The roar of high-performance engines filled the air at the Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery in Selangor as Nissan GT-R enthusiasts from across Malaysia converged for the 2025 Malaysia GT-R Festival. Celebrating the legendary Japanese supercar, this gathering served as a high-octane prelude to the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2025.
The star attraction of the festival was none other than Hiroshi Tamura, affectionately known in the global automotive world as the “father of the modern GT-R.” Tamura, a former Chief Product Specialist at Nissan, was instrumental in the development of the iconic R34 Skyline GT-R and the R35 GT-R, as well as the next generation of Nissan Z models. This marked Tamura’s second consecutive visit to Malaysia, much to the delight of GT-R fans.
Festivities kicked off early in the day, with GT-R owners arriving from 9 a.m. onwards. The event featured a group photo session with the array of GT-Rs on display, followed by an exclusive luncheon and a highly anticipated meet-and-greet with Tamura. As part of the celebration, awards were presented for Best Tuning, Best Design, and Tamura’s personal favorite GT-R. The day culminated with a spirited convoy rollout of the supercars at 5:30 p.m.
“It’s incredible to host the second edition of the Malaysia GT-R Festival,” said Jason Yap, CEO of Element X Strategies, the official licensee of Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur. “After last year’s success in Penang, we’re excited to bring the festival to Selangor. This event is part of our lead-up to the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur, which promises to be even bigger and more exciting this year.”
Set to take place from 8–10 August at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur is gearing up to be a major automotive spectacle. Visitors can look forward to appearances by seven legendary figures in Japanese car tuning, including:
- Smokey Nagata of Top Secret
- Wataru Kato, founder of Liberty Walk
- Isami Amemiya of RE Amemiya
- Takahiro Kataoka of KUHL Racing
- Hisaaki Murakami, president of J’S Racing
- Takahiro Ueno, founder of Vertex and famed drifter
- Racing icon Max Orido and Alpharex ambassador Maya Orido
Also making headlines are several jaw-dropping builds on display for the first time in Malaysia, such as:
- Top Secret’s one-of-a-kind VR32 Stealth Nissan BNR32 GT-RR
- Liberty Walk’s Super Silhouette ER34 and globally renowned Ferrari F40 (debuting outside Japan for the first time)
- CREWCH Delusion GT-R R356C
- RE Amemiya’s MATSUKIYO KIZAMI 3ROTAR NA-7
- ALESS and ROZEL’s Japanese luxury Century
- GREDDY/TRUST Soarer Twin Turbo
Ticket prices for the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2025 are as follows:
- Adult (1-day pass): RM48
- Children (6–12 years, 1-day pass): RM30
- Family Combo (2 adults, 2 children): RM120
- Adult (3-day pass): RM120
- 50% discount for OKU card holders and their caregivers
- Free entry for children aged 5 and below
Tickets and more information are available at www.tokyoautosalonkl.com and on their official social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram.
