{
  "id": 3230489,
  "title": "Litar Sepang ditutup mulai 7 Sept untuk kerja baik pulih",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/litar-sepang-ditutup-mulai-7-sept-untuk-kerja-baik-pulih-3230489",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/25/litar-sepang-ditutup-mulai-7-sept-untuk-kerja-baik-pulih"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "International Sepang Circuit (SIC) will be fully closed from September 7th to prepare for the upcoming Formula One (F1) Grand Prix Gulf Air Bahrain, set to take place from October 2nd to 4th. Malaysia will host the grand event, and Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Johari, mentioned that the works entail not only the race track but also other facilities like spectator seating, stalls, and related elements to ensure Malaysia's best image at the international level. Construction work is currently underway, and the circuit will be closed entirely on September 7th, 2026. Foreign nationals are not allowed to rent the circuit as work is ongoing, according to The Star, after he contributed to the Elite Media Club of Kedah in Kuala Petani. The honorary president, technical, and small committees, encompassing eight to nine branches, have been established to ensure a seamless preparation. As of now, a contract between SIC and the Bahrain International Circuit, including ticket sales, parking, and various other aspects, has been finalized. The protocol, international, immigration, and all related agencies are also in sync with the workflow to make the licensing process smoother. The minister stated that his team will ensure the F1 event will have a positive economic impact on the people throughout the three days of the event starting from October 2nd to 4th.",
  "summary": "Menteri belia dan sukan berkata selain trek perlumbaan, kerja baik pulih dan penambahbaikan turut termasuk tempat duduk penonton, tandas dan semua elemen berkaitan.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}