAM (22’11:182s)
NEWCOMER’S TRIUMPH, KIEN HUEY TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT
Opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Law Kien Huey of KHSRT took the win in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category.
Kien Huey led the pack at the start. Teuku Irfan Affandy of TRIPLE A GARAGE was in P2, followed closely by He JunPeng of Silver Steed Racing Team. Theva Kumaran of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team maintained his composure in P4, waiting for the right time to push.
Kien Huey held onto P1 consistently, while Theva overtook Teuku to move into P2. Alvinderjitsingh of Horizon Racing Team trailed in P4.
Kien Huey won the 10-lap race with a time of 23'19:023s.
Teuku completed a 9-lap run to take second at 21'25:928s, while Theva secured third at 21'27:358s.
Kien Huey stated, "This is my first time racing in MSBK, and I really enjoyed it. My teammates helped me find the best setup, and it’s been an eye-opener to race alongside so many experienced and skilled riders. I’ll give my best again tomorrow and hope to win."
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Law Kien Huey – KHSRT (23’19:023s) – 10 laps
2. Teuku Irfan Affandy - TRIPLE A GARAGE (21’25:928s) – 9 laps
3. Theva Kumaran - Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team (21’27:358s) – 9 laps
4. He JunPeng - Silver Steed Racing Team (21’27:922s) – 9 laps
5. Alvinderjitsingh - Horizon Racing Team (21’34:046s) – 9 laps
KHAIRUL UNLEASHED TOTAL DOMINATION IN RACE 1
Opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Khairul Idham Pawi of Honda Racing Malaysia claimed victory in Race 1 of the MSBK600 category.
In this morning's qualifying, Khairul posted the fastest lap at 2’10:229s. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia followed with 2’13:069s, while Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team recorded 2’13:863s.
Khairul quickly took the lead, followed by Farres at P2 and Anupab at P3. Cao Viet Nam from HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM tried to close the gap from P4, hitting 213.0km/h.
Khairul recorded lap times of 2'10:909s (Lap 3) and 2'10:898s (Lap 4), creating a gap of 8:860s ahead of the group.
Anupab and Farres fought for P2, while Viet Nam maintained P4.
By the final lap, Khairul had extended the lead to 18:994s, crossing the finish line comfortably at 22'04:393s.
Khairul commented, "I didn’t have the best start, but I managed to pass Anupab and Farres early and then just focused on maintaining my own lap pace. Alhamdulillah, I managed to keep a strong rhythm and I’m really happy with the win today."
Anupab finished second at 22'25:240s, and Farres came third at 22'45:360s.
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Khairul Idham Pawi - Honda Racing Malaysia (22’04:393s)
2. Anupab Sarmoon - YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team (22’25:240s)
3. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill - Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia (22’45:360s)
4. Cao Viet Nam - HONDA RACING VIETNAM TEAM (22’49:586s)
5. Zhou FengLong - Silver Steed Racing Team (23’13:300s)
IRFAN EDGED OUT RIVALS
Opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Irfan Ardiansyah of MAEZTRO NWN TUS SCK HONDA RACING bagged the win in Race 1 of the MSBK250 A category.
In qualifying, Irfan Haykhal Amidi of Honda Racing Malaysia clocked the fastest lap at 2’24:739s, followed by Ahmad Afif Amran of SuperFast JRT x Rapido at 2’25:034s, and his teammate Md Akid Aziz at 2’25:561s.
Haykhal made a strong start, with Afif and Irfan Ardiansyah trailing closely in P2 and P3.
By Lap 4, Irfan hit 180.9km/h, overtaking both riders to lead.
On Lap 7, the top three riders had created a 5:086s gap from the rest. Akid in P4 was at least 9 seconds ahead of the next rider.
Irfan won the race at 19'35:767s. Afif finished second at 19'35:932s, and Haykhal third at 19'36:024s.
Irfan said, "Huge thanks to my team for setting up the bike so well. I just pushed from the start and maintained focus throughout. I’m truly grateful for this win — it really made my day!"
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Irfan Ardiansyah - MAEZTRO NWN TUS SCK HONDA RACING (19’35:767s)
2. Ahmad Afif Amran - SuperFast JRT x Rapido (19’35:932s)
3. Irfan Haykhal Amidi - Honda Racing Malaysia (19’36:024s)
4. Md Akid Aziz - SuperFast JRT x Rapido (19’40:447s)
5. Gao Ziang - One For All (19’58:367s)
QAYYIM LED FROM LIGHTS OUT TO CHEQUERED FLAG
Race 1 of the opening round 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, Kabilesh Rajini of TEAM RACR CASTROL POWER1 and Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC - HONDA PHILIPPINES - GS BAT battled for P2.
Kabilesh’s podium hopes ended early when he crashed on Lap 3.
Qayyim secured the win at 20'31:800s. On the final turn, Carlsen overtook Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE, finishing second at 20'43:641s, with Huang taking third at 20'43:972s.
Qayyim said, "In the race, I just focused on maintaining my pace at the front to build a gap. Alhamdulillah, I managed to take the top spot on the podium today. I'm looking forward to Race 2 tomorrow!"
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Qayyim Razin Razali of HORIZON RACING TEAM (20’31:800s)
2. Carlsen Jacob Solis of SSC - HONDA PHILIPPINES - GS BAT (20’43:641s)
3. Huang Pin-Hung of TRIPLE A GARAGE (20’43:972s)
4. Saidatul Zakirah Zairin – Lady Boss Racing Team (20’59:900s)
5. Zakwan Anas Azizulkhairi - TRIPLE A GARAGE (21’10:886s)
AKID OUTPACED RIVALS
Race 1 of the opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP unfolded at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, where Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian of PS RACING TEAM claimed victory in the YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category.
Earlier today during the qualifying session, Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of BAN HWA MOTORSPORT clocked the fastest lap at 2’53:262s, giving him a solid advantage for the race. The second-fastest was Mohd Ikram Dani Mohd Esa of LKT RACING at 2’53:286s, followed by Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian of PS RACING TEAM with a time of 2’54:606s.
Iqram took the early lead once the race began, followed by Ikram Dani at P2 and Raiyan Khardanee Md Sanusi of T.K.WONG RACING in P3. The race was intensely competitive, with frequent position changes lap after lap as riders battled fiercely for the top spot.
Among those who stood out in the front group were Raiyan, Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of ALL BIKES, and Md Aqil Danial Nasrul of P D BAN HIN RACING, who held their positions amid heavy pressure.
On the final lap, the intensity peaked as the lead pack began overtaking aggressively. Akid emerged from the chaos to cross the finish line first with a time of 17'51:651s.
Akid said, “In the race just now, I focused on maintaining my pace while staying behind the front group to look for opportunities in the corners. I pushed hard on the final lap to go for the win. Honestly, I didn’t expect to win, but I gave it my all—and Alhamdulillah, it paid off today!"
Taking second place was Al Syafiq at 17'51:998s, while Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of HK MOTOR secured third at 17'52:035s.
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Md Akid Md Shah Khearul Nisian - PS RACING TEAM (17’51:651s)
2. Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki - ALL BIKES (17’51:998s)
3. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain - HK MOTOR (17’52:035s)
4. Md Afiq Md Hamdan - HIAP AIK RACING TEAM (17’52:330s)
5. Md Arrfan Ashraf Mohd Mazlan - KHM SHAH ALAM (17’52:405s)
IZAM TIMED IT RIGHT
The opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of GTMAX took the win today in Race 1 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category.
During the qualifying session this morning, Asyraff Zaquan Zainal Raif of TKC Racing posted the fastest lap time at 2’52:433s. The second-fastest was Muhd Khairi Asyraf Mahmood of SINGDECA DYNAMIC at 2'52:490s, followed by Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of XL MOTOR with a time of 2'53:175s.
Izam led the group at the race start. Although he was overtaken a few times, he managed to reclaim the lead with determination.
It was a tightly contested battle throughout, and with such a narrow gap between riders, it was difficult to predict the winner.
By Lap 6, Md Adie Putra Sukarno of WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM surged to the front, picking up speed to distance himself from the pack.
On the final straight, just as Adie looked set to clinch the victory, Izam executed a perfectly timed move to overtake and cross the finish line first with a time of 20'22:541s.
Adie finished second at 20'22:579s, followed by Muhd Iqbal Amri Abdul Malek of HENN BIKERS RACING at 20'22:668s.
Izam said, "I just focused on my pace and, as always, tried to maintain the gap with the other riders. But it wasn’t easy, especially in this one-make category. At one point, I was stuck in the middle of the group—it was aggressive racing with riders on all sides. I was lucky on the last lap to get a really good slipstream and gave it that extra push. I’m also thankful to Adie for the slipstream that helped me cross the finish line first."
TOP 5 FASTEST - RACE 1
1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli - GTMAX (20’22:541s)
2. Md Adie Putra Sukarno - WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM (20‘22:579s)
3. Muhd Iqbal Amri Abdul Malek - HENN BIKERS RACING (20‘22:668s)
4. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin - KOK HWA RACING (20’22:677s)
5. Md Shafiq Ezzariq - ADVANCE VERTEX RACING (20’22:758s)