Cabinet to decide on F1's return to Sepang after November report
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The Malaysian cabinet is set to decide next month whether to bring Formula 1 racing back to the Sepang International Circuit. A multi-ministerial committee is currently evaluating the economic feasibility and potential costs of hosting the event.
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Hosting major international sporting events requires significant public investment and carries substantial economic implications for national tourism and infrastructure.
News ✕ Cabinet to decide on F1's return to Sepang after November report Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain Published: Oct 15, 2026 12:09 PM PARLIAMENT | The cabinet will decide whether to bring Formula 1 back to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after reviewing a report on the proposal next month.
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq Johari said a multi-ministerial committee is assessing the costs and potential economic returns of hosting future F1 races in Malaysia. The committee includes representatives from all ministries and the chief secretary to the government.
He told the Dewan Rakyat today that the exercise aims to...
PARLIAMENT | The cabinet will decide whether to bring Formula 1 back to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after reviewing a report on the proposal next month.
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