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Study how F1 brought in RM950mil, say experts

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Study how F1 brought in RM950mil, say experts
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Economist and tourism expert say it is only worth hosting the race regularly if more of the earnings comes from spending by foreign visitors.

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Sunway University economist Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia must first determine how much of the money spent during the Oct 2-4 race weekend came from foreign visitors who travelled specifically to attend the F1 race.

He pointed out that part of the economic contribution would have come from Malaysians who would otherwise have spent their money elsewhere, whether on holidays or other leisure activities.

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Oct 24, 2026
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Oct 24, 2026
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