Inside Job Ruins Malaysian MotoGP: Temporary Worker Arrested Over VIP Pass Scam

Spectators believed they secured a bargain for a high-end luxury suite at the front gate, only to discover their premium passes were actually stolen staff badges that yielded an immediate police investigation instead of a track view.

The Rakyat Post Fernando Fong · News & blogs · 14 hr ago

Key takeaways

A temporary worker at the Malaysian MotoGP sold real staff passes to fans, causing a security breach.

A temporary worker used internal credentials to sell premium passes.
The passes were real and not counterfeit.
The scam was discovered during the event at Sepang International Circuit.

Summarised automatically by AI from the original article by The Rakyat Post. AI can make mistakes, so check the original for details.

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates.

Some MotoGP fans at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia over the weekend thought they hit the absolute jackpot, but it turned out to be an inside job that went completely wrong.

Imagine rocking up to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), ready for the race, and someone right outside the entrance gates offers you a premium pass to the ultra-exclusive Perdana Suite.

Even better, they are selling these luxury hospitality passes for just RM230 to RM250.

Read the full story on The Rakyat Post That's the opening of the story. The full piece is published by The Rakyat Post.

Continue reading ↗

Story details

Published: November 1, 2026 at 9:13 PM GMT+8
By: Fernando Fong
Section: Malaysia
Format: Article
Original: therakyatpost.com ↗

Topics

Related reporting

6 stories on this topic from 5 sources, oldest first.

Oct 22, 11:40 AM GMT+8
New Straits Times MEF calls for stricter enforcement of foreign worker approvals, prioritising Malaysian workers
Oct 30, 8:28 PM GMT+8
Paul Tan's Automotive News Marc Marquez tops Malaysian MotoGP practice after crash
Nov 1, 12:33 PM GMT+8
New Straits Times Police arrest temporary worker over counterfeit MotoGP passes
Nov 1, 9:13 PM GMT+8
The Rakyat Post Inside Job Ruins Malaysian MotoGP: Temporary Worker Arrested Over VIP Pass Scam (this story)
Nov 2, 12:50 AM GMT+8
Bernama PM Congratulates Malaysian MotoGP Organisers On Successful Event
Nov 2, 9:04 AM GMT+8
Malay Mail ‘See you again at Sepang’: Anwar hails Malaysian MotoGP and thanks fans, organisers

Inside Job Ruins Malaysian MotoGP: Temporary Worker Arrested Over VIP Pass Scam

Key takeaways

Story details

Related reporting

More from The Rakyat Post

118 Mall Opens With Big Brands, A Cave-Themed Washroom And Half The Units Yet To Open

No Need To Travel The World, Seven Dragon Balls Can Now Be Bought For RM600

Free Kung Fu Films At GSC Mid Valley, But Bruce Lee’s Is By Invitation Only

Malaysia Airlines Customer Data Exposed, Beware Of Fake Airline Messages

Chinese-Built Kuching Hindu Temple Seeks RM3.5mil More As Hall Costs Double

HEINEKEN Malaysia Star Academy Expands Nationwide Training To Upskill Record 2,500 Local Bartenders

More in Malaysia

Houthis repeat threats against Saudi oil giant, aviation

Public warned against AI-powered “sympathy scams” targetting generous donors

INSIGHT - Crypto blitzes midterms with US$176 million to support allies as it prepares for post-Trump era

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027