Muay Thai star Aliff rewards parents with RM1 million bungalow

 He says the house in Rantau Panjang is a token of appreciation for his parents, Rakib Ahmad, 52, and Suriawati Che Wook, 46, for their sacrifices and support.

Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib, better known as Aliff, said he bought the house with his savings from his career as a Muay Thai athlete. (Bernama pic)

KOTA BHARU:

Less than a month after making history as the first Malaysian to win a world title at the ONE mixed martial arts championship, national Muay Thai star Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib has bought a RM1 million bungalow for his parents.

The 22-year-old said the house in Rantau Panjang was a token of appreciation for his parents, Rakib Ahmad, 52, and Suriawati Che Wook, 46, for their sacrifices and support.

“My wish is to make them proud. Besides taking them for umrah, I can now buy them a house, bought with my savings from my career as a Muay Thai athlete,” he told reporters at the Wira Negara ceremony here today.

Aliff said his victory over Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao by knockout in the fifth round in Bangkok last month was the biggest achievement of his career to date.

The victory saw him clinch the ONE Interim straw-weight Muay Thai world championship belt, making him the first Malaysian to achieve the feat.

He said the achievement came after years of training and building his professional career in Bangkok, including securing a US$100,000 (RM408,996) contract that opened up more opportunities on the international stage.

Looking ahead, Aliff said he was targeting a title unification bout against undisputed straw-weight Muay Thai world champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai, describing it as a major challenge in his career. “God willing, we can bring home another belt. If given the opportunity, I also hope my next fight can be held in Malaysia,” he said. - FMT