Datuk Ng Joo Ngan was born on the 21st August 1947, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
He is considered the most successful cyclist in Malaysia history having won the most competition and the Asian Games.
He started cycling at the age of 15. It all started when he accepted a challenge to race with his elder brother friend, their neighbour. He lost the race but after a week of training, he won the next race. From that day onwards, he train cycling daily and within a year, he was a national cyclist representing Malaysia.
Personal Achievements
1966
Represented Malaysia for ASIA Games, Bangkok
Overall 4th placing for TEAM time trial
1967
Represented Malaysia for SEAP Games, Kuala Lumpur
Bronze medal for 4 km Team pursuit
Silver medal for 100 km Team time trial
Bronze medal for 200 km road race
1968
National Champion for 40 km Individual time trial
National Champion for 25 km Criterium race
1970
National Champion for Track & Road race in Seremban
Represented Malaysia for Tour of Jawa
Overall Team & Individual Champion
Represented Malaysia for ASIA Games, Bangkok
GOLD medal for 200 km road race (Record Holder)
Silver medal for 200 km Team road race
1971
National Champion for Individual road race of Tour of Malaysia
8 days race totalling 1,020 km
Awarded "Sportman of the Year 1970"
1973
Represented Malaysia for SEAP Games, Singapore
Silver medal for 100 km Team road race
Bronze medal for 100 km Team time trial
1974
National Champion for 200 km road race.
2010
In conjunction with the Federal Territory Day on the 1st of February 2010, Ng Joo Ngan was conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (P.M.W) which carries the title "Datuk". The ceremony was carried out at the Istana Negara Kuala Lumpur.
Guess, which is Datuk Ng Joo Ngan ? Old photo of Dec 1966
Ng Joo Ngan conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (P.M.W) which carries the title "Datuk". The ceremony was carried out at the Istana Negara Kuala Lumpur on 1st Feb 2010 in conjuction with Federal Territory Day
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