Focus

Harimau Malaya fan Derrick Gan gets new motorcycle

Derrick previously sold his motorcycle to fund for his trip to Qatar

By SINAR DAILY REPORTER
29 Jan 2024 10:45am
Derrick (centre) with the motorcycle from Modenas. Photo: Modenas
Derrick (centre) with the motorcycle from Modenas. Photo: Modenas

SHAH ALAM - Football fan Derrick Gan who sold his motorcycle to watch the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar gets a new bike as soon as he landed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Saturday.

The motorbike was gifted by Modenas in collaboration with a local radio station.

"Alhamdulillah, @derrickganjr receive a motorcycle from @modenas.malaysia.

“Derrick, continue to support and become the 12th player of the Harimau Malaya team! Forever the Malayan Tiger!," a post on Modenas’s Facebook read.

Derrick previously stole the spotlight after being seen crying while celebrating Harimau Malaya's second goal during the final Group E action of the Qatar 2023 Asian Cup against South Korea at the Al Janoub Stadium.

His story of selling his motorcycle to watch the appearance of Kim Pan-Gon's squad in Doha had since went viral.

Related Articles:

KLIA
Harimau Malaya
Asian Cup 2023
Derrick Gan
Modenas
More Like This
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Illustrated via Canva
World 234 new species discovered in the Greater Makong region
With many of the species already under threat of extinction from human activities, WWF is calling on governments in the region to increase conservation of these rare, amazing creatures and their habitats.
ECRL, valued at RM50 billion, has reached 72.93 per cent completion as of September 2024. Spanning 665 kilometres, the ECRL will connect the Klang Valley to the East Coast, reducing travel time between Kota Bharu and Gombak from seven hours by road to four hours by rail. - File photo
ECRL, valued at RM50 billion, has reached 72.93 per cent completion as of September 2024. Spanning 665 kilometres, the ECRL will connect the Klang Valley to the East Coast, reducing travel time between Kota Bharu and Gombak from seven hours by road to four hours by rail. - File photo
National Key projects make rapid progress, changing Malaysia's transportation landscape
Mammoth projects like the KL Sentral redevelopment, Pan Borneo Highway and the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) are modernising urban centres and creating transport-oriented development.
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
National UMS: Three decades of excellence in Sabah's higher education and counting
Established on November 24, 1994, UMS has achieved remarkable milestones, including publishing hundreds of high-impact journals and producing groundbreaking innovations and research with some of this work being incorporated into government policies, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s...
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Illustrated via Canva
World Egypt's ancient herbs bloom into promising modern industry
Fayoum is blossoming into a hub for medicinal herbs, with exports reaching across continents.