It took place on the weekend of 17–19 April 1992 at the Shah Alam Circuit.

Kevin Schwantz injured his hand in practice and missed the race.

Mick Doohan was on pole and got the lead at the start from Àlex Crivillé and Wayne Rainey.

Rain brought out a red flag; 18 laps for a second leg in intermediate conditions.

The rain started pouring and there was another red flag, ending the race.