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Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:54 AM PDT

2011/10/13
By Rizalman Hammim

Radio-controlled car racers from Malaysia and Singapore vie for honours at the Minyak Beku Agrotourism Resort

THE Minyak Beku Agrotourism Resort recently played host to round three of the remote control (RC) car national championship organised by Radio Control Auto Club (RCAC) of Kuala Lumpur.

Some 50 competitors from all over the country as well as from Singapore gathered at the resort's new RC racing track to compete in three categories.

RCAC vice-president Halim Hafni said there should have been four categories but there were not enough competitors in the Super Stock category.

The other categories that were contested were Pro Stock, Stock and Mini Chassis.

Halim said the first round of the championship was held in Penang while the second was in Klang. The next round will be in Shah Alam and the finale in Klang again.

"The championship was first held in 2005. We decided to hold the championship to give RC enthusiasts the opportunity to compete in a proper championship and to test their skills and abilities," said Halim.

Over the years, the championship not only has seen local enthusiasts competing but also has attracted those from Singapore, Thailand and Brunei.

"We are a very close-knit community so if there is any competition in the region, we try to go. It is always good to be able to meet other enthusiasts because we can learn from each other," said Halim.

Halim said the top three winners in each of the category after five rounds will be given the opportunity to compete in a regional championship.

Although there is a big following of RC car racing in the country, currently, there is no governing body for the sport.

"Although there are registered RC car racing clubs in every state in Malaysia, there is no governing body that oversees and promote the sport.

"We are in the process of establishing an organisation that will do that," Halim said.

"The organisation will follow the rules set by the International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR) and the Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA).

Halim, who has been active in the sport for about six years, said those wishing to take up the sport must be willing to spend some money to buy an RC racing car.

"A beginner's RC racing car costs about RM1,000 and is suitable for a beginner to learn how to control the vehicle.

"After they have learned the basics, they can modify their cars by installing racing parts. A really good and competitive car can cost as much as RM7,000," said Halim.

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Luxury car importer and distributor enters beverage market

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 06:56 AM PDT

Datuk Ahmad Kemin says the energy drink is suitable for everybody

THE Mutiara Motors Group has entered the food and beverage market through its subsidiary, Mutiara Food and Drink (M) Sdn Bhd.

Mutiara Food and Drink will be the sole distributor of a new energy drink called "Drive M7" from M7 Co Ltd of Japan.

It is a non-fizzy beverage aimed at those who lead active lifestyles.

Mutiara Motors Group executive chairman Datuk Ahmad Kemin said the entry of the new energy drink was in-line with the group's distribution of M7 automotive products.

"We are constantly putting effort into diversifying. So, it is a good start for us to venture into the food and beverage area with the rights to distribute and sell the new energy drink.

"The drink is suitable for everybody, especially those who feel tired while driving and those who are actively involved in physical activities," he said at the signing ceremony with Drive M7's ambassador Aaron Aziz recently.

Ahmad said the Singapore-born actor, who was famed for his roles in action-packed movies, would promote the energy drink locally and globally.

The 250ml canned drink has a recommended retail price of RM4. -- By Ben Tan

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