Malaysia hosted the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 to 4 after the race was moved from Bahrain because of the conflict in West Asia. (Bernama pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is considering hosting Formula 1 races every few years in partnership with another country, instead of holding the event annually, says youth and sports minister Dr Taufiq Johari.

Responding to Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi), Taufiq said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had held preliminary discussions with F1's CEO, Stefano Domenicali, and management about bringing the major motorsport event back to Malaysia.

"There is also a proposal to hold the race once every few years in cooperation with another country. This is still at an early stage, and we need to assess its feasibility," he told the Dewan Rakyat.