{
  "id": 12162975,
  "title": "Bahrain GP transport chaos should have been anticipated, says Shahril",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bahrain-gp-transport-chaos-should-have-been-anticipated-says-shahril-12162975",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/05/bahrain-gp-transport-chaos-should-have-been-anticipated-says-shahril"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian authorities should have foreseen the transport mayhem that left hundreds of thousands of Formula One fans stranded during the Bahrain Grand Prix, according to Shahril Hamdan. The former Umno information chief expressed frustration over the lack of anticipation, stating that international visitors would associate their negative experience with Malaysia. Hamdan suggested that Malaysia should impose conditions on event organizers to guarantee adequate transport arrangements and safeguard the country's reputation. The F1 race, the first to be held at Sepang since the Malaysian Grand Prix was cancelled in 2017, drew a massive crowd of 261,000 spectators, with 103,000 attending the final race alone. However, the event was marred by congestion and lengthy waits for shuttle buses at parking areas and nearby transport hubs. Fans also faced delays entering and leaving the circuit, with some resorting to walking along a highway emergency lane for transportation. While the Malaysian Grand Prix organizing committee has faced criticism, it remains too early to determine whether they should be held responsible.",
  "summary": "The former Umno information chief says although Malaysia was only hosting the race at the Sepang International Circuit, it would still be associated with the mess.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bahrain GP transport chaos should have been anticipated, says Shahril",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bahrain-gp-transport-chaos-should-have-been-anticipated-says-shahril",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:58:00.000Z"
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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."
}