Harga makanan ‘melampau’ rencat kehangatan F1

During the Grand Prix Bahrain, the prices of food and drinks at Sepang racing circuit have skyrocketed to alarming levels, sparking discontent among motorsport enthusiasts. Social media was flooded with complaints throughout the weekend, as some users questioned whether Malaysian citizens were the true targets of the event. Numerous posts on Threads expressed that the prices of items like a plate of nasi goreh were as high as RM50, with one user claiming they could have bought the same meal for just RM7 at a local mamak stall the previous day.

Another user, @erinezzati, suggested that vendors might be setting prices based on the fluctuating exchange rate between Malaysian and Bahraini currencies, explaining the high costs. Nazri Hamdan (@nazrihamdan_) pointed out that a family of four might spend over RM100 just for food and beverages at the event. From the vendors' perspective, he noted, the event involves significantly higher operational costs and a unique setting compared to regular establishments, but he questioned why basic dishes like nasi lemak and mi were suddenly priced at a premium.

@daripadakeme.gifts shared a screenshot of a RM50 packet of yellow curry nasi goreh, RM30 for asam boi mango juice, RM25 for Milo ice cream, RM25 for fruit juice, and RM25 for nuggets and fish crackers. The user questioned whether anyone would want to attend the F1 race, clearly stating, "Clearly, we're not the target audience for them." @nadeahna proposed that F1 fans should bring their own food and drinks, expressing their disappointment in the pricing.