Uncle Roger Treats "Han" to Durian at the PlayDash Media Wall as Sung Kang Wows Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia

Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026 had no shortage of modified cars, but one of the weekend's most-shared moments involved a fruit. Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger, turned up at the show and introduced Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang to durian, Malaysia's "king of fruits".

Oriental Daily reported the encounter on Sunday, 4 October, the final day of the show at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).

"Not bad"... then "I like it!"

According to Oriental Daily, Uncle Roger invited Kang to taste durian at the event. Kang first gave it a sniff and said the smell was "not bad". He then took a bite, nodded repeatedly and said, "I like it!" He also praised Malaysian durian as the best he had tasted, the paper reported.

It is a fitting moment for Uncle Roger, whose online fame is built on loud opinions about how Asian food should be cooked and eaten. This time the food critic was on the other side, watching a Hollywood guest pass the durian test.

At the PlayDash Media wall

The photo published with Oriental Daily's report shows Kang, in a white DRIFTER T-shirt, posing with a smiling man in an orange polo shirt, Uncle Roger's trademark look, who is wearing a PlayDash badge. Behind them is a media wall branded "PlayDash Media x Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026", with PlayDash and Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia logos repeated across it.

Han comes to Malaysia

Kang is best known for playing Han Lue in the Fast & Furious films, including Tokyo Drift, which made the character a favourite with JDM and drift fans. Oriental Daily said he came to Malaysia to attend Tokyo Auto Salon and to promote DRIFTER, a film he wrote and directed. The film's poster lists it as an official selection at TIFF and Beyond Fest 2026.

Before the show, Kang shared a selfie video on the event's official social media account announcing that he had arrived in Malaysia. He later posted Instagram stories from the streets of Kuala Lumpur, greeting fans in Malay: "Selamat Pagi my Malaysia friends, Sung Kang here!"

Videos circulating online showed a large crowd gathering when he appeared at the venue. Oriental Daily said Kang signed autographs and posed for photos with fans.

A big final weekend for TASM

Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia ran from 2 to 4 October at MAEPS in Serdang, Selangor. It is the renamed and relocated successor to Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur, which ran for three editions from 2023 to 2025. The new venue added an outdoor area for drift demonstrations alongside the indoor show halls.

Kang's appearance had been teased since August, but organisers had not confirmed his programme in advance. The surprise addition of Uncle Roger gave Malaysian fans two famous faces at the show on the same weekend that Formula 1 raced at Sepang.

Key takeaways

• Uncle Roger (Nigel Ng) appeared at Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026, according to Oriental Daily.
• He got Fast & Furious star Sung Kang to try durian, and Kang said "I like it!"
• The published photo shows Kang at a "PlayDash Media x Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026" media wall, beside a man in an orange polo wearing a PlayDash badge.
• Kang was in Malaysia for the show and to promote his self-directed film DRIFTER.

FAQ

Who is Uncle Roger? Uncle Roger is the comedy character of Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, known for his viral videos reacting to how people cook Asian food.

What is Sung Kang promoting? According to Oriental Daily, he is promoting DRIFTER, a film he wrote and directed.

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

Sources: Oriental Daily News (东方日报), Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia, paultan.org