{
  "id": 10897980,
  "title": "Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fahmi-govt-expects-f1-kl-marathon-and-le-tour-de-langkawi-to-go-ahead-10897980",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:12:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/30/fahmi-govt-expects-f1-kl-marathon-and-le-tour-de-langkawi-to-go-ahead-despite-haze/237140"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The Malaysian government anticipates three major events, the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, the Le Tour de Langkawi, and the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, to proceed this weekend despite the haze plaguing several regions of the country, according to Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi emphasized that the government maintains a daily monitoring of the haze situation, with the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) making event-related decisions based on current conditions. Speaking at a press conference, Fahmi affirmed the government's expectation for the events, including LTdL, F1, and the marathon, to continue.\n\nThe Cabinet deliberated on the haze issue prior to these events, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi bringing up the concern during his recent meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Malaysia has extended its support to Indonesia by offering assets to assist in combating fires that contribute to the regional haze, Fahmi added. The minister expressed hope that the haze would be controlled, noting that KBS will make the final decisions each day. Malaysia continues to follow formal channels in addressing the haze issue with Indonesia, including through the Foreign Ministry, and is awaiting a response to a note sent through Wisma Putra concerning the matter. The three sporting events are set to occur this weekend, with the Formula One race at Sepang International Circuit, tour stages in various states, and the marathon in Kuala Lumpur. The haze has caused air quality to deteriorate to unhealthy levels in parts of the country, prompting concerns about the health of participants in prolonged outdoor activities.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The government expects the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Le Tour de Langkawi an...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fahmi-govt-expects-f1-kl-marathon-and-le-tour-de-langkawi-to-go-ahead",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:12:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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