2027 Budget: Anwar credits unity for F1 success, Asian Games achievement
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 demonstrates how unity among its multiracial population remains a key strength in achieving international excellence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026 highlights the nation's unity as a key factor in achieving international success, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated. The event's seamless execution was a result of the combined efforts of thousands of volunteers, civil servants, and F1 personnel working together.
Anwar expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the event's success, emphasizing that Malaysia can excel on the global stage through unity. The 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix marked F1's return to Sepang after a nine-year hiatus, following the last race in 2017.
Anwar also pointed to Malaysia's performance at the 20th Asian Games as another example of the nation's unity-driven success. The national contingent achieved its best-ever medal haul at the Games, with athletes from various ethnic backgrounds contributing to the victory. The Games saw Malaysia earn nine gold, seven silver, and 16 bronze medals, with gold medals in squash, karate, e-sports, sepak takraw, and track cycling.
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