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TGR Asia Esports 2025: Chong Kai Chang achieves third place, Malaysia finishes strong in second!

Malaysian racer Chong Kai Chang achieved an impressive third place in the recently concluded Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Asia Esports GT 2025 championship held last weekend.

The tournament featured fierce competition among fifteen sim racers from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, represented by Taj Aiman, Iqbal Suji, and Chong Kai Chang, using the Gran Turismo 7 platform.

In the individual category, Indonesian racer Andika Rama topped the podium with a total of 74 points, followed closely by his compatriot Moreno Pratama with 62 points.

Chong Kai Chang accumulated a total of 59 points.

With two drivers dominating the podium, Indonesia scored a total of 169 points in the country category, followed by Malaysia with 151 points and Singapore with 93 points.

The top three individuals and teams each took home cash prizes of USD 8,000 (RM 33,176), USD 4,500 (RM 18,662), and USD 3,000 (RM 12,441), respectively.

Special awards were also presented to recognize outstanding performances, as follows:

  • Driver of the Day: Andika Rama (Indonesia)
  • Best Racecraft Driver: Chong Kai Chang (Malaysia)
  • Fastest Race Pace: Fadtris Isa (Singapore)

The final races took place at three different locations: Suzuka Circuit (Japan) using the GR Yaris, Interlagos (Brazil) with the GR010 Hybrid, and finally at Watkins Glen (United States) using the GR Supra.

Recordings of the TGR Asia Esports GT 2025 championship can be viewed through the link below:

 

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2025 APAC Predator League: Malaysian Dota 2 team crowned champions!

Two e-sports teams have been crowned champions at the recently concluded 2025 Asia Pacific Predator League, which took place on January 11 and 12.

The team Alter Ego (Acer Indonesia) secured first place in the VALORANT competition held on the first day, defeating ZOL Esports (Acer Philippines), and taking home a cash prize of $65,000 (RM287,462).

Meanwhile, the Malaysian team represented by Xipto Esport was satisfied with their third/fourth place finish, bringing home a prize worth $7,500 (RM33,169).

The second day featured the Dota 2 competition, where the Malaysian team Myth Avenue Gaming showcased their prowess to become champions by defeating Team Helios (Acer Indonesia).

With this victory, the MAG team also took home a cash prize of $65,000.

The APAC Predator League 2025 offered up to 10 special awards with a total prize pool of $20,000 (RM88,450) for both VALORANT and Dota 2, allowing fans to vote for their favorite players based on their roles.

Additionally, two players from the teams Alter Ego and MAG were named Intel MVPs based on their performance in the tournament, with each receiving a prize worth $10,000 (RM44,225).

Besides being a platform for intense competition, the APAC Predator League featured various exciting activities, including a cosplay competition and performances by Sandara Park and Minzy (from K-pop group 2NE1), G22 (Philippines), as well as local artists Aina Abdul and Hael Husaini.

Acer also announced that the next edition, Predator League 2026, will be hosted by Acer India, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to nurturing the e-sports and PC gaming ecosystem.