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MKA Timeline of Innovation

1995
Early Years
Early Years

In 1995, Racing Boy was first established in Penang, Malaysia. Initially, the brand was registered under a company named Asian Alloy Enterprise. It was founded by Mr. Lee Meng Tek, a Malaysian mechanic by profession, and a passionate motorcycle enthusiast.

 

1998
Turning Point
Turning Point

Mr. Lee, along with his brothers, set up a new private limited company, Meng Kah Auto Parts Trading Sdn Bhd (MKA) and re-brand Racing Boy. This effort was the turning point for Racing Boy.

2002
The Beginning of UMA Racing
The Beginning of UMA Racing

UMA Racing was established in 2002. It’s Founder, Mr. Jason Yong, partnered with Meng Kah Auto Parts Trading Sdn Bhd (MKA) and registered the company in Malaysia as UMA Racing Sdn Bhd.

2003
Sport Wheels
Sport Wheels

In 2003, another innovation from Racing Boy was introduced to the market. A special design sport rims model SP811 was introduce to the market. SP811 wheels was designed and developed with extreme consideration of special characteristics, material, etc, which resulted in overwhelming responses from consumers.

2004
Technical Partnership
Technical Partnership

Racing boy begins venturing into technical sponsorship for Malaysian CubPrix.

2005
Distribution Expansion
Distribution Expansion

With great success and trust that Racing Boy gained in Malaysia, more product range was added and the company (MKA) expands its business through appointing Exclusive Distributor in neighboring Southeast Asian countries. By end of 2009, Racing Boy products are distributed through Distributors in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Greece.

2009
The Birth of SHILLS BEAUTY
The Birth of SHILLS BEAUTY

Becomes the sole authorised distributor for Taiwan’s well knows skincare and cosmetics brand in Malaysia.

2010
A New Generation
A New Generation

In 2010, founder Mr. Lee Meng Tek, gradually introduces his eldest son, Mr. Bruce Lee to the inner workings of the company.

2011
Our 1st Award
Our 1st Award

Racing boy wins its first recognition award in the ‘2nd Asia Success Awards’ as the “SUPER GOLDEN PRODUCT” within the Motorcycle rim category.

2012
Our 2nd Award
Our 2nd Award

Racing Boy was awarded as the “11th Asia Pacific Top Excellence Brand” by the Asia Pacific Entrepreneur Alliance supported by Global Business Magazine.

The Beginning of MKA MOTORPARTS ASIA PTE. LTD
The Beginning of MKA MOTORPARTS ASIA PTE. LTD

Based in Singapore, a joint venture with Malaysian SuperSports 600 Champion, Mr. Doc Dol, explores the idea of importing European Branded products and distributing in South East Asian market.

2013
Mr Bruce Lee Continues His Father Legacy
Mr Bruce Lee Continues His Father Legacy

Mr. Bruce Lee runs MKA Group of Companies as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while his father Mr. Lee Meng Teck as Chairman of MKA Group.

RCB Ventures Into MotoGP
RCB Ventures Into MotoGP

The numerous victories and championship won by Racing Boy Sponsored Teams in Southeast Asian countries over the years has resulted with Yamaha Japan coming forward and invited Racing Boy to expand its presence and join Yamaha Factory MotoGP as an Official Sponsor in 2013.

2014
Incorporation of Hong Kong Off-Shore Companies
Incorporation of Hong Kong Off-Shore Companies

MKA TRADING (HK) LTD.

 

2015
Incorporation of Hong Kong Off-Shore Companies
Incorporation of Hong Kong Off-Shore Companies

UMA INTERNATIONAL (HK) CO., LTD

 

2017
UMA RACING in MotoGP World Championship And Asia Road Racing Championship
UMA RACING in MotoGP World Championship And Asia Road Racing Championship

UMA Racing explore its presence in MotoGP World Championship being the Official Sponsor of Team Federal Oil Gresini Moto2.

2018
RCB Teams Up with Petronas Sepang Racing Team, HRC Repsol, Gresini Racing
RCB Teams Up with Petronas Sepang Racing Team, HRC Repsol, Gresini Racing

In 2018, RCB started to develop exclusive technical parts for use in MotoGP World Championship. RCB engineers work closely with Team Gresini Moto3 and Team Petronas Moto3 and Team Petronas Moto2 and develop special parts exclusively for Racing use.

2020
Restructure and Formation of MKA GROUP
Restructure and Formation of MKA GROUP

The restructure was needed to streamline the operation of all company under MKA Group work seamlessly.