F1 race still a major tourist draw

By HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM and D.KANYAKUMARI

Daniel Ricciardo takes a corner during the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2016. - AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: The suggestion for Malaysia to stop hosting the Formula One race in Sepang needs to be thoroughly evaluated before any decision is made, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

The Deputy Tourism Minister said that halting such a major sporting event could possibly have a negative impact.

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