{
  "id": 5591667,
  "title": "F1 carnival to expand to Putrajaya to boost local traders: Taufiq",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/f1-carnival-to-expand-to-putrajaya-to-boost-local-traders-taufiq",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:03:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/09/1525927/f1-carnival-expand-putrajaya-boost-local-traders-taufiq"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 carnival slated for October at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will expand to Putrajaya, announced Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. The decision aims to provide more people with the opportunity to experience the thrill of F1, considering Putrajaya's accessibility and larger visitor base. Throughout the three-day event, other carnivals, including concerts, will also take place. However, these events will not be limited to SIC; they will also be held in Putrajaya due to its greater accessibility, resulting in a larger crowd and more participants. Dr Taufiq, speaking to reporters after attending the Circuit Dash KBS x SIC Run 2026 at SIC, disclosed that the Youth and Sports Ministry is partnering with the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry to offer space for local traders, including students, veterans, and small-scale entrepreneurs, within a two-kilometre radius of SIC. Sales booths will be set up around Sepang, where these traders will have the chance to sell their products. Beyond the two-kilometre radius, the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry is collaborating to provide additional space and opportunities for local traders. Business spaces inside the SIC radius will involve booths designated or approved by the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). Dr Taufiq also mentioned that repair and upgrading works at SIC are planned to commence on September 7, 2026, in preparation for the race. Earlier, he inaugurated the Circuit Dash KBS x SIC Run 2026, which drew over 7,000 participants, allowing the public a chance to experience the circuit before the commencement of repair works.",
  "summary": "SEPANG: The Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 carnival at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in October will expand to Putrajaya, Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari announced today.",
  "key_points": [
    "F1 carnival to expand to Putrajaya for larger audience.",
    "Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq announces partnership.",
    "Local traders to set up sales booths near Sepang Circuit."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Sport : F1 Carnival Expands To Putrajaya To Boost Local Businesses - Dr Mohammed Taufiq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/sport-f1-carnival-expands-to-putrajaya-to-boost-local-businesses-dr",
        "published": "2026-09-04T12:54:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}