F1’s Return To Sepang: A Test Of Malaysia’s Pride And Preparedness

By Datuk Yong Soo Heong

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The announcement that Formula One (F1) will return to the Sepang International Circuit from Oct 2 to 4 fills me with immense pride — both as a Malaysian and as a lifelong motor racing fan.

Bank Muamalat Unveils Awwal Credit Card-i To Expand Access To Responsible Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has introduced the Awwal Credit Card-i, a Shariah-compliant credit card designed to provide consumers with more transparent, affordable and responsible financing.

CLMT Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM43.99 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Capitaland Malaysia Trust (CLMT) posted a higher net profit of RM43.99 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM35.06 million in the same period last year.

Vietnam’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Set For Stable Outlook - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, citing robust demand, technology adoption and healthy macroeconomic factors.

Mobix Labs To Acquire Drone Maker Vision Aerial

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Mobix Labs Inc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vision Aerial Inc, a United States (US)-based manufacturer of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant unmanned aerial systems, in a deal valued at approximately US$15 million. (US$1=RM4.08)

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's US$1.5 Bln Global Sukuk Sets Pricing Benchmark, Says CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk issuance drew strong demand from high-quality global institutional investors and achieved a record-tight spread for a sovereign US dollar Islamic bond, setting a new benchmark in the international sukuk market.

Learning Tree International Expands ServiceNow Training Offerings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Learning Tree International, a global leader in workforce transformation, has become a ServiceNow Authorised Training Partner, expanding its capabilities to help organisations build the skills needed to maximise returns on their ServiceNow platform investments.

Humanoid Raises US$152 Mln In Series A

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Humanoid, a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company developing industrial humanoid robots, has raised US$152 million in a Series A funding round, valuing the company at US$1.35 billion post-money and bringing its total capital raised to US$270 million. (US$1=RM4.09)

IATA Appoints Saadia Zahidi As Its First Female Director General

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Pakistani-Swiss economist Saadia Zahidi as its ninth director general, making her the first female to hold the position.

KIP REIT Posts Higher FY2026 Net Profit Of RM145.30 Mln, Revenue At RM177.10 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- KIP Real Estate Investment Trust's (KIP REIT) net profit rose to RM145.30 million in the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) compared with RM115.14 million registered in the preceding year.

CGC Digital, Credit Bureau Malaysia Sign MoU To Help MSMEs Improve Their Credit Standing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- CGC Digital and Credit Bureau Malaysia (CBM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help more Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) better understand their credit standing and improve their position to access financing.