Ng Joo Ngan

Datuk Ng Joo Ngan

Datuk Ng Joo Ngan (simplified Chinese: 黄裕雁; traditional Chinese: 黃裕雁; pinyin: Huáng Yùyàn, born 21 August 1947, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is considered one of the most successful cyclists in Malaysia history, having won the most competitions 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's friend. 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

1967 Represented Malaysia for SEAP Games, Kuala Lumpur

1968 National Champion for 40 km Individual time trial

1970 National Champion for Track & Road race in Seremban

1971 National Champion for Individual road race of Tour of Malaysia

1973 Represented Malaysia for SEAP Games, Singapore

1974 National Champion for 200 km road race.

In conjunction with the Federal Territory Day on 1 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.

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