AAM statement on 2012 Million Youths Rally

In reference to the unfortunate incident in which 17 spectators were injured during a drag race
held in conjunction with the recent 2012 Million Youths Rally at Putrajaya, the Automobile
Association of Malaysia (AAM) wishes to make the following statement.
1. The AAM wishes to state, clarify and underline that it is the sole sanctioning body for all
forms of motorsports/motor-racing in the country.
2. Sanctioned events include International, Regional, National and Club level events.
3. The drag race organized in Putrajaya was one of several motorsports-related events held
in conjunction with the 2012 Million Youths Rally that were not sanctioned by the AAM or
organized by organizations/clubs/associations that are affiliated to the AAM.
4. As a sanctioning body and authority, the AAM assists organizations/clubs/associations in
the organizing of motor-racing related events/activities in accordance with the rules and
safety regulations as enforced by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), the
International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), International Karting Commission (CIK), and
National Competition Rules.
5. For events to be sanctioned by the AAM, organizations/clubs/associations must fulfill the
following:
• Be affiliated to the AAM
• As an affiliate, the organizations/clubs/associations must strictly adhere to the rules
and safety regulations as prescribed by the International Automobile Federation
(FIA), the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and International Karting
Commission (CIK)
• Events organized must be held on approved facilities which include both permanent
and temporary circuits/tracks
• Prior to organizing an event, the organizations/clubs/associations must apply for
sanctioning to the AAM with a detailed report of all safety aspects. The AAM Safety
Commission will then inspect the proposed venue and upon satisfied that al the
safety parameters have been met with, will grant its approval for the event to
proceed.
6. In events that are sanctioned, AAM stewards (officials) will be present to continuously
monitor and ensure that all the rules and safety requirements are observed. AAM
stewards are also empowered to stop the event from continuing in the event safety
becomes compromised or the situation goes out of control.
7. In order to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring and in the interest of safety,
the AAM wishes to appeal to the relevant authorities not to be directly or indirectly
involved/associated with unsanctioned events. This also includes the issuance of permits
for public gathering and approval for the closure of roads prior to the
organizations/clubs/associations obtaining sanctioning and approval from the AAM.
8. While the AAM is not empowered to stop or prevent unsanctioned events/activities from
being organized, we wish to reiterate that we are always prepared to extend our
assistance and technical expertise to all organizations/clubs/associations seeking
guidance and sanctioning.
9. The AAM also wishes to stress that motorsports in all forms and discipline, is dangerous
and that rules and safety regulations exist in the interest of safeguarding the safety of all
parties, particularly that of spectators and competitors, and to prevent and minimize the
occurrences of untoward incidents.
Thank you.
Y.M TUNKU DATUK MUDZAFFAR BIN TUNKU MUSTAPHA
DKYR, PSD, PJK, HON. COMP. FIMI
CHAIRMAN
THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (AAM)