Anwar: F1 excitement at Sepang also brings opportunities for local traders

Formula 1 is set to return to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia after a nine-year hiatus, coinciding with the Karnival Litar Rasa Madani, which supports approximately 40 local traders.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the event's success both in delighting motorsport fans and creating economic opportunities for local vendors.

The carnival, organized simultaneously with the 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, is a collaborative effort among various government ministries to enhance the event's economic impact.

This development stems from discussions between Malaysia and Bahrain to reinstate the Bahrain GP on the F1 calendar after it was previously canceled due to geopolitical tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The return of Formula 1 (F1) to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after a nine-year absence has not only delighted motorsport fans but also provided an opportunity for about 40 local traders to earn an income through the Karnival Litar Rasa Madani.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the carnival, held at the G Hillstand at SIC in conjunction with the 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP), brought together local traders offering a variety of food and beverages, including snacks and light refreshments.

He said that the lively atmosphere at the circuit also gave visitors an opportunity to enjoy local fare while watching the race and, at the same time, supporting local traders.

“I took the opportunity to visit the G Hillstand at the Sepang International Circuit, which accommodates most of the Madani ticket holders, while meeting F1 fans.

“The atmosphere here is lively, with an interesting view of the circuit as well as the Karnival Litar Rasa Madani While enjoying the race at the circuit, visitors can also enjoy a meal and support our traders!” Anwar said in a Facebook post today.

The Prime Minister added that the organisation of the Karnival Litar Rasa Madani was one of the efforts to ensure that the excitement surrounding F1 also generated economic benefits for local traders.

“My appreciation to the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and all agencies involved in making this carnival a success, thereby ensuring that the excitement surrounding F1 also brings greater opportunities for local traders,” he said.

In July, F1 confirmed Malaysia as the host of the Gulf Air Bahrain GP, from Oct 2 to 4, following an agreement between Formula 1, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), and the governments of Malaysia and Bahrain.

The return of F1 to Malaysia followed discussions and cooperation involving His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa; as well as the two governments, to retain the Bahrain GP on the 2026 F1 calendar, after the race was cancelled earlier this season due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Malaysia previously hosted the Malaysian GP at SIC from 1999 to 2017, before being dropped from the F1 calendar. — Bernama

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时隔九年，一级方程式赛车即将重返马来西亚雪邦国际赛道，届时正值马来西亚嘉年华“Litar Rasa Madani”举办之际，该嘉年华将为约 40 家当地商户提供支持。

首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣强调，该赛事不仅让赛车运动爱好者感到高兴，也为当地商贩创造了经济机会，取得了成功。

该嘉年华与 2026 年 F1 海湾航空巴林大奖赛同期举办，是多个政府部门共同努力，旨在增强该赛事的经济影响。

这一进展源于马来西亚和巴林之间的讨论，旨在将巴林大奖赛重新纳入F1赛历，此前该赛事因地缘政治紧张局势而被取消。

吉隆坡，10 月 4 日讯——一级方程式赛车 (F1) 在阔别九年后重返雪邦国际赛道 (SIC)，不仅令赛车迷欣喜若狂，也为约 40 名当地商贩提供了通过“Litar Rasa Madani”嘉年华赚取收入的机会。

首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣表示，此次嘉年华在雪兰莪国际赛车场 (SIC) 的 G Hillstand 举行，与 2026 年 F1 海湾航空巴林大奖赛 (GP) 同期举办，汇聚了当地商贩，提供各种食品和饮料，包括小吃和茶点。

他表示，赛道上热闹的气氛也让游客有机会在观看比赛的同时品尝当地美食，并支持当地商贩。

“我借此机会参观了雪邦国际赛道的 G 山看台，那里容纳了大部分 Madani 门票持有者，同时我还见到了 F1 车迷。

安瓦尔今天在脸书上发帖说：“这里气氛活跃，可以欣赏到赛道和嘉年华 Litar Rasa Madani 的精彩景色。游客在赛道上观看比赛的同时，还可以享用美食，支持我们的商户！”

总理补充说，举办嘉年华 Litar Rasa Madani 活动是为了确保 F1 赛事的热潮也能为当地商人带来经济利益。

“我感谢创业发展与合作部 (KUSKOP)、青年与体育部 (KBS) 以及所有参与使本次嘉年华取得成功的机构，从而确保F1赛事带来的兴奋感也为当地商户带来更多机会，”他说。

7 月，F1 确认马来西亚将作为海湾航空巴林大奖赛的举办地，比赛时间为 10 月 2 日至 4 日。此前，一级方程式赛车、国际汽车联合会 (FIA) 以及马来西亚和巴林政府达成了协议。

F1重返马来西亚，是马来西亚国王苏丹易卜拉欣陛下和巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法陛下以及两国政府进行讨论与合作的结果，目的是在本赛季早些时候由于西亚地缘政治紧张局势而取消巴林大奖赛后，将巴林大奖赛保留在2026年F1赛历上。

马来西亚此前曾于1999年至2017年在雪兰莪国际赛道（SIC）举办马来西亚大奖赛，之后被移出F1赛历。——马新社

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