KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The successful hosting of the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC) last Sunday has elevated Malaysia’s international image.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said hosting the prestigious motorsport event allowed local fans to experience the thrill of F1 action on home soil again, while opening vast economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
“Special appreciation to Bahrain for the friendship that made this meaningful moment possible. May the close ties between our two nations continue to bloom,” he said in a post accompanying a highlight video of the F1 event on his Facebook page yesterday.
In the video, several local fans expressed gratitude for the chance to watch the world-class race, especially with ticket prices starting as low as RM200.
