[UPDATED] Malaysia needs only RM16mil for Sepang F1 preparations, says Anwar
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TAMPIN: Malaysia will only need to spend an estimated RM16 million to prepare the Sepang International Circuit for the return of Formula One, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
From the original report
Anwar said Bahrain had agreed to absorb the substantial upfront payment to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) after deciding to relocate its Grand Prix to Malaysia due to regional security concerns.
He said the arrangement meant Malaysia would only need to carry out minor maintenance works on the Sepang circuit.
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