Kuala lumpur: The RHB LEKAS Highway Ride 2025 marked its 10th edition with 6,017 cyclists from 23 countries joining the night ride along the fully closed LEKAS E21 Highway. Jointly organised by RHB Banking Group (RHB) and Lebuhraya Kajang Seremban Sdn Bhd (LEKAS), a subsidiary of IJM Corporation Berhad, the event was flagged off by Malaysian Highway Authority Director General (LLM) Datuk Sazali Harun at the Kajang Selatan Toll Plaza at 7.45 pm.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, RHB’s Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad highlighted the 10th edition as a significant milestone for RHB. He remarked that the event has evolved beyond being just a cycling race, becoming a platform for connecting communities, promoting healthier lifestyles, and creating lasting experiences. Mohd Rashid expressed pride in the ongoing partnership with LEKAS Highway, which continues to unite the cycling community from various regions.
IJM Corporation Berhad Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Datuk Lee Chun Fai expressed similar sentiments, noting the evolution of the event into a meaningful tradition. He emphasized how the ride began as a unique concept of opening the highway for cycling and has since grown into a tradition that unites riders from different backgrounds. Lee highlighted the significance of highways as more than just travel routes, but as spaces that connect people and encourage active lifestyles.
The event also featured the participation of Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) as the official medical partner. With medical teams ready and the RHB-IJN Mobile Health Clinic available along the route, participants were provided with health screenings, first aid, and wellness support. Since 2022, the event has consistently attracted over 5,000 cyclists annually, establishing itself as one of the largest mass-participation rides in the country. In 2024, it achieved two Malaysia Book of Records for ‘Longest Distance on a Closed Highway’ (105 km) and ‘Largest Participation in a Highway Night Cycling Event.’
For this year’s ride, the route spanned a 44.3km dual carriageway between Kajang and Paroi, Negeri Sembilan, featuring multiple categories such as the 105km Competitive Ride, 78km Ride, 17km Open Ride, and 17km and 12km Youth Rides. The event successfully transformed the highway into a car-free zone for cyclists, celebrating a decade of growth since its inception.