Located just a few meters from where I stay, I was fortunately to be invited to the official launch of this motorbike shop/workshop also known as Malaysia's First Kawasaki MX World Store. I know I've recently won the Travel Blog Award but it wouldn't be polite to not post an event you've been cordially invited to. Right?
The media, guest and VIPs arrives sometime at 10:30am. The location of the event and store caused quite a traffic jam near the junction off Sentul Link into Ipoh Street. I was fortunately to get a parking space right behind the police mobile van. Hehe.
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| The spanking new building for Kawasaki MX World Store! |
I was told that they have just moved to this building from a smaller building just around the corner. You could easily get here by following the map below.
Having a big camera around, I took time observing the people around me whilst snapping pictures. Most of the attendees were Kawasaki enthusiasts. Can't say the same for myself but I'm an event attender enthusiast. Hehe.
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From upper left: Man with cool helmet! Man just registering, busy registration counter,
and men filling up the Lucky Draw forms. |
Green is the color theme that day. The color of KAWASAKI!
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| When big motors are involved, so are hot babes! |
Motorists came in numbers, showcasing their proud ownership of Kawasaki bikes. There were so many of them that their bikes alone would've made up a grand parade of Kawasaki bikes into town.
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| Vroom! Vroom! |
Once everyone was seated and registered, the first person to take the floor was none other than the owner himself, Mr Chew Boon Keam of CBK Motor Sport.
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| Mr. Chew Boon Keam told how he rose from humble beginnings. An inspiring story. |
And after his speech was Mr. Jeffrey Lim's speech on his involvement and undying support to this grand Kawasaki MX World Store launch. I met him before in previous kawasaki-related events as he is the GM if Kawasaki Motors.
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| Mr. Jeffrey Lim taking the floor. |
After both men of importance spoke, it was now time for the launching ceremony which consists of cutting the ribbons.
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| Mr. Chew Boon Keam and Mr Jeffrey Lim ready to cut the ribbons. |
Fireworks ensued once the ribbon were cut followed by a lion dance. We were than moved inside to witness the plaque signing ceremony and the exchange of token of appreciations between Mr Lim and Mr. Ah Loo.
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| Mr Lim officiating the launch with a sign. |
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| Mr. Ah Loo presenting the token of appreciation to Mr Lim. |
With everyone in a joyous mood that the launch is done, we were then asked to watch a dangerous bike stunt held at the closure of the opposite road from the store.
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| And it sure was a heart stopping show! |
Two motorists were involved and they both showcased their skills on the bikes beautifully without fault using motocross bikes.
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| This was my first time witnessing such stunts with my own eyes! |
I can't imagine how many practice hours did they spend to make sure it was mistake-free. One minor mistake can be fatal. Thankfully the show ended with no-one in serious hurt. Hehe.
Since the store was officially launched, we, the bloggers, took the time exploring the five storey building and see what's inside.
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| From left: Accessories store on the third floor and a workshop on the fifth floor. |
If my memory serves me right, the second floor holds the bikes on sale and the fourth floor holds the storage for spare parts. It was a dandy bike shop with sufficient room for anything required of a Kawasaki enthusiast. And having a workshop so high in the building was a very unique endeavor. Overall the event was a success and congratulations to Mr Ah Loo for opening Malaysia's FIRST Kawasaki MX World Store!!!
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| And to immortalize the moment, a group photo with Mr Lim and Mr Ah Loo was taken. |
I was assured by the organizers that I'd leave the event in awe. They were not kidding. =)
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