Speed and Sweat: GT World Challenge Concludes as Malaysia Braces for 38°C HeatwaveSunday, April 5, 2026, delivered a high-octane finale at the Sepang International Circuit. Race 2 of the GT World Challenge Asia saw elite drivers battling not just each other, but a grueling tropical heat that pushed man and machine to the absolute limit. The 5.5km track, famous for its technical 15 turns, lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest endurance tests in the region.Race 2 Results: Drama on the AsphaltFollowing a dramatic Race 1 on Saturday, today’s final sprint saw a shuffle in the leaderboard. Local favorites and international teams vied for dominance in the GT3 category. [Full Sepang Race 2 Leaderboard] -> (Link to: External sports source) confirms that consistency in tire management was the deciding factor today, as track temperatures soared well above 50°C by mid-morning.MetMalaysia Warning: The Heatwave is Peak "Extreme"While the engines cooled down in Sepang, the rest of the country is heating up. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a Level 2 heatwave alert for several northern states and parts of the Peninsula. Temperatures are expected to peak at 38°C today, a trend predicted to persist until mid-April.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad urged the public to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activity between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. "This is a warning we can no longer ignore," a MetMalaysia spokesperson noted, citing the El Niño effect as a primary driver for this year's intense dry spell.Border Blues: Record Congestion at Singapore-Johor CheckpointsFor those traveling, the "Good Friday" long weekend has resulted in massive gridlock. Over 500,000 travelers have crossed the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints since Friday. ICA and Malaysian immigration authorities are reporting waiting times of up to three hours due to heightened security checks and the massive holiday volume. Travelers are advised to use QR-code clearance to shave off precious minutes.erial view of massive traffic congestion and waiting travelers on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Tuas) bridge at sunset, April 5, 2026.Sunday Snapshot:Sports: GT World Challenge Asia wraps up a successful Round 1 at Sepang.Weather: Stay indoors; Level 2 alerts in place for Kedah, Perlis, and Upper Perak.Traffic: Avoid the Causeway; heavy congestion expected to last until late tonight.