Malaysia, Bahrain discuss F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix preparations
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says Malaysia will ensure the F1 event runs smoothly.
Malaysia and Bahrain discussed the preparations for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that about 700 security and traffic management personnel will be deployed for the event at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026.
Saifuddin expressed Malaysia's honor in welcoming Bahrain and the international motorsports community to Sepang, emphasizing that the event aims to strengthen the relationship between Malaysia and Bahrain. Additionally, Malaysia and Bahrain discussed enhancing cooperation in combating terrorism, intelligence sharing, drug enforcement and detection, as well as border management and security.
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