Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the good relationship between Sultan Ibrahim and the King of Bahrain helped Malaysia host the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
TAMPIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the good relationship between His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, is among the factors behind Malaysia’s selection to host the Formula One (F1) Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix.
He said Malaysia’s peaceful environment and proven ability to organise world-class events also contributed to the country’s selection to host the prestigious race.
Anwar added that the Arab world also recognises Malaysia’s strong performance as ASEAN Chair last year, which he described as one of the bloc’s best-managed chairmanships.
“The close relationship between the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim certainly played a role.
“If our country were not peaceful, no one would want to come here. The credit does not belong to PMX (Anwar), but to our national system, the people, the peace we enjoy, the military, the police, civil servants, the private sector, and the management of hotels and restaurants, all of whom work together to make the nation a success,” he said today.
