Yakuza,
Tamiya is the best way to start. You can race with just RM1,200 budget. There is a small but fun track at 1Utama - indoor. This weekend, at the new wing concourse, Saturday got Mini Endurance Race 3-6pm and Sunday got races in 3 categories including buggy. The beauty is that this will all be happening in shopping complex, so the GFs or wife and family can be kept happy while you enjoy your RC. Check out Tamiya Underground for details. I've no business interest in them, just a satisfied customer.
I like electric because it is cleaner and for a beginer like me, I don't have to face an erractic Nitro engine mood so that I can concentrate on trying to improve my racing lines.