Hattem Death Non-Sanctioned Race: According to MAM, the Drag Bike National ET Record Championship 2023 Road Tour is not a legitimate event. The comment followed the death of motorbike drag racer Hattem Rashdi in Pekan, Pahang. MAM apologized to Rashdi’s family and highlighted that the race had not been sanctioned or permitted by any regulatory authority.
MAM reminded everyone that motorsports are risky and that safety rules must be followed. Events sanctioned by the MAM follow strict FIA, FIM, and National Competition Rules. The regulations tell event managers what to do. They include course safety, marshals, race officials, and medical personnel. They also demand insurance for racers, spectators, officials, and organizers. The statement stressed the importance of meticulous planning and tight procedures in reducing racing dangers. The governing council stated racers, spectators, and event organizers must respect international and national norms for safety. A comprehensive set of rules for track setup, race officials, and medical facilities helps the event run smoothly and resolve issues swiftly.
MAM also states the government and sports organizations are still discussing ways to improve Malaysian racing management and regulation. MAM intends to speed up racing event approval and oversight with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the Malaysian Sports Commissioner, and the police. The alliance aims to build a single framework that makes it easy for event organizers to hold safe events.
Hattem Rashdi’s tragedy shows what may happen when safety norms are broken. Even if the statement didn’t explain what went wrong at Pekan, it showed how guidelines reduce risks. This tragedy has pushed MAM and other stakeholders to work together to reform motorsports rules in the country. Making sure all events follow safety guidelines and are thoroughly monitored can prevent these deaths from happening again.
MAM wishes to send a strong message to managers and attendees of the Pekan event that it is not official and that safety requirements must be followed. This warning and request follow the guidelines. While rule simplification discussions continue, the racing community is looking for genuine moves to improve safety and make races safer for racers and spectators. After expressing sadness over Hattem Rashdi’s passing, MAM paid tribute to his family. The tragedy has shaken Malaysia’s motorsports community. It has raised safety concerns and demonstrated the need for a uniform licensing and event management system.
