Lenggong rides high with global riders
LENGGONG: Hosting an international sporting event such as Rimba Raid X Lenggong significantly boosts the country's tourism industry and helps stimulate local economic growth, says Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
The Deputy Home Minister, who is also Lenggong MP, said the Rimba Raid X Lenggong event, held for the second time, indirectly supports the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign through international media coverage and the participation of riders from various countries.
'Rimba Raid X Lenggong features participants from Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Thailand, several European countries, and the host nation, Malaysia.
'These participants indirectly serve as 'tourism ambassadors', helping to promote Malaysia as a sports tourism destination to the world,' he told Bernama after the 2025 Rimba Raid X Lenggong prize-giving ceremony here on Sunday night.
Also present was Rimba Raid founder Capt Datuk Nik Huzlan Nik Hussain.
The 2025 Rimba Raid X Lenggong features six racing categories, offering opportunities for participants with different types of motorcycles and varying levels of experience.
The categories include Class A for multi-cylinder motorcycles over 1,000cc; Class B for multi-cylinder motorcycles between 250cc and 999cc; Class C for single-cylinder motorcycles between 250cc and 800cc; and Class D (adventure kapcai), dedicated to small-engine motorcycles modified for rugged adventure use.
The remaining two are Class E for adventure scooters – a genre growing in popularity among urban riders and light adventurers – and Class F for electric motorcycles (e-bikes), reflecting advancements in technology and sustainability in motorsports.
Meanwhile, Nik Huzlan said the competition results, originally scheduled to be announced on Sunday night, had to be postponed due to technical issues, and a new date will be set soon.
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