Malaysia's F1 Return Offers Economic Upside

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (Bahrain GP) in October could provide an economic boost through tourism and related industries.

Malaysia Remains Scoot's Key Market On Robust Travel Demand -- Chief Commercial Officer

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key market for Scoot, the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, driven by sustained demand for leisure and business travel, the airline’s chief commercial officer Calvin Chan said.

Shanxi, Malaysia Boost Economic, Cultural Tourism Ties 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- China’s Shanxi Province and Malaysia have strengthened cooperation in economic, trade, and cultural tourism sectors following an exchange conference held in Kuala Lumpur on July 21.

RHB IB Initiates ‘Buy’ Call For Gas Malaysia On MRP, RGT4 Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has initiated coverage on Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) with a 'buy' recommendation and a target price (TP) of RM6.50 on expectations of higher gas prices and growth prospects from its planned Regasification Terminal 4 (RGT4) project.

Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 0.8 Pct In May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic prospects remain positive in May 2026 with the Leading Index (LI) rising 0.8 per cent to 114.4 points compared to 113.5 points in the corresponding period last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's US$1.5 Bln Global Sukuk 4.7 Times Oversubscribed, Record-Low Spread

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Strong investor demand drove a 4.7 times oversubscription for Malaysia’s US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk issuance, which was priced at a record-low spread, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Pavilion REIT Records Higher Net Profit Of RM89.03 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has recorded a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) of RM89.03 million against RM78.66 million in the same quarter last year.

Westports Net Profit Rises To RM360.90 Mln In 2Q 2026, Declares 2.99 Sen Interim Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM360.90 million from RM231.63 million in the same quarter a year ago. 

GDB Holdings Bags RM439.4 Mln Mont Kiara Development Project

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- GDB Holdings Bhd has secured a RM439.4 million contract to construct the Wolo Hotel & Residences Mont Kiara KL project in Kuala Lumpur from Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking Despite Positive Market Breadth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by continued profit-taking, although the positive market breadth indicated that selective buying interest remained intact.

RISDA Strengthens Efforts To Boost Rubber Productivity, Reduce Production Costs Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), will continue to strengthen efforts to increase rubber plantation productivity, reduce production costs, enhance marketing efficiency and promote income diversification for smallholders.

HLIB Optimistic On Sunway Property’s Bayshore Drive Development In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) viewed Sunway Property Bhd’s project in Bayshore Drive, Singapore positively given the attractive acquisition price.