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Sepang International Circuit (SIC)

Heavy downpour delays start of 2026 Bahrain GP at Sepang

Torrential rain has thrown a temporary spanner in the works for Formula 1’s highly anticipated return to the Sepang International Circuit, forcing Race Control to delay the start of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

SIC 90% ready for F1 return: Taufiq

Upgrading and refurbishment works at Sepang International Circuit are on schedule ahead of the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 to 4

SIC offers expertise to help shape Gedong Motorsport Circuit into East Malaysia’s motorsport hub

Sepang International Circuit says it is ready to partner the Sarawak government by sharing its expertise in circuit development, operations and commercial sustainability to ensure the proposed Gedong Motorsport Circuit becomes a long-term catalyst for motorsport and economic growth in East Malaysia

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach