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The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Pro teams ready to release cyclists for SEA Games if funding issue is resolved
Malaysia National Cycling Federation (MNCF) president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill. PETALING JAYA: The National Sports Council (NSC) now holds the key after Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) and Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) agreed to release their riders for the SEA Games in Thailand this December, following persuasion from the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF). All parties convened in Bukit Jalil today, with MNCF President Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill leading the meeting, alongside several top officials from the association. Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) was represented by Sporting Director Sayuti Zahit, while Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) Chief Operating Officer Nasiruddin Wan Idrus attended virtually. Although the four-hour meeting ended without a conclusive decision, both teams expressed willingness to release their riders for the biennial Games, provided their previous requests are met. Amarjit viewed the meeting positively, noting the NSC's willingness to negotiate additional funding to support the teams' preparations for the SEA Games in Thailand. As a next step, the MNCF has given both teams a one-week deadline to submit a detailed breakdown of their proposed budgets, estimated to be around RM250,000 per team. 'We've asked both TSG and MPC to clearly outline their actual needs, including logistics, participation fees, and any additional or top-up costs required for the SEA Games. 'Once we receive the detailed budget, we can then prepare a working paper to be submitted to the NSC for consideration. The NSC has indicated their readiness to review the request for additional funding based on the proposed budget,' said Amarjit after the meeting. Amarjit believes the requests made by MPC and TSG are reasonable, involving essential technical matters such as spare parts, nutritional supplements, centralised training expenses, and other related costs. Once the MNCF receives the full breakdown of these expenses, he plans to engage the NSC again to secure the additional funding needed. Sayuti, while welcoming the meeting, said he is still waiting for a firm decision from the NSC at a follow-up meeting once the list requested by the MNCF is submitted. 'We're all looking for a solution, and we're hoping for a better outcome than before. Our requests remain the same, and we're appealing to the NSC to give us some room so we can find common ground and reach a compromise,' he said. So far, nine riders have been listed to represent the country in the road race event, comprising four from TSG, four from MPC, and one national rider. In total, Malaysia's cycling contingent for the SEA Games in Thailand will consist of 33 athletes across four disciplines: road (14 riders: nine men and five women), mountain bike (five riders: three men and two women), BMX (four riders: two men and two women), and track (11 riders: nine men and two women).
The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
Cycling allowed on public roads unless prohibited, says MNCF
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) has confirmed that cycling is allowed on public roads unless specific regulations or signage prohibit it. This clarification follows a viral social media video showing a dispute between cyclists and a bus driver. MNCF president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill stated that the federation is closely monitoring such incidents. 'Cycling is permitted on Malaysian roads,' he said in an official statement. He also urged authorities to investigate online threats against cyclists, including posts encouraging harm. 'Such posts are irresponsible and criminal, endangering the lives of cyclists who use roads daily,' he said. He reminded that cyclists are legitimate road users, and deliberate harm to them could violate Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Gill emphasised safety as the top priority for all cycling activities, whether for sport or leisure. He advised cyclists to follow traffic laws, wear protective gear, and ride defensively to reduce accident risks. 'Cyclists should avoid aggressive behaviour, especially on routes frequented by heavy vehicles like lorries and buses,' he added. The MNCF encourages mutual respect among all road users to ensure safety. - Bernama
Malay Mail
09-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Cycling on public roads is legal, says national federation after viral dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) today clarified that cycling activities are allowed on public roads, except where explicitly prohibited through gazetted regulations on certain highways or by signage banning cyclists. Its president, Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said MNCF takes seriously the recent viral incident involving a video on social media that depicted a dispute between several cyclists and a bus driver. 'We at MNCF continue to monitor such incidents. Once again, I wish to stress that cycling is permitted on Malaysian roads,' he said in a statement issued by MNCF today. Amarjit also called on the police to investigate social media posts that contain threats or incitement against cyclists, including posts encouraging intentional harm to riders. 'I want to emphasise that such posts are irresponsible and constitute criminal threats that endanger the lives of thousands of cyclists who use public roads daily. 'Cyclists also have the right to be recognised as road users, and any deliberate act of causing harm to a cyclist with a motor vehicle could constitute an offence under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,' he added. He said the national cycling governing body always places safety as the top priority in all cycling activities, whether for sport or leisure. He also advised that cycling on public roads should always be carried out with full awareness of and adherence to traffic laws and regulations, along with personal safety measures. At the same time, he urged cyclists to adopt a defensive riding approach to mitigate the risk of accidents with motor vehicles. 'This is especially important on routes commonly used by heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses, and I urge cyclists not to behave aggressively and to remain considerate towards other road users,' he said. — Bernama
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- New Straits Times
MNCF urges police to investigate threatening posts against cyclists
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia National Cycling Federation (MNCF) has urged the police to investigate social media posts which threaten to harm cyclists. MNCF president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said the national body views the recent altercation between a bus driver and a group of cyclists in Batu Arang that went viral recently, seriously. The incident has sparked intense debate online which has led to unsavoury posts against cyclists being made. "I would like to stress that such posts are irresponsible and constitute a criminal threat towards thousands of cyclists who use public roads daily," said Amarjit in a statement released today (July 9). "MNCF urges the police to investigate these threatening social media posts which encourage (other road users) to hit cyclists on purpose. "Any accident (collision) done on purpose by a motorised vehicle against a cyclist may be an offence under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987." He stressed that cyclists have a right to cycle on most public roads — except highways and specific roads — but must do so in a responsible manner. "Cycling is an activity that is allowed on public roads, except on highways or roads where it is specifically prohibited," said Amarjit. MNCF reminded cyclists to abide by traffic regulations and ensure they are equipped with safety equipment such as helmets, highly visible apparel as well as lights. The national body also encourages cyclists who ride in a group to ride in a single file and be aware of their surroundings.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
UCI gives nod for WCC in Johor Bahru
KUALA LUMPUR: The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has approved the setting up of a World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Malaysia, to be located in Johor Bahru, Johor. Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said in a statement that the UCI Management Committee (UCI MC), chaired by its president David Lappartient, had recently approved the setting up of both a UCI WCC Continental Development Satellite and a UCI WCC Regional Development Satellite in Johor Bahru. 'The WCC BMX Centre Johor Bahru will work closely with the UCI WCC in Aigle, Switzerland. The WCC BMX Centre Johor Bahru will play an important role in the global development of cycling and serve as a centre of sporting excellence for National Federations (NFs). 'I have given assurances that the WCC BMX Centre Johor Bahru will operate more autonomously in implementing its projects and mission,' he said in a statement issued by the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) today. Elaborating further, Amarjit expressed hope that the WCC BMX Centre Johor Bahru would promote the advancement of cyclists to the highest level. He said the establishment of the WCC BMX Centre Johor Bahru, known as WCC Malaysia, would make it the fourth WCC in Asia after South Korea (Seoul), China (Shanghai), and Japan (Shizuoka). Amarjit, who is also a UCI Executive Board member, said the WCC in Johor Bahru would be managed in collaboration with the Johor Government, Johor Sports Council (MSN Johor), and the Johor Cycling Association (PBNJ). He added that the success in convincing the UCI marked a very strong starting point for the development of the BMX discipline in Southeast Asia. 'As we know, Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines have many talented BMX riders. Therefore, with the establishment of the WCC BMX Centre Johor Bahru, I believe Malaysia will also benefit directly from UCI's decision. 'I am very pleased with this UCI MC approval, as it has been a long-standing struggle by MNCF since 2014. Finally, Malaysia has received the highest recognition from UCI after I held several meetings with the WCC director and the UCI President. The idea to establish the WCC BMX Centre in Malaysia was previously mooted by MNCF as an initiative to improve the riding quality of national BMX cyclists.
