F1 Bahrain GP at Sepang generated 7,300 jobs, RM950mil economic impact, says ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix created an estimated 7,300 job opportunities throughout the event, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

The Youth and Sports Ministry said this comprised 6,167 positions within the business and services sector, while another 376 comprised F1 teams, sponsors and operators.

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