McLaren Posted Batu Caves and Some Malaysians Asked If They Meant Calcutta
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A British racing team's sponsorship conflict accidentally produced more accurate multicultural representation of Malaysia than the Malaysians who complained about it.
From the original report
McLaren Formula One posted a photograph of Batu Caves on their social media channels this week, promoting the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit.
The image was striking, but the backlash was immediate.
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- Oct 4, 2026
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