Govt Considering Cheaper MADANI Tickets For F1 At Sepang

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Malaysian Formula 1 (F1) fans may soon be able to purchase more affordable tickets for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang from 2 to 4 October

The race was originally scheduled to take place in Bahrain last April.

However, it was postponed, along with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, due to the conflict in Iran. After plans to stage the Bahrain race on 4 October also fell through, Malaysia was selected to host the replacement event.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged that attending a prestigious international sporting event such as F1 can be costly for local fans

He said members of the public had approached him to ask whether cheaper ticket options could be introduced, noting that the cheapest tickets currently cost RM200.

Speaking at a recent event in Port Dickson, Anwar said, "Many have already bought tickets… (some say) the tickets are a bit steep, but what can you do, it's an international (event)."

He then recalled a request from a member of the public.

"Trying to get people to come, they ask me, 'PM, are there any MADANI tickets? We have to buy tickets, and the cheapest ones are RM200. Give us MADANI tickets,'" he said.

He responded with an "Insya-Allah" but jokingly reminded prospective buyers to keep their expectations in check

"God willing… but don't (expect to) sit right at the front. If you're paying for a MADANI ticket, don't expect to sit too close to the front," he said.

He made the remarks alongside caretaker Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun at an engagement session with Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) leaders in Port Dickson on 27 July.