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Beyond F1: How Sepang International Circuit Keeps Its Engines Running

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Sepang International Circuit’s (SIC) post Formula One (F1) survival has been shaped less by the loss of global spectacle than by the strength of its utilisation-driven business model, anchored by high-frequency track usage and recurring commercial activities.

Gold Futures End Higher On Softer US Dollar After Tamer Inflation Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose on Monday due to a weaker greenback after the United States consumer price index increased less than expected in January 2026.

MIDA’s IMFC Resolves Over 44,000 Investor Cases In Two Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) has resolved more than 44,000 investor cases, achieving a 99.9 per cent implementation rate within two years.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Following Stronger-than-expected GDP

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) announcement last Friday, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To Close Slightly Higher Ahead Of CNY Holidays

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to close slightly higher on Monday, as investors continued to adopt a measured, opportunistic approach rather than broad-based risk aversion ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays.

EPF Dividend Seen At 6.3-6.5 Pct For 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2025, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

MISC Secures FPSO Ruby II Contract Extension In Vietnam Until End-2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd's joint venture company Vietnam Offshore Floating Terminal (Ruby) Ltd (VOFT) has secured a contract for the FPSO Ruby II from Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (PetroVietnam), extending the vessel’s operations until Dec 31, 2027.

Automotive Sales Up 27 Pct To 64,298 Units In January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) increased 27 per cent to 64,298 units in January 2026 from 50,449 units in the same month last year, mainly contributed by the spill-over effect from new model launches towards the end of 2025.

Foreign Investors Continue As Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia For 6th Straight Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers on Bursa Malaysia for a sixth consecutive week, recording RM377.2 million in net foreign inflows, around 25 times higher at RM15.0 million than the previous week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Vs US Dollar, Tracking Positive Momentum On 4Q 2025 GDP Growth

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Monday, tracking positive momentum on the better-than-expected fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.3 per cent which was announced last Friday, an analyst said. 

MOF, KPDN To Review Import-Related Mechanisms Following Strengthening Of Ringgit

BALIK PULAU, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will continue to work with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to examine mechanisms related to developments in the prices of imported goods following the strengthening of the ringgit.

Tourism Players Urge Better Connectivity, Stronger Global Promotion For Labuan

LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Better connectivity and stronger global promotion would boost tourism development for Labuan, urged the island’s tourism players.