Inaugural Malayan Xpedition 2025 launched

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malayan Xpedition 2025, a unique overland journey crossing Malaysia’s rugged and storied heartland, has been launched by cars, community and content platform By The Billions (BTB).

The launch was marked with an memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing with key strategic partners: the Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) and the Malaysia 4WD Training & Experience Centre (M4TREC).

Signing the MOUs were Sabah 4WD Association president Faez Nordin, Sabah 4WD Association vice-president Alex Leong, M4TREC founder Derek Low and BTB founder Ned Nazlan.

The MOU formalises a longer-term collaboration that will anchor Malayan Xpedition as a permanent fixture in Malaysia’s off-road and adventure calendar.

It also highlights the strong commitment of all parties to fostering a safe and inclusive off-roading community in Malaysia.

The Malayan Xpedition (Oct 11–16) is a curated off-road expedition blending adventure, cultural immersion, and conservation.

Both first-time and seasoned explorers can expect customised trails, scenic night drives, river and mountain crossings, as well as group challenges ranging from cooking to kayaking.

The five-day expedition itinerary includes visits to Orang Asli villages to deliver medical aid, dental check-ups, and haircuts alongside the on-ground medic and volunteer teams, and will end with a beachside dinner.

Meanwhile, each partner will contribute their unique capability or expertise to BTB.

M4TREC offers an integrated training facility to educate all expedition participants, and also certification programmes from beginner level to professional, helping participants build skills and strengthen community networks.

SFWDA will engage in cross-promotions of their respective expeditions — Malayan Xpedition and Borneo Safari — and to assist BTB in an advisory role, leveraging their vast experience - having established Borneo’s leading and globally-recognised expedition, Borneo Safari.

The Malayan Xpedition has also been included as an official event in Tourism Pahang’s annual calendar.

“We are extremely proud to see how far we’ve come since we first started off as a passion project in 2022. From our first Land Cruiser Day to our first 4 Wheels Fest, we are extremely excited to now introduce the Malayan Xpedition," said Ned.

"This one-of-a-kind epic journey through Malaysia’s wild and beautiful landscapes is about giving Malaysia’s burgeoning off-roader community a like-minded platform to belong to. With the support of our long-term strategic partners and brands, we hope to grow this community responsibly, making off-roading safer, more inclusive, and sustainable for the years to come,” he added.

Malayan Xpedition was created to meet the growing demand for organised, large-scale 4x4 expeditions in Peninsular Malaysia for all levels, ranging from beginners to experienced.

The Malayan Xpedition will serve to connect drivers, brands, and destinations across the interiors of West Malaysia.

Off-road enthusiasts already know the globally recognised Borneo Safari in East Malaysia, and the MOU enables BTB to learn the ropes from SFWDA on how to run the off-road expedition format better.

The launch event was reinforced by Letters of Agreement (LOA) with brands across automotive, vehicle accessories, and lifestyle categories.

Confirmed collaborators include Great Wall Motor (GWM), UMW Grantt International (Grantt Lubricants), Ford Sime Darby Auto Connexion, RedSprings, BFGoodrich Tyres, FIVE Petroleum, Ironman 4x4, Nakawan, Welly Sg. Buloh, ANBOT Store, FireMaple, MeatXpert, Santapan RTEs, TJM 4x4 Malaysia, Tough Dog and Pedders.

BTB’s key events for 2025 also include 4 Wheels Fest & Adventure Festival (Oct 11 – 12) – BTB’s flagship gathering for the 4x4 community.

This year, there is the added bonus of an outdoor adventure platform that brings together off-road enthusiasts for a weekend of exploration, outdoor lifestyle and scenic adventure — set against the cool backdrop of Awana Genting.

Expect casual convoy sessions, lifestyle showcases and demos, cooking challenges, vehicle displays, and thrilling adventure sports such as ziplining, paintball, archery and rock climbing.