By today, we’ve made it in history being the only convoy of 10 bikes, 1 support 4×4 vehicle 15 participants from Malaysia to enter Saudi Arabia by land starting from PWTC Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to Dato Hidayat Abdul Wahab General Consulate of Malaysia in Jeddah, this is the first time ever a group of bikers enter Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. He also said that this is the 1Malaysia spirit that should be followed by malaysian especially the younger generation.
we're in jeddah!
“After 45 days riding 17800km in total distance traversing 11 countries and the participants have to go through hardship and challenges before being successful should be taken as an example by all,” added Dato Hidayat Abdul Wahab.
expedition leader, assir mohamad
Everyone was grateful as the 1Malaysia Ekspedisi Kembara Ke Bumi Suci 2010, organized by Israq Adventure Sdn Bhd was a success. Expedition Leader Assir Mohammad said that, “The success was due to the high spirit and teamwork among the participants apart from receiving help and support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as Malaysian Embassy in all the countries we’ve been through in order to complete the expedition.”
azman baharuddin
As for the Managing Director of Israq Adventure Sdn Bhd, Azman Baharuddin as the organizer, “I am really satisfied with the journey and I’d say that this was the most challenging expedition I’ve been through over the years. The extreme weather and condition, tight schedule and to top it off various of incidents and mishaps along the way, the success today is all thanks to the prayers and support of all Malaysians back home as well as other muslims we’ve met throughout the journey.”
our bikes enjoy the breeze after more than a month of hardship!
Today we’ll be sending the bikes to the Jeddah port and afterwards head to Medina and Mecca to perform Umrah before coming back home by the 5th July 2010.
pix with camel of petra
Jihad Mohd Noor, 44 years old from Kuala Lumpur – “It was an expedition of a complete ingredients. It’s a memorable experience for me.”
senator khalid ahmad
YB Senator Mohd Khalid Ahmad, 56 years old from Arau, Perlis – I’m really touched to have made it and complete the expedition. Falling off the bike, accident and extreme weather made me more determine to finish the ride. The most unforgettable and scary experience was at the China – Kyrgyzstan border as it was pitch dark, extremely cold as it’s snowing as we arrived at the final checkpoint before being greeted by Kyrgyz soldiers with warm welcome. I was really satisfied with the warm welcome by the officers there.”
mat napiah
Mat Napiah Mohd Noor 44 years old from Taiping, Perak – “It was such an extreme expedition to me especially the weather is concerned. Being there at the Tibetan plateau in cold and at the height of close to 4000 meter I faced difficulty to breath but I kept going. And I really appreciate all the help and support that I get from fellow expedition members.”
musa mohammad
Musa Mohammad 42 years old from Kelang, Selangor – It was exciting and yet challenging. It teaches us to be a better person by being patient and have the ability to work together without fail no matter what. The most unforgettable moment for me was when I had to help Jihad pushed his bike at 4800 meter above sea level with the wind blowing hard, snowing and it’s below zero degree. I almost gave up but when the going gets tough the tough gets going so I pulled through and went ahead. I was there for 7 hours.”
Apart from organizing two-wheel overland adventure in other countries, Israq Adventure has a number of packages for those who are interested to travel on bikes in Malaysia. These packages can be tailor-made according to demands. Bikes services is also included along with technical expertise to ensure that your adventure will one that you can never forget.
Alhamdulillah, tahniah kepada semua. Semoga amalan sepanjang perjalanan diberkati dan diredhai Allah swt. Selamat mengerjakan umrah dan pulang semula ke tanahair. Insyallah.
congratulation guys..may Allah bless you all the time..
Alhamdulillah. Mabrook.Tahniah.
Rasa bangga dapat bersama dengan Bro2 dari Kembara Ke Bumi Suci malam tadi di Consulate Malaysia Jeddah. The stories and experience you guys shared was very exciting and informative. Tahniah sekali lagi kerana mencipta SEJARAH untuk umat Islam. Selamat menunaikan Umrah dan Ziarah dan berjaya memperoleh Umrah Mabrur… dan juga selamat kembali dengan selamat ke bumi Malaysia. Keep it up and hopefully I can ride with you guys someday, InsyaAllah. Salam mu alaykum.
ALHAMDULILLAH, ALHAMDULILLAH, ALHAMDULILLAH…SAHABAT-SAHABAT KU SELAMAT SAMPAI KE JEDDAH…
Alhamdulillah …… syukur kehadrat Allah SWT kerana dengan izin Nya ekspedisi 1Malaysia Kembara KeBumi Suci 2010 telah selamat menamatkan perjalanan selama 45 hari. Sekalung tahniah kepada semua peserta yang telah menjayakan ekspedisi ini. Sebagai salah seorang rakyat Malaysia, fellow bikers dan juga rakan kepada beberapa peserta, saya tumpang gembira dan bangga diatas kejayaan ekspedisi ini. Pengalaman yang di perolehi sepanjang perjalanan pasti tak ternilai. Terima kasih kerana berkongsi pengalaman bersama didalam web ini yang sungguh exciting bagi yang mengikuti perkembangan nya. Selamat menjalani ibadah umrah dan selamat meneruskan perjalanan pulang ketanah air. Semoga kita berjumpa lagi!
alhamdullilah dan ucapan tahniah kepada anda semua. selamat menunaikan umrah.
“man & machine and a dream fulfilled!”
I salute you guys! Satu pengorbanan dan pencapaian yang extreme. Dan I double salute to your family too!
Alhamdulillah..Awesome…The greatest ever overlanders! Thumbs up!
Many CONGRATULATIONS to all of you on your successful adventure. May ALLAH bless you!
Congratulation… Selamat menjalani amalan umrah, semoga d berkati oleh Nya…
Alhamdulillah..very proud to all of u guys!!!
Alhamdulillah and Congratulations to all of you…..MALAYSIA BOLEH!!..VERSYS pun Boleh!!! ! and you have prove it !..May Allah bless you …
TAHNIAH….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bila nk buat pulak Man ? 2 tahun lg ka..ikut route lain pulak…insyAllah teringin sgt2 nk join
SELAMAT MENGERJAKAN UMRAH & MENDAPAT & DPT MENJAGA KEMAMBRURAN UMRAH …..JUGA SELAMAT PULANG KE TANAH AIR…AMINNNNN
i am a bicycle lover & am newcomer from China .in MAy , we take a ride to Lhasa and fortunately come across some malaysian bicycle lovers. so funny this trip and i find i love this website because i can meet and chat with u all who like biking.