‘Do not be discouraged’: Anwar backs Hakim Danish after fourth-place Moto3 finish

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged young Malaysian Moto3 rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli after his fourth-place finish at the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. The 19-year-old Malaysian rider, who competes for the AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSi team, expressed his hope that Hakim Danish would continue to strive for success in the remaining races of the season.

In a post on X, Anwar wished him good luck and advised him not to be discouraged, emphasizing that there are still races remaining and that he should keep pushing forward.

Anwar also took the time to meet and motivate other young Malaysian riders, Muhammad Qabil Irfan Azlan, Qayyim Razin Razali, and Muhammad Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi. He reminded them that facing challenges is a part of every champion's journey and that they should not give up easily. Anwar expressed his hope that these young Malaysian riders will become an inspiration to other youngsters, making the country proud on the world stage.

Hakim Danish, who finished 4.410 seconds behind the Spanish winner Maximo Quiles, had a competitive performance in the race. He moved up to second place on the 11th lap but was overtaken by two challengers on the following lap. Despite missing out on a podium finish, Hakim Danish demonstrated his ability to compete with world-class riders in the Moto3 category, having secured podium finishes at the Italian GP and Czech Republic GP this season.

With three rounds of the MotoGP calendar remaining in Qatar, Portugal, and Spain, the young rider still has plenty of opportunities to showcase his talent.