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Wahid Ooi

A married couple will ride a motorcycle for 14,000km in the Jelebu Journey to Makkah to perform the Hajj.

Mohd. Rahmat Mohammed Amin, 38, and his wife, Nurazlinda Mohamad, 36, from Taman Bukit Mohagani want to achieve their dream for the past three years by using a Yamaha Fz150.

Mohd Rahmat said that he had previously performed the Umrah with his wife by flying to the Holy Land. They had then planned to revisit by land since then. This time, they will use the Tibet-Himalaya route which is believed to be more extreme on the journey that will commence on March 20.

“The journey of 14,000 kilometers across 13 countries starting from Malaysia and ending in Saudi Arabia with the target of reaching Makkah on May 5th.”

They will ride through Thailand, Laos, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and finally reaching Saudi Arabia.

“The selection of that route follows the closure of Myanmar’s border due to the crisis faced by the country and higher costs are required if continuing the journey by taking a flight from Bangkok, Thailand to India. Therefore, the Tibet-Himalaya route is an option even though it is difficult. We hope to be able to go through it despite facing weather challenges,” he said.

They have even sold some of their motorbikes to raise funds for the Jelebu-Makkah Journey.

“We sold our three other motorbikes, two Yamaha Lc135 and a Yamaha R25 as we try to meet our expenses before starting the journey on March 20.

“We may celebrate Aidilfitri this year at Base Camp at Everest or at the Taj Mahal, India, but it all depends on the journey,” he said.

Mohd. Rahmat said that all preparations related to documents have been completed and the Malaysian embassies in each country have been informed of their plans.

Pasangan suami isteri berazam menunggang motosikal sejauh 14,000km dalam Kembara Jelebu ke Makkah bagi menunaikan haji.

Mohd. Rahmat Mohammed Amin, 38, dan isteri, Nurazlinda Mohamad, 36, dari Taman Bukit Mohagani ingin mencapai impian mereka sejak tiga tahun lalu dengan menggunakan motosikal Yamaha Fz150.

Mohd Rahmat berkata, sebelum ini dia pernah menunaikan umrah bersama isteri dengan pesawat sebelum berniat ke Tanah Suci melalui jalan darat. Kali ini, mereka ingin menggunakan laluan Tibet-Himalaya yang dipercayai lebih ekstrem pada kembara yang bermula 20 Mac ini.

“Kembara sejauh 14,000 kilometer itu merentas 13 negara bermula dari Malaysia dan berakhir di Arab Saudi dengan sasaran sampai di Makkah pada 5 Mei.”

Mereka bakal melalui negara Thailand, Laos, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Iran, Turki, Iraq, Kuwait, Emiriah Arab Bersatu dan berakhir di Arab Saudi.

“Pemilihan laluan itu berikutan penutupan sempadan negara Mynmar kesan krisis dihadapi negara itu dan kos lebih tinggi diperlukan sekiranya meneruskan perjalanan dengan menaiki penerbangan dari Bangkok, Thailand ke India. Justeru itu, laluan Tibet-Himalaya menjadi pilihan walaupun sukar, kami berharap dapat melaluinya biarpun bakal berdepan cabaran cuaca,” katanya.

Mereka telah menjual beberapa motosikal milik mereka untuk mengumpulkan dana bagi Kembara Jelebu-Makkah itu.

“Tiga motosikal kami iaitu dua Yamaha Lc135 dan sebuah Yamaha R25 dijual selain perlu berusaha mencukupkan perbelanjaan sebelum memulakan perjalanan pada 20 Mac ini.

“Kemungkinan Aidilfitri tahun ini kami sambut di Base Camp Everest atau di Taj Mahal, India namun semua bergantung kepada perjalanan dilalui,” katanya.

Mohd Rahmat berkata, semua persiapan berkaitan dokumen diselesaikan serta pihak kedutaan Malaysia di setiap negara dilalui telah dimaklumkan.

Another motorcyclist died on his way to the RXZ Fighter event which took place in Kuantan, Pahang last Friday and Saturday.

Maran District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohamad Zamri Mohamad Zaber said the rider, Mohammad Sharfie Sukri, 21, from Semporna, Sabah was involved in an accident with a lorry. He is riding a Yamaha Y15ZR.

“The motorcycle was in the left lane when it collided with the lorry and the victim was thrown onto the road and died at the scene,” he said.

He said the victim was in a convoy with 10 friends who also rode motorcycles to Kuantan to attend the RXZ Fighter event.

Two days ago, a trader also died in an accident while convoying to the same event.

Trader Dies while Travelling to RXZ Fighter Event

Meanwhile, the event managed to attract 50,000 participants and visitors as targeted. The three main prizes for the draw which were a Ducati Panigale, as well as two Yamaha RX-Zs with airbrush patterns have been won.

Seorang lagi penunggang motosikal maut dalam perjalanan ke acara RXZ Fighter yang berlangsung di Kuantan, Pahang pada Jumaat dan Sabtu lalu.

Ketua Polis Daerah Maran, Superintendan Mohamad Zamri Mohamad Zaber berkata, penunggang, Mohammad Sharfie Sukri, 21, dari Semporna, Sabah terbabit dalam kemalangan dengan sebuah lori. Dia menunggang Yamaha Y15ZR.

“Motosikal berkenaan berada di laluan kiri apabila bertembung dengan lori berkenaan dan mangsa tercampak ke atas jalan dan maut di tempat kejadian,” katanya.

Katanya, mangsa berkonvoi bersama 10 rakannya yang turut menunggang motosikal ke Kuantan untuk menghadiri acara RXZ Fighter.

Seorang peniaga turut maut di dalam kemalangan ketika dalam perjalanan ke acara yang sama.

Peniaga Maut dalam Perjalanan ke Acara RXZ Fighter

Sementara itu, acara tersebut berjaya menarik 50,000 peserta dan pengunjung seperti yang disasarkan. Ketiga-tiga hadiah utama untuk cabutan yang berupa sebuah Ducati Panigale, serta dua buah Yamaha RX-Z dengan corak airbrush telah dimenangi.

Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah is determined to shine at the first round of the Asian Road Racing Championship (ARRC) in Buriram, Thailand in the middle of this month.

The 29-year-old rider, who is also known by the nickname El Pescao, will ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R for the Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Racing Team.

He has been practicing with the bike at the Sepang International Circuit recently in preparation for the race at the Chang International Circuit, Thailand.

“Honestly I have never ridden a V4 R throughout my career in racing but the electronic system found on the motorcycle and what the chief mechanic, Loris Caroli told me, the advantage of the motorcycle lies in the braking system.

“I can really feel the difference, especially the brake system which is more powerful compared to other motorcycles I’ve ridden in addition to the good suspension system when taking turns and stability from the acceleration aspect, especially on the straights.

“I can say that this V4R motorcycle is ‘friendly’ to the rider and I adapted quickly, but I need more training to learn more about the electronic system for faster riding,” said Hafizh.

He also described the biggest competitor is Markus Reiterberger who is the defending champion of the ASB1000 class in the championship. Hafizh also said that he does not underestimate the abilities of fellow Malaysian riders, Zaqhwan Zaidi and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman.

Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah berazam untuk menyerlah pada pusingan pertama Kejuaraan Motosikal Asia (ARRC) di Buriram, Thailand pertengahan bulan ini.

Pelumba berusia 29 tahun itu yang juga dikenali dengan nama olokan El Pescao akan menunggang jentera Ducati Panigale V4 R untuk pasukan Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Racing Team.

Dia telah berlatih dengan motosikal tersebut di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang baru-baru ini sebagai persediaan untuk pelumbaan di Litar Antarabangsa Chang, Thailand.

“Sejujurnya sepanjang karier dalam perlumbaan, saya belum pernah menunggang motosikal V4 R tetapi sistem elektronik yang terdapat di motosikal itu dan apa yang diberitahu oleh ketua mekanik, Loris Caroli kelebihan motosikal itu terletak kepada sistem brek.

“Saya memang dapat rasakan perbezaan terutama sistem brek yang lebih mantap berbanding motosikal lain yang pernah saya tunggang selain sistem suspensi yang baik apabila mengambil selekoh serta kemantapan dari aspek pecutan terutama di litar lurus.

“Boleh saya katakan motosikal V4R ini ‘mesra’ penunggang dan saya cepat menyesuaikan diri namun saya perlu lebih banyak latihan untuk mendalami lagi sistem elektronik bagi tunggangan lebih laju,” kata Hafizh.

Dia juga menyifatkan cabaran terbesar buatnya kelak ialah Markus Reiterberger yang merupakan juara bertahan kelas ASB1000 di dalam kejuaraan tersebut. Hafizh turut berkata bahawa dia tidak memandang rendah kebolehan pelumba-pelumba senegara Malaysia, Zaqhwan Zaidi dan Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman.

MotoGP musim 2024 merupakan pencapaian yang baharu. Terdapat 42 perlumbaan dalam 21 pusingan Grand Prix, yang akan berjalan dalam tempoh 9 bulan. Ia adalah musim MotoGP terpanjang dalam sejarah.

Jumlah perlumbaan yang tinggi ini termasuk perlumbaan Sprint ketika setiap pusingan yang membuat penampilan sulungnya pada 2023. Sepatutnya terdapat 44 perlumbaan tahun ini namum pengelola Grand Prix Argentina telah menarik diri.

Musim ini juga menandakan penyertaan Grand Prix Kazakhstan, yang akan diadakan di Litar Antarabangsa Sokol yang baharu. GP ini dijadualkan berlangsung dari 14-16 Jun.

MotoGP musim 2024 akan bermula dengan GP Qatar di Litar Antarabangsa Lusail seperti tradisi sebelum ini. GP Qatar ditukar kepada akhir musim pada tahun lepas. Ia bermulapada  minggu depan dari 8-10 Mac.

Grand Prix of the Americas kini akan menjadi GP yang sulung di antara kedua-dua benua Amerika selepas pemain Argentina itu menarik diri.

Terdapat cuti musim panas tiga minggu seperti biasa selepas GP Jerman pada bulan Julai, sebelum bermula semula di UK pada bulan Ogos.

Pusingan MotoGP Malaysia akan diadakan dari 1-3 November. Musim ini berakhir di GP Valencia di Litar Ricardo Tormo.

Ia akan menjadi menarik untuk melihat bagaimana musim berlalu memandangkan pelumba dan pasukan sudah merungut tentang terlalu banyak perlumbaan tahun lepas. Ramai pelumba juga tidak hadir dalam perlumbaan utama kerana kecederaan yang dialami dalam perlumbaan Sprint.

Daripada segi perebutan juara dunia pula dijangka akan menyaksikan pertembungan tiga penjuru di antara juara bertahan dua kali berturut-turut Francesco (Pecco) Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, dan juara MotoGP 6 kali sebelum ini  Marc Marquez. Ketiga-tiganya menunggang jentera Ducati yang merupakan motosikal yang terbaik di dalam kejuaraan ini.

Martin merupakan pesaing terdekat kepada Bagnaia sepanjang musim 2023 dan gelaran juara hanya boleh ditentukan pada pusingan terakhir. Sementara itu, Marc Marquez berada di dalam keadaan fizikal yang paling cerdas sejak kecederaannya pada 2020, diamping meninggalkan Honda yang sedang mengalami kerumitan.

Selain daripada mereka, rakan sepasukan Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini juga mungkin akan memainkan peranan dalam penentuan juara, jika dia tidak turut berebut takhta itu.

The MotoGP 2024 season will reach a new milestone. There will be 42 races in 21 Grands Prix over a period of 9 months. It is the longest MotoGP season in history.

This high number of races includes Sprint races which made its debut in 2023. It would have been 44 races this year had not for the cancellation of the Argentinian Grand Prix.

The season also marks the entry of the Kazakhstan Grand Prix, to be held at the new Sokol International Circuit. The GP is set to take place from 14-16 June.

The MotoGP 2024 season will kick off with the Qatar GP at the Lusail International Circuit this year, as per tradition. It begins just next week from 8-10 March.

The Grand Prix of the Americas will now be the sold GP in either American continent after the Argentinian pull out.

There is the usual three-week summer break after the German GP in July, before recommencing in the UK in August.

The Malaysian MotoGP round will be held from 1-3 November. The season concludes at the Valencia GP in Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

It will be interesting to see how the season pans out given the riders and teams were already complaining about too much racing last year. Many riders were also absent from the main races due to injuries picked up in the Sprint races.

In terms of the world championship fight, we can expect to witness a three-cornered clash between the two-time defending champion Francesco (Pecco) Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, and the previous 6-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez. All three ride Ducati machines which are the best bikes in this championship.

Martin is the closest competitor to Bagnaia throughout the 2023 season and the title of champion was only decided in the last round. Meanwhile, Marc Marquez is in his best physical condition since his injury in 2020, besides leaving Honda who is experiencing difficulties.

Apart from them, Bagnaia’s teammate Enea Bastianini may also play a role in deciding the champion, if he is not also fighting for the throne.

Seorang pemandu wanita tercedera setelah kereta yang dipandunya terjunam dari parkir.

Dalam kejadian semalam (Jumaat), kereta Honda Accord yang dipandunya terjunam dari tingkat satu fasiliti parkir Menara TA One, Jalan P. Ramlee.

Pusat Gerakan Operasi Bomba Kuala Lumpur (PGO KL) mengerahkan dua jentera bersama anggota dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Jalan Tun Razak dan Pudu ke lokasi sejurus menerima panggilan jam 1.00 tengah hari.

Pasukan bomba yang tiba di lokasi mendapati sebuah kereta terbalik dan bahagian bumbung kereta remuk. Kereta berkenaan melanggar tembok penghalang parkir lalu terjatuh dari tingkat satu tempat parkir kenderaan di bangunan itu.

Menurutnya, mangsa seorang wanita tempatan berusia 28 tahun mengalami kecederaan di bahagian kepala dan lutut. Katanya, mangsa diserahkan kepada pegawai perubatan bagi menerima rawatan lanjut di Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

Siasatan punca kejadian dan tindakan selanjutnya diserahkan kepada pihak polis.

A trader died travelling to the RXZ Fighter event in Kuantan, Pahang. He is believed to have crashed at Kilometer 166.6 of the East Coast Highway (LPT).

Muhammad Lokman Abdul Aziz, 29, from Kampung Talang Masjid, Kuala Kangsar, Perak who was riding a Yamaha RX-Z motorcycle died at the scene of the accident.

Maran District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Mohamad Zamri Mohamad Zaber said, the investigation found that the motorcycle the victim was riding suddenly lost control and skidded to the left side of the road before hitting a metal road barrier.

The incident happened when the victim and 14 friends were in a convoy on a motorbike from Kuala Kangsar heading to Kuantan.

The victim was at the rear of the convoy when the accident occurred, said Mohamad Zamri.

The deceased’s body was sent to the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital (HOSHAS) Temerloh for further action and the case investigated in accordance with Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987.

Seorang peniaga menemui ajal ketika dalam perjalanan ke acara RXZ Fighter di Kuantan, Pahang. Beliau dipercayai terbabas di Kilometer 166.6 Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT).

Muhammad Lokman Abdul Aziz, 29, dari Kampung Talang Masjid, Kuala Kangsar, Perak yang menunggang motosikal Yamaha RXZ maut di lokasi kemalangan.

Ketua Polis Daerah Maran, Deputi Superintendan Mohamad Zamri Mohamad Zaber berkata, siasatan mendapati motosikal Yamaha RX-Z yang ditunggang mangsa tiba-tiba hilang kawalan dan terbabas ke sebelah kiri jalan sebelum melanggar besi penghadang jalan.

Kejadian berlaku ketika mangsa bersama 14 rakan berkonvoi dengan motosikal dari Kuala Kangsar menghala ke Kuantan.

Mangsa berada paling belakang konvoi berkenaan ketika berlakunya kemalangan, kata Mohamad Zamri.

Mayat allahyarham dihantar ke Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (HOSHAS) Temerloh untuk tindakan lanjut dan kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 41 (1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan (APJ) 1987.

An attempt to send marijuana by courier was thwarted by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Kelantan. They seized 3.007kg of marijuana drugs worth RM7,517.73 in packages at a registered goods courier center in Rantau Panjang a few days ago.

The Director of the department, Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long, said his party received information from the public before conducting an inspection at the courier centre, witnessed by the courier company’s workers, and finding a package containing cannabis leaves.

He said, the perpetrator’s modus operandi is by using a courier delivery service to distribute compressed pieces of dry leaves of marijuana without giving the full name and address of the sender.

“Investigations are still continuing to track down the owner of the drugs involved and based on the weight of the confiscated ganja it can be distributed to more than 15,000 drug addicts.

“This case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (ADB) 1952, which if convicted, the perpetrator will be sentenced to death or life imprisonment and will be sentenced to at least 15 lashes if not sentenced to death.

“The results of the investigation also found that all these drugs are for the local market.”

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To our brothers and sisters who work in the courier and goods delivery sector, there are irresponsible parties who use this service to send prohibited goods. Therefore, we wish you safety and always be vigilant when sending goods. Remember, the excuse “I don’t know” is not accepted in the law because we ourselves have to make sure the things we carry are safe or not.

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