CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION / WELCOME ...................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Malaysian Rally – yesterday, today & tomorrow
1.2 About Round 1 in Kuantan, Pahang
2. CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 National Sporting Authority (ASN) – MAM
2.2 Organiser & Promoter Info
2.3 Key Officials
2.4 Rally HQ Info
3. RALLY INFO .................................................................................................................................. 9
4. SPECIAL STAGES INFO ............................................................................................................. 11
5. ENTRY FORM

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 INTRODUCTION WELCOME

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Malaysia, the land of rally paradise with plenty of palm oil gravel!

Geography
Located between two and seven degrees north of the Equator, Malaysia is formed by 13 states – Kelantan,
Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak, Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Perlis, Sabah and
Sarawak; and three Federal Territories – Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan. Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan are
located in East Malaysia, while others are in Peninsular Malaysia.

Area and climate

With an area of approximately 329,847 square kilometres, and warm tropical climate with temperatures ranging from
23°C to 32°C, Malaysia houses an infinite range of exciting tourism products throughout the year for visitors to explore
and enjoy.

History and economy

The history of Malaysia started in the early 15th century with the establishment of the Melaka Sultanate. The country
achieved independence on 31 August 1957 as the Federation of Malaya. Malaysia was formed in 1963 with the entry
of Sabah and Sarawak.

Manufacturing constitutes the largest component of Malaysia’s economy, while tourism and primary commodities,
namely petroleum, palm oil and timber, are also major contributors to the country’s economy.

People and culture

Malaysia is a fascinating country with a vibrant multicultural population. Besides the Malays and the native groups,
immigrants from China, India, Indonesia and other parts of the world have all contributed to the multi-racial composition
of its population.

Based on statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the country’s population in 2020 is estimated at 32.7
million people. Out of the 29.7 million citizens, the Bumiputera (Malays and Orang Asli or indigenous peoples)
comprises 69.6 percent of the population, the Chinese (22.6 percent), and Indians (6.9 percent), while others (1.0
percent).

The country’s evolution into a cultural melting pot is evident in its unique blend of religions, traditions, festivals,
languages, food, and many more. Its cultural diversity can also be largely attributed to the country’s long and ongoing
interactions with the world and colonial rule by the British, the Portuguese and the Dutch.

Indeed, ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’ is not merely a tagline. The country truly embodies the spirit of racial diversity and unity,
which is the very element that makes it unique.

Official religion
The official religion in Malaysia is Islam, but other religions including Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity are practiced
freely.

National language
The national language is Bahasa Melayu (Malay), but English is widely spoken. Most Malaysians are multilingual,
speaking various languages and dialects, such as Mandarin, Cantonese and Tamil.

Best of luck to the competitors, the spectators, the whole organizing and supporting team! Enjoy Croatia to the fullest and may the best crew
win The Inaugural of MIRC!

Best regards,
President of MMAC
Hj Sutan Mustaffa Salihin

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Malaysian Rally is the oldest, most difficult and most popular car rally event in Asia. Rallying has a long and glorious history
in Malaysia, through it starting humbly enough in the late 1960s, when cars rallied on routes known as “Mickey Mouse
stages”.

In 1971, the sport took a step forward when races were organised in accordance with the rules and regulations set
by FISA (now FIA). It prompted a more organised and competitive rallying format and, in the process, thrust rallying
into the mainstream.

The year 1976 saw the introduction of Special Stage rallies, a format that is still used today the world over.

Malaysia’s vast acres of palm oil and rubber plantations provide wickedly tight and narrow stages that challenge the
drivers to get their cars to the finish line in one piece.

The country’s natural terrain being a positive lure to rally drivers from all over the world, the organisation of a rally
was a matter of course. Thus, it was that in 1977, the first Malaysian Rally was held.

Since then, the event has earned the reputation of being one of the most challenging competitions in the Asia-Pacific
region, attracting increasingly more international drivers, and the likes of Shekar Menta, Greg Carr, Lassi Lampi and
Mark Lovell.

Along the history, Malaysia has produced many talents in the international and local rally industry including none of
the other - The Greatest Malaysia Flying Sikh “Karamjit Singh”. He has been rallying professionally since 1985. He
has won the 2001 Asia Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers, the 2002 FIA Production Car World Championship for
Drivers, as well as the 2002 and 2004 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers.

In the eighties the event has changed the name to Rally of Malaysia (ROM) and in year of 2000 above the names changed to Malaysia
Rally Championship (MRC) by new organizer. Special stages were located at Tana Mera & Bukit Pelandok Port Dickson, Kuala
Selangor, Bandar Tenggara & Kota Tinggi Johor, Gambang, Pahang & the legendary high-speed rally track in Chuping Perlis.

After missing the MRC and APRC last held in Johor 2018, the Malaysia Rally Community has been waiting & searching for competitive
event to continue their passion & carrier. Therefore, the comeback of MIRC with the tagline “The Best Rally Tradition Is Back” is
hopefully may spark the iconic & glamorous of rally industry in Malaysia.

Year 2024 will be a remarkable year for MIRC to kick off the Round 1 in Kuantan, Pahang in May 2024. The rally will
flag-off during the Opening Ceremony in KOTASAS (new beautiful state government town-ship) and the rally competition will be held
in Felda Panching. During the weekend as well as we will having a Mega Concert, Muslim Premier Speech (Ceramah Perdana) and
Food Festival in Malaysia International Rally Carnival.

See you there soon!

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Kuantan is the capital of the state of Pahang, the largest state of the Malaysian peninsula. It is about 277
kilometres from Kuala Lumpur; or a 4-hour drive. Even Cameron Highlands (Midwest) and Taman
Negara (Mideast) are part of Pahang. Well over 400.000 people live in Kuantan, which makes it the largest
city in East Coast Malaysia. Overall, 1.5 million people live in the state of Pahang. The city has a modern
part and an historic part. Especially in the older part you find many beautiful sights. There are also some old
looking shopping centres (Kompleks Teruntum and Kuantan Parade). Right now, Kuantan is rapidly growing
into a modern city with many ongoing developments.

Activities in and around Kuantan

There are quite some fun attractions and sights in and around Kuantan. Within Kuantan you can visit the
State Mosque, the Kuantan River esplanade and river cruise, or one of the recreational parks. Around
Kuantan the following attractions are worth a visit; Panching Caves, Sungai Pandan waterfall, Berkelah
waterfall, Sungai Lembing tin mine (museum), a trip to Pulau Ular, Cherating turtle sanctuary, a firefly tour
or of course shopping at one of the malls in the city. The best beaches around Kuantan are Teluk
Chempedak, Beserah, Balok, Batu Hitam and of course the popular Cherating beach. Travelers with kids
might enjoy a visit to Bukit Gambang Resort City; located 35 kilometer from Kuantan. This resort city has a
huge water park, especially great for children.

Shopping malls in Kuantan

One of the most popular malls in Kuantan is East Coast Mall. Here you'll find many international brands and
also many popular F&B outlets; like Starbucks, Baskin Robbins, KFC, Sushi King and Laksa Shack. On the
third floor you'll find a small food court and a huge cinema. In the basement there's a Carrefour supermarket.
Anchor tenant at East Coast Mall is Parkson. Another very popular mall is Berjaya Megamall. This mall also
has many popular brands and also many restaurants and F&B outlets. The mall is surrounded by many
small local restaurants; so, if you fancy a local meal, you can try one of the hawkers there. Currently Putra
Square Shopping Mall is being built.

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How to get to Kuantan

By air

The easiest and quickest way to get to Kuantan is by air as there are numerous daily flights from Kuala
Lumpur. Two airlines operate on this route; Malaysia Airlines and Firefly. Firefly also flies between
Kuantan and Singapore. Malaysia Airlines departs from KLIA (domestic) and Firefly departs from Subang
Airport. Unfortunately, Air Aisia does not fly to Kuantan yet, but we hope they will in the future. Southwest
of Kuantan lies Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. It is 15 kilometer from Kuantan city center.

By rental car

Another way to get to Kuantan is by rental car. It is easy to rent a car in Malaysia. Numerous car rental
companies have special pick-up locations throughout the country. Hawk Malaysia for example has a drop
off point at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, so you can easily pick up the car at a Hawk office in Kuala
Lumpur (KLIA or city center) and drive with it to Kuantan. From Kuala Lumpur it is only a 4-hour drive to
Kuantan; the trip will be over toll highways (total trip wil cost approximately RM30). You might want to
consider a short stopover at another destination on the way to the city. Many tourists combine their trip
to Kuantan with a short visit to Genting Highlands, a trip to Taman Negara or the Elephant shelter at
Kuala Gandah.

By bus

The cheapest way to reach Kuantan is by coach. There are numerous bus operators that have daily
busses driving between Kuantan and many other locations within Peninsular Malaysia. From the main
bus terminal Terminal Bas Selatan (TBS) in Kuala Lumpur a couple of busses a day leave towards
Kuantan. The trip from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan by bus will take around 4 hours. Usually, the costs of
traveling by bus are marginal. You leave Kuantan from a central bus station Terminal Makmur (Jalan
Stadium). Do not save on a trip bus (unless it is your primary goal to travel as cheap as possible); because
you can travel first class for little money to Kuala Lumpur.

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Popular restaurants in Kuantan

• Satay Zul
• Tong Juan
• Hai Peng Restaurant
• Restoran Timur
• Sri Patani Restaurant
• Restaurant Tanjung
• Restoran Baru Hock Hin
• Hoi Yin Restaurant

Popular hawker centers and food courts in Kuantan are Food Court @ East Coast Mall, 888 Food Court
Medan Selera and the Jalan Gambut night market.

Popular hotels in Kuantan

Most luxurious hotels are located at the north of Kuantan, along the beautiful Cherating beaches. From
the hotels around Cherating it is a 20 minutes’ drive to Kuantan city centre by taxi. Below a list with some
of the better hotels in and directly around Kuantan (view all hotels here in a new page).

• The Zenith Hotel *****

• Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort *****
• Swiss Bel-Hotel Kuantan****
• M.S. Garden Hotel Kuantan ****
• Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa ****
• Bukit Gambang Resort City ****
• Eastern Pavilion Boutiquee Resort ****
• Grand Continental Kuantan ***
• Citiview Hotel ***
• De Ruh Beach Resort ***
• Holiday Villa Cherating ***

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 CONTACT DETAILS

MOTORPSORT ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (Short: MAM)

Address: 1st Floor, Main Paddock Office, Sepang International Circuit, Jalan Pekeliling, 64000 Sepang, Selangor DE
Contact : 019-630 6240
Email : info@mam.org.my
Website : www.mam.org.my

Organiser : MILLENNIUM MOTORSPORTS ADVENTIRE CLUB (MMAC)

Promoter : SEMENYIH ECO VENTURE RESORT & RECREATION SDN BHD
Contact : Lot No. PT 1351, Jalan Sungai Lalang, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor DE
Phone No. +6.03.7987.9600 +6.017.420.9358
Website : https://www.semenyihecoventure.com
Facebook : Malaysia Iconic Rally Championship 2024

Name Position & Mobile No. E-mail

Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi MIRC Chairman malaysiarally@gmail.com
Dato’ Seri Mohamad Khafey Ikhwan Head of Event Director malaysiarally@gmail.com

Rally Info :
Azmeer Yusri Asst. Rally Director azmeeryy@gmail.com
Mobile : +6012 2422784
Mohd Syakirin Razaki Technical Delegates Msyakirin@gmail.com
Mobile : +6019 9478200
Dinie Nazmie Abd Rahman Technical Delegates dnazmie@gmail.com
Mobile : +6016 3338261

Carnival Info
Farez Zuan Director of Carnival ablatiff24@gmail.com
Mobile : +6011 19606844
Chris Daniel Asst. Director of Carnival chrisdanielk@gmail.com
Mobile : +6018 2604095

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Permanent contact details from 13th till 19st May 2024:
Address: MIRC Round 1 - HQ & Media Centre,
Sri Manja Boutique Hotel,
B2-34, Jalan IM7/1, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
Mobile: +6012 2422784 / E-mail: malaysiarally@gmail.com

3. RALLY INFO

3.1. Schedule before the rally week

Saturday 6 April
Rally Guide 1 publication Facebook : MIRC
Monday 15 April
Publishing of the Supplementary Regulations
Opening day for Entries Facebook : MIRC
Opening date for Media & Participants Enquiry
Friday 10 May
Closing date for entries
Tuesday 13 May
Rally Guide 2 publication
Road Book and Route Map available Facebook : MIRC
Thursday 16 May
Publication of Entry List with allocated competition numbers Facebook : MIRC
Rally HQ Registration Open for all
Recce Day 1 (for early arrival participants)
Shakedown by Special Request only
Friday 17 May
Recce Day 2 (for late arrival participants) Facebook : MIRC
Scrutineering
Drivers Briefing
Stewards Meeting
Flag-Off & Opening Ceremony
Rally Day 1 : SS1 – Super Special Stage at Kotasas
Parc Ferme Close Day 1 at Kotasas
Results & Start List Leg 1 Published
Saturday 18 May
Parc Ferme Open in morning for Day 2 Facebook : MIRC
Rally Day 2 : SS2 – SS13 at Felda Panching
Parc Ferme Close Day 2 at Kotasas
Leg 1 Results & Start List 2 Published

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 Sunday 19 May
Parc Ferme Open in morning for Day 3 Facebook : MIRC
Rally Day 3 : SS14 – SS19 at Felda Panching
SS20 – Super Special Stage at Kotasas
Parc Ferme Close Day 3 at Kotasas
Leg 2 Results & Full Results Published
Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony
TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIAL STAGE
18 Special Stages at Gugusan Felda Panching

TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIAL STAGE

2 Super Special Stage at KOTASAS (2KM)

ENTRY FEE
MIRC Competitor’s :
With organizers’ advertising (Private) RM1,300.00
With organizers’ advertising (Team) RM2,200.00
Without organizers’ advertising (All) RM4,000.00
All paid entry fee will be including FREE trailer transportation for
one (1) rally car (return) Shah Alam-Kuantan, FREE One (1) Hotel Room
for 3 nites stay, FREE One (1) slot sharing service tent during the rally

All competitors need to pay the 3rd party insurance as per following charges:

Local participant’s : RM250 per round

International participant’s (By Invitation) : RM500 per rpund

Category Offered :
CATEGORY : PRIZE :

4WD Category Trophy & Cash

2WD Category Driver & Co-Driver
Motorcycle
Rally 1, Rally 2, AP4 & R5 Category Trophy
Driver & Co-Driver
P9 (1300 cc) Trophy & Cash
P10 (1600 cc) Driver & Co-Driver
P11 (1800 cc)
P12 (2000 cc & above)
Junior, Ladies, Veteran & Classic Car Category Trophy
Driver & Co-Driver

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 4. SPECIAL STAGES INFO

4.1 Surface : Palm Oil Estate Gravel with crasher run

4.2 The layout & info for Special Stages (SS) in Gugusan Felda Panching are as follows :

SPECIAL STAGE
• 2 Super Special Stage (1-2KM) in KOTASAS (Launching, Flag-Off & Closing Ceremony Area)
• 15 Special Stages
1. SS1/4/7/10/13 : Felda Panching Utara (13KM)
2. SS2/5/8/11/14 : Felda Panching Selatan (15KM)
3. SS3/6/9/12/15 : Felda Panching Timur (10KM)

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 For office use only :
ROUND 1
KUANTAN Comp No .

17-19 MAY 2024

ENTRY FORM

ENTRANT DRIVER CO-DRIVER

Team Name
Surname
First (given) Name
Date of Birth
Blood Type
Nationality
I/C @ Passport No.
Postal Address

Telephone No. (office)

Mobile No.
Fax No.
Email Address
Comp License No.
Issuing ASN
Driving License No.
Issuing Country

DETAILS OF THE CAR

Make Registration No.

Model Cubic Capacity (C.C)
Year of Manufacture Chassis No.
Group / Class Engine No.
Homologation No. Predominant Colour
Country of Registration Technical Passport No
 ENTRY FEES (including GST/SST)
(For this Entry Form to be valid it must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fees, or a receipt for the full amount paid to the
entrants ASN, or a bankers draft or details of a bank transfer etc.)

ENTRY TYPE AMOUNT CLOSING DATE TICK

MIRC Competitor’s :
With organizers’ advertising (Private) RM1,300.00
Friday, 10 May @
With organizers’ advertising (Team) RM2,200.00 1700hrs
Without organizers’ advertising (All) RM4,000.00

1. Declaration of Indemnity
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and our being permitted to take part in the Meeting or Event ,
I agree to save harmless and keep indemnified the FIA, MAM, Federal Government of Malaysia, State Government of Pahang, Millennium
Motorsports Adventure Club, Semenyih Eco Venture Resort & Recreation Sdn. Bhd., Sayap Emas Anugerah Sdn. Bhd., land owner, venue owner,
estate owner, sponsors, all the owners and tenants of private property traversed, and the respective officials, fellow competitors, servants,
representatives and agents from and against all losses, actions, claims, expenses and demands in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to persons
or property of myself, my drivers, passengers or mechanics or any other persons whatsoever howsoever caused arising out of or in connection with
this entry or taking part in the events this entry covers specified notwithstanding that such death, injury, loss or damage may have been contributed to
or caused by the negligence of the Inviting Club or Motorsport Association of Malaysia (MAM) or the FIA or any of their respective officials, servants,
representatives or agents or by any other person.

2. Ability to Control a Vehicle Declaration by Driver:

I declare that should I, at any time during this event suffering from any disability of any kind, whether permanent or temporary, which is likely to
detrimentally affect my control of my automobile or my fitness to drive, I will not participate.

3. Consent:
I consent to the details contained on this form being held by Millennium Motorsports Adventure Club (MMAC) and Semenyih Eco Venture Resort
& Recreation Sdn. Bhd for the purpose of the promotion and benefit of the Rally Event(s) concerned, and Motorsport in general. I acknowledge my
right to access and correct this information.

4. I also authorise the medical providers of the event to disclose medical information relevant to injury or illness sustained during the above-
mentioned event to Motorsport Association of Malaysia and its officials.

5. Acknowledgement and Agreement

By my signature I declare that all information contained on the Entry Form is correct and that I acknowledge and agree in full to the terms
and conditions of the above indemnity and that I accept all the terms and conditions relating to my participation in this event.

ASN Stamp* Signature of Entrant Signature of Driver Signature of Co-Driver

 Or letter from the entrants’ ASN authorising and approving the entry

Date: _____ / ______ / _____

Please return to: Semenyih Eco Venture Resort & Recreation Sdn Bhd.,
Lot No PT, 1351, Jalan Sungai Lalang, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA
Tel: +603 7987 9600 Mobile: +6016 228 5784 or 012 242 2784 E-Mail: malaysiarally@gmail.com

Organised by : Sanctioned by : Promoted by