"Han" in a Kain Pelekat: Sung Kang's Malaysian Welcome as Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia Reaches Its Final Day

Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang has been one of the biggest stories at Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026, and partly for what he wore. The show at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) ends tonight.

A celebrity arrival

Sung Kang played Han Lue in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and later films, so Malaysian JDM fans know him well. TRP reported that his arrival at KLIA drew cameras and a crowd of fans who filmed him and shared the clips widely.

What really got people talking was a video shared by Era FM. It showed him in a patterned shirt and a sarong, according to Newswav. Malaysian netizens joked that he had the "starter pack atok-atok" (grandpa starter pack), a reference to the outfit older Malaysian men wear around the kampung or to the mosque.

Sung Kang also thanked Malaysians on his Instagram Story. "I just want to thank you for the friendly service given to me so far... I can't wait to meet everyone at Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia this afternoon at 2pm," he wrote, as reported by Newswav.

What TAS Malaysia is

TAS Malaysia replaces Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur, which ran from 2023 to 2025. paultan.org reported in June that Element X would not renew the TAS KL licence. The new edition has moved to MAEPS. Its biggest new feature is a dedicated outdoor area for drift demonstrations, something the previous events did not have, paultan.org reported.

The official site calls the show "Malaysia's biggest JDM & car-culture showcase." It promises custom builds "you've only seen online", wheel and aero exhibitors, JDM-focused vendors, and live stage shows featuring official Tokyo Auto Salon image girls from Japan. Organisers also listed motorsport exhibits and well-known tuners among the attractions.

TRP described the show as a celebration of Japan's tuning culture, "from aggressive body kits and lowered suspensions to high-performance upgrades."

A busy weekend in the Klang Valley

TAS Malaysia is running on the same weekend as Formula 1's Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, so the south of the Klang Valley is full of motorsport fans. The weekend also includes the Standard Chartered KL Marathon, the end of Le Tour de Langkawi in Putrajaya, and several concerts, Malay Mail reported. MAEPS is in Serdang, between the city and the circuit. That makes it possible to visit the show before or after the race, but expect heavy traffic.

Going today

• Venue: MAEPS, Serdang, Selangor
• Hours: 10am to 10pm
• Tickets: from RM48, with eight ticket classes including student, family, early entry, collector fast lane, three-day combo and VIP
• Tip: Check the official TAS Malaysia channels for today's stage and drift schedule before you go. Programmes can change on the day.

Key takeaways

• Sung Kang, Han from the Fast & Furious films, is the headline guest at TAS Malaysia 2026.
• His sarong-and-patterned-shirt look went viral, with netizens calling it the "grandpa starter pack".
• TAS Malaysia replaces TAS KL and adds an outdoor drift demonstration area at MAEPS.
• The show ends today. Doors are open 10am to 10pm and tickets start at RM48.

FAQ

Where is Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026 held? At MAEPS (Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang) in Serdang, Selangor, from 2 to 4 October.

Is Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia the same as Tokyo Auto Salon KL? It is the successor. TAS KL ran from 2023 to 2025, and the 2026 show has a new name, a new venue and a drift area.

How much are tickets? Tickets start at RM48. Prices for higher tiers vary by package.

Sources: TRP (The Rakyat Post), Newswav, paultan.org, Malay Mail, Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia official website