KUALA LUMPUR -- The Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from Oct 2 to 4, generated an economic impact of nearly RM950 million for the country, the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) said.
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- In a written reply published on the Parliament website, the ministry said the figure was based on data from Formula 1 Management (FOM), with total attendance reaching about 261,000, including 103,000 on race day.
- KBS was responding to a question from Rodiyah Sapiee (GPS-Batang Sadong), who sought to know the estimated economic benefits of hosting the F1 race in Sepang compared with the costs incurred by the government.
- KUALA LUMPUR -- A total of 18,241 new teachers have been posted to schools nationwide as of September 2026, achieving a placement rate of 98 per cent as part of efforts to ensure a more equitable distribution of teachers according to schools’ needs.
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