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BMW Malaysia celebrates six Malaysia Book of Records titles awarded to members of local BMW M community.
Six local BMW owners were proud recipients of an MBOR award title at the M4NTAP Track Day held at the Sepang International Circuit over last weekend.
Kuala Lumpur, 3rd November 2022 – BMW Malaysia celebrates the outstanding achievement of six Malaysian BMW owners who were each awarded a title by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) at the recent M4NTAP Track Day, a BMW M community event organised by local car club, M4NTAP. Over 50 powerful BMW vehicles, largely consisting of BMW M models, participated at the community track experience – where approximately 700 members of the public also gathered for the festivities.
Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are constantly in awe by the many remarkable feats that our local community of BMW owners and enthusiasts attempt – in the name of love for the brand, especially for BMW M. This is a community that we proudly cherish, support, and continue to serve with excitement, with every new vehicle or programme we introduce. Being awarded an MBOR is no easy feat, and for the six of them to manage a clean sweep of all the award titles truly exemplifies the spirit of The Most Powerful Letter in the World!”
The six MBOR award titles presented at the M4NTAP Track Day were the Fastest 1M/M2 awarded to Jay Choong and his F87 BMW M2 for clocking 2:22.154s, Fastest Naturally Aspirated M3 awarded to Adi Fansuri and his E92 BMW M3 for clocking 2:26.743s, Fastest Turbocharged M3/M4 awarded to Hisham Jaffar and his F82 BMW M4 for clocking 2:20.549s – which also makes it the fastest ever BMW around the Sepang Circuit, Fastest Naturally Aspirated M5/M6 awarded to Aaron Kow and his E60 BMW M5 for clocking 2:33.007s, Fastest M5/M6/M8 awarded to Mohamad Heikel and his F90 BMW M5 for clocking 2:37.674s, and the Fastest Non-M BMW awarded to Adil Adnan and his F30 BMW 330i for clocking 2:31.674s.
To learn more about M4NTAP and their BMW M community activities, visit https://m4ntap.com/ or follow their official Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/m4ntap_/.
The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2021, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles and more than 194,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2021 was € 16.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 111.2 billion. As of 31 December 2021, the BMW Group had a workforce of 118,909 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.
About BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd
BMW Group Malaysia is the representative of Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG in Malaysia with activities that cover the wholesale of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad vehicles, spare parts and accessories as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and other related activities in Malaysia. The organisation’s presence in the country includes its National Sales Centre (NSC) in Cyberjaya and BMW Assembly Facilities at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah which supports the Malaysian region as well as the BMW Group Data Centre (GDC), BMW Group Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Cyberjaya and BMW Group Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) at the Free Industrial Zone of the Senai International Airport in Senai, Johor which supports 22 markets in the Asia-Pacific region. BMW dealership network covers 39 outlets in various cities in Malaysia.
About The Datai Langkawi
One of the world’s most stunning resorts, The Datai Langkawi, is situated on the northwest tip of the island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Located in an ancient rainforest rich in wildlife and overlooking the tranquil Datai Bay, awarded by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide, the iconic property enchants with mesmerising nature, visionary architecture, understated elegance and Malaysian hospitality. All the 121 rooms, villas and suites at The Datai Langkawi, including the five-bedroom The Datai Estate Villa, offer breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. Elevated among treetops, set in the very heart of the rainforest and located directly on the coastline, the dining outlets, which include the award-winning The Gulai House, The Pavilion, The Dining Room and The Beach Club, pay homage to the exotic flavours and culinary traditions of the region and beyond. Bespoke facilities include The Nature Centre, an educational facility and home to resident naturalists and marine biologists, and The Spa featuring Ramuan treatments, its own Akar retail range and Voya facials. Leisure facilities include three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre at The Health Club; an array of wellness activities including silat and yoga, retail outlet The Boutique, a reserved space to showcase local arts and talents at The Atelier, as well as one of the most scenic golf courses in the world designed by golf legend Ernie Els, The Els Club Teluk Datai. The resort founded The Datai Pledge in 2019 - a sustainability and conservation trust that supports Langkawi’s unique fauna, flora and communities. All proceeds from The Datai Pledge aid this work and contribute to local non-profit organisations. The Datai Langkawi is managed by Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd, an investment holding company incorporated to develop, manage and operate hospitality and attraction destinations.
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Head of Corporate Communications, Malaysia
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Chan Ai Ling
Senior Corporate Communications Executive, Malaysia
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Email: ailing.chan@bmw.com.my
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