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‘See you again at Sepang’: Anwar hails Malaysian MotoGP and thanks fans, organisers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated and thanked all staff, organisers, and...

‘See you again at Sepang’: Anwar hails Malaysian MotoGP and thanks fans, organisers

On November 2, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his congratulations and gratitude to all staff, organizers, and motorsports fans for the successful hosting of the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (GP), which concluded at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on the previous day. In a post on his official Facebook page, Anwar described the event as thrilling and vibrant, highlighting the intense competition among the world's top riders and the numerous memorable moments that unfolded during the race.

Anwar commended the winners and participating riders, as well as the personnel, organizers, volunteers, and fans for their collective efforts and support in making the event a resounding success. He urged the excitement and spirit of motorsports like MotoGP to continue inspiring young people to proudly represent Malaysia. The Prime Minister further stated that he met with the chief executive officer of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, Carmelo Ezpeleta, to discuss the future development of the sport and its potential to elevate Malaysia's international reputation.

They also toured the track, exchanging greetings with several riders and personnel who had worked diligently to ensure the smooth and lively running of this year's MotoGP edition.

According to Anwar, the event should be utilized to generate broader economic benefits, such as enhancing tourism, creating new business opportunities, and stimulating the local economy. He emphasized that this would help bring Malaysia closer to motorsports fans worldwide.

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