PETALING JAYA – The ongoing Motors and Sports Expo in Tropicana Gardens Mall this weekend is encouraging Malaysians to embrace outdoor lifestyles, 4×4 exploration, camping and celebrating the joy of recreational sports.
This annual event, now in its second edition, is taking place today and tomorrow, running from 10am to 9pm at the mall in Kota Damansara.
Last year’s exhibition primarily focused on four-wheel drives for outdoor enthusiasts, while this year’s spotlight was on motorcycle riding.
The event, free of charge and open to the public, featured a diverse array of interconnected booths displaying off-road vehicles suitable for outdoor adventures.
A total of 24 exhibitors participated, including Subaru Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, and GoPro (Ban Leong Technologies Sdn Bhd), Automax Off Road Malaysia, Ford, Ironman 4WD Malaysia, ANBOT Store, Segway Powersports Malaysia, Krazzy Hobbies and more.
The event features classic cars, Minis, Vespas, Kombi vans, Beetles, and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
The event also features the Fishing Pavilion with the Fishing Buddies Academy, while RC Rainforest Challenge Malaysia is offering a prologue stage indoor track for people to experience the excitement of a real RC RFC race.
In addition to motorcycle riding, the event showcased various sports such as basketball, archery, fishing, scuba diving and camping, providing ideas and opportunities for those interested in embracing physical activities.
Visitors had the chance to learn about fishing equipment, experience indoor sports like basketball and archery, and explore exhibits related to recreational activities such as scuba diving and camping.
A special side programme was also held, Spinning Wheels Indoor, aimed at promoting awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity by celebrating differences through a diverse collection of automobiles.
Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Ammar Abd Ghapar encouraged all attendees to fully engage with the diverse activities, exhibitions and programmes offered at the event.
“Seize this opportunity to learn, be inspired and establish new connections with like-minded individuals who share their passion for the great outdoors,” he said in a press release. – October 7, 2023