Three days of speed, precision and technical excellence culminated in an exciting Grand Final as Malaysia’s automotive talents battled for top honours across three competition categories.
SERI KEMBANGAN, MALAYSIA – Speed, precision and technical expertise took centre stage as the Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 competition concluded with its Grand Final on 25 October 2026, bringing an exciting finale to the three-day automotive skills challenge held in conjunction with the Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026.
Held from 23 to 25 October 2026 at the Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), The Mines, Seri Kembangan, the competition provided a platform for automotive enthusiasts, aspiring technicians and industry professionals to demonstrate their tyre-changing abilities while upholding essential standards of safety and technical accuracy.
Featuring three competition categories — Men’s Open, Women’s Open and Professional — Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 was more than a race against the clock. It celebrated the skills, discipline and dedication required in the automotive servicing industry.
The competition reached its conclusion on 25 October, the final day of MIAPEX 2026, when the category champions were crowned following three days of competition.
Three Days of Competition, One Ultimate Challenge
Throughout the three-day event, Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 placed participants’ tyre-changing capabilities under the spotlight, challenging them to demonstrate the speed and precision required to complete the task efficiently.
While completing the challenge in the shortest possible time was an important element, the competition placed equal emphasis on following correct installation procedures and maintaining safe working practices.
Participants were evaluated according to four essential criteria:
- Technical Procedures: Following the correct steps throughout the tyre-changing process.
- Safety Practices: Maintaining proper safety standards when handling tools and equipment.
- Installation Accuracy: Ensuring the wheel was correctly and securely installed.
- Completion Time: Completing the task efficiently without compromising safety or accuracy.
These requirements reflected the standards expected of automotive service professionals, where even the smallest mistake can affect vehicle performance and road safety.
By combining technical knowledge with a competitive environment, Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 demonstrated that the best technicians are not necessarily those who work the fastest, but those who can consistently deliver accuracy, efficiency and safety.
Three Competition Categories Showcase Automotive Talent
To encourage participation across different skill levels and backgrounds, Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 featured three categories: Men’s Open, Women’s Open and Professional.
The Men’s Open category provided an opportunity for participants to showcase their tyre-changing abilities in a competitive setting, testing their ability to maintain accuracy while working against the clock.
Meanwhile, the Women’s Open category highlighted the growing importance of female participation in Malaysia’s automotive industry, providing a dedicated platform for women to demonstrate their technical capabilities and confidence.
The Professional category focused on participants competing at a professional level, with the challenge emphasising the efficiency, precision and discipline associated with automotive workshop operations.
Each category offered the same prize structure, with champions receiving RM600 and a trophy, followed by RM300 and a trophy for second place, and RM200 and a trophy for third place.
Across all three categories, the competition reinforced the importance of developing practical skills and maintaining professional servicing standards.
Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 Grand Final: Meet the Champions
The competition reached its climax on 25 October 2026, with the Grand Final marking the conclusion of the three-day challenge.
Following the competition, the top-performing participants were recognised for their achievements across the three categories.
Men’s Open Category
The Men’s Open category saw Toh Yit Xin emerge as the champion, securing the top position ahead of fellow competitors.
Official Results:
- 🥇 Champion: Toh Yit Xin — RM600 + Trophy
- 🥈 1st Runner-Up: Heng Poh Ang — RM300 + Trophy
- 🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Nicholas Wong Yuan You — RM200 + Trophy
The category highlighted the importance of maintaining concentration and technical accuracy while working under competitive pressure.
Women’s Open Category
The Women’s Open category provided another important highlight of Raja Tukar Tayar 2026, showcasing female participation in a technical automotive competition.
Norhayati Binti Lasiman claimed the championship title, demonstrating the skills required to secure the top position in her category.
Official Results:
- 🥇 Champion: Norhayati Binti Lasiman — RM600 + Trophy
- 🥈 1st Runner-Up: Nur Syarafana Binti Sukri — RM300 + Trophy
- 🥉 Third Place: Umah Shaptha Thiru Nageshwary A/P Mhak Kanan — RM200 + Trophy
Beyond the results, the category reinforced an important message: automotive technical expertise is defined by knowledge, practice and determination rather than gender.
Professional Category
The Professional category brought another competitive dimension to Raja Tukar Tayar 2026, placing the skills and capabilities of its participants under scrutiny.
Pang Ching Hock secured the championship title, finishing ahead of Pat Kuan Mimg and Chew Yuen Choy.
Official Results:
- 🥇 Champion: Pang Ching Hock — RM600 + Trophy
- 🥈 1st Runner-Up: Pat Kuan Mimg — RM300 + Trophy
- 🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Chew Yuen Choy — RM200 + Trophy
- 4th Place: Syed Uzair bin Syed Jamal
The Professional category reflected the importance of combining technical knowledge with efficient execution, particularly in an industry where precision and reliability are essential to customer safety.
Congratulations to all winners and participants who contributed to making Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 a celebration of automotive technical skills.
Official Judging Panel Upholds Technical Excellence and Fairness
An important element of Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 was its official judging panel, which brought together representatives from established automotive-related businesses.
The panel played an essential role in evaluating participants and ensuring that the competition maintained its emphasis on technical skill, safety, fairness and integrity.
The four official judges were:
- Voon — Schmaco Marketing (M) Sdn. Bhd.
- James Kwon — United Tools Auto Supply Sdn. Bhd.
- Evon Leow — Panama Quest Auto Parts Group Sdn. Bhd.
- Lee Chee Hian — Lim Tayar
With representatives from automotive parts, tools and tyre-related businesses, the judging panel reflected the involvement of different segments of Malaysia’s automotive aftermarket industry.
Their responsibility extended beyond evaluating completion times, as participants were also assessed on the correctness of their procedures, installation accuracy and adherence to safe working practices.
This approach helped reinforce the competition’s central objective of promoting professional standards rather than rewarding speed alone.
The involvement of the judging panel also demonstrated the importance of collaboration between industry stakeholders in recognising and encouraging automotive technical talent.
Six Industry Sponsors Support Raja Tukar Tayar 2026
Behind the competition was the support of six automotive industry sponsors whose involvement contributed to the event and its focus on technical skills development.
Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 received sponsorship support from AsiaAuto Venture Sdn. Bhd., Panama Quest, Gulf, Lim Tayar, United Tools Auto Supply Sdn. Bhd. and Schmaco Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
Each sponsor represented an important connection to the wider automotive industry.
AsiaAuto Venture Sdn. Bhd.
AsiaAuto Venture was among the official sponsors supporting Raja Tukar Tayar 2026, contributing to an initiative that brought together automotive industry participants through a practical, skills-focused competition.
Its involvement reflected the value of supporting industry engagement and activities that recognise automotive talent.
Panama Quest
Panama Quest, representing the automotive parts sector, also joined the sponsor lineup.
The company’s support highlighted the role of automotive parts businesses in encouraging technical excellence and professional development within the servicing industry.
Gulf
Internationally recognised lubricant brand Gulf was another official sponsor of Raja Tukar Tayar 2026.
Its involvement brought representation from the automotive lubrication sector, highlighting the wider industry support behind the competition.
Lim Tayar
As a recognised name in Malaysia’s tyre and automotive servicing industry, Lim Tayar’s participation was particularly relevant to the competition’s focus on tyre-changing skills.
Beyond its sponsorship, Lim Tayar was also represented on the official judging panel by Lee Chee Hian, reinforcing its involvement in the event.
United Tools Auto Supply Sdn. Bhd.
United Tools Auto Supply supported the competition as an official sponsor, representing the professional automotive tools segment.
The company was also represented on the judging panel by James Kwon.
Its involvement highlighted the importance of proper equipment handling and technical knowledge in automotive workshop operations.
Schmaco Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
Schmaco Marketing completed the six-sponsor lineup, supporting the competition and its efforts to recognise automotive technical capabilities.
The company was also represented by Voon on the official judging panel.
Together, the six sponsors demonstrated the importance of industry collaboration in supporting activities that celebrate technical expertise, encourage professional standards and strengthen Malaysia’s automotive community.
Their contribution helped reinforce Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 as an industry-supported competition rather than simply an entertainment activity.
More Than a Competition: Recognising the Skills Behind Road Safety
Although Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 delivered an exciting competitive experience, its significance extended beyond determining who could complete a tyre change in the shortest time.
Tyre and wheel installation are fundamental aspects of vehicle maintenance, with correct procedures playing a critical role in ensuring road safety.
Improper wheel installation, incorrect tightening procedures or failure to observe appropriate safety practices can lead to serious consequences.
For this reason, the competition’s focus on technical accuracy and safety was particularly meaningful.
By encouraging participants to demonstrate correct working methods under time pressure, Raja Tukar Tayar 2026 highlighted the professional responsibility carried by automotive technicians every day.
It also served as a reminder that automotive servicing is a skilled profession requiring practical knowledge, training, discipline and attention to detail.
Competitions of this nature can help raise public awareness of the expertise involved in routine automotive maintenance while encouraging greater recognition of the people working behind the scenes to keep vehicles operating safely.
Raja Tukar Tayar Adds Excitement to MIAPEX 2026
As one of the automotive activities associated with MIAPEX 2026, Raja Tukar Tayar brought a practical and competitive element to the exhibition.
While MIAPEX provided a platform for automotive businesses, industry players and enthusiasts to connect, the competition placed the spotlight on the technical skills that support Malaysia’s automotive aftermarket and servicing sectors.
The event demonstrated how industry exhibitions can go beyond product displays and business networking by incorporating activities that recognise professional expertise and encourage active participation.
For competitors, Raja Tukar Tayar offered an opportunity to challenge themselves and gain recognition for their abilities.
For the automotive industry, it provided a platform to emphasise the importance of technical competence, proper servicing practices and continuous skills development.
The Grand Final on 25 October 2026 added a fitting conclusion to the competition, celebrating the achievements of participants on the final day of MIAPEX 2026.
Celebrating Malaysia’s Automotive Talent
With the conclusion of Raja Tukar Tayar 2026, the competition leaves behind an important message about the value of technical expertise within Malaysia’s automotive industry.
From the Men’s Open and Women’s Open categories to the Professional category, participants demonstrated the commitment required to compete in a challenge where every second mattered, but accuracy and safety remained essential.
Special recognition goes to the three category champions — Toh Yit Xin, Norhayati Binti Lasiman and Pang Ching Hock — for securing the top honours in their respective categories.
Appreciation also goes to the official judging panel for their role in maintaining the competition’s standards, as well as the six sponsors whose support contributed to the event.
Most importantly, recognition belongs to every participant who took on the challenge and demonstrated the skills, dedication and competitive spirit that define the automotive servicing profession.
As Malaysia’s automotive industry continues to develop, competitions such as Raja Tukar Tayar can play a meaningful role in encouraging technical skills development, recognising industry professionals and inspiring the next generation of automotive talent.
Because in the automotive world, true excellence is not simply about being the fastest — it is about getting the job done right, safely and professionally.
