SEPANG, Oct 17 — The police will deploy over 600 personnel to ensure the smooth running of the 2023 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (GP) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from November 10 to November 12.
KLIA Police chief ACP Imran Abd Rahman said their personnel are all geared up to monitor the safety of visitors and control traffic movement.
"We will increase the number if necessary and also include the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) later.
"We expect traffic congestion in the area with over 100,000 spectators attending. So, visitors are advised to make plans to attend the SIC," he told the press during a briefing on the organisation of the Malaysian GP at the KLIA Police Headquarters (IPD) today.
Imran advised spectators driving to the venue to park their vehicles at the designated parking lots (over 34,000 parking spaces) provided since SIC will not charge parking fees during the three-day race.
"We will not hesitate to take strict action against those who park their vehicles on road shoulders. We seek everyone's cooperation to ensure a smooth traffic flow," he said.
Imran also confirmed the police have no plans to carry out special enforcement operations against motorists throughout the three-day event.
"We will not set up roadblocks because it will disrupt traffic flow. I advise everyone to comply with the law," he said.
The Malaysian GP will begin with the test session on November 10, the qualifying session on November 11, and the actual race day on November 12.
— Bernama
