{"id":6105,"date":"2021-01-26T06:25:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T06:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=6105"},"modified":"2021-01-26T06:25:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T06:25:31","slug":"karamjit-singh-untold-how-the-nation-fails-when-this-world-champion-resorted-to-e-hailing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=6105","title":{"rendered":"Karamjit Singh Untold \u2013 How the Nation fails when this World Champion resorted to E-Hailing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"591\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Karamjit-Thumbnail.png?resize=1024%2C591&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, e-hailing is not a bad job or a measure of options. It\u2019s a legitimate and respectable means of an income, governed by your own hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when someone like Karamjit Singh, a World Champion in Motorsports has been pushed to e-hailing, then somewhere the system we have in our country has failed in recognizing and rewarding talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an earlier article, we cited that Malaysian\u2019s too were to be blamed too for not treasuring a national champion like Karamjit Singh, which you can read here. This time, we showcase how the system has been letting him and countless other possible champions down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Karamjit Singh Untold : Part 2 - Rallying like a World Champion 101\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AnTHukgQH8o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why he should not be e-hailing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Karamjit Singh is empirically the best professional racing driver in our countries history thus far. The man was the first Asian to become a world champion in motorsports. Why is he not in any panel advising the relevant legislative bodies on road safety? He\u2019s a big advocate on road safety and we at Route Hunters are all too familiar of this side of Karamjit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shouldn\u2019t he be the best person to consult in training our Emergency services? A precinct in Japan employed their local champion, Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya to train their police force; couldn\u2019t we do the same here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an utter waste of resource to have a home grown champion, a man whose clearly the best in his game, and his talents are not utilized for the benefit of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"\u300aENG-Sub\u300b\u571f\u5c4b\u572d\u5e02\u304c\u672c\u7269\u30d1\u30c8\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u30c9\u30ea\u30d5\u30c8!!\u3010Best MOTORing\u30112004\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/puY-gZcpTHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<figcaption>Keiichi Tsuchiya training the local Police force in Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Motorsports the stepchild of Malaysia\u2019s sports arena?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we have produced world champions one or two sports, has motorsports become the unwanted stepchild? Two of the most iconic tracks in Malaysia has been demolished. While one may have a far better replacement, the Batu Tiga Speedway remains lost, under the parking lot of a supermarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1285d389d476bb26c6ef573e910411ed.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the pension plan promised for Karamjit Singh was never fulfilled until he made the headlines recently. Although we wait for the respective parties to settle this matter, the truth is no final decision has been made. At this point we can only hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Capture.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>headlines from the Malay Mail on the 10th of December 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Even by the private sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hilarious part here is that Malaysia is a country with 2 national car brands, and is a net petroleum exporter. In other words, two lucrative sectors which require an involvement in Motorsports at some point has more than one homegrown brand. Yet, Proton decided to field a foreign driver Alister McRae for the S2000 Satria Neo cars, while Petronas continues to fund millions for a completely foreign team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"555\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/mercedes-amg-f1-amd.jpg?resize=1024%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While we cannot decide what a private entity decides on how its platform needs to move, nor would we want to, we can\u2019t help but wonder why not even 20% of that amount can\u2019t be allocated for things locally? Is there no sense of national pride? Why is the government not seeking a policy to ensure these organizations contribute something to the development of the local motorsports scene?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What message does this send to the aspiring Malaysian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Karamjit Singh has a consistent record of punching far ahead of his weight, and if you had watched both parts of the Karamjit Singh Untold series, you know this guy is self-made and is a hard worker. The best idol the aspiring Malaysian needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Karamjit Singh Untold : Part 1 - Discovering Rally to becoming World Rally Champion\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vl7Fi0UYOdo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<figcaption>In Part 1 you can see how Karamjit made his way to the top team with hard work. Truly self made. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet if he is not taken care off by the nation whose flag he\u2019s flown on countless podiums around the world, what kind of a message does it send to the others? Why even bother making any form of effort?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The passion is still alive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet despite this you do have skilled and highly motivated youngsters who still aspire to make a mark in Motorsports. There are lots of grass root activities that help them get into the space. But how will the sector progress in any capacity if it seemingly results in a dead end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"663\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/13064658_1347649121917680_5791066283004802511_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Karamjit Singh is more than just the person. He represents the entire field of Motorsports. He is the most recognizable Malaysian in motorsports outside our boarders. This man\u2019s remuneration and recognition will be the yardstick on which Malaysia will be measured on how it rewards talent. If the best is not recognized, then what\u2019s the point of trying?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"575\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/130828083_1267399340296518_4137292476666670211_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Still a proud Malaysian<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our countries identity is made of the countless Malaysians who\u2019ve flown the Jalur Gemilang on various world stages. Each and every one of them need to be recognize, to inspire the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/podium-aprc.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Karamjit Singh was scouted and offered opportunities by outside entities, but he always stayed true to his country being the proud Malaysian he is. Which is why we at Route Hunters, wanted to tell his story, a story of Malaysians rocking the international motorsports arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We really hope to see the \u2018Flying Sikh\u2019 take flight once more and continue to inspire more Malaysians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DSC_0543.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First things first, e-hailing is not a bad job or a measure of options. It\u2019s a legitimate and respectable means of an income, governed by your own hard work. 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