{
  "id": 12170636,
  "title": "Patut boleh jangka kekalutan pengangkutan ketika GP Bahrain, kata Shahril",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/patut-boleh-jangka-kekalutan-pengangkutan-ketika-gp-bahrain-kata-12170636",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:34:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/05/patut-boleh-jangka-kekalutan-pengangkutan-ketika-gp-bahrain-kata-shahril"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula Satu (F1) fans faced unprecedented transport issues while waiting for the shuttle bus service in a chaotic incident, which occurred during the Grand Prix (GP) Bahrain held at the International Circuit Sepang (SIC) last weekend, according to Shahril Hamdan. The Pihak Berkuasa (Government) should have anticipated the transport problems that caused tens of thousands of F1 fans to gather during the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) race, Shahril admitted. However, he argued that foreign visitors would attribute the poor experience to Malaysia's image, thus urging Malaysia to consider stricter measures for organizers in the future to ensure sufficient transport facilities, rather than damaging Malaysia's reputation. Shahril also expressed frustration that Malaysia, whether SIC or Rapid KL, failed to foresee such an event. The F1 race at Sepang was the first to be held there since Malaysia's GP in 2017, following the escalating costs and declining returns. Fans began criticizing SIC soon after Friday's chaos, citing long waiting times for shuttle buses to park areas and proximity parking transport inadequacies. Fans also complained about delays when exiting the circuit, while social media users claimed that many had to walk through dangerous traffic while waiting for shuttle buses. The unusual traffic congestion was also reported around the circuit and the routes leading to Kuala Lumpur and the airport immediately after the race ended on Sunday. Zaidel Baharuddin, Umno's Deputy Youth Chief, who appeared as the host in the audio transmission, said it's too early to blame anyone in Malaysia. However, he did not comment on the three-day foreign fan frenzy that drew more than 200,000 F1 enthusiasts. According to BIC Executive Officer Sheikh Salman Isa Al Khalifa, the record-breaking 261,000 attendees included 103,000 during the peak race on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Bekas ketua penerangan Umno itu berkata, walaupun Malaysia sekadar tuan rumah, negara tetap akan terpalit nama buruk.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Patut boleh jangka kekalutan pengangkutan ketika GP Bahrain, kata Shahril",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/patut-boleh-jangka-kekalutan-pengangkutan-ketika-gp-bahrain-kata",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:34:17.000Z"
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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."
}