With F1 race approaching, deputy minister says beware ticket scalpers

As the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix approaches in Sepang, the deputy minister for domestic trade and cost of living has cautioned ticket buyers to be wary of scalpers. Fuziah Salleh urged those purchasing tickets to verify their transactions. The government is currently examining laws to tackle ticket scalping, which involves bulk ticket purchases being resold at inflated prices.

This issue is being investigated by the domestic trade and cost of living ministry, alongside the communications ministry and other agencies. Salleh emphasized the importance of preventing such practices, as they not only inflate consumers' costs but may also lead to fraud when buying tickets from unauthorized sellers. She cautioned that buying from unofficial sources could result in counterfeit, used, or cancelled tickets.

Salleh recommended that consumers verify official sales channels, original ticket prices, seller identities, and ticket usage terms and conditions before finalizing payments. She warned against trusting screenshots or succumbing to pressure tactics like insisting on immediate payment, fearing someone else might snatch the ticket.