Malaysia Auto & Lifestyle Festival draws over 20,000 visitors

SEPANG, Malaysia (MNTV) – The inaugural Malaysia Auto & Lifestyle Festival (MALF) 2025 attracted over 20,000 local and international automotive enthusiasts, reports The Star. 

The festival featured approximately 1,800 vehicles from a wide range of brands.

Organiser Jon Tan and coordinator Alex Goy said that MALF is not only a celebration of the automotive community but a multicultural showcase and a platform to promote Malaysia’s best to the world. 

The festival incorporated cultural dance performances, diverse food stalls, and enthusiast car displays—showcasing Malaysia’s vibrant diversity and energy. 

“With plans to bring the event to an international scale, the organisers aim to make MALF a flagship event contributing to Visit Malaysia Year 2026 by attracting more international visitors,” Jon Tan added.  

Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), said that the festival attracted international visitors from Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, thereby strengthening regional ties and promoting Malaysian culture and tourism.

“The organisation of MALF2025 not only celebrates the excellence of the motoring world but also serves as a significant promotional initiative in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026),” said Shaharuddin. 

A major highlight of the festival was the Legends Of Speed segment showcasing Malaysia’s rich trove of racing champions and winners. 

Fairuz Fauzy, a former Formula 1 driver, highlighted the importance of using proper race tracks for safety, stating, “The public road is not a racetrack. Only use official circuits like Sepang to race safely.” 

Alex Wong, Malaysia’s most successful Jet Ski racer, took the audience behind the scenes of racing, into team management and sponsorship hurdles.

Sonny Soh, two-time Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix Champion, thrilled the audience with stories of his racing struggles and success from the 1970s.