Sepang F1 circuit: Time to make it attractive

Reading the news that the Sepang F1 circuit is losing its competitiveness and attraction as a World class venue, SIC chief: Malaysia’s F1 event losing its lustre it unfortunately illustrates in a nutshell, all the problems our nation seems to be facing for the last 3 decades or so. The issues raised by the SIC Chief, Razlan Razali and Bernie Ecclestone appear to be a microcosm of the "Malaysian Malaise" Allow me to paraphrase them:

• "The circuit was built in a record time but unfortunately there were shortcuts and poor maintenance; the soaring roof needs to be replaced as the grandstand canopy has exceeded its lifespan and cannot cope with Malaysia’s tropical downpours." .. Cutting corners seem to be the way our contractors do things, either to make a fast buck, or they just lack the know-how and experience to build a reliable structure able to withstand the rigours of time
  
• Bernie Ecclestone said "Sepang is like “an old house that needs a bit of redecorating.” It’s starting to get a little shabby and looks a bit tired. There is rubbish all over the place and it’s not really a good sign for Malaysia
  
• Razlan also said... : The Malaysian event has also been outshone by neighbouring Singapore, which offers not just adrenaline-packed night racing on a street circuit, but teams it with live entertainment by big-name performers like Beyonce

It was sad to read what has been said, and to realise that we have acutally had a headstart against our neighbours, who do not even have land to build a circuit, but is now being referred to as the "jewel in the F1 crown"

Though the Sepang circuit is making losses, the economic impact of a successful and attractive F1 is undeniable; so why are we now falling so far behind? Indeed, the circuit is a 'tired looking venue' in need of rejuvenation.

We should do something about this, but sadly instead, we seem to be embroiled in a 'family' dispute, having two Malaysian parties trying to represent Lotus. Why have two "Malaysian" F1 cars, when we can only have a 'third world' stadium?

Sepang F1 circuit: Time to make it attractive