Melaka: National track cyclists Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom and Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri were named Best Male and Best Female Riders at the 2025 Malaysian National Cycling Federation (PKBM) Appreciation Night held in Melaka last night. The awards ceremony was a significant event attended by cycling officials, athletes, and personalities from the sport.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the awards were presented by PKBM president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill. In a statement, Amarjit described the recognition given to the two riders as a new milestone in the federation’s history. Both Muhammad Shah and Nurul Izzah received RM1,000 in cash along with a certificate of achievement.

Para cyclists Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin and Nur Suraiya Mohd Zamri, who are currently competing in the 2025 Para Track Cycling World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, were named Best Para Cyclists. Additionally, national cycling legend Datuk Ng Joo Ngan received a special award, a trophy, and the remaining RM4,500 in prize money previously promised by PKBM.

The Best State Association award was given to the Sarawak Cycling Association (PBNS), while Mohd Yusof Abdul Nasir and Noor Alfizar Othman were recognized as Malaysia’s Best Sports Officials for Cycling for 2025. The Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) was honored as the Best Continental Team.

A Special Award was also presented to Amarjit for his achievement as the first Malaysian elected as Vice-President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).