The most recent death was that of a 36-year-old man who died after his motorcycle crashed into a trailer at about 9am at Km45 of the Gerik-Jeli highway, Berita Harian reported.

Another victim was Roslinawati Ramli, 33, from a Felda settlement in Pahang, whose motorcycle skidded on the East Coast Highway 2 near Kuala Terengganu while on her way to the event.

Her brother said Eyna Lee as she was known had been interested in motorcycling since she was a teenager, and had owned her own Yamaha RXZ motorcycle since she was 21 and often participated in motorcycle-related events.

“Only this time she was riding her husband’s RXZ,” he said.

Terengganu police chief Khairi Khairuddin said no summonses have been issued to participants, nor any official complaints received from the public. “Despite a higher turnout this year, there have been no reports of misconduct or disturbances involving participants,” he said.

About 100,000 people were reported to have attended the event.

Yusri urged participants to put safety first on their journey home tonight. “My advice is to ride in groups. If you’re tired or drowsy, stop at designated rest areas,” he said after launching the event at the Gong Badak motorsports circuit in Terengganu.

He urged them to avoid performing “dangerous stunts like the ‘Superman’ pose, which can endanger lives”, Bernama reported.

Yusri said police are focused more on educating riders and ensuring the event flows smoothly, rather than on strict enforcement. “Our approach is advisory. We’re there to guide and assist participants,” he said.