Bangkok, Thailand, 17 January 2026 – The 5th Asia Automotive Awards 2025 reaffirmed its position as a premier regional platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across the Asian automotive industry, with Malaysia-based MKA Group honoured with the Automotive Two-Wheel Brand Growth Award.
The prestigious awards ceremony was held today, 17 January 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, and key stakeholders from across Asia to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations shaping the future of mobility. Building on the strong legacy of previous editions, the Awards spotlighted achievements in innovation, sustainability, manufacturing excellence, leadership, and industry collaboration, reinforcing Asia’s growing influence in the global automotive landscape.
The award recognises MKA Group’s strong growth and expanding presence across Asian and global two-wheel mobility markets, driven by the collective performance of its core brands RCB, UMA Racing, Solfili, R9, and its distributor portfolio including KYT, Suomy, ARC, Ipone, PBR, Galfer, CZ Chain, and aRacer.
This recognition is a proud milestone for MKA Group and a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team,” said Bruce Lee, Group CEO of MKA Group. “It reflects the consistent growth of our brands across regional and international markets, driven by innovation, performance, and value-driven mobility solutions.”
“As we continue to expand globally, the MKA Innovation Center represents the next phase of our journey. Designed to support elite segments such as MotoGP, superbike and other motorsports industry, the facility will significantly strengthen our capabilities in advanced manufacturing, research and development, and comprehensive testing for our brands. Beyond performance, it reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability and responsible growth, with ESG-compliant design and Green RE Platinum certification at its core. This investment reinforces our ambition to deliver world-class motorcycle components while strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global two-wheel mobility ecosystem.
RCB, formerly known as Racing Boy, is today a globally recognised performance components brand with operations spanning 28 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, China, Türkiye, and beyond. RCB operates regional offices and R&D capabilities in Italy, actively participates in CIMA and EICMA, and continues to strengthen its presence across Asia, Europe, and emerging markets through precision engineering and motorsports-inspired innovation.
UMA Racing continues its international expansion by leveraging strong motorsports DNA and racing-derived technologies, while Solfili supports everyday mobility with practical, quality-driven solutions tailored for diverse global markets.
Together, these brands form a comprehensive mobility portfolio serving both performance enthusiasts and daily commuters, reinforcing MKA Group’s long-term international growth strategy.
MKA Group was incorporated in 2013 by Bruce Lee to consolidate the businesses of Meng Kah Auto Parts Trading Sdn. Bhd. under a unified group structure, and has since expanded across multiple industries through innovation-led growth.
MKA Group was represented by Mr Lim Chee Chet (Jack), Group HR Director, and Mr Ben Eng Wei Ping, Sales Director, at the 5th Asia Automotive Award Night to receive the award, a regional event recognising excellence and innovation in the automotive industry.
