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The highly anticipated Tourism Pahang King of the Mountain (KOM) Genting Highlands makes a return after a successful debut in 2025. This bespoke amateur cycling event, the first allowed in Genting Highlands history, attracted over 250 domestic and international riders from over 16 countries, from as far afield as Iran, Japan and the UK. The 2026 edition promises as the same challenging route from Bentong to the apex of Genting Highlands, with total elevation of over 1,800m over 55km, making it the highest amateur cycling climb in Southeast Asia.
The Launch of KOM Genting Highlands 2026 & Appreciation Ceremony Honouring HYROX Chengdu Podium Winners was graced by YB Tuan Mordi Anak Bimol, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia together with Encik Riduwan Matni, CEO of MUSE Group Sdn Bhd, organiser of King of Mountain (KOM), and Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew, Executive Director of KL Wellness City and leader of the KLWC Athlete Team, who jointly officiated the launch and celebrations ceremony.
The launch marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards KOM Genting Highlands 2026, which will take place on 26 October 2026 at Genting Highlands, Pahang.
On the return of Tourism Pahang KOM Genting Highlands 2026, Riduwan Matni, CEO of MUSE Group said ‘we are delighted with the second edition of KOM Genting Highlands. We want to curate KOM Genting Highlands as the most iconic amateur mountain climb event in Southeast, contributing towards sports tourism in Malaysia and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through sports for Malaysians of all ages. We are especially honoured to receive the continued support of Tourism Pahang as the Title Sponsor for KOM Genting Highlands and the Ministry of Youth and Sports for KOM Genting Highlands and we are confident these will assist us towards achieving the objectives set. For riders, they can look forward to a special ride experience not available on any other day ’.
To date, over 160 riders have already signed up for the Tourism Pahang KOM Genting Highlands 2026 since registration opened last June. Public registration will close on 11 October and registration fee starts from RM495 per rider. To register, riders can visit www.komgentinghighlands.com. The organisers are targeting 400 riders in 2026. As the title sponsor, Tourism Pahang’s involvement emphasizes Genting Highlands not just as an entertainment hub, but as an elite-level athletic proving ground. This aligns perfectly with the state’s initiative to attract high-value sports tourists and global interest to Pahang’s pristine highlands.
Representing KL Wellness City in this endurance challenge will be the KLWC Athlete Team, led by Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew, an accomplished endurance athlete with achievements in Ironman and HYROX competitions, together with:
- Lee See Yeng
- Ivoyne Ong
- Chua Siong Tat
- Shahariz Aziz
Their participation reflects KL Wellness City’s commitment to promoting active living, resilience and lifelong wellness.
Speaking at the launch, YB Tuan Mordi Anak Bimol, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, said:
“Sports are more than just competition. They are a platform to build discipline, resilience and confidence, especially among our younger generation. We want to encourage more youth to embrace an active lifestyle, discover their potential through sports and understand that every achievement begins with the courage to take the first step.”
Initiatives such as KOM Genting Highlands provide an excellent platform to inspire Malaysians to challenge themselves while strengthening our sports ecosystem. Through collaboration between the Government, private sector and sporting communities, we can continue creating more opportunities for our youth to participate, excel and pursue their passion in sports.”
Adding to the significance of the occasion, KL Wellness City also recognised the remarkable achievements of its Athlete Team members at the HYROX Chengdu Championship on the 1&2 August 2026, where they secured impressive podium finishes on the international stage.
The HYROX Chengdu podium winners are:
First Place – Men’s Doubles Professional
• Tan Ay Bing & Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew
First Place – Mixed Doubles
• Tan Ay Bing & Yeap Jing Nee
Second Place – Mixed Doubles
• Yeap Jing Ching & Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew
The achievement of two championship titles and one second-place podium finish highlights the athletes’ dedication, discipline and commitment towards excellence in endurance sports.
Speaking at the event, Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew said, “At KL Wellness City, we believe wellness goes beyond healthcare. It is about building a lifestyle that encourages people to stay active, challenge themselves and continuously strive for improvement.
Events such as KOM Genting Highlands represent this belief that every challenge is an opportunity to discover our strength, resilience and potential. The journey towards the finish line is built through discipline, consistency and determination.”
The KL Wellness City Athlete Team is supported by KLWC’s valued strategic partners, including Kinohimitsu, Vanilla Crepe, Famous Amos, O’ Briens, Anemos, Avomilk, Danai Medi-Wellness, REALM, BLOP, USJ Cycles and other partners who share the same commitment towards promoting sports, wellness and active living.
In recognition of their outstanding achievements at the HYROX Chengdu Championship, all podium winners were presented with appreciation gifts worth more than RM30,000, generously contributed by KL Wellness City’s strategic partners.
KL Wellness City continues to advocate a holistic approach to wellbeing through its integrated ecosystem comprising healthcare, wellness, active living, hospitality, retail and community experiences.
Through initiatives such as KOM Genting Highlands and the KLWC Athlete Team, KL Wellness City aims to inspire more Malaysians to embrace movement, pursue healthier lifestyles and redefine wellness through action.
KOM Genting Highlands 2026 will take place on 26 October 2026, bringing together cyclists, athletes and wellness communities to conquer the climb and celebrate the spirit of endurance.
The KL Wellness City Athlete Team now looks forward to taking on the challenge of KOM Genting Highlands 2026 on 26 October 2026, carrying with them the spirit of resilience, determination and the belief that wellness is a journey, not a destination.
