Anwar: Bahrain GP at SIC elevates Malaysia’s international image

The successful Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit has enhanced Malaysia's global profile.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the event's economic opportunities and its appeal to local fans.

The race returned to Sepang after nine years, following agreements involving Malaysian and Bahraini governments.

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.

The Prime Minister also thanked all parties involved in making the race a success, creating special memories for Malaysians and F1 fans worldwide.

In July, F1 confirmed Malaysia as the host for the Gulf Air Bahrain GP from Oct 2 to 4, following an agreement between Formula 1, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), and the governments of Malaysia and Bahrain. It marked the event’s return to SIC after nine years.

The historic hosting followed discussions and the close friendship between His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The two governments then cooperated to ensure the race remained on the 2026 F1 calendar after it was cancelled earlier due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. — Bernama

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巴林一级方程式大奖赛在雪邦国际赛道的成功举办提升了马来西亚的国际知名度。

安瓦尔·易卜拉欣总理强调了该赛事带来的经济机遇及其对当地粉丝的吸引力。

在马来西亚和巴林政府达成协议后，时隔九年，这项赛事重返雪邦赛道。

吉隆坡，10 月 7 日讯——上周日，马来西亚在马来西亚国家石油公司雪邦国际赛道 (SIC) 成功举办了一级方程式 (F1) 海湾航空巴林大奖赛 (GP)，提升了马来西亚的国际形象。

马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣表示，举办这项享有盛誉的赛车运动赛事，可以让本地车迷再次在家乡体验到F1赛事的刺激，同时也为本地企业家创造了巨大的经济机遇。

“特别感谢巴林的友谊，正是这份友谊促成了这一意义非凡的时刻。愿我们两国之间的紧密联系继续蓬勃发展。”他昨天在Facebook页面上发布了一段F1赛事精彩视频并配文写道。

视频中，几位当地车迷对有机会观看这场世界级比赛表示感谢，尤其是票价低至 200 马币。

总理还感谢所有参与使比赛取得成功的各方，感谢他们为马来西亚人民和全世界的F1车迷创造了特别的回忆。

今年7月，F1官方确认马来西亚将承办10月2日至4日举行的海湾航空巴林大奖赛。此前，F1、国际汽车联合会（FIA）以及马来西亚和巴林两国政府达成协议，共同举办此次赛事。这标志着该赛事时隔九年重返雪兰莪国际赛道（SIC）。

此次历史性的赛事举办源于马来西亚苏丹易卜拉欣陛下与巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法陛下的会晤以及双方的深厚友谊。此前，由于西亚地缘政治紧张局势，该赛事一度被取消，但两国政府随后通力合作，确保了这场比赛能够继续保留在2026年F1赛历上。——马新社

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