The Penang Turf Club has revised the prices of its entrance tickets, effective from 21 May 2022, the operator announced on its website1. The club, which runs horse racing in Penang, Malaysia, set three price tiers for racegoers entering the course1.
Admission to the Public Stand is now RM 9 per person, the Main Tote Hall is RM 20 per person and the Viewing Terrace is RM 26 per person1. The club published the three prices together in its announcement1.
"Penang Turf Club will revise the prices of entrance tickets effective from 21 May 2022 onwards."
| Entrance area | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Public Stand | RM 9 |
| Main Tote Hall | RM 20 |
| Viewing Terrace | RM 26 |
The announcement did not state what the previous prices were, so the size of the increase has not been reported1. It also did not say what prompted the revision or whether the three areas differ in facilities or access1. No other terms, such as race-day timing or any change to betting facilities, were included in the notice1.
What it means for players
The change affects anyone paying at the gate to attend a race meeting at the Penang Turf Club, whether local residents, expats or visitors. The cheapest entry, the Public Stand at RM 9, remains the lowest-cost way into the course, while the Main Tote Hall and Viewing Terrace cost RM 20 and RM 26 respectively1. Because the club has not published the earlier prices, it is not possible to say from the announcement how much more a ticket now costs1. The notice covers entrance tickets only; it does not describe any change to how betting is conducted on course1. For background on how racecourse betting works in the region, see Horse Racing and Betting in Asia, and for the wider legal picture in the country, see Can I Gamble in Malaysia?.
What happens next
The new prices apply from 21 May 20221.
The club has not announced any further changes to entrance tickets or to its race-day arrangements1.
Sources1 sources
- Price Revision for Entrance Tickets - Penang Turf Club, penangturfclub.com
