By DayakDaily Team
PORT DICKSON, July 28: The return of Formula One (F1) to Malaysia this October could become more affordable for the public, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim proposing lower-priced Madani tickets for the Bahrain F1 Gulf Air Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit.
In a news report by TVS yesterday (July 27), the initiative is aimed at making the prestigious race more accessible to the public, in line with the Malaysia Madani concept that emphasises inclusivity and the people’s well-being.
“Some people asked me, ‘PMX, will there be Madani tickets? Please give us Madani tickets.’ God willing, there will be. But don’t expect to sit right at the front. If you’re paying Madani ticket prices, you can’t expect the most expensive seats,” he said during a programme in Negeri Sembilan yesterday.
Anwar said hosting the F1 race will not only boost Malaysia’s image on the world stage but also benefit the economy as thousands of visitors and racing teams are expected to arrive in Malaysia, creating opportunities for the tourism, aviation, hospitality, and local business sectors.
“The most important thing is that the benefits return to the country. Hotels will be fully booked, airlines such as Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia will receive more bookings, the tourism sector will grow, and the local economy will continue to thrive,” he said.
Anwar added that Malaysia was chosen to host the race because it is recognised as a peaceful country with a stable economy and good diplomatic ties with nations around the world.
Malaysia is set to welcome Formula One back to the Sepang International Circuit after a nine-year absence when it hosts the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix from Oct 2 to 4 this year.
The Sepang International Circuit hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017 before it was dropped from the Formula One calendar due to rising organisational costs and licensing fees. — DayakDaily
