Mini racers drive huge passion


Not slowing down: Shaikh Hakim showcasing some of his Tamiya collection for sale at collectors market in Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: For Shaikh Hakim Shaikh Nizer, what began as a childhood fascination has evolved into a lifelong passion that now fills an entire room in his house – and occupies a significant part of his heart.

The 33-year-old’s journey into the world of Tamiya began when he was just in Year One, following a school event that introduced him to the popular Japanese minia­ture racing cars.

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